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Hindustan Institute of Maritime Training (HIMT) Chennai Admission 2024: B.Tech., B.Sc., Eligibility, Selection Criteria

Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Private College

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Hindustan Institute of Maritime Training (HIMT), established in 1998 and approved by Directorate General of Shipping (DGS), Ministry of Shipping, Government of India, provides the best theoretical and practical education in shipping and create outstanding professionals.

HIMT offers B.Tech in Marine Engineering, B.Sc. in Nautical Science, and a number of certificate and diploma courses. Admission to B.Tech and B.Sc courses are done on the basis of IMU-CET conducted by the Indian Maritime University.

Candidates upon submission of IMUCET rank will be called for a panel interview which will test communication skills followed by document verification and medical test. To apply for the B.Tech and B. Sc. degree course, candidates must have passed 10+2 or equivalent exam in PCM from a recognized board with 60% marks in aggregate.

For B.Tech (Lateral Entry), the candidate with Diploma in Mechanical Engineering/ Marine Engineering with at least 60% marks and have done diploma of minimum three-year duration and 50% marks in English.

For admission in the PG Diploma course, candidates should have B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering or Naval Architecture with minimum 50% marks and 50% marks in English. For ETO, the candidate with PCM and English as a separate subject and minimum 50% marks in English in 10th and 12th standard both.

The application process for this college is available both online and offline.

Hindustan Institute of Maritime Training (HIMT) Highlights

Name of Institute	Hindustan Institute Of Maritime Training (HIMT)
Institute Type	Private
Basic Admission Criteria	B.Tech / B.Sc: 10+2, IMUCE rank and interview GME: B.E/B.ech entrance test and interview
Application Mode	Online
Counseling	Hindustan Institute Of Maritime Training (HIMT)
Scholarship	Yes

HIMT Chennai B.Tech. Admission 2023

The institute offers B.Tech. under the discipline of Marine Engineering for a duration of four years. The institute also offers admission to the program via Lateral Entry.

Duration	B.Tech. - 4 years
Duration	B.Tech. (Lateral Entry)- 3 Years
Type	Full-time
Specialization	Marine Engineering
Basic Eligibility	10+2
Basic Admission Criteria	Entrance Based

HIMT Chennai B.Tech. Eligibility Criteria

B.Tech.- Candidates must have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Maths (PCM), and English as subjects with 60% marks in PCM and at least 50% marks in English.

B.Tech. (Lateral Entry)- Candidates must have Diploma in Mechanical/Marine Engineering (completed within 3 years from joining) from AICTE approved colleges with minimum 60% of aggregate marks and must have passed English with at least 50% marks in either 10th or 12th standard

HIMT Chennai B.Tech. Selection Criteria

Selection is done on the basis of IMU-CET Scores. Candidates who will clear the entrance test are called upon for Psychometric Test, Medical Examination followed by Panel Interview and Pre-Sea Training.

HIMT Chennai B.Sc. Admission 2023

The institute offers B.Sc. under the discipline of Nautical Science for a duration of three years.

Duration	3 years
Type	Full-time
Specialization	Nautical Science
Basic Eligibility	10+2
Basic Admission Criteria	Entrance Based

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must have passed 10+2 with PCM and English as subjects and 60% marks in PCM and at least 50% marks in English

Selection Criteria

On the basis of IMUCET scores, Psychometric Test, Medical examination, Panel Interview, and Pre-Sea Training

HIMT Chennai GME Admission 2023

HIMT offers a one-year-long course leading to Class IV Marine Engineer Officer Certificate of competency, awarded by the Directorate General of Shipping (Government of India), after six months of sea service, enabling the cadets to become Marine Engineers on board Merchant Naval ships anywhere in the world. This course is strictly residential.

Duration	1 year
Type	Full-time
Specialization	Nautical Science
Basic Eligibility	B.Tech.
Basic Admission Criteria	Entrance Based

HIMT Chennai GME Eligibility Criteria

B.E/B. Tech in Mechanical Engineering or Naval Academics degree or B.E/B. Tech in marine engineering with a minimum 50% mark in the final ear. The candidate has obtained at least 50% in English at 10th/12th standard. or degree course

Maximum 28 years of age at the time of commencement of the course.

HIMT Chennai GME Selection Criteria

Admission to the program will be based on the merit secured by the candidate in the last qualifying examination. Shortlisted candidates will be called for the admission procedure.

Selected candidates will undergo a stringent medical examination with a DGS Approved doctor.

HIMT Chennai Certificate Programs Admission 2023

Aside from the above-mentioned programs, the institute also offers Electro-Technical Officers (ETO) and Orientation Course for Catering Personnel (OCCP) at the Pre Sea Level.

Duration	ETO- 4 Months
Duration	OCCP- 12 Days
Type	Full-time
Specialization	Nautical Science
Basic Eligibility	10+2 Qualification
Basic Admission Criteria	Entrance Based

HIMT Chennai Certificate Programs Eligibility Criteria

ETO- PCM and English as a separate subject and minimum 50% marks in English in 10th and 12th standard both

OCCP- Candidates must have passed class X or XII from a recognized board with 40% marks in aggregate and 40% marks in English at 10th and 12th standard.

Degree or Diploma Certificate in Hospitality and Hotel Administration or Hotel Management and Catering Technology, or Catering, Culinary Arts or Hospitality and Tourism of a minimum six-month duration.

Selection Criteria

Admission will be granted on the basis of HIMT Online Entrance Test (HIMT OET) scores, Psychometric Test, Medical examination, Panel Interview, and Pre-Sea Training.

How to Apply at HIMT Chennai 2023

Aspirants looking for admission in the Hindustan Institute of Maritime Training are required to apply through online mode. Candidates will also have to appear for HIMT Online Entrance Test, for admission to the Hindustan Institute of Maritime Training.

Steps to apply:

Visit the official website of the institute and Click on Apply Now.
Sign up and register, fill up personal details, and click on Save & Next button.
Fill up the academic qualifications and other information.
Select the mode of payment which can be either online through Net Banking/Credit or Debit Card or can be offline through Demand Draft.
For online mode, select your bank and you will be redirected to bank site.
Pay the fees and you will receive automated email or SMS of confirmation.
Candidate can also pay the fees by Demand Draft in favour of "HIMT COLLEGE" payable at Chennai.
Mention Online Application Number, candidate Name, Contact Number, Course Name on the reverse side of draft.
The application form should reach on or before the deadline at the office by 04:00 pm.
Send the demand draft which must reach within 48 hours of online application to the college.
Application Fees: INR 1000

Correspondence Address:

Hindustan Institute of Maritime Training (HIMT),

11, Millers Road,

Kilpauk, Chennai - 600010.

FAQs

Ques. What is Pre-Sea Training?

Ans. As per stipulations from D.G. Shipping, every candidate desirous of joining as an officer or an engineer on ships has to undergo one year of pre-sea training ashore. Pre-sea training can be undertaken in any one of the approved pre-sea training institutes across India.

Ques. Does HIMT offer placements?

Ans. HIMT has a placement cell to help aspirants with placement opportunities. The college has placed around 70% of its students in various companies.

Ques. What facilities does the college have?

Ans. Apart from having a good campus infrastructure and updated academic facilities, the college has the training, sports, and residential facilities too.

Ques. What is IMUCET?

Ans. IMU-CET is a common entrance conducted for students interested in shipping and naval careers. It is conducted by Indian Maritime University for admissions in programs offered by the University and other colleges affiliated with it.