BBA in Maritime Logistics 

at IMU Chennai, East Coast Road

Yes, IMU Chennai does offer a BBA course for the duration of three years. The campus only offers one specialisation in the BBA course, i.e., Logistics, Retailing, and E-Commerce. Further, the course is divided into six semesters and offered in full-time mode. To get admission into this course, candidates must complete the basic eligibility requirement, secure valid scores in the entrance exam, and then go through a counselling process. BBA candidates awaiting Class 12 Exam results are advised to register online first, choosing the 'awaiting results' option.

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.

The admissions process for the B.Tech programs at Indian Maritime University (IMU) is clearly established. IMUC CET, JEE Main, or LEET are the application methods available to candidates. Those who make the shortlist will be invited for counseling, where they can select the IMU campus and B.Tech programme of their choice, based on their exam results. The minimum JEE score required for a B.Tech at IMUC varies based on the candidate's category; it is generally 80% for General Category, 75% for OBC, 65% for SC, 60% for ST, and 75% for EWS.  The cut-off marks can vary every year so the candidates should frequently visit and check for the JEE score for admission every year.

Regarded as one of the most prestigious institutions for maritime education and training is the Indian Maritime University (IMU). Because of its excellent academic reputation and hands-on training, the marine industry is very interested in hiring its graduates. Surpassing 90% of its graduates are placed annually, demonstrating the university's strong placement record. Among the shipping companies are Anglo Eastern, BW Offshore, NYK Line, Maersk Line, Mol Maritime India Pvt Ltd, MOL Tankers Pvt Ltd, and Eastaway X-Press Feeder Vessels. Mumbai Port Trust (MbPT), Cochin Port Trust (CoPT), Visakhapatnam Port Trust (VPT), Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT), Chennai Port Trust (CPT), and Kolkata Port Trust (KoPT) are the port authorities. BP, ONGC, and IOCL are a few oil and gas companies.  There are some more companies that are top recruiters of IMUC.

Good placement are provided for graduates of IMU Chennai and IMU Navi Mumbai. But generally speaking, IMU Chennai's placement record is regarded as marginally superior to IMU Navi Mumbai's. This is caused by various factors, such as: Compared to IMU Navi Mumbai, IMU Chennai is more established and has a better reputation. Recruiters can more easily access IMU Chennai's graduates due to its more central location. Current students may find it easier to acquire employment thanks to the wider network of alumni at IMU Chennai. IMU Navi Mumbai has a placement rate of about 85%, while IMU Chennai has a placement rate of over 90%. These are unique placement data.  IMU Chennai graduates also tend to receive higher salaries than IMU Navi Mumbai graduates.

The IMUCET category-wise cutoff for B.Sc. in Nautical Science at IMU Chennai is tabulated below. The cutoff ranks vary for different categories of students belonging to the AI quota.