Diploma in Nautical Science

The minimum eligibility criteria for applicants towards DNS (Diploma in Nautical Science) course:

• Age:  20 years or less on the date of commencement of the course.
• Education:
  • Candidates who have appeared for their 12th standard board exams via an Open Board, the NIOS board or through distance learning are not eligible.
  • Minimum Physics-Chemistry-Maths (PCM) marks in 12th Std: 70 % (improvement exam results will not be considered).
  • Minimum English score in 12th Std: 70 % (improvement exam results will not be considered).
  • Not more than two years difference in the year of passing 10th and 12th exams, respectively.
  • Not more than one year difference in the year of passing 12th and commencement of pre-sea training, respectively.
• Physical Criteria:
  • Height: Minimum 160 centimetres.
  • BMI: not more than 25.
  • Speech and hearing ability to be within normal range.
  • Eyesight 6/6 unaided and no colour blindness.

• Selection Process :
  • Computer based test.
  • Personal interview.
  • Medical as per applicable standards & psychometric tests.

Procedure for Admission

The admission process for enrolment in a DNS Course varies from college to college. In IMI the standard admission process involves these steps.

• Step 1: Registration of IMI (For registration Kindly contact on 9650657755 or E-mail on admissions@imi.edu.in)
• Step 2: Sponsorship / Placement Exam & Interview by FML
• Step 3: Psychometric test and Interview by FML
• Step 4: Medical fitness examination by DGS approved doctor

Additionally, the candidate should clear the IMUCET exam (current year).

CAREER FLOW CHART

1. 12 month two semester program along with mandatory 4 STCW courses at IMI.
2. Award of Diploma in Nautical Science by IMU
3. 18 months on-board training comprising semester 3, 4 and 5 along with Distance Learning Programme with IMU.
4. Award of Advance Diploma in Nautical Science by IMU
5. 4 months Post-sea course (Second Mate Function) at any recognized institute followed with examination.
6. Award of 2nd Mate COC by Director General of Shipping, G.O.I. Can work as Second Mate on FG Merchant Ships.
7. Award of B.Sc. (Nautical Science) degree by IMU
8. 18 months approved sea service as Officer I/c Navigating Watch
9. Phase I and Phase II Course followed by Examination.
10. On passing Phase I and II exam; award of Certification as First Mate (F. G), can work as Chief Officer on FG Merchant Ships
11. 36 months sea services as Officer I/c of Navigating Watch
12. Advance Ship Management Course, followed by exam.
13. Written & Oral Examination & certification as Master Foreign-going, can work as Master of FG Ship.