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

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 apply for General Purpose (GP) Rating at HIMT Chennai, follow these steps:1. Check the course details: The course duration is 6 months, approved by D.G. Shipping Govt. Of India with approval number TR/A/25/2003.2. Choose your department: You can apply for either the Engine or Deck department.3. Take the entrance test: The entrance test is conducted by HIMT and is online.4. Check the course commencement date: The course is set to commence in Jan 2026, and applications will open on 15th Sept 2025.

To get a seat in HIMT Chennai for General Purpose (GP) Rating, - The course duration is 6 months.- It is approved by D.G. Shipping Govt. Of India with approval number TR/A/25/2003.- The departments available are Engine and Deck.- An online entrance test is conducted by HIMT.- The course commencement is in January 2026, and applications will open on 15th September 2025.

There are several job roles available after completing the BTech in Marine Engineering from HIMT Chennai. Candidates can work in the field of Marine Engineering, Marine Surveyor, Technical department, etc. The names of the job roles available after completing the course are as follows:Marine EngineerMarine SurveyorTechnical SuperintendentShipyard/ Dry Dock EngineerPort and Harbour Engineer, etc.  

The IMU CET syllabus for admission to BTech at HIMT Chennai includes the multiple-choice questions that are based on the subjects candidates have studied in their Class 12- Physics, Chemistry anf Mathematics. Moreover, the number of questions asked in the entrance exam is 200 multiple-choice questions. Syllabus—English, General Aptitude,  Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (12th Grade/ Plus 2 Level/ Intermediate/ Equivalent Level/ CBSE Syllabus).   

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.

Currently, the application process has concluded for the BSc course. In this college, candidates who qualify for IMU CET can register themselves for the admission process after the release of the IMU CET list. The application form usually starts in April/ May every academic year. For the academic batch of 2025, the last date to fill out the IMU CET application form was May 2, 2025. 

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.

Currently, the application process has concluded for the BTech course. In this Chennai campus, candidates who qualify for IMU CET can register themselves for the admission process after the release of the IMU CET list. The application form usually starts in April/ May every academic year. For the academic batch of 2025, the last date to fill out the IMU CET application form was 2 May 2025.   

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.