Course Overview:
The B.Sc. in Nautical Science is a three-year undergraduate course designed to prepare students for careers as deck officers and captain of merchant navy ships. The course provides both theoretical and practical knowledge of navigation, ship maintenance, cargo handling, maritime laws, and safety. Graduates will be qualified to work on both national and international ships.
Duration:
3 years (6 semesters)
Syllabus:
Semester-wise Breakdown:
Semester 1:
Applied Mathematics-I
Applied Physics-I
Applied Chemistry-I
English & Communication Skills
Computer Science
Environmental Studies
Ship Construction and Stability
Semester 2:
Applied Mathematics-II
Applied Physics-II
Applied Chemistry-II
Nautical Science-I (Introduction to Navigation)
Marine Electrical and Electronics
Principles of Navigation
Maritime Law & Marine Insurance
Semester 3:
Applied Mathematics-III
Applied Physics-III
Nautical Science-II (Advanced Navigation)
Meteorology and Oceanography
Seamanship and Cargo Work
Ship Stability and Buoyancy
Marine Engineering Knowledge-I
Semester 4:
Applied Physics-IV
Marine Engineering Knowledge-II
Marine Engines & Maintenance
Navigation and Chart Work
Practical Seamanship
Cargo Handling Techniques
Safety at Sea and Maritime Security
Semester 5:
Advanced Marine Engineering
Marine Communication and Signals
Navigation (Astronomy and Celestial Navigation)
Ship Maneuvering and Control
Marine Economics
Shipping Management & Maritime Logistics
Semester 6:
International Maritime Law
Port and Cargo Operations
Advanced Seamanship
Marine Environmental Protection
Bridge Procedures and Simulation
Shipboard Training and Safety Drills
Project and Viva Voce
Average Fees:
INR 2,00,000 - INR 6,00,000 per annum, depending on the institution.
Exams to Attend:
Indian Maritime University Common Entrance Test (IMU-CET)
JEE Main (for some institutes)
State Entrance Exams for specific maritime academies
Personal Interview and Medical Examination (as per the Directorate General of Shipping guidelines)
Top 10 Ranked Institutions in India for B.Sc. in Nautical Science:
T.S. Chanakya, Navi Mumbai
Indian Maritime University (IMU), Chennai
Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT), Cochin
Vels Academy of Maritime Studies, Chennai
International Maritime Institute (IMI), Noida
Samundra Institute of Maritime Studies, Mumbai
Tolani Maritime Institute, Pune
Great Eastern Institute of Maritime Studies, Lonavala
Hindustan Institute of Maritime Training (HIMT), Chennai
Institute of Maritime Studies, Goa
Top 10 Institutions in Kerala for B.Sc. in Nautical Science:
Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT), Kochi
Euro Tech Maritime Academy, Kochi
Southern Academy of Maritime Studies, Kochi
Seacom Marine College, Kollam
Westfort Maritime Institute, Thrissur
Cochin Maritime Academy, Kochi
Kerala Maritime Institute, Neendakara, Kollam
St. Xavier’s College, Aluva
Indira Gandhi College of Maritime Studies, Palakkad
Kerala Institute of Maritime Studies (KIMS), Kannur