Diploma in Nautical Sceince is a 1 year course under the Indian Maritime University. Prospective deck cadets undergo a year long period of study followed by a sailing period of a minimum of 18 months.

Yes, in order to become a deck officer, you can do the DNS course. I would also  recommend you to check the Directorate General of Shipping and the Indian Maritime University websites for institute approvals and  more course details.

Hello Aspirant,

Both nautical science and marine engineering both have same possible potential of growth.

if you are just thinking that nautical science mean just captain n engineer mean chief engineer than it not just end. there is alot more than that especially in marine field. either engineer or nautical both can be what ever they want to be in marine.

ex : lawyer,settlement ,DPA,technical supritendent,cso etc etc .

these are just few post above the just chief engineer but again you want more then you have to go for more higher management level like management in marketing than there is option of baltic exchange or same like other exchange who Decide the frieght rate of dry bulk cargo. similarly in for wet bulk baltic indices. there is also option for become the IMO chief seceretory . but above all before having all these u have to sacrifice the time and patience to gain experiences becoz all these position can be get by only experience.

All the best for your future

Hello, hope you are doing well!

Here is a list of posts you can get in Merchant Navy now that you have completed your bachelors in Nautical Sciences-

• Second Officer
• Third Officer
• Captain
• Scuba Diver
• Ship Manager
• Nautical Surveyors
• Teacher
• Pilot with Port Trust
• Petty Officer
• Marine Superintendent
• Oceanographer
• Radio Officer
• Deck Cadet
• Chief Officer
• Marine Engineer, etc.

Hello student IMU (Indian maritime University) offer two programmes in MBA 1) MBA Port & shipping management 2)MBA International transportation & logistics management through IMU CET MBA.

Eligibility - Candidates must passed or appearing graduation Degree(minimum 3year)in any stream with minimum 50 percent marks from a recognized university.

For more details refer to the link mentioned below - https://www.google.com/amp/s/bschool.careers360.com/articles/imu-cet-mba/amp

Feel free to comment if you've any doubt

Good luck

hello aspirant,

it actually depends on you which course you want to persue, however both the courses are very good, for students who want to make a career in the computer applications, programming, and software development, for them, the BCA course in data science is better whereas , BSc in nautical science will be a  multidisciplinary subject (comprising of science , mathematics and physical training) that deals with techniques and knowledge involved in navigating and operating a ship safely from one point to another.

bsc in Nautical Science degree enables the graduates to become Navigating Officers on-board on merchant ships plying worldwide. Joining as a Deck Cadet after graduation, one needs to complete the training process

in my opinion, both the fields are completely different and it depends on you which course you want to take.

hope that helps

Applicants shortlisted on the basis of their PCM marks and IMUCET rank will have to appear in online test. Candidates will be shortlisted based on performance in above mentioned tests and medical fitness as per DGS norms. Yes, there will be interview as well as a pyschometric test of selected candidates, and a merit list will be out including name of selected candidates.

Hi , as per your marks I would like to tell you that 50% marks are too less to get you a seat in any college for nautical science as The minimum eligibility to pursue the course is that  you must have  passed 10+2 in science stream with Physics, Chemistry, and Maths as the main subjects and the minimum score of 60%. So according to that you don't even qualify the criteria in order to appear in entrance exams like IMUCET, CUSAT CAT, etc. But don't feel bad you can for many other options as well.

Hope this helps

Dear Aspirant,

If you have a Bachelor’s Degree issued by Mumbai University that states you have been awarded this degree then it becomes a valid graduation degree certificate. This means you have you been awarded as per UGC norms. This will allow you to use it for your MBA admission purposes.

You can also visit the Directorate of Shipping website on notifications of B.Sc. Nautical Science to further understand your position.

https://www.dgshipping.gov.in/writereaddata/ShippingNotices/201307110248371992187b5.pdf

Good Luck