Nautical Science colleges in India

Hello Swapnil, Yes, of course you can. But, perhaps very few institutions will give you credit for already completed Diploma. I am afraid that you will have to start from first year again of the new course. Best wishes to you for this new Diploma.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS The minimum educational qualification required to pursue this course is 10+2 Science stream schooling with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics subjects. Students should have passed 12th Board examination from a Recognized Board. Minimum marks criteria may exist and is generally around 50-60% marks in Board Examination. B.Sc. Degree holders (subjects like Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics) may also pursue this course. Minimum marks criteria may exist and is generally between 50-60% marks in final year of Degree program. Engineering (B.E./B.Tech.) Graduates (any branch) may also pursue this course. Minimum marks criteria may exist and is generally between 50-60% marks in final year of Degree program.

B.Sc (Nautical Science) is 3 years duration program with total intake of 120 at IMU Chennai campus. All admissions to the various UG and PG programmes of the IMU and its Affiliated Institutes will be through an all-India Online Common Entrance Tests (CETs) which will be conducted in the month of June 2019. Registration Fee is Rs. 1000 for General candidates and Rs. 700 for Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe candidates. CET Syllabus - English, General Aptitude, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics at Plus 2 level. For Online Registration, applicants should visit the website of the Indian Maritime University and click on the CET June 2019 hyperlink. The online registrations will be start in the month of April. Eligibility criteria :- 10+2/ equivalent (PCM-60% and minimum of 50% marks in English subject in 10th / 12th Examination.) Note: In case of SC/ST candidates there will be a 5% relaxation in eligibility marks; however, it will not apply to English marks. 

Documents such as adhaar card, pan card, passport size photograph, marksheets of 10+2 etc. are some general specified documents which you will require to carry everywhere. Other requirements can vary and depends on the college you wish to enroll into. If you appear for any entrance exam and clear the cutoff score, the exam can help you get into your desired universities. 

Amity University Noida is a good choice for students as it has been accredited grade A+ by NAAC. Good placements are offered here with the highest package being INR 75 LPA during 2025. 

 

You can get placed in a few jobs like Indian Navy Merchant Navy Private Marine Research Centres Private Navy Organisations and more you can earn from about 3 to 3.5 LPA and more.

Some of the best colleges in the merchant navy field where you can pursue a Diploma in nautical science with good career options are as follows: 1) Tolani Maritime Institute (TMI) 2) Samundra Institute of Maritime Studies, Mumbai 3) International Maritime Institute (IMI), Delhi 4) Vels Academy of Maritime Studies, Chennai 5) Maharashtra Academy of Naval Education and Training (MANET), Pune 6) Institute of Technology & Marine Engineering (ITME), Kolkata 7) B.P. Marine Academy, Navi Mumbai 8) TS Rahaman, Mumbai 9) Indian Maritime University (IMU), Chennai 10) Coimbatore Marine College (CMC), Coimbatore

Mumbai University has well-qualified faculty members who come from the best institutions around the world. MU Lecturers and professors bring extensive industry and academic experience with international exposure, enriching every students' educational journey.

To submit the application form for admission in B.E. at Chitkara University, candidates are required to pay the application fee of INR 1,100. This can be paid online. It is non-refundable.

The VELS University (VISTAS) is known for its flagship BTech programme with CSE being one of its most popular specialisations, according to the reviews the university is praised for its:

• Placements: The placement percentage ranges around 75-92%. With the highest and the lowest package ranging from INR 40 LPA and INR 3 LPA. Further around 30-70% of students get internships with top roles including software engineer, software developer, web developer, etc.
• Infrastructure: Wi-Fi in labs are provided at very high-speed internet for learning, faculty research, and online resources. Further the computer labs have well-equipped systems with modern hardware and software to support multiple programming languages and other technical activities. 

In short, the univeristy has strong infrastructure but the placement scenario can vary depending on student performance and recruiter turnout.

The above information is taken from verified Shiksha Review of Jai Aadithya B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering - Batch of 2025

It is straightforward to apply to Centurion University:

1. Your CUEE score and a personal interview are required for admission to the majority of courses.

They also take JEE Main scores into account if you're applying to a BTech degree. For BTech, you need a CUEE or JEE Main rank within 50,000 or within 3 lakh.

3. Using the names of the chosen students, the university compiles a merit list. There you go!

The majority of students received job opportunities at AMET Chennai placements in the operations sector. Apart from operations, students received placement in Engineering, IT, Military and Protective Services, Business Development, Sales, Education, Project and Project Management, Administrative, Quality Assurance etc. The University owns a placement cell called, the Centre for Placement and Training. The placement cell focuses on developing soft skills and qualities that the students will require during the time of placement.

As per the AMET Chennai placement stats for 2023, the UG 3-year programme witnessed the placement of 270 students. The median package received in the placement drive was INR 3.5 Lakh, while the median package for the UG 4-year programme was INR 5.25 Lakh.

In order to pursue a profession in the maritime industry, students should choose IMUC. Modern facilities, good placement record, and great academic reputation are all attributes of the university. Programs in marine studies, including marine engineering, nautical science, and maritime administration, are widely available at the undergraduate and graduate levels through IMUC. The programme is applicable to the maritime sector, and the instructors are knowledgeable and competent. Through internships and apprenticeships, students at IMUC can obtain practical experience in the workplace thanks to its numerous ties with maritime companies. Students at IMUC have a very good placement history. Leading marine enterprises worldwide place a large number of pupils in well-paying positions.

According to the students' reviews on the Shiksha page, Tolani Maritime Institute recorded 98% placements recently for its BTech and BSc courses. 

The Neotia University course admission is subject to clearance of the preset eligibility. The Neotia University Kolkata application process is conducted in both online and offline modes. Candidates can check the list of documents required for admission at TNU Kolkata below:

• Marksheet of Class 10 & 12
• Admit Card of Class 10 & 12
• School Leaving/ Migration/ TC (original)
• Income Certificate of the family from an A1 Gazetted Officer (For those seeking to apply for scholarships)
• Address Proof of the students from the A1 Gazetted Officer
• Passport-sized Color Photographs
• A valid passport of the student (for MRE & BNS applicants)
• Medical Fitness Certificate from a DG Shipping-approved doctor (for MRE & BNS applicants)
• CET Rank document of the current year (for MRE & BNS applicants)

There is no CGPA concept at IMU Navi Mumbai Indian Maritime University. There is percentage for passing exam that is 50 percent for both theory with internal exam and whatever marks you get you can calculate the percentage out of it.

IMU Kochi provides various programmes and specialisations to students. For obtaining IMU Kochi admission, candidates are required to appear for the prescribed entrance tests. Students can visit the official website of the FORE School of Management to learn more regarding the eligibility details for their preferred course choice. Accepted exams include KMAT KERALA and IMUCET.

Hindustan Institute of Maritime Training (HIMT Chennai) is a private institute,  located in Kilpauk, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It has four campuses in Kilpauk,  Tidel Park,  Kalpakkam, and Vizag. Established in 1998,  HIMT is the only Institute in India to offer the maximum courses (90+) approved by the DG of Shipping. The institute is affiliated with the Indian Maritime University. HIMT Chennai is approved by the Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) and the Ministry of Shipping (Government of India) with a sanctioned intake of 60 students for each course.

Career Path as Navigating Officer after clearing DNS education from MANET Pune:

• Complete SSTP → Attempt Sem III-V exams
• Attend 4-month Semester VI (post-sea training)
• Complete mandatory STCW courses (ROC/ARPA, GMDSS, PSCRB, AFF, MFA, ECDIS)
• Become eligible to join sea-going vessel as Third Officer
• Qualify Second Mates (FG) license by DG Shipping
• Earn B.Sc. (Applied Nautical Science) degree

Yes, Coimbatore Marine College is quite good. Coimbatore Marine College is approved by the Directorate General of Shipping, Government of India. The college provides 100% placement assistance to students.

The overall placement highlights of Tamil Nadu Fisheries University as reported by NIRF report 2025 are given in the table below:

 

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2022)	Placement Statistics (2023)	Placement Statistics (2024)
Total Students	37 (UG 3-year)   258 (UG 4-year)   34 (PG 2-year)	36 (UG 3-year)   273 (UG 4-year)   25 (PG 2-year)	50 (UG 3-year)   256 (UG 4-year)   52 (PG 2-year)
No. of Students Placed	23 (UG 3-year)   56 (UG 4-year)   9 (PG 2-year)	35 (UG 3-year)   102 (UG 4-year)    9 (PG 2-year)	13 (UG 3-year)  163 (UG 4-year)   49 (PG 2-year)
Median Salary	INR 1.77 LPA (UG 3-year) INR 2.20 LPA (UG 4-year)  INR 4.20 LPA (PG 2-year)	INR 2.28 LPA (UG 3-year) INR 3.90 LPA (UG 4-year)  INR 4.50 LPA (PG 2-year)	INR 1.93 LPA (UG 3-year) INR 4.12 LPA (UG 4-year)  INR 5.06 LPA (PG 2-year)

NOTE: The above data is obtained from the NIRF report 2025

The highest package offered was 45 LPA USD in the 2020 placement drive. International Maritime Institute has a 100% placement record. The institute is associated with various premier shipping companies like Maersk Line, Maersk Tankers, MSC, Fleet, PIL, Dockendale, Synergy, VR Maritime, V- Group, and Dynacom, among others. Many of these companies visit IMI for their campus placement drive for Deck, and others call the cadets to their office for a written test followed by an interview. Deck cadets must have sponsorship from a reputed shipping company for admission to the DNS course. The engine cadets undergoing the 4-year B Tech ME and GME cadets participate in the Campus Placement respectively. To prepare these candidates, comprehensive Personality Development Classes are conducted, and each candidate is put through a General Aptitude& Reasoning Ability Test. A round of internal assessment and a mock interview by a Chief Engineer are also conducted.

There are both merit based and entrance based admissions at the BP Marine Academy Belapur. Exams accepted by the institute includes IMU-CET for the BSc course. Admissions are now ongoing. For future information about the next intake and exam dates, keep an eye on the official BP Marine Academy website. 

There is no such data to prove that a certain course of the Delhi Maritime Academy is the best. There are no fee details, ratings, or statistical data available. The Delhi Maritime Academy offers UG and PG level courses related to shipping industry and Marine Engineering. The Institution is one of the top Marine Engineering colleges and training Academies in India. The Institution offers three BE/B.Tech course, one UG level Diploma courses, one B.Sc course. 

The BE / B.Tech courses offered are B.Tech in Marine Engineering, B.Tech in Naval Architecture, B.Tech in petroleum Engineering. 

The UG Diploma course is Diploma in Nautical Science. 

The B.Sc course offered is B.Sc in Nautical Science.

The academy also offers three certification courses in General Purpose Rating, Electro Technical Officer (ETO) and Graduate Marine Engineering.

Yes BP Marine Academy in Panvel is good for BSc.

Presence of companies like Scorpion Oil Tankers & Maersk for placements is positive sign. Minimum monthly package ranging from INR 25600 to 44800.

Overall bp marine academy is good for bsc 

The fee bracket for programs offerred by the U.V. Patel College of Engineering, Ganpat University is approximately INR 170034 - INR 1020000.

The Great Eastern Institute of Maritime Studies (GEIMS) has been rated 4.8 for faculty as per reviews by students. This represents that The Great Eastern Institute of Maritime Studies (GEIMS) has a dedicated faculty that combines extensive sea service with teaching experience. GEIMS faculty members live on campus and are readily available to students outside of class hours. They not only help clarify any doubts but also provide mentorship for those pursuing a challenging career at sea. GEIMS faculty members are also trained, at least once every year, by industry professionals and international academicians in the best global teaching practices. 

Everything is below average, with the exception of the faculty. Placements to start, you shouldn't go in this college if you need a job after graduation because of how poorly it handles job placements. Additionally, you will be placed in a reputable company if you can pay money in addition to your college fees.

The average M.Tech CSE salary for fresh postgraduate students is somewhere between 4 and 7 Lakh. For mid-senior level positions, the salary range is slightly higher on the basis of the experience and skills acquired by the individuals over a few years. Their salary would be between INR 7 LPA and INR 10 LPA. For senior-level management positions, the salary in the CSE field is more than INR 10 LPA and can go up to INR 20 LPA as well because of the demand for CSE professionals in this age of digitalization.

Central Institute of Fisheries Nautical and Engineering Training (CIFNET) has been rated 2 on placements.