10+2 or equivalent (PCM-60% average and minimum of 50% marks in English subject in 10th or 12th Examination). 

Note: In case of SC/ST candidates there will be a 5% relaxation in eligibility marks; however, it will not apply to English marks.

Lateral Entry into the 2nd Year of B.Sc (Nautical Science) Programme from the Academic Year 2018-19 onwards, which is restricted only to candidates who had passed DNS within five years from the year in which Lateral Entry into 2nd year B.Sc (Nautical Science) is being sought.