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  • IMUCET
    • 10+2 score60%

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    Diploma in Nautical Science (DNS)

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    Q:   What is the cut off of IMU Chennai?
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    IMU Chennai IMUCET cutoff 2025 ranged between 110 and 3579 for admission across multiple UG and PG courses. This cutoff range is valid for Round 3 among the students belonging to the General AI quota. Please note that the cutoff ranks vary for different courses, specialisations, rounds, and categories. Tabulated below are the IMUCET Round 3 closing ranks of all the courses offered at IMU Chennai. 

    CourseIMUCET Round 3 Closing Ranks
    Diploma in Nautical Science (DNS)3579
    B.Sc. in Nautical Science1628
    MBA in International Transportation and Logistics Management110
    B.Tech. in Marine Engineering1343
    Q:   Which entrance exam scores are accepted by IMUC for admission?
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    Scores from a variety of entrance tests are accepted by the Indian Maritime University (IMU) for admission to its undergraduate and graduate programs. These include IMUC CET, JEE Main, LEET, and IMU-PGCET for undergraduate degrees. These include GATE and IMU-PGCAT for postgraduate degrees. IMUC may take into account extracurricular activities, employment history, and academic standing in addition to entrance exam results. It is recommended that applicants visit the IMU website to get up-to-date details on approved entrance examinations and prerequisites. IMUC is a public university in India that provides instruction and training in marine subjects. The Indian government's Ministry of Shipping founded the university in 2008. Six constituent institutions of IMU are dispersed throughout India. The university provides marine studies undergraduate, graduate, and doctorate programs.

    Q:   What is the application fee for BBA course at IMU Chennai?
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    The application fee for BBA courses must be submitted after filling out the application form with the required details. The application fee is non-refundable. The application fee for different categories is mentioned  below:

    For BSc Programs:

    • INR 200 for General /General-EWS/ OBC (NCL) candidates
    • INR 140 for SC / ST candidates
    Q:   Is IMU CET compulsory to get admission into BTech course at IMU Chennai?
    A: 

    Yes, IMU CET is compulsory to get admission into B.Tech courses at IMU Chennai. All six campuses of the Indian Maritime University (IMU) accept the scores of the IMU CET for admission to BTech. Thus, to get enrolled in this course, applicants are required to fill out the IMU CET application form and pay the application fee. Further, the university conducts a counseling process for admission confirmation.

     
     

    IMU Chennai UG Diploma
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    Q:   Is IMUC a good option?
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    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.

    Q:   What is the fees for UG courses at IMU Chennai Indian Maritime University (IMUC)?
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    Hi.The total tuition fee  of UG courses for IMU Chennai  is INR 6.8 Lakh- INR  INR 9.75 Lakh. Apart from the tuition fee, there is a one-time admission fee of amount INR 25,000 that students are required to pay in addition to the tuition fee. To get admitted to IMU Chennai B.Sc. in Nautical Science course, applicants must meet the entry requirements - 60% in 12th.

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    IMU Chennai UG Diploma
    Admission dates 2026

    DatesUpcoming Events
    6 Feb '26 - 24 Apr '26
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    May '26
    		IMUCET Online City Selection Start DateTentative
    24 May '26
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    May '26
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    4.5/5
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    Placement Review IconPlacements4.5
    Infrastructure Review IconInfrastructure4.4
    Faculty Review IconFaculty & Course4.6
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    Diploma in Nautical Science (DNS) - Batch of 2025
    Offered by Hindustan Institute of Maritime Training (HIMT)
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    HIMT excels in training.
    Placements: I am part of the DNS Batch of 2025-2026. We are placed in the Mediterranean Shipping Company. Our batch is 100% placed in the course. The highest package offered is $370 per month for the position of deck cadets upon joining the job.
    Infrastructure: Facilities and infrastructure during the course are phenomenal, with Wi-Fi. Classrooms, and labs equipped with the latest technology. Food quality is great. Hostel, canteen, medical, and sports facilities are very good.
    Faculty: Teachers are very helpful, qualified, and knowledgeable. The teaching quality is excellent. The course curriculum is relevant and meets industry standards. Students are trained to be industry-ready, with a passing rate of 99% in the college.
    Other: DNS is the branch that I always want to select to enter the maritime industry. The best thing about the course is that during our training in HIMT, we get hands-on experience with real-life situations on board. Furthermore, the college is well-equipped with events and fests. The campus crowd is multicultural and multilingual. It helps us learn the art of adaptability. Extra activities are also available for every student to engage in every day.
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    Absolutely worthy to join HIMT. HIMT teaches us to tackle loneliness, homesickness, and challenges.
    Placements: The placement record of our batch is 100 percent. We were placed by M.Sc. before joining HIMT itself. Top recruiting companies for DNS are IMEC, Synergy, BSM, etc. No internship is required, and it will be provided during this course, and the one job we all will get will be as a deck cadet on a merchant vessel.
    Infrastructure: In our whole campus, accommodation is provided, an academic block, a galley (mess room), turf for playing football, cricket, basketball, a ground for volleyball, a library, and each class has a maximum space of 40 students, with smart board facility as well as AC provided there.
    Faculty: Teachers are so helpful as they were Captains who already been there on ships and carried out many cargo operations, mooring operations, voyages, etc., during their whole career. They taught us everything according to the syllabus and also taught us the real-life challenges that we gonna face in the upcoming years at sea.
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    Excellent facilities and instructors.
    Placements: I am pursuing a Diploma in Nautical Science (DNS). Our batch has 40 students, and all have sponsored by the Mediterranean shipping company (M.Sc). We are completing the course in December 2025 and joining as deck cadets in the upcoming months. HIMT has a very good placement record. Companies like BSM, M.Sc, Synergy, Zodiac, MOL, and PIL regularly visit the campus.
    Infrastructure: The infrastructure is the best in HIMT. It includes all the required departments, like we have a VR lab, library, seamanship lab, workshop, turf for playing cricket, football, pickleball, badminton, and basketball. The quality of food is good, and the hostel has very good infrastructure, and there is an indoor sports room on each floor of the E block.
    Faculty: The teaching quality is excellent, all the teachers are captains, chief officers, chief engineers, and well-trained instructors. All the teachers have excellent experience and knowledge, and they will prepare you for the upcoming difficulties and problems on board.
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    Asia's top maritime college.
    Placements: About my course, it's a one year course in which we complete our pre-sea training in college and 18 months on-board ship. Also, in our batch, all got placed in the world's largest shipping company, M.Sc. And many companies are visiting and giving more placement opportunities to our college students.
    Infrastructure: About infrastructure, it was very spacious and green campus. Everything that we had, like a hostel room, swimming, computer lab, Seamen ship lab, was built with world-class technology, and they have a VR simulator which made us learn with real-life situations.
    Faculty: Teachers from our campus are highly educated, qualified and experienced, with them, we gained more knowledge which helps us to survive in any worse condition in our shipping life. Also they do have a feedback system in which if we feel like not understanding, we can tell them so that they'll help us to give more solutions and help us to learn more easily.
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    Absolutely excellent college.
    Placements: IMI has a dedicated placement cell to help students get jobs in the shipping and maritime industry with many reputed national and international shipping companies visiting the campus for recruitment. The institute provides training and guidance to prepare students for interviews and exams. Students from IMI are placed in roles such as deck cadets, marine engineers and shipping officers and IMI maintains a strong record of successful placements every year.
    Infrastructure: IMI has a modern campus with well equipped classrooms and training labs providing advanced simulators for aviation and engine training. The institute has a library with maritime books and digital resources and hostel and mess facilities are available for students. Sports and recreational areas are also part of the campus infrastructure. IMI provides quality maritime education with modern infrastructure, including simulators, workshops, library, hostel, and sports facilities.
    Faculty: Faculty members provide both theoretical knowledge and practical training. The curriculum is designed as per DG Shipping and international standards, focusing on classroom learning, workshops, and simulator training. The courses prepare students for careers in shipping, marine engineering, and related fields.
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    Review of Diploma in Nautical Science course at IMI.
    Placements: The institute is now owned by owners of Fleet Management, so placements are pretty much 100% at this point. By the end of the course, all students got placed in our batch. Some are already sponsored and some got it afterwards. Students mostly are from M.Sc and Fleet courses here.
    Infrastructure: It is a small but clean and cozy hostel with good Wi-Fi and AC. Regular cleaning takes place. The only downside is the AC. It has a clean mess with good food. The market is nearby. The nearest metro is 5 minutes away (20 minutes by walk). It has pretty decent football, volleyball, and tennis grounds.
    Faculty: Teachers are mostly ex-captains and some are even sailing captains who are highly knowledgeable. Exams are of decent difficulty and they teach everything as per the syllabus. The seamanship instructors or the wardens are on a bit of the other side in terms of communication but it's still manageable.
    Other: Overall, it is a good choice for Maritime training. It has good food, good infrastructure, and good faculty members.
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    Who is eligible for IMU Chennai?

    Answered 7 months ago

    Indian Maritime University Chennai offers UG, PG, and PhD programmes across various streams such as Engineering, Management, Science, and others. The eligibility varies from course to course. Below-mentioned are the IMU Chennai eligibility criteria: 

    CoursesEligibility
    BTech
    Qualify 10+2: 45-60 %
    Exams: IMUCET, JEE Main
    MBA
    Qualify Graduation: 50-60 %
    Exams: IMUCET, MAT
    MTech
    Qualify 10+2: 60 %
    Exams: IMUCET

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    Abhishek Aggarwal

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    I didn't score 60% in PCM. Can I get admission in IMU for Marine Engineering course after clearing my compartment exam same year?

    Answered 7 months ago

    No if you did not score a minimum of 60% in PCM in your 12th grade examination you are generally not eligible for admission to the Indian Maritime University for the Marine engineering course even if you clear your compartment exam in the same year

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    Khushi Jaiswal

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    What is the IMUCET category-wise cutoff for BSc at IMU Chennai?

    Answered 7 months ago

    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. 

    CategoryBSc in Nautical Science Round 3 Cutoff 2025 
    General1628
    OBC2805
    SC7738
    EWS4067

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    Rashmi Sinha

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    What is the fee structure of IMU Chennai for B.Tech in Marine Engineering?

    Answered 8 months ago

    The fee structure of IMU Chennai for B.Tech in Marine engineering:

    The admission fee for course is INR 50,000 and the tuition fee for every semester is INR 35,000.

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    Kamini Padyal

    Contributor-Level 9

    What is the seat intake for BSc course at IMU Chennai?

    Answered 8 months ago

    The total seat intake for the BSc course at IMU Chennai is 120. All these seats are offered in one specialisation i.e., Nautical Science. To get a seat in this programme, canddiates  must complete their Class 12 from the PCM stream with at least an aggregate of 60% and 50% in English at the Class 10

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