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

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.   

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.

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. 

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.  

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.

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).   

Yes, HIMT Chennai does offer scholarships to BSc students on various grounds, such as academic merit, to meritorious students with the aim of motivating them to keep achieving good scores. Moreover, the college also offers scholarships to female candidates, economically weak students, and state/government-aided scholarships. The HIMT Chennai scholarships are open to students who meet the academic and financial requirements set forth by the institute.

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.