Location

• Chennai

Fees

• INR 8,25,000

Eligibility Criteria

B.Sc Nautical Science Eligibility 2025

• Qualifying IMU-CET as well as TMISAT is mandatory for admission

• Candidates must meet the eligibility requirements for admission into the B.Sc Nautical Science program at Tolani Maritime Institute

Age Criteria

• Male candidates born on or after 1st September 2005 are eligible for the 2026 batch

• Female candidates have a 2-year age relaxation

• Female candidates born on or after 1st September 2003 are eligible for the 2026 batch

Gender

• Both male and female candidates are encouraged to apply

Marital Status

• Only unmarried candidates will be considered

Academic Qualifications

• Candidate must have completed Senior Secondary Examination (10+2) or equivalent

• Minimum 60% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (PCM)

• Minimum 50% marks in English in Class 10 or Class 12

Physical Fitness

• Candidates must meet the physical fitness and medical standards prescribed by the institute

• Candidates are advised to undergo medical examination by a qualified doctor before applying

• This helps ensure candidates meet the required standards

Note

• Candidates applying for the B.Sc Nautical Technology program must have 6/6 vision in both eyes

Exam Pattern

Number of Seats

• August Batch: 120 seats

Written Exam Mode

• Online from home

Duration

• 3 hours

Number of Questions

• 200 questions (PCM, Aptitude, English and General Knowledge)

Syllabus

• English

• Logical Reasoning

• Physics

• Chemistry

• Quantitative Aptitude

• General Awareness / Knowledge

Negative Marking

• No negative marking

Psychometric Test

• Number of Questions: 50

• Duration: 10 minutes

Interview

• Qualified candidates will be called for interview

Medical and Eye Test

• 6/6 vision in both eyes OR 6/6 in one eye and 6/9 in the other

• Color blindness is not allowed

• Medical examination must be conducted by a DG Shipping approved doctor

• Candidates can use the Medical Fitness Calculator available on the app for queries

Waiting Period

• Waiting period varies depending on the company

Stipend

• $400 – $700

Placement Companies

• Maersk

• Chevron

• Stena

• NYK

• BW

• MOL

• EPS

• BSM

• MOLTA

• D'Amico

• Wilhelmsen

• Mitsui

• Campbell

• Tomini

Course Fee

• INR 21,45,000

Location

• Mumbai

Fees

• INR 8,95,000

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility

• Candidate must be an Indian national

• Must have passed HSC (10+2) or equivalent examination

• Minimum 60% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (PCM) at HSC level

• Original marksheet with two photocopies must be presented

• Original School/College Leaving Certificate with two photocopies must be submitted

• Minimum 50% marks in English in SSC or HSC

Age Criteria

• Maximum age: 25 years for HSC students on the course commencement date

Medical

• Candidate must provide a Medical Fitness Certificate from a DG Shipping approved doctor

• Eye Sight Test Certificate showing 6/6 vision in both eyes and no color blindness

• Certificates must be issued by a DG Shipping approved doctor

Exam Pattern

Number of Seats

• August Batch: 40 seats

Written Exam Mode

• No written exam

Interview

• Direct panel interview conducted in Mumbai

Syllabus

• English

• Logical Reasoning

• Physics

• Chemistry

• Quantitative Aptitude

• General Awareness / Knowledge

Psychometric Test

• Not applicable

Medical and Eye Test

• 6/6 vision in both eyes OR 6/18 in one eye and 6/6 in the other

• Color blindness is not allowed

• Medical must be conducted by a DG Shipping approved doctor

• Candidates can use the Medical Fitness Calculator available on the app for queries

Waiting Period

• Waiting period varies depending on the company

Stipend

• $400 – $700

Placement Companies

• MARSHL

• MOL

• MTM

• MAERSK

• D’AMICO

• DOCKENDALE

Course Fee

• INR 8,95,000

Location

• Chennai

Fees

• INR 14,60,550

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility

• Pass in 12th standard examination with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and English as separate subjects

• Minimum 60% average in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (PCM)

• Minimum 60% marks in English in Class 10 or Class 12 as per DGS norms

Note

• Candidate must have passed Class 10 and Class 12 from a recognized board

• Qualifying IMU-CET is mandatory for admission

• Passport is mandatory

Sanctioned Strength

• 360

Course Duration / Age Limit

• Maximum age: Below 25 years at the time of commencement of the programme

Age Relaxation

• SC/ST candidates: 5 years relaxation

• OBC (Non-creamy layer): 3 years relaxation

• Women candidates: Additional 2 years relaxation

Medical Standard

• Candidate should be physically fit for sea service as per standard norms

• Eyesight requirement: 6/6 in better eye and 6/9 in the other eye or 6/18 in the other eye

• Color blindness not allowed

• Both boys and girls are eligible to apply

Exam Pattern

Number of Seats

• August Batch: 80 seats

Written Exam Mode

• Online from home

Duration

• 3 Hours

Number of Questions

• 80 questions (PCM, Aptitude, English and GK)

Syllabus

• English

• Logical Reasoning

• Physics

• Chemistry

• Quantitative Aptitude

• General Awareness / Knowledge

Negative Marking

• 1 mark for correct answer

• 0.25 marks negative for wrong answer

Psychometric Test

• Questions: 195

• Duration: 1 hour

Interview

• Shortlisted candidates will be contacted via email with instructions for interview and selection process

Medical and Eye Test

• 6/6 vision in both eyes OR 6/6 in one eye and 6/9 in the other

• Color blindness not allowed

• Medical examination must be conducted by a DG Shipping approved doctor

• Candidates can use the Medical Fitness Calculator available on the app for queries

Waiting Period

• 1–2 months

Stipend

• $400

Course Fees

• INR 14,60,550

About Company

• Founded in 1928 in Copenhagen, Denmark, Maersk Line is one of the world’s largest shipping companies, operating 700+ vessels serving 374 ports in 116+ countries with 54 terminals in 29 nations. With offices in 130+ countries and 100,000+ employees under A.P. Moller- Maersk, it offers mixed- nationally crews, internet on board, good pay, and slightly slower promotions due to its large structure.

Location

• Mumbai

Fees

• INR 23,10,000

Eligibility Criteria

Education Qualification

• Qualification in IMU-CET (Online Common Entrance Test) is mandatory

• Candidate must be an Indian national

Age Limit

• Maximum age: 25 years on the date of course commencement

• SC/ST candidates: 5 years age relaxation

• OBC (Non-creamy layer): 3 years age relaxation

• Female candidates: Additional 2 years age relaxation

Academic Qualification

• HSC (10+2) or equivalent certificate

• Minimum 60% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (PCM) in HSC

• Original marksheet with two photocopies required

• Original School/College Leaving Certificate with two photocopies required

• Minimum 50% marks in English in SSC or HSC

• Age must not exceed 25 years for HSC students at the time of course commencement

Medical Requirements

• Medical Fitness Certificate from a DG Shipping approved doctor (original with one photocopy)

• Eye Sight Test Certificate showing 6/6 vision in both eyes with no color blindness from DG approved doctor

Exam Pattern

Number of Seats

• August Batch: 40 seats

Written Exam Mode

• No written exam

Interview

• Direct panel interview conducted in Mumbai

Syllabus

• English

• Logical Reasoning

• Physics

• Chemistry

• Quantitative Aptitude

• General Awareness / Knowledge

Psychometric Test

• Conducted after the interview

Medical and Eye Test

• 6/6 vision in both eyes OR 6/18 in one eye and 6/6 in the other eye

• Color blindness not allowed

• Medical examination must be done by a DG Shipping approved doctor

• Candidates can use the Medical Fitness Calculator available on the app for queries

Waiting Period

• Not available yet

Stipend

• $650

Placement Companies

• Seaspan

• Seven Island

Course Fee

• INR 7,70,000 per year

About Company

• Seaspan was founded in 2000 by Dennis Washington and is based in Canada

• The company operates 227 vessels with offices in Vancouver, Mumbai, Singapore and Shanghai

• It employs around 2,800 seafarers

• Provides multinational crew environment, internet onboard and higher pay

• Promotion may be slower compared to third-party ship management companies

Location

• Mumbai

Fees

• INR 8,25,000

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

• Candidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (PCM)

• Minimum 60% aggregate marks in PCM

• Minimum 50% marks in English in Class 10 or Class 12

Courses

• B.Sc. Nautical Science

• TS Chanakya

Age Limit

• Minimum age: 17 years

• Male Candidates:

• General: 25 years

• OBC (NCL): 28 years

• SC/ST: 30 years

• Female Candidates:

• General: 27 years

• OBC (NCL): 30 years

• SC/ST: 32 years

• Age will be calculated from the date of commencement of the academic session

Relaxation

• SC/ST candidates get 5% relaxation in PCM marks

• Relaxation does not apply to English marks

• 5% relaxation in English marks for candidates belonging to Scheduled Tribes of Lakshadweep and Andaman & Nicobar Islands whose parents were born in those islands

Eye Sight

• No morbid condition in eyes or eyelids that may worsen during sea service

• Candidate must have good binocular vision and full field of vision in both eyes

• Eyeball movement must be normal in all directions

• Pupils must react normally to light and accommodation

• Normal color vision tested using Ishihara Test Chart

• Distance vision requirement: 6/6 in better eye and 6/9 in the other eye

Marital Status

• Only unmarried candidates are eligible

Number of Seats

• August Batch: 185 seats

Exam Pattern

Written Exam Mode

• IMU-CET exam conducted at exam centre

Duration

• 3 Hours

Number of Questions

• 200 questions

• Maths: 50

• Physics: 50

• Chemistry: 20

• English: 40

• General Aptitude: 40

Syllabus

• English

• Logical Reasoning

• Physics

• Chemistry

• Quantitative Aptitude

• General Awareness / Knowledge

Negative Marking

• 1 mark for each correct answer

• 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer

Psychometric Test

• Not applicable

Interview

• Not applicable

Medical and Eye Test

• 6/6 vision in both eyes OR 6/6 in one eye and 6/9 in the other

• Color blindness not allowed

• Medical examination must be conducted by a DG Shipping approved doctor

• Candidates can use the Medical Fitness Calculator available on the app for queries

Waiting Period

• Waiting period varies depending on the company

Stipend

• $400 – $700

Placement Companies

• Fleet Management India Pvt. Ltd.

• Chevron Asia Pacific Shipping Pte. Ltd.

• Synergy Ship Management

• MOL Ship Management

• BSM Ship Management

• Pacific Basin Shipping (HK) Ltd.

• NYK Shipmanagement (India) Pvt. Ltd.

• V.Ships

Course Fee

• INR 8,25,000

Location

• Chennai

Fees

• INR 8,25,000

Eligibility Criteria

Education Qualification

• Candidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (PCM)

• Minimum 60% aggregate marks in PCM

• Minimum 50% marks in English in Class 10 or Class 12

Course

• B.Sc. Nautical Science

Age Limit

• Minimum age: 17 years

• Male Candidates:

• General: 25 years

• OBC (NCL): 28 years

• SC/ST: 32 years

• Female Candidates:

• General: 27 years

• OBC (NCL): 30 years

• SC/ST: 32 years

• Age will be calculated from the date of commencement of the academic session

Relaxation

• SC/ST candidates get 5% relaxation in PCM marks

• Relaxation does not apply to English marks

• 5% relaxation in English marks for candidates belonging to Scheduled Tribes of Lakshadweep and Andaman & Nicobar Islands whose parents were born in those islands

Eye Sight

• No morbid condition in eyes or eyelids that may worsen during sea service

• Candidate must have good binocular vision and full field of vision in both eyes

• Eyeball movement must be normal in all directions

• Pupils must react normally to light and accommodation

• Normal color vision tested using Ishihara Test Chart

• Distance vision requirement: 6/6 in better eye and 6/9 in the other eye

Marital Status

• Only unmarried candidates are eligible

Number of Seats

• August Batch: 120 seats

Exam Pattern

Written Exam Mode

• IMU-CET exam conducted at exam centre

Duration

• 3 hours

Number of Questions

• 200 questions

• Maths: 50

• Physics: 50

• Chemistry

• Quantitative Aptitude

• General Awareness / Knowledge

Negative Marking

• 1 mark for each correct answer

• 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer

Psychometric Test

• Not applicable

Interview

• Not applicable

Medical and Eye Test

• 6/6 vision in both eyes OR 6/6 in one eye and 6/9 in the other

• Color blindness not allowed

• Medical examination must be conducted by a DG Shipping approved doctor

• Candidates can use the Medical Fitness Calculator available on the app for queries

Waiting Period

• Waiting period varies depending on the company

Stipend

• $400 – $700

Placement Companies

• Not available

Course Fee

• INR 8,25,000

Location

• Chennai

Fees

• INR 10,00,000

Eligibility Criteria

Academic Standards

• Pass in 10+2 or equivalent examination

• Minimum 60% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (PCM)

• Minimum 50% marks in English in Class 10 or Class 12

• Qualifying IMU-CET exam is mandatory

Age Limit

• Maximum age: 25 years on the date of commencement of the course

• Age relaxation for SC/ST candidates as per DGS guidelines

Medical Standards

• Candidate should be physically fit for sea service as per standard norms

• Eyesight requirement: 6/6 in better eye and 6/9 in the other eye or 6/18 in the other eye

• Color blindness not allowed

• Both boys and girls are eligible to apply

Note

• Valid passport is mandatory for all maritime courses

Exam Pattern

• Not available

Location

• Chennai

Fees

• INR 3,50,000

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

• Candidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination

• Minimum 60% average in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (PCM)

• Minimum 50% marks in English in Class 10 or Class 12

Marital Status

• Only unmarried candidates are eligible

Age Limit

• Minimum age: 17 years

• Male Candidates:

• General: 25 years

• OBC (NCL): 28 years

• SC/ST: 30 years

• Female Candidates:

• General: 27 years

• OBC (NCL): 30 years

• SC/ST: 32 years

• Age will be calculated from the date of commencement of the academic session

Relaxations for SC/ST Candidates

• SC/ST candidates get 5% relaxation in PCM marks

• Relaxation does not apply to English marks

• 5% relaxation in English marks for candidates belonging to Scheduled Tribes of Lakshadweep and Andaman & Nicobar Islands

Medical Certificate Requirement

Physical Fitness

• Candidate must be medically fit including eyesight and hearing as per Merchant Shipping (Medical Examination) Rules, 2000

Eye Sight

• No morbid condition in eyes or eyelids that may worsen during sea service

• Candidate must have good binocular vision and full field of vision in both eyes

• Eyeball movement must be normal in all directions

• Pupils must react normally to light and accommodation

• Normal color vision tested using Ishihara Test Chart

• Distance vision requirement: 6/12 in each eye OR 6/9 in better eye and 6/18 in the other eye

Medical Certificate

• Candidate must provide a medical fitness certificate issued by a DG Shipping approved doctor

• Details available at https://www.dgshipping.gov.in

College Selection Process

• Not available

Location

• Gujarat

Fees

• INR 7,21,500

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

• Candidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination

• Minimum 60% average in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (PCM)

• Minimum 50% marks in English in Class 10 or Class 12

Marital Status

• Only unmarried candidates are eligible

Age Limit

• Minimum age: 17 years

• Male Candidates:

• General: 25 years

• OBC (NCL): 28 years

• SC/ST: 30 years

• Female Candidates:

• General: 27 years

• OBC (NCL): 30 years

• SC/ST: 32 years

• Age will be calculated from the date of commencement of the academic session

Relaxations for SC/ST Candidates

• SC/ST candidates get 5% relaxation in PCM marks

• Relaxation does not apply to English marks

• 5% relaxation in English marks for candidates belonging to Scheduled Tribes of Lakshadweep and Andaman & Nicobar Islands whose parents were born in those islands

Medical Certificate Requirement

Physical Fitness

• Candidate must be medically fit including eyesight and hearing as per Merchant Shipping (Medical Examination) Rules, 2000

Eye Sight

• No morbid condition in eyes or eyelids that may worsen during sea service

• Candidate must have good binocular vision and full field of vision in both eyes

• Eyeball movement must be normal in all directions

• Pupils must react normally to light and accommodation

• Normal color vision tested using Ishihara Test Chart

• Distance vision requirement: 6/12 in each eye OR 6/9 in better eye and 6/18 in the other eye

Medical Certificate

• Candidate must provide a medical fitness certificate issued by a DG Shipping approved doctor

• Details available at https://www.dgshipping.gov.in

College Selection Process

• Not available

Location

• Coimbatore

Fees

• INR 7,21,500

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

• Pass in 12th Standard or equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and English as separate subjects

• Minimum 60% average in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (PCM)

• Minimum 50% marks in English in Class 10 or Class 12

• Candidate must qualify the IMU Common Entrance Test (IMU-CET)

• Application form for IMU-CET is available on www.imu.edu.in

• Passport is mandatory

Age Limit

• Maximum age: 25 years

Medical Standard

• Candidate must be medically fit including eyesight and hearing as per Merchant Shipping (Medical Examination) Rules, 2000

• Eyesight requirement: 6/6 vision with no color blindness

• Minimum height should be 157 cm

Note

• Candidate must have passed Class 10 and Class 12 from a recognized board

• 5% relaxation in English marks for candidates belonging to Scheduled Tribes of Lakshadweep and Andaman & Nicobar Islands

• Maximum age limit mentioned above applies to General category candidates

• SC/ST candidates get 5 years age relaxation

• OBC (Non-creamy layer) candidates get 3 years age relaxation

• Women candidates get an additional 2 years age relaxation

College Selection Process

• Not available

Eligibility Criteria

Note

• Candidates must have a valid passport at the time of admission

• Qualifying IMU-CET is mandatory for admission to B.Tech Marine Engineering and B.Sc Nautical Science

• Onboard training is mandatory after course completion for sea career

• Minimum 6 months onboard training required after B.Tech Marine Engineering

• Minimum 12 months onboard training required after B.Sc Nautical Science

Academic Qualifications

• Candidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination

• Minimum 60% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (PCM)

• Minimum 50% marks in English in Class 10 or Class 12

Age Limit

• Candidate must be less than 25 years of age on 1st August of the admission year

• Date of birth will be considered as per School Leaving Certificate

• SC/ST candidates get 5 years age relaxation

• OBC (Non-creamy layer) candidates get 3 years age relaxation

• Women candidates get additional 2 years age relaxation

Gender

• Both male and female candidates are eligible to apply

Marital Status

• Only unmarried candidates are eligible

Physical Fitness

• Candidate must meet the minimum physical and medical fitness standards prescribed by the institute

• Candidates are advised to undergo medical examination before applying

Medical Requirements

• Candidate must be mentally and physically fit as per Directorate General of Shipping standards

• Medical standards are subject to change as per DG Shipping guidelines

Constitution

• No weak constitution or serious malformation

• Minimum height: 157 cm with proportionate weight and chest expansion of at least 5 cm

Skeletal System

• No disease or impairment of bones or joints

• No chest deformity, abnormal spine curvature, bow legs, knock knees or flat feet

• No deformity of limbs or skull

• Healed fractures with metal pins are disqualified

Ear, Nose and Throat

• No hearing impairment or ear diseases

• Hearing threshold should not exceed 40 dB

• Candidate must hear whisper from 5 meters without hearing aid

• No nasal bone disease, nasal polypus or throat disorders

• Teeth condition must allow proper chewing

Speech

• No speech disorders such as stammering or lisp

Lymphatic System

• Glandular system should function normally with no tubercular enlargement

Cardiovascular System

• No heart or vascular disease

• Blood pressure must not exceed 140/90 mm Hg

• ECG should be normal

Respiratory System

• No respiratory diseases or tuberculosis

• Chest X-ray must be normal

Digestive System

• No digestive disorders

• Liver and spleen should not be enlarged

Genitourinary System

• Kidneys must be healthy

• No albumin, sugar or blood in urine

• No hernia unless surgery was done more than 1 year earlier

• No hydrocele, varicocele or genital abnormalities

• No piles, fistula or rectal disorders

• No venereal disease

Skin

• No serious skin diseases or disabling scars

Nervous System

• No mental illness history

• No epilepsy, urinary incontinence or neurological disorders

Eyesight

• No squint or serious eye conditions

• Good binocular vision required

• Eye movement must be normal

• Corrective lenses allowed

• Maximum unaided vision limit: 6/12 each eye or 6/9 better eye and 6/18 other eye

• Color blindness not allowed

• Color vision tested using Ishihara Chart

Other Tests

• Candidates may undergo Drug Test and HIV Test during medical examination or during the program

Additional Note

• Candidates should get their eyesight tested before applying to avoid issues during admission