Can I get admission for Diploma in nautical science after completing Diploma in mechanical engineering?

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.

How can I get admission to Diploma in nautical science?

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.

What is the procedure to get admission for B.Sc. in Nautical Science?

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.

What are the important documents required for admission in B.Sc Nautical Science?

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.

How are the placements for Nautical Science?

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.

Which are the best colleges to pursue Diploma in nautical science in terms of job placements in merchant navy field?

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

Nautical Science colleges in India

There are 33 Nautical Science colleges in India. Of the total number of colleges offering Nautical Science, split of colleges by ownership is private: 25 & public / government: 5;

Location wise

India is home to 33 Nautical Science. Below is the list of prominent locations housing these colleges:

Location Details	Colleges
Maharashtra	11 Colleges
Tamil Nadu	8 Colleges
Chennai	6 Colleges
Delhi/NCR	5 Colleges
Mumbai (All)	5 Colleges
Pune	4 Colleges
Delhi	3 Colleges
Mumbai	3 Colleges
Kerala	2 Colleges
Orissa	2 Colleges
Uttar Pradesh	2 Colleges
Kochi	2 Colleges
West Bengal	2 Colleges
Kolkata	2 Colleges
Navi Mumbai	2 Colleges
Raigad	2 Colleges
Bhubaneswar	2 Colleges
Chandigarh	1 Colleges
Coimbatore	1 Colleges
Karnataka	1 Colleges

Specializations

Nautical Science is offered in varied specializations such as Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science, Botany, Zoology, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Agriculture, Statistics, Home Science, Biochemistry, Biology, Food & Nutrition, Electronics, Environmental Sciences, Geology, Horticulture, Forensic Science, Bioinformatics . Below is the break up of number of colleges offering each Nautical Science specialization:

Specialization Details	Colleges
Mathematics	5188 Colleges
Chemistry	4788 Colleges
Physics	4089 Colleges
Computer Science	3684 Colleges
Botany	3251 Colleges
Zoology	2863 Colleges
Biotechnology	1418 Colleges
Microbiology	1197 Colleges
Agriculture	962 Colleges
Statistics	785 Colleges
Home Science	748 Colleges
Biochemistry	704 Colleges
Biology	576 Colleges
Food & Nutrition	556 Colleges
Electronics	491 Colleges
Environmental Sciences	463 Colleges
Geology	371 Colleges
Horticulture	309 Colleges
Forensic Science	279 Colleges
Bioinformatics	204 Colleges

Entrance Exams

Admission to Nautical Science is based on valid score in national, state or university-level entrance exams. Below

There are 33 Nautical Science colleges in India. Of the total number of colleges offering Nautical Science, split of colleges by ownership is private: 25 & public / government: 5;

Location wise

India is home to 33 Nautical Science. Below is the list of prominent locations housing these colleges:

Location Details	Colleges
Maharashtra	11 Colleges
Tamil Nadu	8 Colleges
Chennai	6 Colleges
Delhi/NCR	5 Colleges
Mumbai (All)	5 Colleges
Pune	4 Colleges
Delhi	3 Colleges
Mumbai	3 Colleges
Kerala	2 Colleges
Orissa	2 Colleges
Uttar Pradesh	2 Colleges
Kochi	2 Colleges
West Bengal	2 Colleges
Kolkata	2 Colleges
Navi Mumbai	2 Colleges
Raigad	2 Colleges
Bhubaneswar	2 Colleges
Chandigarh	1 Colleges
Coimbatore	1 Colleges
Karnataka	1 Colleges

Specializations

Specialization Details	Colleges
Mathematics	5188 Colleges
Chemistry	4788 Colleges
Physics	4089 Colleges
Computer Science	3684 Colleges
Botany	3251 Colleges
Zoology	2863 Colleges
Biotechnology	1418 Colleges
Microbiology	1197 Colleges
Agriculture	962 Colleges
Statistics	785 Colleges
Home Science	748 Colleges
Biochemistry	704 Colleges
Biology	576 Colleges
Food & Nutrition	556 Colleges
Electronics	491 Colleges
Environmental Sciences	463 Colleges
Geology	371 Colleges
Horticulture	309 Colleges
Forensic Science	279 Colleges
Bioinformatics	204 Colleges

Entrance Exams

Admission to Nautical Science is based on valid score in national, state or university-level entrance exams. Below are the entrance exams accepted for Nautical Science, along with number of colleges:

Exam Details	Colleges
CBSE 12th	17 Colleges
ISC	17 Colleges
IMUCET	16 Colleges
Tamilnadu 12th	5 Colleges
Maharashtra HSC	5 Colleges
GATE	1 Colleges
JEE Main	1 Colleges
CUET	1 Colleges
UGC NET	1 Colleges
TMISAT	1 Colleges
GPAT	1 Colleges
CSIR NET	1 Colleges
PSEB 12th	1 Colleges
WBCHSE	1 Colleges
GSEB HSC	1 Colleges
Kerala 12th	1 Colleges
ICMR JRF	1 Colleges
ICAR AICE JRF/SRF	1 Colleges

Coimbatore Marine College

CoimbatorePvt

Courses Offered

1 Course

3.0

Exams Accepted

IMUCET

Total Tuition Fees

– / –

Placement Rating

2.3

Central Institute of Fisheries Nautical and Engineering Training (CIFNET)

Kochi

Courses Offered

1 Course

2.7

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹1.56 L

Placement Rating

2.0

Southern Academy of Maritime Studies

ChennaiPvt

Courses Offered

1 Course

3.6

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹8 L

Placement Rating

3.0

Neotia Institute of Technology Management & Science - NITMAS

KolkataPvt

Courses Offered

1 Course

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

– / –

Median Salary

– / –

Seven Islands Maritime Training Institute

RaigadPvt

Courses Offered

1 Course

Exams Accepted

IMUCET

Total Tuition Fees

₹7.43 L

Median Salary

– / –

Commonly asked questions
On Nautical Science colleges in India

Q: What is the placement percentage of Coimbatore Marine College?

As per the latest report, Coimbatore Marine College recorded 78% overall placement rate in the academic year 2022-2023. The following table represents the Coimbatore Marine College placement percentage recorded between 2020 and 2022 placement drives:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2020)	Placement Statistics (2021)	Placement Statistics (2022)
Placement rate	85%	62%	78%

Q: Does Central Institute of Fisheries Nautical and Engineering Training (CIFNET) provide good placement facilities?

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

Q: Is Southern Academy of Maritime Studies good for placements?

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.

Q: What do Electrical Engineering professionals do?

Electrical Engineering professionals are engineering jack of all trades, as they make use of their knowledge of Physics and Mathematics along with computer programming skills to develop intricate circuit systems. These circuit boards run electrical signals to and from electrical components to accomplish everything from a mundane computer startup to controlling absolute power and precision of a rocket going out of earth's atmosphere.

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Q: What courses are offered at Seven Islands Maritime Training Institute?

Seven Islands Maritime Training Institute offers four certificate courses, namely Diploma in Nautical Science (DNS), Graduate Marine Engineering (GME), Electro Technical Officer (ETO), and GP-Ratings (General Purpose Ratings). These certificate courses are provided for the duration of 4 - 12 months. Admission to DNS is based on IMU-CET entrance exam and is affiliated with IMU. On the other hand, admission to all other courses is based on the merit scores. These courses are offered in full-time mode.

Sir Mohamed Yusuf Seamen Welfare Foundation

RaigadPvt

Courses Offered

2 Courses

4.5

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹3.55 L - 22.35 L

Placement Rating

4.3

Fleet Ocean Maritime Academy

Pune

Courses Offered

1 Course

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

– / –

Median Salary

– / –

Marina Maritime Academy

ChennaiPvt

Courses Offered

2 Courses

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹5.5 L - 8 L

Median Salary

– / –

Shrim Maritime Academy

DelhiPvt

Courses Offered

2 Courses

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹6.5 L - 11.5 L

Median Salary

– / –

Springdale Maritime Academy

BhubaneswarPvt

Courses Offered

2 Courses

Exams Accepted

– / –

Total Tuition Fees

₹4.8 L - 5.49 L

Median Salary

– / –

Commonly asked questions
On Nautical Science colleges in India

Q: What is the intake for offered courses at Fleet Ocean Maritime Academy?

The seats availability for offered courses at Fleet Ocean Maritime Academy goes up to 80.

Q: How is the infrastructure at Springdale Maritime Academy? What are the facilities available for students?

Springdale Maritime Academy has been rated 4 on Infrastructure parameter. Institute has a well supported campus with facilities such as Boys Hostel, Cafeteria, Gym, Hostel, Library, Shuttle Service, Sports Complex. Springdale Maritime Academy has also been rated 4 for Campuslife.

Most preferred locations for Nautical Science