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

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. 

No, the HIMT Chennai does not offer admission to the B.Sc. in Nautical Science course without meeting the 60% eligibility requirement in PCM. Candidates must have completed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) as mandatory subjects from a recognised board with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks in PCM in 12th Std.

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

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 componentsAmount (for 3 - 4 years)TuitionINR 9 Lacs - INR 13 lakh One-time PaymentINR 25,000Total feeINR 9.25 Lacs - INR 13.25 lakhThe fee amount mentioned is sourced from the official website/sanctioning body and is subject to change. Therefore, it is indicative.  

To get admission into the BTech course at HIMT Chennai, IMUCET scores are compulsory. The college only offers one specialisation in the BTech course, i.e., Marine Engineering, and the college is affiliated with the Indian Maritime University. Thus, for marine courses, IMU only accepts relevant IMU CET scores, and HIMT Chennai follows the rules and regulations for the BTech course according to the affiliating university.

The total tuition fee for the BTech course at Coimbatore Marine College is INR 3 lakh, and the tuition fee for BTech at HIMT Chennai ranges from INR 9 Lacs to INR 13 lakh. Therefore, Coimbatore Marine College 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. 

To get admission to General Purpose (GP) Rating at HIMT Chennai, 1. Check the course duration which is 6 months.2. Ensure the course is approved by D.G. Shipping Govt. of India.3. Choose a department - Engine or Deck.4. Appear for the HIMT online entrance test.5. Note the course commencement date, which is Jan 2026, and apply from 15th Sept 2025.