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

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.

Yes, a medical certificate is compulsory to get admission into BSc courses at HIMT Chennai. Candidates need to produce a certificate of medical fitness issued by a D.G. Shipping-approved doctor. This document is required to be submitted at the time of admission, when the applicant is selected. This BSc course is offered in Nautical Science. Thus, this certificate plays an important role in shortlisting the candidates. 

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.

No, the application fee is not refundable for BSc courses at HIMT Chennai. After filling out the application form, candidates are required to pay an application fee of INR 999. The fee amount mentioned is sourced from the official website/sanctioning body and is subject to change. Therefore, it is indicative.

No, direct admission is not available for BTech courses at HIMT Chennai. To get admission, candidates must follow the whole admission procedure, which includes completion of eligibility criteria, appearing in the entrance exam, release of merit, document verification, seat confirmation, etc. Moreover, the provision of direct admission is not mentioned on the official website of the college.   

10th Standard (SSC) Marks sheet & Passing Certificate, 12th Standard (HSC) Marks sheet & Passing Certificate, Transfer Certificate, Conduct Certificate, Birth Certificate, Passport, Medical Fitness Certificate, Aadhar Card, Pan Card, Income Certificate (If required)

The hostel charges at HIMT Chennai for B.Sc. in Nautical Science course are included in the course fees per year, which is ₹3,50,000. This includes accommodation, food, workshops, laboratory, library, uniform, and books. Additionally, there is a caution deposit of ₹25,000, which is refundable.

In each semester of the HIMT Chennai BSc syllabus, the college includes the practical/ laboratory subjects. The responsibilities of these offered subjects are to create practical exposure for the students. Check out the names of the practical/ laboratory subjects included in the syllabus:Physics (Practical)Electronics (Practical)Applied Physics & Electricity (Practical)Computer Science (Practical)Seamanship Lab – I (Practical)Marine Engineering Workshop—I (Practical)Ship Operation Technology Lab (Practical)Navigation Lab I (Practical), etc. 

The subjects that are offered in the first semester of the BSc course offered at HIMT Chennai are meant to create a foundational base for the students in the field of Nautical Science. Check out the names of the subjects offered in the first semester of the BSc course at HIMT Chennai:English & Human FactorsMathematicsPhysicsElectronicsGeneral Ship knowledgeTerrestrial Navigation