Course

Diploma in Nautical Science (DNS) - 1 year

1-year Diploma in Nautical Science (DNS) is a pre-sea training course approved by Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) and affiliated to Indian Maritime University (IMU). Upon successful completion of the course, cadets are awarded with pre-sea completion certificate and qualified to join a ship as a deck cadet.

The pre-sea course consists of two semesters, each semester being 6 months of duration. Having completed the course, cadets are required to undergo Structured Shipboard Training Programme (SSTP) which consists 18 months of on-board training which consists three semesters i.e. III, IV and V, approximate 6 months of duration each. During the on-board training a cadet is entitled for stipend, free boarding & lodging.

Admission Process

Entry Requirements

Passed in 10+2 from a recognized Board/ University with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (PCM), with not less than 70% marks in PCM and 65% aggregate/ Equivalent GCE – UK “A” level/ International Baccalaureate Diploma.

or

B.Sc in Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry or Electronics with Physics As an individual subject in one of the years, with an average of not less than 65% marks in the final year, from a recognized University provided that the candidate must have passed 10+2 examination with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (PCM) from a recognized Board : [10+2 PCM >= 65%]

or

B.E./ B.Tech. degree with average of not less than 65% In the final year from I.I.T. or from a college recognized by AICTE/ UGC, provided that the candidate must have passed 10+2 examination with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (PCM) from a recognized Board : [10+2 PCM >= 65%]

or

The maximum age of the candidate should be 25 years on the date of commencement of course (Course usually commences on 1st February and 1st August during every year).

Panel Interview

Short listed candidates will be called for admission procedure

Medical Examination

Selected candidates will undergo a stringent medical examination with a DGS Approved doctor. Same can also be done with our in house DGS Approved Doctor.

IMU Common Entrance Test

should qualify IMU CET for the respective batch The procedure of applying for IMU CET and the dates and venue of “Entrance Test” etc. is published on the university website.

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