Nautical Science

If we review this course, we can observe that Diploma in Nautical Science is a very good, job oriented course. It will help one build a career in Merchant Navy sector. One may also take up job in Cruise ships as well. The pay package is decent and with promotions, and things look to get better with time. After gaining further sea service period and appearing for further advanced tests, one may rise through Ranks and become Chief Officer. With time, it is very much possible to become a Captain. Starting salary is generally between 30-40k Rupees per month. With each promotion, this figure will increase. Salary also depends on the profile of the employer. Regards.

Career as a Merchant Navy could be in 2 fields mainly - Engineer or a Cadet. Other fields could be catering, junior offiecers, etc. Subjects Required :Only PCM students can apply. Entrance Exam
IMU- CET :Indian Maritime University conducts an entrance exam IMUCET for various courses such as B.Sc. Nautical Science, B.Sc. Marine, B.Sc. Marine Catering, etc. You are also required to clear an interview and medical check-up. JEE T. S. Chanakya, Marine Engineering & Research Institute, Kolkata, & National Maritime Academy, Chennai, etc. Accepts JEE score. They are required to fill the forms for IMU as well. Colleges offering B.Sc. Nautical Science/ B.Sc. Marine Science/ Diploma in Nautical Science
HIMT College (Hindustan Institute of Maritime Training)
Tolani Maritime Institute
Anglo Eastern Maritime Academy
Applied Research International School of Maritime Studies
Great Eastern Institute of Maritime Studies
Post Graduate Diploma in Marine Engineering
Coimbatore Marine College
HIMT College Hindustan Institute of Maritime Training
B.Tech (Marine Engineering)
Coimbatore Marine College
Euro Tech Maritime Academy
HIMT College (Hindustan Institute of Maritime Training)
International Maritime Institute
Samundra Institute of Maritime Studies
NOTE :You can also get into Merchant Navy after a regular engineering degree.