Hindustan Institute of Maritime Training (HIMT) Kilpauk Chennai Answered Questions

No, the application fee is not refundable for BSc courses at HIMT Chennai. After filling out the application form, candidates are required to pay an application fee of INR 999. The fee amount mentioned is sourced from the official website/sanctioning body and is subject to change. Therefore, it is indicative.

The admission criteria for B.Tech in Marine Engineering at HIMT Chennai for reserved category students is the same as for general category students. The eligibility criteria include:
Engineering College Graduates (Mechanical/Electrical): Candidates who have passed the 1st year from an Engineering College in streams like Mechanical or Electrical, approved by AICTE, with a minimum of 60% average marks.Diploma Holders in Engineering: Candidates who have passed a 3-year Diploma Course in Mechanical / Marine / Electrical / Electrical and Electronics, from colleges approved by AICTE or State Board of Technical Education, with a minimum of 55% aggregate marks in the last year of the Diploma Course.Alternate Training Scheme Graduates: Candidates who have completed the 1st year of training from the Alternate Training Scheme, approved by D.G. Shipping.Diploma in Shipbuilding Engineering: Candidates who have passed a 4-year Diploma in Shipbuilding Engineering from colleges approved by AICTE or State Board of Technical Education, with a minimum of 55% aggregate marks in the last year of the Diploma course.Diploma in Specific Engineering Streams: Candidates who have passed a 3-year Diploma Course in specific engineering streams, from colleges approved by AICTE or State Board of Technical Education, with a minimum of 55% of aggregate marks in the last year of the Diploma Course.
Additionally, candidates must be medically fit, including eye sight and hearing, as prescribed in the Merchant Shipping (Medical Examination) Rules, 2000, as amended, and need to produce a certificate of medical fitness issued by D.G. Shipping Approved Doctor.Candidates must also appear for the IMU-CET (Common Entrance Test) conducted by the Indian Maritime University (IMU) and hold an IMUCET Rank to get their admission for the course.

Yes, HIMT Chennai provides placements for B.Sc. in Nautical Science. The institute has strong industry connections, which help facilitate job placements in various maritime sectors. Placement highlights include industry connections, placement drives, and job roles such as Deck Cadets, Trainee Navigators, and other positions in shipping companies.

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.   

To apply for B.Tech. in Marine Engineering at HIMT Chennai, follow these steps:1. Check the eligibility criteria, which includes academic qualifications, age limit, and medical examination.2. Apply for the IMU-CET (Indian Maritime University Common Entrance Test) and obtain a valid rank.3. Register online for HIMT with an application fee of ₹999.4. Pay the course fees per year, which includes accommodation, food, workshops, laboratory, library, uniform, and books.5. Submit the required documents, including academic certificates, medical fitness certificate, and IMU-CET rank card.6. Appear for the HIMT online entrance test (for lateral entry) or wait for the IMU-CET counseling process (for 4-year B.Tech. program).7. Upon selection, pay the caution deposit (refundable) and complete the admission formalities.

The total tuition fee for the BSc course at HIMT Chennai is INR 9.8 lakh, and the tuition fee for BSc at IMU Kochi ranges from INR 4.4 Lacs to INR 8.3 lakh. Therefore, IMU Kochi is more affordable compared to HIMT Chennai. However, apart from the fee structure, there are several components on which candidates can compare the colleges, such as placement packages, seats, specialisations, etc.   

The total fee for BSc 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 componentsAmount (for 3 years)TuitionINR 9.8 lakh One-time PaymentINR 25,000Total feeINR 10 lakhThe fee amount mentioned is sourced from the official website/sanctioning body and is subject to change. Therefore, it is indicative. 

To seek direct admission for the B.Tech. in Marine Engineering course at HIMT Chennai, the eligibility criteria are as follows:
Engineering College Graduates (Mechanical/Electrical): Candidates who have passed the 1st year from an Engineering College in streams like Mechanical or Electrical, approved by AICTE, with a minimum of 60% average marks.Diploma Holders in Engineering: Candidates who have passed a 3-year Diploma Course in Mechanical / Marine / Electrical / Electrical and Electronics, from colleges approved by AICTE or State Board of Technical Education, with a minimum of 55% aggregate marks in the last year of the Diploma Course.Alternate Training Scheme Graduates: Candidates who have completed the 1st year of training from the Alternate Training Scheme, approved by D.G. Shipping.Diploma in Shipbuilding Engineering: Candidates who have passed a 4-year Diploma in Shipbuilding Engineering from colleges approved by AICTE or State Board of Technical Education, with a minimum of 55% aggregate marks in the last year of the Diploma course.Diploma in Specific Engineering Streams: Candidates who have passed a 3-year Diploma Course in specific engineering streams, from colleges approved by AICTE or State Board of Technical Education, with a minimum of 55% of aggregate marks in the last year of the Diploma Course.
Additionally, candidates must be medically fit, including eye sight and hearing, as prescribed in the Merchant Shipping (Medical Examination) Rules, 2000, as amended, and need to produce a certificate of medical fitness issued by D.G. Shipping Approved Doctor.

More than 15 days of Course Commencement or IMU Student Details Upload Date (Applicable for BSC, BTech Course), whichever is earlier: ₹10,000
Within 14 days of Course Commencement or IMU Student Details Upload Date (Applicable for BSC, BTech Course), whichever is earlier: No Refund of Fees