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.

Who is eligible for BSc at HIMT Chennai?

The primary eligibility requirements for admissions to BSc courses at HIMT Chennai are that candidates must complete their Class 12 from the PCM stream with at least an aggregate of 60% and 50% in English at the Class 10 & 12 levels. Additionally, for the admission process, the college accepts valid IMU CET scores. There are different eligibility requirements too, that candidates must follow before getting admission, such as candidates' age should be: General: 27 years, OBC (NCL): 30 years, SC/ST: 32 years (from the commencement of the academic session). Candidates must be medically fit, including eyesight and hearing, as prescribed in the Merchant Shipping (Medical examination) rules, 2000, and need to produce a certificate of medical fitness issued by a D.G. Shipping Approved Doctor.

Are admissions at HIMT College (Hindustan Institute of Maritime Training) entrance-based or merit-based?

The admissions at HIMT College (Hindustan Institute of Maritime Training) is based on the candidate's performance in the entrance exam. There is an entrance exam known as IMUCET (Indian Maritime University Common Entrance Test) which the candidates need to give. The IMU CET entrance exam is conducted in CBT (Computer Based Test) mode annually. Depending upon the performance of the candidate, it allows the students to take admission in the all 6 campuses of IMU (Indian Maritime University).

Can I take admission in HIMT Chennai BTech without IMUCET?

No, candidates are not allowed to get admission into the BTech course without valid IMUCET scores. According to the official website of the college and other official sources, IMUCET scores are mandatory to get admission into undergraduate engineering courses at HIMT Chennai. Moreover, the college does not accept any other entrance examination score apart from IMU CET.

What is the placement scenario at HIMT?

HIMT Chennai has been providing excellent placements to the students. The placement statistics recorded during HIMT placements 2024 are tabulated below: Particulars Placement Statistics (2024) No. of Students placed 600 No. of companies visited 20+

What is the highest package offered at HIMT Chennai?

HIMT the highest package for 2024 has not been released yet. Once out it will be updated on this page. Meanwhile students can have a look at the table below to know more about placements at HIMT: Particulars Placement Statistics (2024) No. of Students placed 600 No. of companies visited 20+

What is the placement rate recorded during HIMT Chennai placements?

The complete placement rate for HIMT has not been made available. However the institute has released the number of students who were placed during the placement season. Check the table given below to know more: Particulars Placement Statistics (2024) No. of Students placed 600

Has the placement report at HIMT Chennai released?

HIMT Chennai has not released its complete placement report. Only the number of students placed and the number of companies that visited the campus has been released. Check the table below to know more: Particulars Placement Statistics (2024) No. of Students placed 600 No. of companies visited 20+

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Q: What are the top Scholarships for B Tech at HIMT College (Hindustan Institute of Maritime Training) and how to avail them?

Top Scholarships for B Tech (Marine Engg.) at HIMT College Amount- Rs. 50000 /- To avail this you have to score above 95% in PCM at 12th standard examination; or those who are in the top 100 places of IMU CET List can avail this Amount- Rs. 25000 /- To avail this you have to Score above 85% in PCM at XII Std examination; or those who are in between 101 – 500 ranks of IMU CET list can avail this.

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HIMT is a leading provider of online courses, offering a wide range of programs designed to enhance professional skills and knowledge. With years of experience in the industry, HIMT has established a reputation for delivering high-quality, online training. Their courses cater to diverse learners and are delivered through various formats to suit different learning styles. Students benefit from hands-on exercises and real-world case studies, ensuring a comprehensive learning experience. HIMT`s team of experienced instructors brings industry expertise to the classroom, preparing students for success in their chosen fields. With a high satisfaction rate among past participants, HIMT remains a trusted choice for individuals seeking to advance their careers through targeted education.

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Hindustan Institute of Maritime Training (HIMT) Fee Structure

Hindustan Institute of Maritime Training (HIMT) fee structure includes tuition fee, security deposits, and other such components. Based on chosen facilities, the hostel and mess charges may vary. Hindustan Institute of Maritime Training (HIMT) tuition fee range from INR 2,900 to 13,00,000 as per the official website. It is still subject to revision and hence, is indicative. The below table mentions the course-wise fee details:

Course Name	One-Time Fee	Tuition Fee
B.E. / B.Tech	INR 25,000	INR 9,00,000 to 13,00,000
B.Sc.	INR 25,000	INR 9,75,000
UG Diploma	INR 20,000	INR 4,95,000
Certificate	INR 5,000 to 20,000	INR 2,900 to 4,21,000

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Q: What is the fees for BTech at HIMT Chennai?

The total fee for BTech courses at HIMT Chennai includes several components, such as tuition fee, hostel fee, admission fee, academic fee, etc. The course fees can be paid semester-wise from the second year. Subsequent semester fees have to be paid online prior to the first day of May and November. Check out the fee components and amount in the table below:

Fee components	Amount (for 3 - 4 years)
Tuition	INR 9 Lacs - INR 13 lakh
One-time Payment	INR 25,000
Total fee	INR 9.25 Lacs - INR 13.25 lakh

The fee amount mentioned is sourced from the official website/sanctioning body and is subject to change. Therefore, it is indicative.

Q: What is the fee for various courses at HIMT College (Hindustan Institute of Maritime Training)?

Total tuition fees forvarious courses at HIMT College are:

B.Tech in Marine Engineering-13 Lakh

B.Tech. in Marine Engineering (Lateral Entry)- 9 Lakh

Certificate in General Purpose (GP) Rating- 1.9 Lakh

Basic STCW Safety Training Course (BST)- 14.9 Thousand

Certificate in Electro Technical Officers (ETO)- 2.5 Lakh

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Companies like Goodwood, Posh, Ocean Sparkle, etc., visited our college for placements and selected most of us.

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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.

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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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Graduate Marine Engineering (GME) - Batch of 2025

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GME course from HIMT is a pathway to a successful career.

Placements: About 80% of students are placed in various shipping companies like MMSI, M.Sc., BSM, Damico, and Zodiac, all selected as TME. At HIMT, if you have good academics and speak well, getting a placement is not difficult. Focus on the basics and have good communication skills. That is the shortcut for placement.

Infrastructure: In the hostel, you get a sharing room space. You get your own bed, cot, pillow, and all covers, one study table and chair each, and one cupboard space. You also get all toiletries, uniforms, and books on campus. The fees are inclusive of all this. Mess is also provided, where you get meals three times a day and coffee and tea twice a day.

Faculty: The curriculum focuses more on Marine Engineering components with practical aspects and hands-on experience. We also get an immersive learning experience through the virtual reality modules developed in-house at HIMT by the Chief Engineers and Master Mariners. Faculty members are the best in terms of core job experience and are seasoned teachers who understand our depth and teach effectively.

Other: Campus life is more discipline-oriented to prepare us for the discipline required in offices onboard ships. We actually love being in uniform and being respected whenever we go out for shore leaves.

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Graduate Marine Engineering (GME) - Batch of 2025

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Highly recommended college for GME in India.

Placements: I am very happy to complete my Graduate Marine Engineering course at HIMT and get placed in MMSI Shipping. Most of my friends get placed in reputed shipping companies like MMSI, Synergy, Damico, M.Sc., and BSM. All are selected for the post of TME, and the remaining who are not yet placed are lined up for interviews.

Infrastructure: We have various labs like the Basic Skills Workshop, where we do hot works, welding and gas cutting, fitting, plumbing, lathe, etc. We have an Auxiliary Machines Workshop with equipment like pumps, valves, air compressors, heat exchangers, purifiers, pistons, lines, crankshafts, etc. We also have a fully equipped Electrical Lab, an operational ship on campus, and a VR lab.

Faculty: Teachers have immense experience at sea, and they share with us the challenges and experiences they face at sea. They also mentor us so that we are fit for work at sea. The course curriculum is equally balanced between theory and practical, with more hands-on training experience.

Other: The campus is always active with events. Shipping companies and DGS officials frequently visit the campus.

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Q: Can I get HIMT College (Hindustan Institute of Maritime Training), B Tech with a 56 percentage in 12th class?

No, you can't get HIMT College (Hindustan Institude of Maritime Training) for B.Tech with 56% in 12th class because eligibility criteria for B.Tech in this college is:

10+2 with 60% aggregate
Accepting Exams: TNEA, CBSE 12th, Tamilnadu 12th

Q: What are the top Scholarships for B Tech at HIMT College (Hindustan Institute of Maritime Training) and how to avail them?

Top Scholarships for B Tech (Marine Engg.) at HIMT College

Amount- Rs. 50000 /-

To avail this you have to score above 95% in PCM at 12th standard examination; or those who are in the top 100 places of IMU CET List can avail this

Amount- Rs. 25000 /-

To avail this you have to Score above 85% in PCM at XII Std examination; or those who are in between 101 – 500 ranks of IMU CET list can avail this.

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Is IMU CET compulsory for BSc at HIMT Chennai?

Answered 6 months ago

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 Sci

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What entrance exam scores does HIMT College (Hindustan Institute of Maritime Training) accept for admission to BSc?

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Candidates who want to take admission to a BSc in HIMT College first need to appear in the IMU-CET (Indian Maritime University Common Entrance Test). It is a national-level common entrance test for admission to BSc and various courses at IMU campuses and affiliated colleges to the Indian Maritime Un

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Is Medical Certificate compulsory to get admission into B.Tech courses at HIMT Chennai?

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Yes, a medical certificate is compulsory to get admission into BTech courses at HIMT Chennai. Candidates need to produce a certificate of medical fitness issued by a D.G. Shipping-approved doctor. This document is required to be submitted at the time of admission, when the applicant is selected. Thi

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In which college is it easier to get admission for BSc course among Coimbatore Marine College and HIMT Chennai?

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The eligibility requirements and admission process of both HIMT Chennai Kolkata and Coimbatore Marine College are almost the same. The basic requirement that candidates must fulfill is that applicants must complete their Class 12 from the PCM stream with an aggregate of 60% and a minimum of 50% mark

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In which college is it easier to get admission into BTech course among IMU Kolkata and HIMT Chennai?

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The eligibility requirements and admission process of both IMU Kolkata and HIMT Chennai are almost the same. The basic requirement that candidates must fulfil is that applicants must complete their Class 12 from the PCM stream with an aggregate of 60% and a minimum of 50% marks in English in Class 1

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