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

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. 

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).   

According to the information available on the official website of the college, there are several recruiters who participated in the placement drive of the college for the academic year 2024 and other previous years. The names of the recruiters were Synergy Group, MSC, BSM, IMEC, OSM Thome, etc. 

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.

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. 

To get admission to B.Tech. in Marine Engineering at HIMT Chennai, candidates need to meet the eligibility criteria and follow the admission process. The eligibility criteria include:
Academic qualification: Candidates should have a Diploma in engineering or have completed the first year of engineering from a college approved by AICTE.Age limit: There is no specific age limit mentioned.Medical examination: Candidates should be medically fit.
The admission process involves:
Applying online for the courseAppearing for the Common Entrance Test (CET) conducted by the Indian Maritime University (IMU)Meeting the eligibility criteria and submitting the required documents
The course is residential and lasts for 4 years. It is approved by the D.G. Shipping, Govt. of India, and affiliated with the Indian Maritime University (IMU). The course leads to a Marine Engineering Officer- Class IV Certificate of Competency, awarded by the Ministry of Shipping (Government of India), after six months of sea service after completion of the course.

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.  

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)

The selection process for BSc courses at HIMT Chennai involves certain stages. Firstly, candidates are required to qualify for the minimum eligibility criteria assigned by the college. Further, candidates must secure a valid rank in IMU CET. Then, the college releases a merit list for admission confirmation. A candidates who qualify for all these stages get selected for the BSc course at HIMT Chennai.  

The primary eligibility requirements for admissions to BTech courses at HIMT Chennai are that candidates must complete their Class 12 from the PCM stream with at least an aggregate of 60% and 50% in English at the Class 10 & 12 levels. Additionally, the college requires several other requirements for admission to the BTech course. Check those factors:Age Limit: For males—General: 25 years, OBC (NCL): 28 years, SC/ST: 30 years; For females – General: 27 years, OBC (NCL): 30 years, SC/ST: 32 years (from the commencement of the academic session).Medical & Vision Requirements: Candidates must be medically fit, including eyesight and hearing, as prescribed in the Merchant Shipping (Medical examination) rules, 2000, and need to produce a certificate of medical fitness issued by a D.G. Shipping Approved Doctor.Moreover, for admission confirmation, the college accepts the IMU CET ranks.