Diploma in Nautical Science (DNS)
at HIMT Chennai, Kilpauk

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Private Institute
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Diploma in Nautical Science (DNS)
at
HIMT Chennai
Overview

Students interested in enrolling into Diploma in Nautical Science (DNS) at HIMT College Chennai can do so by fulfilling the preset eligibility of the institution. Candidates need to pay a total tuition fee INR 4,95,000 for this course. The total duration of the programme is 1 year. Aspirants can check out the other specialisations offered by HIMT College Chennai UG Diploma.

Total Tuition Fees	₹4.95 Lakh Get Fees details
Duration	1 year Get Curriculum
Course Level	UG Diploma
Mode of Course	Full Time
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Diploma in Nautical Science (DNS)

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Diploma in Nautical Science (DNS)
at
HIMT Chennai
Fees

HIMT College Chennai Diploma in Nautical Science (DNS) fee is the total of various components, such as the Tuition Fees, One-Time Fees, Registration Fees, Exam Fees, and other components. In addition to this, students might be required to pay additional charges specific to the institution. The total tuition fee for Diploma in Nautical Science (DNS) at HIMT College Chennai is INR 4,95,000. Candidates can check the table below to learn more about Hindustan Institute of Maritime Training (HIMT) Diploma in Nautical Science (DNS) fee breakup:

Fee components	Amount (1 years)
Tuition Fees The fees might include components other than Tuition fees.	₹ 4.95 Lakh
One-time Payment One-time payment includes Caution Deposit.	₹ 20,000
Total fee	₹ 5.15 Lakh

These are based on information available on various sources. Latest values may differ.

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Diploma in Nautical Science (DNS)
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HIMT Chennai
Highlights

Course Affiliated by Indian Maritime University (IMU)
Course Approved by D.G. Shipping Govt.Of India

Diploma in Nautical Science (DNS)
at
HIMT Chennai
Curriculum

HIMT College Chennai Diploma in Nautical Science (DNS) lasts for 1 year, which candidates have to pass to obtain a passing grade in the course. Candidates should have a look at the CBSE 12th syllabus to understand the concepts necessary for the course. Latest curriculum for Diploma in Nautical Science (DNS) can be downloaded from the link below:

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Students Ratings & Reviews

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Diploma in Nautical Science (DNS) - Batch of 2025

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HIMT excels in training.

Placements: I am part of the DNS Batch of 2025-2026. We are placed in the Mediterranean Shipping Company. Our batch is 100% placed in the course. The highest package offered is $370 per month for the position of deck cadets upon joining the job.

Infrastructure: Facilities and infrastructure during the course are phenomenal, with Wi-Fi. Classrooms, and labs equipped with the latest technology. Food quality is great. Hostel, canteen, medical, and sports facilities are very good.

Faculty: Teachers are very helpful, qualified, and knowledgeable. The teaching quality is excellent. The course curriculum is relevant and meets industry standards. Students are trained to be industry-ready, with a passing rate of 99% in the college.

Other: DNS is the branch that I always want to select to enter the maritime industry. The best thing about the course is that during our training in HIMT, we get hands-on experience with real-life situations on board. Furthermore, the college is well-equipped with events and fests. The campus crowd is multicultural and multilingual. It helps us learn the art of adaptability. Extra activities are also available for every student to engage in every day.

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Diploma in Nautical Science (DNS) - Batch of 2025

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Absolutely worthy to join HIMT. HIMT teaches us to tackle loneliness, homesickness, and challenges.

Placements: The placement record of our batch is 100 percent. We were placed by M.Sc. before joining HIMT itself. Top recruiting companies for DNS are IMEC, Synergy, BSM, etc. No internship is required, and it will be provided during this course, and the one job we all will get will be as a deck cadet on a merchant vessel.

Infrastructure: In our whole campus, accommodation is provided, an academic block, a galley (mess room), turf for playing football, cricket, basketball, a ground for volleyball, a library, and each class has a maximum space of 40 students, with smart board facility as well as AC provided there.

Faculty: Teachers are so helpful as they were Captains who already been there on ships and carried out many cargo operations, mooring operations, voyages, etc., during their whole career. They taught us everything according to the syllabus and also taught us the real-life challenges that we gonna face in the upcoming years at sea.

Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025Read More

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Diploma in Nautical Science (DNS) - Batch of 2025

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Excellent facilities and instructors.

Placements: I am pursuing a Diploma in Nautical Science (DNS). Our batch has 40 students, and all have sponsored by the Mediterranean shipping company (M.Sc). We are completing the course in December 2025 and joining as deck cadets in the upcoming months. HIMT has a very good placement record. Companies like BSM, M.Sc, Synergy, Zodiac, MOL, and PIL regularly visit the campus.

Infrastructure: The infrastructure is the best in HIMT. It includes all the required departments, like we have a VR lab, library, seamanship lab, workshop, turf for playing cricket, football, pickleball, badminton, and basketball. The quality of food is good, and the hostel has very good infrastructure, and there is an indoor sports room on each floor of the E block.

Faculty: The teaching quality is excellent, all the teachers are captains, chief officers, chief engineers, and well-trained instructors. All the teachers have excellent experience and knowledge, and they will prepare you for the upcoming difficulties and problems on board.

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Diploma in Nautical Science (DNS) - Batch of 2025

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Asia's top maritime college.

Placements: About my course, it's a one year course in which we complete our pre-sea training in college and 18 months on-board ship. Also, in our batch, all got placed in the world's largest shipping company, M.Sc. And many companies are visiting and giving more placement opportunities to our college students.

Infrastructure: About infrastructure, it was very spacious and green campus. Everything that we had, like a hostel room, swimming, computer lab, Seamen ship lab, was built with world-class technology, and they have a VR simulator which made us learn with real-life situations.

Faculty: Teachers from our campus are highly educated, qualified and experienced, with them, we gained more knowledge which helps us to survive in any worse condition in our shipping life. Also they do have a feedback system in which if we feel like not understanding, we can tell them so that they'll help us to give more solutions and help us to learn more easily.

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Diploma in Nautical Science (DNS) - Batch of 2024

5Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

Right place to do your DNS.

Placements: I recently completed the DNS course from HIMT College. I found it to be a very valuable experience. If you want to join the Merchant Navy, this is one of the ways. To join this course, you have to give the IMUCET exam, then you have to take sponsorship from companies like Synergy, Fleet, VR, etc. Only then can you join this course. The placement is 100% for this course because you are already sponsored when you join the course. The starting package will be from $500 to $600. It will increase when you get promoted.

Infrastructure: The infrastructure of HIMT College is far better than other maritime institutions. We have VR labs where we can get a better understanding of ship structure. There are also different types of labs like SS, MEK, Electrical, and Automation. We have a SIC (ship in campus) in our campus. All classes have smart boards. AC classrooms are there. Hostel facilities are also better; rooms are in good condition with attached bathrooms. Four-seater rooms are there for the DNS course.

Faculty: Faculty members at HIMT are something different. Being away from home, I never felt sad because of them. Our faculty members train us to be the best of the best by sharing their immense knowledge and mentorship. My favorite faculty in HIMT is Capt. Vasanth Sir and VG Sir.

Other: HIMT is simply a mind-blowing campus. We love it here in all aspects.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How costly is HIMT Chennai?

Hindustan Institute of Maritime Training, Chennai is not too much costly .The campus and infrastructure is well built. The courses fees is around INR 4 Lacs to INR 13 lakh including the mess and hostel. If you get scholarship the tuition fees will be less and you can there easily with INR 3 lakh to INR 10 lakh. The costs also depend on which course you gonna take. You can also check course wise fees on Shiksha.com or college website.

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Q: Is IMU CET compulsory for BSc at HIMT Chennai?

Yes, to get admitted to HIMT Chennai's BSc programme, the IMU CET is required. The IMU CET results are accepted for admission to BSc programmes at all HIMT campuses. Therefore, applicants must complete the IMU CET application form and pay the application fee to get admission into the Bachelor of Science course. Further, the college conducts the rest of the admission process as per the candidates' ranks in IMU CET.

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Q: When can I apply for BSc courses at HIMT Chennai?

Currently, the application process has concluded for the BSc course. In this college, candidates who qualify for IMU CET can register themselves for the admission process after the release of the IMU CET list. The application form usually starts in April/ May every academic year. For the academic batch of 2025, the last date to fill out the IMU CET application form was May 2, 2025.

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Placements

Top Recruiters for HIMT Chennai

BW Maritime Private Ltd.

DAmico Ship Ishima India

Goodwood

MAERSK

MOL

MSC Cruises Switzerland

MSC Ship Management

Ocean Sparkle

Pentagon

Sanmar

Seaspan

Synergy Group

VR Maritime Service Pvt. Ltd.

Zodiac

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Diploma in Nautical Science (DNS)
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HIMT Chennai
Entry Requirements

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Requirements for 12th grade Up Arrow Icon

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Candidates must have passed 10+2 or equivalent with a minimum mentioned marks in PCM (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics) and minimum 50% marks in English in 12th Examination from a recognized Board

Tamilnadu 12th

ISC

CBSE 12th

Age

Minimum: 17 years | Maximum: 25 years

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For applicants, it is necessary to have: A B.Sc. in Physics, Math, Chemistry, or Electronics (with Physics for at least one year) with at least 55% in your final year OR Plus B.E. or B.Tech from IIT or some AICTE approved college with at least 50% in your final year. Also you need at least 50% in English in your 10th or Degree exams. Age limits: Guys General 25, OBC(NCL) 28, SC or ST 30, Girls General 27, OBC(NCL) 30, SC or ST 32.(Age is counted as of Jan 20, 2025) And you have to be medically fit eyesight, hearing, all that stuff according to the Merchant Shipping rules. You'll need a medical certificate from a doctor approved by D.G. Shipping