About Diploma in Nautical Science Course
Here are the details of Diploma in Nautical Science Course including duration, Eligibility, Admission Criteria, Fees and Syllabus.
The one-year Diploma in Nautical Science course is conducted under affiliation with the Indira Gandhi National Open University. It is approved by the directorate General of Shipping, Ministry of Shipping, Government of India. It is a course leading to B.Sc. Nautical Science, after 24 months of sea service, and also leading to Second Mates Foreign-Going Certificate of Competency awarded by the Ministry of Shipping, Government of India, after the 18 months of sea service, enabling the cadets to become Navigating Officers on board Merchant Naval ships anywhere in the world.The one-year Diploma in Nautical Science course is strictly residential.
Entry Requirements
Academic Standards :
(1) Pass in HSC/ISC (10+2) or equivalent from a recognized Board/University with Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry with not less than 60% marks in PCM OR With Physics as an individual subject in one of the years of B.Sc.degree from a recognised University with Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry or Electronics with an average of not less than 55% marks in the final year of B.Sc.Programme OR B.E./B.Tech. or its equivalent degree from I.I.T or from a college recognised by AICTE/UGC/DEC
AND
(2) Should have passed with not less than 50% marks in English as a subject, at either 10th or 12th standard or in the Degree programme conducted by a recognized Board/University
Age :
25 years as on 1st August 2009 (for all categories) , the age of the candidate should be as follows :
- Not more than 20 years in case of 10+2 pass
- Not more than 22 years in case of B.Sc.Degree
- Not more than 24 years in case of BE/B.Tech.
The age limit is relaxable by 2 years in case of female candidates
Medical Standard:- Candidate should be physically fit for sea service under standard norms, with minimum unaided vision 6/6 in each eye, and with no colour blindness
About the College
Vel's Academy of Maritime Studies is situated at Pallavaram, Chennai, about three kilometers from Chennai International and Domestic Airport. The Academy is headed by a Captain Superintendent and amongst its Faculty are highly proficient Lecturers (who are ex-Mariners) and Instructors, with years of experience on board ships and ashore, who take meticulous care to train the cadets to be future deck (navigating) officers. The Academy has three sophisticated workshops, a Simulator room, and three laboratories for giving cadets the necessary training. As a part of the curriculum, cadets are taken on board ships in Chennai harbour for shipboard familiarization. The course also prepares the candidates to pursue a career in shipping companies or shipping related activities ashore. Candidates who successfully complete training at this institute will be eligible for taking up jobs as navigating officers on board any ship sailing anywhere in the world. VAMS is the first institute in South India to be awarded an ISO 9001:2000 certification by Lloyds Register of Quality Assurance, London.
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Vels Academy of Maritime Studies
- Category: Merchant Navy, Maritime & Nautical Science
- Sub Category:
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- Category: Merchant Navy, Maritime & Nautical Science
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Address :
Velan Nagar, P.V.Vaithiyalingam Road
Pallavaram, Chennai 600117, India
Tel : Direct 044 22662506
Tel : Epabx 044 22662512, 22662514
Fax : 044 22662516
Mobile : 9840365082
Email: dsps_pnp@yahoo.com
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Sir I'm final year student from EEE next for which course will be suitable in marine engineering diploma for merchant , maritime and nautical science
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sir i have scored 58% in P.C.M and 64% in total.and in class 10 i have scored 87% in P.C.M.SIR CAN I TAKE NOTICAL SCIENCE TO STUDY IN YOUR INSTITUTION.
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PLACEMENT BEFORE COURSE COMMENCEMENT
Booking Of seats(NO DONATION) started for the course commencing on 2nd February at International Maritime Academy.
Course:DIPLOMA---NAUTICAL SCIENCE(1 year duration)
LIMITED SEATS
Contact
Er.Rajnish
ADMISSION OFFICER
IMA,chennai
09198190676
mail:rajnish.naresh@gmail.com
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