B.Sc. in Nautical Science (Lateral Entry) 

at IMU Kochi, Kochi

The total tuition fee for the BSc course at the IMU Chennai campus ranges from INR 7.3 lakh to INR 9.8 lakh. On the other hand, the tuition fee for a BSc at IMU Kochi Campus ranges from INR 4.4 lakh to INR 8.3 lakh. Thus, the tuition fee for the BSc course at IMU Campus Kochi is more affordable compared to IMU Chennai Campus. However, the fee is one factor that candidates consider while choosing the course. There are several other factors a candidate can consider, such as the placement package, reviews of the students, infrastructure, affiliation, etc. The fee amount mentioned is sourced from the official website/sanctioning body and is subject to change. Therefore, it is indicative. 

The total seat intake for the BSc course at IMU Kochi is 80. To get a seat in this programme, candidates are required to complete certain eligibility criteria, followed by an entrance exam and counselling process. Applicants must complete their Class 12 from the PCM stream with at least an aggregate of 60% and 50% in English at the Class 10 & 12 levels. Additionally, applicants must be medically fit, including eyesight and hearing, as prescribed in the Merchant Shipping (Medical Examination).

Achieved valid scores in IMU CET, conducted by the IMU and for the conclusion of the whole admission procedure, the campus conducts the counselling process.  

The primary eligibility requirements for admissions to BTech courses at IMU Kochi are that candidates must complete their Class 12 from the PCM stream with at least an aggregate of 60% and 50% in English at the Class 10 & 12 levels. Additionally, the campus requires several other requirements for admission to the BTech course. Check those factors:

• Age Limit: For males—General: 25 years, OBC (NCL): 28 years, SC/ST: 30 years; For females – General: 27 years, OBC (NCL): 30 years, SC/ST: 32 years (from the commencement of the academic session).
• Medical & Vision Requirements: Candidates must be medically fit as per the Merchant Shipping (Medical Examination) Rules. Distance vision (unaided) must be 6/6 in the better eye and 6/9 in the other. Additionally, the applicant must produce a certificate of medical fitness issued by doctors approved by the Directorate General of Shipping, Mumbai.

Moreover, for admission confirmation, the college accepts the IMU CET scores, followed by a counseling process

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

The placement rate recorded in IMU Kochi placement drive 2021 was 22% which was much lower than the last year's placement rate which was 52% in 2020. The college has not released its placement report for the year 2022.

The top recruiters that hire from IMU Kochi placements were CAT Logistics, Beta, CMH Logistics, Airlift, DHL, NYK Group, DAMCO, TVS, Adani Group, etc. However, the latest report of 2022 recruiting companies is not released as yet.

The top recruiting companies are M.Sc. Anglo Eastern, Torm, Synergy, BHM and many more. Many students have got opportunity to do their internships from Mumbai port. After our course we can enter in to shipping field as captain. This college provides good quality education, so various international shipping companies come to take our cadets. Companies like Mediterranean Shipping Company, Anglo-Eastern Shipping company, Seven Islands, Thom, etc. visit our campus for recruitment.