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

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. 

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.

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.

Yes, private companies hire from B.Tech. in Marine Engineering at HIMT Chennai. Some of the companies that recruit from HIMT Chennai include Maersk, Eastaway, Marshal, MSC, and Synergy Group, with an average package of around ₹4 LPA and the highest package reaching ₹12-13 LPA.

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 University.   

The subjects that are offered in the first semester of the BTech course offered at HIMT Chennai are meant to create a foundational base for the students in the field of Marine Engineering. Check out the names of the subjects offered in the first semester of the BTech course at HIMT Chennai:Mathematics—IBasic ThermodynamicsBasic Electrical & Electronics EngineeringEngineering Mechanics—IWorkshop TechnologyGeometrical DrawingBasic Electrical & Electronics Laboratory, etc. 

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 10 & 12, and the IMUCET 2025 rank is mandatory.Now, IMU Kolkata is one of the campuses of the Indian Maritime University, whereas HIMT Chennai is affiliated with IMU. Moreover, to compare which college is easier to get enrolled in a BTech course, applicants can compare the following factors:HIMT Chennai College Cutoff IMU Kolkata Cutoff 

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. This BTech course is offered in Marine Engineering specialisation. Thus, this certificate plays an important role in shortlisting the candidates. 

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% marks in English in Class 10 & 12, and the IMUCET 2025 rank is mandatory.Now, both of the colleges are affiliated with IMU. Thus, to compare which college is easier to get enrolled in a BSc course, applicants can compare the following factors:HIMT Chennai College Cutoff Coimbatore Marine College Cutoff

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.