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HIMT Chennai Placements 2024: Students Placed, Average Package, Top Companies

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Last updated on 15 May '25

HIMT Chennai Placement
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HIMT placed a total of 600 students during HIMT placements 2024.Over 20 companies participated in the 2024 placement season at HIMT, Chennai. Some of the top recruiters included Synergy Group, MSC, BSM, IMEC, OSM Thome, Sanmar and many more

HIMT Chennai Placement

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HIMT Chennai Placement Overview 2024
HIMT Chennai Placement Report 2024
HIMT Chennai Average packages & top recruiters 2025
HIMT Chennai Student Reviews
HIMT Chennai Placement FAQs

HIMT Chennai Placement Overview 2024

HIMT College has concluded its placement drive for the batch passing out in 2024. As per the data available on the website, more than 20 recruiters offered job opportunities during HIMT placements 2024. Overall 600 students from BTech, BSc, etc. secured placements in the placement session. The top recruiters of HIMT Chennai placements 2023 were Synergy group, MSC, BSM, IMEC, OSM Thome, etc.

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Companies Visited

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Q: 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+

Q: 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+

Q: 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

Q: How are the placements at HIMT Chennai?

The key highlights recorded during HIMT Chennai placements 2024 are given in the table below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2024)
No. of Students placed	600
No. of companies visited	20+

HIMT Chennai Placement Report 2024

During HIMT placements 2024, 600 students of various courses of the were placed in reputed companies. Over 20 companies were a part of the HIMT Chennai placement drive 2024. The key highlights of the placement season released by the institute is present in the table below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2024)
Students placed	600
No. of companies offered jobs	20+
Popular recruiters	Synergy group, MSC, BSM, IMEC, OSM Thome, etc.

Particulars	Statistics (2024)
Students Placed	600
Companies Visited	20

Source : Official Website

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Commonly asked questions
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Q: Does HIMT Chennai provide 100% placements?

The placement rate for HIMT Chennai is not out yet. However, HIMT Chennai provides good placements to its students. The placement data recorded in 2024 is given in the table below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2024)
No. of Students placed	600
No. of companies visited	20+

Q: 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+

HIMT Chennai
Average packages & top recruiters 2025

Top Recruiters

Goodwood

Ocean Sparkle

VR Maritime Service Pvt. Ltd.

MOL

MAERSK

Sanmar

MSC Ship Management

Seaspan

Pentagon

Synergy Group

BW Maritime Private Ltd.

Zodiac

MSC Cruises Switzerland

DAmico Ship Ishima India

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HIMT Chennai Average Package 2024

HIMT average package recorded during 2024 placement drive has not been released yet.Once out it will be updated on this page.

HIMT Placements: Top Recruiters

Many companies participate in the campus placements at HIMT, some of them are given below:

HIMT Placements: Top Recruiters
Synergy Group	OSM Thome
MSC	Sanmar
BSM	GoodWood
IMEC	Zodiac

Commonly asked questions
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Q: What is the average package offered at HIMT Chennai placements?

The average package for HIMT placements 2024 has not been disclosed yet. Once updated it will be uploaded here. In the meantime, refer to the table below for placement highlights:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2024)
No. of Students placed	600
No. of companies visited	20+

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Q: Who were the top recruiters that visit HIMT Chennai campus for placements?

More than 20 companies were a part of HIMT Chennai placements, few of them are given below:

HIMT Placements: Top Recruiters
Synergy Group	OSM Thome
MSC	Sanmar
BSM	GoodWood
IMEC	Zodiac

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HIMT Chennai
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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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Electro Technical Officers (ETO) - Batch of 2024

5Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

Overall, the experience was really good, and I am really happy and thankful.

Placements: We are an ongoing batch and 50 percent of the students have already got the placement, we also got the placement in reputed and top companies like Mediterranean Shipping Company, Maersk, OSM Thome, Berge Bulk, Zodiac Maritime, Synergy Maritime, Marshall, etc.

Infrastructure: The infrastructure of the college and hostel is really good, and also there are all the necessary labs like BSW, ASW, electrical, and automation labs. There is also a ship on the campus (SIC) which gives the experience of the ship with the actual engine room and bridge.

Faculty: The faculty in the institute is really exceptional with a number of years of experience and great knowledge and always committed to the students' growth. There are also lab instructors with a number of years of experience in the industry, who are really helpful for us to gain knowledge.

Reviewed on 13 Dec 2024Read More

AKHIL S

Electro Technical Officers (ETO) - Batch of 2024

5Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

Comprehensive and industry-ready training for aspiring Electro-Technical Officers.

Placements: In our institute, around 50% of students were placed since we are the ongoing batch. Top recruiting companies like ZODIAC MARITIME, M.Sc. MAERSK, and OSM THOME are responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting electrical systems, automation, and power generation onboard.

Infrastructure: The facilities and infrastructure available for the ETO course at HIMT are designed to meet international maritime training standards. Our institute is well-regarded for its emphasis on providing a holistic student experience, including excellent hostel, mess, medical, and recreational facilities.

Faculty: In our institute, the teaching faculty is widely recognized for its high level of expertise and commitment to delivering quality maritime education. The ETO course curriculum at HIMT is highly relevant and is designed to make students industry-ready by meeting the specific needs of the maritime sector.

Reviewed on 13 Dec 2024Read More

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Electro Technical Officers (ETO) - Batch of 2024

5Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

I am feeling proud to study in HIMT college, where the faculty members and batchmates are helpful.

Placements: As we are in the September batch of 2024, almost 50% of the cadets have been placed. Even if we pass out, they will call us when any company approaches the college. Top shipping companies like MAERSK, Zodiac, and Berge Bulk have come for recruitment so far. At the first sail, the role of ETO is trainee ETO.

Infrastructure: The ambiance of HIMT feels good and peaceful. Classrooms are provided with air conditioning facilities, and my college has a VR lab facility. Every week, there will be two periods for the library, and the books in the library are useful. Cadets from any state in India can have good food and feel good with the facilities of the hostel. Indoor and outdoor sports facilities are available, and we can play every evening.

Faculty: Yes, the teaching faculty members in HIMT College are very helpful, especially the ETO course faculty members. They are very friendly and have both knowledge and practical experience, so they help us score good marks. They provide us extra coaching for placements when the companies come for recruitment, and they take responsibility for every individual student to improve in both academics and communication.

Other: As of now, ETOs have good demand in the marine industry. I chose this valuable course and this valuable training institute. The demand for ETOs is even increasing because ME engines are coming into play in the future.

Reviewed on 13 Dec 2024Read More

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Graduate Marine Engineering (GME) - Batch of 2024

5Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

HIMT is one of the best platforms to pursue your career as a Marine.

Placements: In our course, 15 out of 30 students are placed in various companies like M.Sc., Zodiac Maritime, Marshall Shipping Management, Synergy, and D'Amico. The remaining cadets are shortlisted for reputed companies like Berge Bulk, M.Sc., and many other companies like MOL, Dynacom, etc.

Infrastructure: Our college consists of a beautiful environment with modern labs like AMW, BSW Seamanship Lab, Electrical Lab, Automation Lab, Virtual Reality Lab, ER Resource Lab, Ship Simulator, etc. The Ship in Campus provides a real shipboard machinery experience, which helps to boost your knowledge.

Faculty: For our course, the teaching quality and techniques for explanations are next level because all experienced chief engineers, second engineers, third engineers, and Masters are our teaching faculty. They share their technical experience and lots of troubleshooting problems, which help us become stronger.

Other: I have chosen this course because I decided in my childhood to become a Marine Engineer. In our college, many events are conducted, and everyone gets a chance to participate in other colleges' fests and paper presentations, where we can showcase our knowledge and skills. Finally, campus life and hostel facilities are too good.

Reviewed on 21 Nov 2024Read More

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Graduate Marine Engineering (GME) - Batch of 2024

5Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

Quality education, supportive faculty, good placements.

Placements: Up to my previous batch, all students from my course have gotten placements, and now many of them are onboard ships. From my batch, 50% have been placed on campus in reputed companies like Zodiac, M.Sc., Marshall, Synergy, D'Amico. For the remaining cadets, names have been sent to many companies like Burge Bulk, M.Sc.

Infrastructure: In HIMT, we can see excellent infrastructure, which has SHIP IN CAMPUS, AMW, BSW, ELECTRICAL LABS, which helps to get more practical knowledge on the machineries and systems. Also, HIMT has ERS, VR, SIMULATION labs that help to get real-time experience. Coming to hostel facilities, they are providing one room for each 4 members. It is good enough to stay for 4 members. The quality of food in the mess is also good. In HIMT, they have playgrounds for football, cricket, volleyball, basketball, badminton, and they also provide indoor game equipment. Also, every day one visiting doctor is available for medications.

Faculty: Very experienced faculty, who are having the highest ranks in this career, are teaching classes very well. They are also sharing their real-time experiences with us. Also, experienced lab technicians are briefing us on how to do work safely. All the facilities support us to get placement.

Other: Merchant navy officers have good respect in society and can earn a high salary, which helps financially support my family.

Reviewed on 21 Nov 2024Read More

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Graduate Marine Engineering (GME) - Batch of 2024

5Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

It was great to be part of HIMT.

Placements: 50 percentage we already placed from my batch, and 50 percentage are remaining. The highest is 750 dollars PM, the lowest is 350 dollars PM, and average is like 450 dollars PM. M.Sc, Marshal, Zodiac, Synergy, and Demico offer Trainee Marine Engineer roles. After completing, we will join the ship.

Infrastructure: Here we all received all the facilities that are our requirements, like good classrooms, a ship in campus, auxiliary machines workshop, basic skill workshop, playground, etc. In our hostel facilities, we got 24/7 water supply, electricity, peaceful environment, and the accommodation structure was good.

Faculty: Yes, teachers are really helpful, and we are glad that we got very knowledgeable and experienced qualified teachers. Teaching qualities are very precious. The course is very relevant, and for sure, all students are ready for industries. The passing percentage was 100%. Exams went very well because of how they taught.

Other: Always I want to be a sailor, and my intention is in machineries only, so, for that only, I choose this career. Here, we get all the chances to do work or extracurricular activities. Especially, I compiled in many events.

Reviewed on 21 Nov 2024Read More

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HIMT Chennai Placement FAQs

Some of the frequently asked placement questions are mentioned below:

Q: What are the career options after BTech Marine Engineering from HIMT Chennai?

The BTech Marine Engineering graduates have a good career scope in Marine Technology, Manufacturing Industry, Defence, and Research departments. The average salary package offered is between INR 4 LPA to INR 10 LPA. Some of the popular job profiles available are listed below:

Hardware Architect
Jr. Seaman/ Voyager
Marine Electrical Engineer
Project Engineer
Equipment Maintenance Engineer
Naval Operations Engineer
Technical Consultant

Q: How many students took part in the placements at HIMT Chennai?

In all 600 students secured placements during HIMT Chennai placements. The table below presents the same:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2024)
No. of Students placed	600

Q: How many companies were a part of the placement process at HIMT Chennai?

More than 20 companies took part in the HIMT Chennai placements 2024. Refer to the data tabulated below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2024)
No. of companies visited	20+

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What are the names of the recruiters who recruits BTech graduates from HIMT Chennai?

Answered 4 days ago

According to the information available on the official website of the college, there are several recruiters who participated in the placement drive of the college for the academic year 2024 and other previous years. The names of the recruiters were Synergy Group, MSC, BSM, IMEC, OSM Thome, etc.

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What are the job opportunities available after completing BTech course from HIMT Chennai?

Answered 4 days ago

There are several job roles available after completing the BTech in Marine Engineering from HIMT Chennai. Candidates can work in the field of Marine Engineering, Marine Surveyor, Technical department, etc. The names of the job roles available after completing the course are as follows:

Marine Enginee

Krishnendu Kumar

Contributor-Level 10

What are the career opportunities avaialble after completing BSc course from HIMT Chennai?

Answered 3 days ago

HIMT Chennai offers a BSc course in one specialisation, i.e., Nautical Science. This course opens various career opportunities both at sea and ashore. The names of the job roles available after completing the course are as follows:

Deck Cadet
Navigation Officer
Marine Surveyor
Port Operations, etc.

Rachit Kumar

Contributor-Level 10

What are the names of the recruiters who recruits BSc graduates from HIMT Chennai?

Answered 3 days ago

Abhishek Hazarika

Contributor-Level 10

How does the placement cell for B.E. / B.Tech at HIMT Chennai assist students in getting placed?

Answered 11 months ago

{Source: B.E. / B.Tech students & alumni}

Placement Cell Assistance

* The placement team is helpful and assists shortlisted students in cracking the final interview.
* Students who score well without any arrears have higher chances of getting placed.
* Companies visit the campus to offer placements, an

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