DNS - IMI

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Join 1-year Diploma in Nautical Science (DNS) program with 100% placement guarantee

Join Merchant Navy - International Maritime Institute Greater Noida.

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Job Placement/ Sponsorship

Sail with Fleet Management after successful completion.

About Diploma in Nautical Science (DNS)

Want to join the nautical department of merchant navy? DNS is one of the most popular programs that offers 100% job sponsorship post course completion.

You will undergo a 12-month residential Pre-sea training at IMI where you will specialize in Navigation, Seamanship, Ship Construction and Ship Stability, MARPOL and Marine Engineering.

Diploma in Nautical Science is awarded by the Indian Maritime University (IMU), which means you can undertake a 18-month onboard training comprising semester 3, 4 & 5 of BSc Nautical Science which is termed as Distance Learning Programme with Indian Maritime University (IMU) after course completion.

Eligibility Criteria

The Eligibility Criteria at Fleet Management as follows

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 as created by FMTI
- Personal Interview by relevant panel
- Medical as per applicable standards & Psychometric tests.

About IMI

IMI was established 1n 1991 to bring high-quality maritime training to Greater Noida in North India. Over the decades, the Institute has earned repute for its academic strength, disciplined training environment, and strong industry ties. More than 8,000 alumni have graduated to date, setting sail on worldwide careers. In 2025, the International Maritime Institute joined The Caravel Group, the parent company of Fleet Management Limited. This collaboration strengthens IMI’s training and career opportunities with industry expertise, global best practices and ready job placements. It reinforces the Group’s commitment to strengthening global maritime talent.