IMU-DNS Course.
Diploma in Nautical Science (DNS)
The one Year DNS Course is a course leading to B.Sc.(Applied Nautical Science) after 18 months of sea service and also leading to 2nd Mate Foreign going Certificate of competency awarded by the Ministry of Shipping, Government of India, enabling the cadets to become Navigating officers on board Merchant Navy Ships anywhere in the world. The one year Diploma in Nautical Science Course is strictly residential.
Eligibility Criteria:
Educational Qualifications:
Candidate should have passed in HSC (10+2) or equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and English as separate subjects with a PCM average of not less than 60%.
Or
Candidate possessing B.Sc. Degree in Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry or Electronics with Physics as individual subject in one of the year, with an average of not less than 60% of marks in the final year.
Or
Candidate possessing B.E./B. Tech. Degree from I.I.T or from a college recognized by AICTE
The candidate has to appear and qualify in the Common Entrance Test (CET) conducted by Indian Maritime University (IMU). For further details on CET and IMU, visit http://www.imu.edu.in/.
Age Limit – Maximum 25 years of age as on 1st of January or 1st of August.
Physical Standards – Medically fit as per the standards set by M. S. Medical Examination Rules, 2000.
Eyesight – Candidates have to Qualify a full eyesight test conducted by the Mercantile Marine Department before being finally selected for the course. They should have 6/6 in each eye without visual aids and should be free from colour blindness.
IMU-CAMPUSES Intake Capacity at (Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Visakhapatnam, Cochin.)
Diploma in Nautical science leading to B.sc (Applied Nautical Science).
| PROGRAMME | CAMPUS | DURATION | INTAKE CAPACITY |
| Diploma in Nautical science leading to B.sc (Applied Nautical Science). | Kolkata | 1 Year | – |
| Mumbai | 80 | ||
| Chennai | 80 | ||
| Visakhapatnam | – | ||
| Cochin | 30 |
Course Fees –
For Male Candidates: Rs 2,20,000
For Female Candidates: Rs 1,40,000
Note : Course Fees mentioned here is according to IMU School of Nautical studies.
Course Fees Varies from one Affiliated institute to another.
List of IMU Affiliated Institutes for DNS Course.
1 Anglo Eastern Maritime Academy
2 Applied Research International School of Maritime Studies
3 Aquatech Institute of Maritime Studies
4 B P Marine Academy
5 Centre for Maritime education and Training
6 Cosmopolitan technologies of Maritime College –
7 Dr.Ambedkar Institute of Technology
8 Euro Tech Maritime Academy
9 Great Eastern Institute of Shipping
10 Haldia Institute of Maritime Studies & Research
11 HIMT College ( Hindustan Institute of Maritime Training)
12 International Maritime Institute
13 Marine Officers Training Academy
14 Maritime Foundation
15 Mumbai Maritime Training Institute
16 Perunthalaivar Kamarajar Institute of Maritime Science & Engineering –
17 RVS College of Maritime Science & Engineering
18 Samundra Institute of Maritime Studies
19 Southern Academy of Maritime Studies
20 Maritime Training Institute Shipping Corporation of India
21 Sai Ram Shipping Science College
22 SCI-Maritime Training Institute
23 Sriram Institute of Maritime Studies
24 T S Rahman
25 Tolani Maritime Institute
26 Trident College of Maritime Technology
27 Vishwakarma Maritime Institute
28 YAK Educational Trust
The syllabus of the course is drawn up with a view in giving broad-based marine education, with special emphasis on fundamentals of marine subjects and practical aspects of profession.
All applicants to the above 1-year Diploma in Nautical Science (DNS) course leading to B.Sc (Applied Nautical Science) need to fulfill the guidelines of the Director-General of Shipping, Mumbai with regard to physical fitness. The prospective candidates are required to produce a medical fitness certificate in the prescribed format issued by a Medical Officer approved by Directorate General of Shipping.
Only unmarried candidates are eligible to apply for Diploma in Nautical Science (DNS) Course.
Candidates desirous of joining these courses are advised to apply for Passport before taking admission.
IMU-DNS Career Path:
| D.N.S. CAREER PATH |
| HSC OR 10+2 (PCM 60%, ENG 50%) OR WITH PHYSICS ONE OF THE SUBJECTS IN B.SC. WITH A MINIMUM OF 50% IN FINAL YEAR OR B.E/B.TECH. DEGREE |
| ONE YEAR PRE-SEA TRAINING (DIP.IN NAUTICAL SCIENCE) AT IMU (I&II SEMESTERS)+4 STCW COURSES |
| MINIMUM 18 MONTHS SEA SERVICE WITH DISTANCE LEARNING (III, IV, V, SEMESTERS) |
| 4 MONTHS POST SEA SECOND MATE (FUNCTIONAL) COURSE AT IMU + MODULAR COURSES & TO CLEAR III, IV, V & VI SEMESTER EXAMS |
| OBTAIN B.SC. NAUTICAL SCIENCE DEGREE (IMU) OBTAIN SECOND MATE (FG) CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY (DGS) |
| 18 MONTHS SEA SERVICE AS 3RD MATE & 2ND MATE |
| 3 MONTHS FIRST MATE (PHASE-I)COURSES |
| 3 MONTHS FIRST MATE (PHASE-I COURSES + MODULAR COURSES + WRITTEN & ORAL EXAMS(MMD) OBTAIN FIRST MATE CERTIFICATE COMPETENCY (DGS) |
| 12 MONTHS SEA SERVICE AS CHIEF MATE |
| 1MONTH ASM COURSE + MODULAR COURSES + WRITTEN & ORAL EXAMS OBTAIN MASTER CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY (DGS) |
| CAPTAIN OF SHIP |
Note: For Getting Admission in IMU-DNS Course one has to clear the IMU-CET & should have a sponsorship letter from a Shipping company.
Electro Technical Officer (ETO) Admission Notification for 2023 Batch.
Applications are invited for ETO 2023 Batch
How to apply:
Applicants who meet the eligibility criteria should apply by filling the Online Application Form. The Application should be submitted in the format given in the website only, with one recent passport size photograph pasted neatly in the right hand top corner.
A Demand Draft of Rs. 1500/- (Rupees One Thousand Five Hundred Only) drawn on a Mumbai branch of any Nationalized Bank crossed “A/c Payee Only” and payable to “The Great Eastern Shipping Co. Ltd., Mumbai” must be enclosed with the Application Form. Any Application received without the Demand Draft or for lesser amount will not be considered.
Applicant must write his name in CAPITALS & (ETO course) on the reverse of the Demand Draft.
Duly completed copy of Online Application Form along with the Demand Draft should be sent in a sealed envelope superscripted as “Application for ELECTRO TECHNICAL OFFICER” to Mr. Arun More, Deputy Manager – Placement & Training. The Great Eastern Shipping Co. Ltd., Ocean House, 134/A Dr. Annie Besant Road, Mumbai – 400018
Communication regarding the Interview date and time will be conveyed to the applicants by email only after successful completion of the Online Test by the candidate.
Candidates must ensure they provide their correct email-id and phone number/mobile number in the online application form as they will receive the Test Login details on the email id mentioned in the application form.
Admission Procedure:
After applying online, the company will inform the eligible candidates about the time and date of the Online Test by an email through our assessment partners “Aspiring Minds” .
Candidates must ensure they provide their correct email-id and phone number/mobile number in the online application form as they will receive the Test Login details on the email id mentioned in the application form.
Online Test consists of following subjects:
- English – 18 Questions
- Logical Reasoning -14 Questions
- Electrical/Electronic Engineering -30 Questions
- Quantitative Ability -16 Questions
- General Awareness General Knowledge- 40 Questions
- Psychometric Test Personality Questionnaire Test-53 Questions.
Successful candidates clearing the cut-offs in Online Test will be called by GE Shipping for Technical Interview/Medical to Mumbai Office.
The selection will be strictly on clearing Online Test, Technical Interview & Medical Clearance.
Electro Technical Officer (ETO)
Electro Technical Officer (ETO) Course is a Four months Pre sea Training course for Graduates those who have completed Diploma or B.Tech in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Electronics & Telecommunication/ Communication Engineering or Electronics and Instrumentation or equivalent. ETO Course acts as a gateway for the Electrical & Electronics Graduates to enter into Merchant Navy.
Eligibility Criteria For ETO Course.
Educational Qualifications:
- Passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics or equivalent vocational education course and English as a separate subject, with minimum 50% marks in English language at 10th or 12th or Diploma or Degree level.
- Passed three years Diploma with 60% marks or four years Degree including lateral entry with 50 % marks in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Electronics & Telecommunication/ Communication Engineering or Electronics and Instrumentation or equivalent.
- The diploma/degree courses must have been recognized by any State or Central Government or the AICTE.
- The Directorate has been receiving many representations from the Diploma/Degree holders who have completed their Diploma/Degree successfully, however, not obtained 50% marks in English language either in 10th or 12th standard but have scored 60% in Diploma and 50% in Degree courses. Directorate has examined such cases and permitted admission of such candidates for ETO course who could not score 50% marks in English at 10th or 12th standard but have scored 60% in Diploma and 50 % in Degree courses, will be eligible if the medium of learning in Diploma/Degree courses is in English language subject to fulfilling all other eligibility norms and medical fitness.
Age limit: Maximum Age of 30 years at the commencement of the course.
Maritial Status : Unmarried
Medical Standards:
- Candidates should be healthy and physically fit for sea service as per STCW 95/MS Medical rules 2000 and all its amendment as applicable to seafarers.
- Candidates will have to undergo a full medical check-up through our Panel Doctor approved by D.G.S hipping. (To know more about STCW 95/MS Medical Rules 2000, kindly visit D. G. Shipping website “www.dgshipping.gov.in”.)
Eyesight:
- Distance vision (unaided): 6/12 in each eye; or 6/9 in better eye and 6/18 in other eye.
- Normal colour vision. 3. Candidates will have to undergo a full eyesight test by a Company Medical Officer.
Minimum Height: 157 cms.
Minimum Weight: 48 Kg
Selection Procedure:
Online Test/ Personal Interview/ Medical Test.
ETO Course Fees: Rs 2 Lacs – Rs 4 Lacs.(Depends on the institute the candidate gets selected).
DG Approved institutes for ETO Course:
- Anglo Eastern Maritime Academy,
- P. Marine Academy,
- Great Eastern Institute of Maritime Studies,
- HIMT College
ETO Career Path:
Career Path Career prospects on successful completion of ETO course:
17 weeks training at the Institute
8 months training on ship as Trainee Electro Technical Officer
Around 6 months sailing as Asst. Electro Technical Officer
Post successful clearance eligible for employment as Electro Technical Officer globally.
Career Promotion wise:
Trainee Electro Technical Officer – (Stipend Rs 30,000)
Asst. Electro Technical Officer – (Stipend Rs 50,000)
Electro Technical Officer- (Salary Rs 1,25,000).
Note: It is better for the candidates to select the colleges which provides 100% placement. Otherwise it is better for the candidates to get sponsored from the shipping company before joining the course.
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