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

HIMT Chennai offers an Electro Technical Officers (ETO) course that is approved by the Directorate General of Shipping (Government of India) and is strictly residential. The course commences every alternative month. The eligibility criteria for the course include having a BE/B.Tech degree in relevant fields with at least 50% aggregate marks, and English proficiency.

Electro Technical Officers (ETO) graduates from HIMT Chennai can work as electro-technical officers on ships, responsible for maintaining and repairing electrical and electronic systems on board. They can also work in related fields such as marine engineering, naval architecture, and offshore engineering. Some common job roles for ETO graduates include:
Electro-Technical Officer
Marine Engineer
Naval Architect
Offshore Engineer
Electrical Engineer
Electronics Engineer
They can work in various industries such as shipping, shipbuilding, offshore oil and gas, and marine construction.

To get a seat in HIMT Chennai for Electro Technical Officers (ETO), you must meet the eligibility criteria, which includes:
- Having a BE/B.Tech degree in Electrical, Electronics, Electrical and Electronics, Electronics and Telecommunication/Communication, or Electronics and Instrumentation with at least 50% aggregate marks.
- Having at least 50% in English in either 10th or 12th grade, or 50% aggregate in your degree exam if it was taught in English.
- For Diploma to BE/B.Tech (Lateral Entry) candidates, entering BE/B.Tech in the 2nd year through lateral entry after completing a Diploma in the relevant fields.
The ETO course is strictly residential and commences every alternative month.

For BE/B.Tech Degree Holders:
Education: Must have a BE / B.Tech degree in Electrical, Electronics, Electrical and Electronics, Electronics and Telecommunication/Communication, or Electronics and Instrumentation with at least 50% aggregate marks in degree.
English Proficiency: Need at least 50% in English in either 10th or 12th grade. If not, you must have 50% aggregate in your degree exam, provided the degree was taught in English.
For Diploma to BE/B.Tech (Lateral Entry) Candidates:
Education: Entered BE/B.Tech in the 2nd year through lateral entry after completing a Diploma in the relevant fields.

No, admission to Electro Technical Officers (ETO) at HIMT Chennai with 60% in Class 12 is not possible as the eligibility criteria requires at least 50% aggregate marks in a BE/B.Tech degree in relevant fields or a 3-year Diploma in relevant fields with at least 60% aggregate marks.

To be eligible for admission to the B.Tech. in Marine Engineering at HIMT Chennai, a candidate should pursue a stream in Mechanical, Electrical, or Marine Engineering, and have a minimum of 60% average marks in their 1st year from an Engineering College approved by AICTE, or have passed a 3-year Diploma Course in Mechanical / Marine / Electrical / Electrical and Electronics with a minimum of 55% aggregate marks in the last year of the Diploma Course.

Yes, there are overhead expenses during General Purpose (GP) Rating at HIMT Chennai. The total tuition fees for the GP Rating course is ₹1,90,000, with additional expenses including a caution deposit of ₹5,000 and a scholarship for every year of ₹25,000.

The hostel charges at HIMT Chennai for B.Tech. in Marine Engineering course are included in the course fees, which is ₹3,25,000 per year. This includes accommodation, food, workshops, laboratory, library, uniform, and books. Additionally, there is a one-time caution deposit of ₹25,000, which is refundable.