Indus Seafarers Training Academy, Chennai Admission 2026: Dates, Fees, Eligibility, Cutoff & Application Form

The Indus Seafarers Training Academy, Chennai offers admission to diploma and UG courses in maritime hospitality and nautical sciences. Those who want to make a career in the merchant navy or want to learn the seafaring techniques of the navy can pursue these courses. Candidates will be short-listed generally on merit on the basis of marks secured in the qualifying examination. Preference will be given to higher qualified candidates and to the wards of serving / retired seafarers, subject to meeting the eligibility criteria. Below are mentioned the courses and the admission criteria.

• The candidates have to visit the official website of the institute and submit the online application form.

• The Diploma in Nautical Sciences is a full-time one-year long course. 

ISTA Diploma Admission Criteria

• The UG courses in Maritime Hospitality and Nautical Sciences 

ISTA UG Admission Criteria

ISTA Admission Process

• Upon successful verification of documents and payment of fees, the seats are allocated.

• 10th and 10+2 mark sheet and certificate

• Photo ID Proof and birth certificate

• Degree certificate/ provisional certificate(original)

• Migration Certificate (If applicable)

• Certificate of Caste

• Attested document photocopies and Photographs

Note: The admissions are based on the availability of seats in each of the courses.