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.

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.  

Yes, HIMT Chennai does offer scholarships to BTech 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.

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 

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. 

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.

The primary eligibility requirements for admissions to BSc 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, for the admission process, the college accepts valid IMU CET scores. There are different eligibility requirements too, that candidates must follow before getting admission, such as candidates' age should be: General: 27 years, OBC (NCL): 30 years, SC/ST: 32 years (from the commencement of the academic session).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.