Samundra Institute of Maritime Studies Lonavla Pune Answered Questions

Samundra Institute of Maritime Studies (SIMS) offers 100% In-House placement to the cadets in their parent company "Executive Ship Management Pte. Ltd. Singapore" after successful completion of the Electro Technical Officer (ETO) course to obtain a Certificate of Competency (COC) from the Directorate General of Shipping (DGS).

Yes, private companies hire Electro Technical Officers (ETOs) from Samundra Institute of Maritime Studies. The institute offers 100% in-house placement to its cadets in its parent company, Executive Ship Management Pte. Ltd. Singapore, after successful completion of the course to obtain a Certificate of Competency (COC) from the Directorate General of Shipping (DGS).

ETO graduates from Samundra Institute of Maritime Studies work as Electro Technical Officers onboard merchant ships after completing 8 months of onboard training as a trainee ETO and obtaining a Certificate of Competency (COC) from the Directorate General of Shipping, Govt. of India.

No, you cannot get admission to Electro Technical Officer (ETO) with 60% in Class 12 at Samundra Institute of Maritime Studies, as the required qualification for ETO is a degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Electronics and Telecommunication/ Communication Engineering, or Electronics and Instrumentation or equivalent recognised by AICTE/ UGC Deemed University approved Institute during the entire duration of engineering with a minimum of 55% in final year.

Choose Electro Technical Officer (ETO) at Samundra Institute of Maritime Studies for its 4-month residential pre-sea training, 8 months onboard training, and Certificate of Competency (COC) examination conducted by the Directorate General of Shipping, Govt. of India. The institute provides international recognition, a holistic learning experience, and 100% in-house placement.

The hostel charges at Samundra Institute of Maritime Studies for B.Tech. in Marine Engineering course are as follows:
| Category | Charges (in Rs.) |
| - | - |
| Hostel | 1,75,000/- per annum |
| Mess | 1,15,000/- per annum |
| Laundry | 12,000/- per annum |
| Gymkhana | 10,000/- per annum |
Total: 4,12,000/- per annum

The eligibility criteria for admission to Samundra Institute of Maritime Studies for B.Sc. in Nautical Science are:
Age:
Not Less Than 17 Years (As on the date of commencement of course) for Class XII
Upper age limit 20 years for 10+2 candidates
22 years for B.Sc candidates
25 years for B.E/ B.Tech candidates
Medical: Physically fit and meet the standards laid out by DG Shipping & ESM / SIMS*
Language: English shall be one of the subjects with minimum marks scored 50% in class X or XII
Eyesight: 6/6 in better eye & 6/9 in other eye, No use of corrective lenses allowed No colour-blindness
IMU - CET: Candidate must pass Indian Maritime University, Common Entrance Test (IMU-CET)
Passport: Candidate must be in possession of a valid passport prior to joining the course
Academic:
Results of Class 12th board exam should be obtained at FIRST ATTEMPT and from a Regular Board only
Minimum Aggregate Percentage - 60%
Minimum PCM aggregate - 60%
Minimum score in Physics & Maths individually - 50%
Minimum aggregate for Physics & Maths - 60%
For Andhra Pradesh & Kerala State boards: 11th & 12th aggregate marks will be considered for the above mentioned criteria
Candidates who have appeared for XII examinations and the results are yet to be declared, are also eligible to appear
OR B Sc in Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry or Electronics with Physics as individual subject in one of the years, with an average of not less than 55% of marks in final year & 60% marks over all
Candidate should also secure min 55% marks in PCM in Class XII
OR BE / B.Tech Engg. (Any stream): Degree from an AICTE/UGC Deemed University Approved Institute with secure min 55% marks in PCM in Class XII
OR B.E./B.Tech from IIT or college recognised by AICTE with an average of not less than 50% of aggregate in the final year
Candidates who have appeared for Class 12th, B.Sc or BE/B.Tech Engg. examination and the results are yet to be declared, are also eligible to appear.

The admission criteria for Electro Technical Officer (ETO) at Samundra Institute of Maritime Studies are:
- Age: Not more than 28 years
- Marital Status: Unmarried
- Academic: Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics
- The selection process includes a psychometric (16 PF) test and a medical test by DG Shipping approved doctor.
- The course details include 4 months of residential pre-sea training and 8 months of onboard training as a trainee ETO.
- The candidate must clear his BE/ B.Tech in 4 years only with a minimum of 55% marks in the final year.
- Numbers of ATKTs / Arrears / Repeats / Fail subjects during the entire degree programme: Not more than six attempts.

The eligibility criteria for admission to Samundra Institute of Maritime Studies for B.Tech. in Marine Engineering are:
- Age: Not less than 17 years and not more than 20 years
- Marital Status: Unmarried
- Academic Results: - Minimum Aggregate: 60%- Minimum PCM aggregate: 60%- Minimum score in Physics & Maths individually: 50%