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

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.

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)

HIMT Chennai offers a BSc course in one specialisation, i.e., Nautical Science. This course opens various career opportunities both at sea and ashore. The names of the job roles available after completing the course are as follows:Deck CadetNavigation OfficerMarine SurveyorPort Operations, etc. 

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. 

The admission criteria for B.Tech in Marine Engineering at HIMT Chennai for reserved category students is the same as for general category students. The eligibility criteria include:
Engineering College Graduates (Mechanical/Electrical): Candidates who have passed the 1st year from an Engineering College in streams like Mechanical or Electrical, approved by AICTE, with a minimum of 60% average marks.Diploma Holders in Engineering: Candidates who have passed a 3-year Diploma Course in Mechanical / Marine / Electrical / Electrical and Electronics, from colleges approved by AICTE or State Board of Technical Education, with a minimum of 55% aggregate marks in the last year of the Diploma Course.Alternate Training Scheme Graduates: Candidates who have completed the 1st year of training from the Alternate Training Scheme, approved by D.G. Shipping.Diploma in Shipbuilding Engineering: Candidates who have passed a 4-year Diploma in Shipbuilding Engineering from colleges approved by AICTE or State Board of Technical Education, with a minimum of 55% aggregate marks in the last year of the Diploma course.Diploma in Specific Engineering Streams: Candidates who have passed a 3-year Diploma Course in specific engineering streams, from colleges approved by AICTE or State Board of Technical Education, with a minimum of 55% of aggregate marks in the last year of the Diploma Course.
Additionally, candidates must be medically fit, including eye sight and hearing, as prescribed in the Merchant Shipping (Medical Examination) Rules, 2000, as amended, and need to produce a certificate of medical fitness issued by D.G. Shipping Approved Doctor.Candidates must also appear for the IMU-CET (Common Entrance Test) conducted by the Indian Maritime University (IMU) and hold an IMUCET Rank to get their admission for the course.

The total tuition fee for the BSc course at HIMT Chennai is INR 9.8 lakh, and the tuition fee for BSc at IMU Kochi ranges from INR 4.4 Lacs to INR 8.3 lakh. Therefore, IMU Kochi 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.