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 provides vibrant, bustling campus life. Students enjoy world-class infrastructure with diverse food courts, modern sports complexes & lively social scene. It also conducts fests & global exposure.

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

The Chitkara University application fee is INR 1,100. To apply online, upload the required documents & pay online. The online application steps are mentioned in the points below:

1. Reach the official site. 
2. Go to the admission tab.
3. Click on “Apply for Admission”.
4. Register with basic details to get application credentials.
5. Log in to fill out & complete the application form.
6. Pay the application fee & submit the form.

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

Centurion University Bhubaneswar conducts the admission process for all the UG, PG, diploma, and PhD courses in online mode. Interested candidates can fill the admission forms through the official website. The admissions to Centurion University are now open for all courses. Candidates can go to the website for updates around admissions.

AMET University Chennai is a private university located in Kanathur and was established in the year 1993. It is a deemed-to-be-university that started off with a humble beginning of graduating 14 cadets and today is known to have a record of having 16000+ graduates, so far. The University provides specialisations in Engineering, Management, Commerce, Liberal Arts, Science and many more, primarily centric to Marine Sciences. 

Considered as a deemed-to-be-university with a grade 'A' by NAAC accreditation, AMET Chennai has evolved massively, catering generations. AMET University can be considered a good university for providing such exclusive courses at a decent tuition fees and placement history.

Yes, the Neotia University is worth it as it was established by the Ambuja Neotia Group and is recognised by the UGC. NTU Kolkata is also approved by the AICTE, BCI, PCI, Indian Nursing Council, and the Directorate General of Shipping (DGS). TNU courses are offered to students at undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels in various disciplines of Arts, Sciences, and Commerce. Further, the university also has a panel of guest lecturers to inspire students in their respective careers and to give them tips and invaluable insights in every course.

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.

Tolani Maritime Institute offers admission on the basis of entrance. Candidates must secure valid scores in 2 accepted entrance exams, IMU CET and TMISAT. The shortlisted candidates will further be evaluated through personal interview and medical examination. Based on the qualification of all the rounds, candidates will be shortlisted for the final admission. The shortlisted candidates must appear for document verification and fees payment. 

The mess food is good. They provide the food according to their pre decided menus.

The mess cuisine at the IMU Navi Mumbai Indian Maritime University is outstanding and hygienic. The mess food at Indian Maritime University in Navi Mumbai is good in quality and offers filling and healthy meals.

IMU Kochi application process typically begins in the first week of April every year. 

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 eligibility criteria for GME at B.P Marine Academy is minimum marks of 50% in final year in following courses:

(a)    All full time B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering and its streams

(b)    Naval Architecture and its streams

(c)     Any 5 year Integrated M.E/ M.Tech degree based on above qualifications.

The selection criteria is merit based with the academy acceptingscores of the above mentioned streams for selection.

 

Tamil Nadu Fisheries University provides impressive placements to its graduating students. Check out the table below to know the key highlights of the Tamil Nadu Fisheries University placements 2024:

Course	Total Students	Students Placed	Median Salary
UG 3-year	50	13	INR 1.93 LPA
UG 4-year	256	163	INR 4.12 LPA
PG 2-year	52	49	INR 5.06 LPA

 

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 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. 

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.

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.

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