International Maritime Academy, Chennai

B.Sc (Nautical Science)

•Approved by Directorate General of Shipping, Mumbai, Govt. of India.

•Under Technical Collaboration with the Karnataka State Open University, Mysore.

•3 Years Compulsory Residential Course

This course will lead the candidates to become the Captain of the ship. Captain of the ship is also referred as Master mariner. On successful completion of this pre-sea training, the candidates are eligible to become nautical Deck Cadets on board a ship. The leading international shipping companies are regularly conducting campus interviews at our Academy for the job placement. The academy assists necessary guidance for placement for successful meritorius students.

This course consists of six semesters. The B.Sc (Nautical Science) degree will be awarded by the University on the successful completion of Three years duration. After 3 years, the cadets will be joining as the Trainee Cadet Officers on board the ship. They will have to obtain 12 months sea experience. On completion of 12 months sea experience, they will be promoted directly as SECOND OFFICER without any further examinations. With further sea service & exams, they will be promoted to Chief Officer and then becoming Captain of the ship.

Admission for B.Sc ( Nautical Science) - 3 Year Course
ELIGIBILITY	Pass in HSC / (10+2) From a Recognized Broad With 60% Average Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics & 50% Average in English Subject either in 10th or 12th Standard.
AGE LIMIT	Maximum 25 Yrs
VISION	No Color Blindness, 6/6 Vision in each eye. No Eye Glasses permitted.

Procedure for Booking of Seats, Important Dates for Admission & Joining
1	The interested candidates can book their seats by down loading the application form from the website (or) can be collected directly from the office.
2	If you meet the eligibility criteria, you can reserve your seat by sending Reservation fee of Rs.25, 000/- by DD in favour of “International Maritime Academy” Payable at Chennai. (Please verify your eye sight before reserve your seat). Reservation Receipt will be sent immediately. The Balance course fee has to be paid as intimated by the Academy
3	Those who are awaiting for their (10+2) / HSC results, can also send the filled-in Application form along with the reservation fee (Seat Reservation Receipt will be sent immediately).
4	The students must ensure themselves for the payment of course fee either by their own fund or bankers loan.
5	The students who reserved their seat should report the IMA- Administrative office along with the passport size Photograph (Two), Original Mark sheet & Passing Certificate of 10th std & 12th std. (The Reporting Date will be informed to the Students).
6	Verification of Mark sheets & Medical Test will be conducted at the Academy
7	If the students, fail in the Medical test (which will be conducted at the Academy), will not be confirmed for their admission.
8	The students must come with their Personal items (List of items will be informed by the Academy) to IMA Hostel on the reporting Date and Course Commences on 1st August of Every Year.