Course Overview
This is 3 years degree course approved by the Director General of Shipping, Govt. of India. After the completion of 1-year residential training, the candidate undertakes the sea phase for 12 months on board ship residential training in Nautical Science. They are also required to undergo a 4-month post-sea training in any training institute (2nd mate function). After the successful completion of the training & passing the exam candidate will be awarded a certificate of competency by the Director General of Shipping and a B.Sc. Degree in (Nautical Science) by IMU.
Eligibility For B.Sc. Nautical Science
There are several nautical science requirements that decide whether or not you will qualify to pursue the course. Following is the list of criteria that one must keep in mind while applying for the course –
- Pass in 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and English as separate subjects with a PCM average of not less than 60% and 50% Marks in English in 10th or 10+2.
- Must be medically and physically fit.
- 6/6 eye vision and no colour blindness
- The age requirement for the course is between 18 to 25 years of age.