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Bachelors of Science in Nautical Science is an Under Graduate Academic Program that takes Three (3) years to complete and prepares the candidate to become a merchant navy officer. Some of the subjects studied in the curriculum include principles of navigation, cargos, meteorology, ship stability, law, leadership and communication among others. The students also get to practice what they have been learning in school by going out on ships. It also prepares the cadets such skills as navigation, cargo operations, operating and controlling the ships, managing crews among other skills that assist them in performing various tasks on merchant ships.
It is rather easy to get admission in the B.Sc. For the Nautical Science course, a student has to pass class 12th in the science stream grouping in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and English with minimum aggregate marks. Some of the examinations are conducted by institutes and universities themselves while some are conducted by other universities such as IMU CET which is conducted by Indian Maritime University, TIMSAT conducted by Tolani Maritime Institute and UGAT conducted by Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology, Sambalpur among others. Passing of these entrance tests determines one’s chances to undergo admission in the B.Sc. Programs that are affiliated to approved institutes and maritime training academies of the country are B.Sc. Nautical Science.
| Highlights | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Form | Bachelor of Science in Nautical Science |
| Duration | 3 years |
| Course Level | Undergraduate |
| Eligibility | 10+2 with minimum 60% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics |
| Top Colleges | Indian Maritime University, Mumbai University, Andhra University, Cochin University, Tolani Maritime Institute, Great Eastern Institute of Maritime Studies |
| Entrance Exam | IMU CET, JEE Mains, TMISAT, GEE, CUSAT CAT |
1. The candidate should have passed 10+2 examinations in physics, chemistry and mathematics securing not less than 60 % in aggregate.
2. Should be with normal vision and have good health as per DG Shipping prescribed fitness standards.
3. Should possess the minimum cutoff in the IMU CET entrance examination organized by the Indian Maritime University.
4. Should not be colour blind, or have major deficiencies in vision, or hearing acuity.
5. We require the applicant to be at least seventeen years at the time of admission and a maximum of twenty five years.
6. Should have completed Pre-sea training before the third year which leads to B.Sc degree as per regulations from DG shipping.
| Subject | Important Topics |
|---|---|
| Navigation | Chartwork, compass, GPS, navigation rules |
| Ship Operations | Ship handling, cargo operations, safety procedures |
| Marine Engineering | Engine mechanics, thermodynamics, electrical systems |
| Maritime Law | International maritime law, shipping regulations, marine insurance |
| Physics | Mechanics, thermodynamics, electromagnetism |
| Mathematics | Calculus, linear algebra, differential equations |
| Chemistry | Inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, physical chemistry |
| Maritime Environmental Science | Marine pollution, environmental regulations, sustainability |
| Communication | Radio communication, navigation aids, emergency procedures |
| Safety and Survival | Life-saving appliances, fire prevention, survival techniques |
| Job Specialization | Average Pay | Positions/Titles |
|---|---|---|
| Navigational | 70,000 | A ship navigator, harbor pilot, and a marine surveyor. |
| Transportation-Maritime | 65000 | Ship broker; maritime business development manager; port operations manager. |
| Marine Engineering | 75000 | Marine engineer, technical superintendent, ship manager |
| Maritime Safety and Security | 60,000 | Maritime security officer, ship inspector, port state control officer |
| Controlling the Sea: Maritime Logistics & Shipping Management | 68,000 | Fleet Manager, Shipping Agent, Logistics Coordinator |
