HIMT College Chennai: Admission, Courses, Fees, Placements

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• HIMT has been conferred with the Outstanding Maritime Training Institute (Post-Sea) award at the Diamond Jubilee celebrations of National Maritime Day on April 5, 2023, by the Directorate General of Shipping, Government of India.

Hindustan Institute of Maritime Training (HIMT) Kalpakkam was established in 1998. HIMT is India’s largest maritime institute and is located in Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu. HIMT Kalpakkam is affiliated to Indian Maritime University and is also approved by the Directorate General of Shipping. HIMT Kalpakkam courses include various Undergraduate (UG) courses. Before applying for the HIMT UG courses, candidates are required to satisfy the specified eligibility criteria. Also, candidates should have a valid scorecard of the Indian Maritime University Common Entrance Test (IMU CET).

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HIMT admission will be based on the scores obtained in the IMU CET entrance exam and candidates' performance in past academics. In order to get HIMT admission, candidates are required to clear all the selection stages. The HIMT Kalpakkam has a separate placement cell on campus to handle all the HIMT placement activities. HIMT Kalpakkam also offers scholarships to meritorious students. Also, HIMT provides all the facilities to their students. HIMT facilities include a library, sports facilities, IT infrastructure, cafeteria, laboratories, hostel, and much more.

HIMT Location

Hindustan Institute of Maritime Training (HIMT) address is 11, Millers Rd, Kilpauk, Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu 600010. Chetpet Railway Station is the nearest railway station and a 13-minute walk to HIMT Kalpakkam. Apart from that Chennai Egmore Railway Station is also the nearest one, which is 18 minute walk only. If someone chooses an air route to reach the HIMT Chennai, then they have to board at Madras airport. The distance between HIMT Chennai and Madras airport is only 20.1 km. One can take a cab or bus service from the airport to reach HIMT Chennai.