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BSc Nautical Science is a 3-year graduation program that you can opt for if you want to become a sailor in the Merchant Navy. This course will give you the post of Deck Cadet onboard after which you can become an officer in Merchant Navy. The Deck Officer on a ship is responsible for navigation, communication, and loading and discharging of cargo.
| Category | Fees |
|---|---|
| Criteria | Details |
| Profession | Seafarer |
| Industry | Maritime Shipping Industry |
| Entrance Exam | IMU CET (Once a Year) Common Entrance Tests of Different Colleges |
| Merchant Navy Age Limit | 17 to 25Â |
| Merchant Navy Salary | Minimum:- ₹30,000/ – ₹40,000/- Maximum:- ₹11,00,000/ – ₹16,00,000/- |
| Duration | BSc Nautical Science is 3 month course |
There are two ways through which you can join the Deck Department in the Merchant Navy i.e. Diploma in Nautical Science and BSc Nautical Science. However, both have their own set of advantages and demerits. So, let’s check why BSc Nautical Science might be a better option for you.
| Criteria | Diploma in Nautical Science | BSc in Nautical Science |
|---|---|---|
| Information | Everything is in brief as it is a one-year course. | Things are in more detail here as you have 3 years to learn everything. |
| Pre-Admission Criteria | You need sponsorship to get admission. | You don’t need any sponsorship to get into BSc Nautical Science. |
| Sea time | DNS Students have to complete 18 months of sea time. | BSc Students need to complete only 12 months of sea time |
| Foundation Course | DNS students need to appear for the foundation course before applying for the 2nd Mate Exam. | BSc students need not appear for any such course. |
The minimum eligibility criteria for the BSc in Nautical Science course set by DG Shipping is as given below. Many colleges have additional eligibility criteria and selection procedures apart from the standards set by DG Shipping.
| Marks in 12th PCM Should be more than 60%. |
| Marks in English should be more than 50% either in 10th or 12th. |
| The age limit is 17 to 25 years. |
| The candidate should be medically fit according to DG Shipping norms with no color blindness. |
| Semester I | Semester II |
| English and Communication Skills | Applied Mathematics |
| Nautical Mathematics | Applied Physics & Electricity |
| Nautical Physics | Nautical Electronics |
| Computer Science | Ship Construction |
| General Ship knowledge | Ship Operation Technology |
| Terrestrial Navigation | Chart Work & Collision Prevention Regulations |
| Nautical Physics (Practical) | Applied Physics & Electricity (Practical) |
| Computer Science (Practical) | Nautical Electronics (Practical) |
| Semester III | Semester IV |
| Celestial Navigation Paper -I | Life Saving & Fire Fighting Appliances |
| Ship Stability Paper – I | Ship Stability Paper – II |
| Marine Engineering, Automation & Control Systems Paper –I | Cargo Handling & Stowage Paper –II |
| Meteorology Paper –I | Ship Maintenance and Emergencies |
| Cargo Handling & Stowage Paper –I | Marine Engineering, Automation & Control Systems Paper –II |
| Bridge Equipment & Watchkeeping Paper –I | Meteorology Paper –II |
| Seamanship Lab – I (Practical) | Seamanship Lab – II (Practical) |
| Marine Engineering Workshop – I (Practical) | Marine Engineering Workshop – II (Practical) |
| Semester V | Semester VI |
| Coastal Navigation & Collision Prevention Regulations | Voyage Planning & ECDIS |
| Naval Architecture Paper – I | Naval Architecture Paper –II |
| Celestial Navigation Paper –II | Ship Manoeuvring & Collision Prevention Regulations |
| Specialised Cargo Handling & Stowage | IMO & International Conventions |
| Shipping Management | Human Resource Management, Development & Leadership |
| Bridge Equipment & Watchkeeping Paper -II | Marine Environmental Protection |
| Ship Operation Technology Lab (Practical) | Navigation Lab (Practical) |
| Minimum Age | 17 years is the minimum age. |
| Maximum Age | 25 years is the maximum age. |
| Relaxation | Relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST and 2 years fro women candidates. |
| Tolani Maritime Academy | ₹12,85,642/- which is divided into 3 installments. |
| IMU Navi Mumbai | For Males:- ₹6,60,000/- for the whole program. For Females:- ₹4,21,500/- for the whole program. |
| AMET with MAERSK Sponsorship | ₹10,51,000/- for the whole program. |
| Tolani Maritime Academy | ₹12,85,642/- which is divided into 3 installments. |
| IMU Navi Mumbai | For Males:- ₹6,60,000/- for the whole program. For Females:- ₹4,21,500/- for the whole program. |
| AMET with MAERSK Sponsorship | ₹10,51,000/- for the whole program. |
| Physical Standards | Candidates should be physically fit for sea service under the standard norm, with eyesight up to 6/6 in the better eye. |
| NO COLOR BLINDNESS, Partial Colour Blindness is also not acceptable. | |
| The D.G. Shipping Medical Certificate must be issued by D.G. Shipping Approved Doctors, under the specified medical examination requirements. |
| Rank | Job Description | Dry ship | Tanker |
|---|---|---|---|
| Captain | A captain or master is in charge of a ship’s general operation and has the last say in its direction. | ₹6,60,000 to ₹8,30,000 | ₹7,50,000 to ₹12,00,000 |
| Chief Officer | A Chief Officer is responsible for the cargo operations, management of deck crew, safety & firefighting operations, etc. | ₹5,40,000 to ₹7,10,000 | ₹6,50,000 to ₹8,00,000 |
| 2nd Officer | A 2nd Officer is the ship’s navigator and sometimes the medical officer, he is also a bridge watchkeeper. | ₹2,15,000 to ₹3,50,000 | ₹3,30,000 to ₹4,00,000 |
| 3rd Officer | The 3rd Officer is in charge of firefighting apparatus and life-saving appliances, he is also a bridge watchkeeper. | ₹2,00,000 to ₹3,00,000 | ₹2,15,000 to ₹3,50,000 |
| Deck Cadet | A Deck Cadet assists the Chief Officer in various duties such as cargo operations, navigation watch, etc. | ₹30,000 to ₹70,000 | ₹30,000 to ₹70,000 |
There are a lot of colleges that conduct BSc Nautical Science courses for the Merchant Navy. However, there are only a few that truly have a good placement record in India. Let’s discuss them one by one:-Â
| Educational Qualifications | Qualifying in IMU CET, as well as TMISAT, is mandatory for admission. Marks in PCM should be at least 60% with at least 50% marks in English either in 10th or 12th. |
| Age | The age of the candidate should not be more than 21 years. |
| Medical Criteria | Candidates must be medically fit including eyesight and hearing as prescribed in the Merchant Shipping. Vision should be (6/12) in each eye (6/9) in the better eye and (6/18) in another eye. Color blindness is not allowed |
| Educational Qualification | Pass in the 12th Standard examination with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and English as separate subjects with a PCM average of not less than 60%. The candidate must have secured a minimum of 50% marks in the English language in the 10th or 12th standard exam |
| Age | The age limit for AMET is from 17 to 25 years old with a relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST Caste and 2 years of extra relaxation for female candidates. |
| Medical Criteria | The Candidate should be physically fit with eye-sight up to 6/6 in the better eye and 6/9 in the other eye. |
| Educational Qualifications | Candidate must have passed class 12th PCM with at least 60% with more than 50% in English either in 10th or 12th. |
| Age | The age limit to apply for a BSc Nautical Science in T.S. Chanakya is 17 to 25. |
| Medical Criteria | The Candidate should be physically fit for sea with eye-sight up to 6/6 in the better eye and 6/9 in the other eye. |
BSc in Nautical Science is a 3-year pre-sea course.
 It varies from college to college, for instance, TS Chanakya charges 6.6 lakhs whereas TMI charges 18 lakhs for the three-year BSc course.
10+2/equivalent (PCM – a minimum of 60% aggregate) & minimum of 50% in English. The candidate should have obtained not less than 50% marks in English as a separate subject, at either 10th or 12th standard.
The admission procedure for BSc in Nautical Science is divided into three stages:-
The top BSc Nautical Science colleges in India, as of now, are TMI (Tolani Maritime Institute), TS Chanakya, and AMET with Mearsk Sponsorship.
As a BSc in Nautical passout students don’t have to go through the foundation course which means they have to complete their 12 months onboard after BSc in Nautical Science to appear for the 2nd Mate CoC.
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