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

Yes, to get admitted to HIMT Chennai's BTech programme, the IMU CET is required. The IMU CET results are accepted for admission to BTech programmes at all HIMT campuses. Therefore, applicants must complete the IMU CET application form and pay the application fee to get admission into an undergraduate engineering course. Further, the college conducts the rest admission process as per the candidates' ranks in 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.

Candidates can get admission to the lateral BTech course at HIMT Chennai after completing the eligibility requirements. Check out the eligibility criteria required to get lateral entry in the BTech course:First year of Mechanical or Electrical Engineering course with an aggregate of 60% ORThree-year engineering Diploma in Marine/ Mechanical /Electrical/ Electrical & Electronics,  from the colleges approved by AICTE or the State Board of Technical Education with a minimum of 55% of aggregate marks in the last year of the Diploma course.ORFour-year Diploma in Shipbuilding Engineering from the colleges approved by AICTE or the State Board of Technical Education with a minimum of 55% aggregate marks in the last year of the Diploma course.ORFirst-year training from the Alternate Training Scheme, approved by D.G. Shipping (This will not apply to MERI)

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.

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.

No, candidates are not allowed to get admission into the BSc 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 Bachelors in Science courses at HIMT Chennai. Moreover, the college does not accept any other entrance examination score apart from IMU CET. 

Yes, HIMT Chennai does offer a BTech course for the duration of four years. The college only offers one specialisation in the BTech course, i.e., Marine Engineering. Further, the course is divided into eight 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 B.Tech. in Marine Engineering at HIMT Chennai, candidates need to meet the eligibility criteria, which includes passing 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, and appearing for the Indian Maritime University (IMU) Common Entrance Test (CET). The application process typically involves submitting an online application form, paying the application fee, and uploading required documents. Candidates can visit the HIMT website or contact the institution directly for more information on the application process and to apply.