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

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, HIMT Chennai does offer a BSc course for the duration of three years. The campus only offers one specialisation in the BSc course, i.e., Nautical Science. Further, the course is divided into six semesters and offered in full-time mode. To get admission into this course, candidates must complete the basic eligibility requirement and secure valid scores in the entrance exam. 

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 HIMT Chennai offers admission to the B.Tech. in Marine Engineering course based on the Indian Maritime University (IMU) Common Entrance Test (CET) for the 4-year programme and the HIMT online test for the 3-year lateral entry program. Additionally, candidates must meet specific academic qualifications, age limits, and medical examination requirements. For the 4-year program, eligibility includes:- A minimum of 60% average marks in the 1st year of an Engineering College in streams like Mechanical or Electrical, approved by AICTE, - A minimum of 55% aggregate marks in the last year of a 3-year Diploma Course in Mechanical / Marine / Electrical / Electrical and Electronics, - Completion of the 1st year of training from the Alternate Training Scheme, approved by D.G. Shipping, - A minimum of 55% aggregate marks in the last year of a 4-year Diploma in Shipbuilding Engineering, - A minimum of 55% of aggregate marks in the last year of a 3-year Diploma Course in specific engineering streams.For the 3-year lateral entry program, eligibility includes:- A minimum of 60% average marks in the 1st year of an Engineering College in streams like Mechanical or Electrical, approved by AICTE, - A minimum of 55% aggregate marks in the last year of a 3-year Diploma Course in Mechanical / Marine / Electrical / Electrical and Electronics, - Completion of the 1st year of training from the Alternate Training Scheme, approved by D.G. Shipping, - A minimum of 55% aggregate marks in the last year of a 4-year Diploma in Shipbuilding Engineering, - A minimum of 55% of aggregate marks in the last year of a 3-year Diploma Course in specific engineering streams.

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.  

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. 

The eligibility criteria for B.Sc. in Nautical Science at HIMT Chennai does not differ for reserved category candidates. The requirements include completing 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) as mandatory subjects from a recognised board, securing 60% aggregate marks in PCM, and 50% marks in English subject in 10th/12th Std. Additionally, candidates must have an IMU-CET Rank, be unmarried, and meet specific age and eye-sight requirements.

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.