B.Sc. Nautical Science is an undergraduate Aqua Culture Course. This course aims on fundamentals in mathematics, Information Technology, physics and first nautical knowledge. This course also focuses on the specialized knowledge of theoretical and practical aspects of Nautical Technology with an emphasis on skills and competencies that are essential for Navigation, Cargo Operations and Ship Maintenance and operations. The course is a study of the basic academic and practical devices required to safely navigate and operate marine vehicles, such as a ship. This course opens several career opportunities for aspirants.
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Course highlights:
| Type of course | Degree (Bachelor) |
| Duration | 3 years |
| Eligibility | Eligibility 10+2 or equivalent |
| Average salary | INR 2 Lacs to 8 Lacs per annum |
| Examination type | Semester |
| Higher study options | M.Sc. (Nautical Science) |
Employment Areas: Colleges & Universities, Fire Stations, Indian Navy, Shipping & Docking Companies.
Type of Course:
B.Sc. Nautical Science is a 3-years undergraduate degree course.
Duration:
The duration of course is 3-years.
Eligibility:
- Candidates must have passed 10+2 with physics, chemistry and mathematics with 60% marks.
- Few top colleges and institutes conduct an entrance examination for admission.
- Aspiring candidates are needed to have a 6/6 eyesight, and not be suffering from vision impediments such as night blindness and colour blindness. Candidates are also needed to be physically fit to apply for the course.
- The candidate should be physically fit to carry out the operations at the sea efficiently.
- The candidate should not suffer from night blindness.
Entrance Tests:
- IMU CET
- IMU DNS
- GME
- ETO
Core Subjects:
- Cargo work & Mar. Com
- Marine Engineering & Control System
- Navigation
- Environmental Science
- Naval Arch
- Voyage Plan & Collision
- Maritime Law
- Electronics
- Computer Science
- Ship Operation Technology
- Voyage Plan
- IMO Conven Naval Arch – Ship Stability
- Ship Operation Technology
- Ship Visits, Industry Visits
Possible Roles:
Accounts Executive, Radio Officer, Oceanographer, Deck Cadet, Captain, Chief Officer, Navigation Officer, Operation Manager, Deck Officer, Scuba Diver, Marine Superintendent, Nautical Surveyor, Marine Engineering Instructor, Officer/Sr. Officer (Port Operations), Operations Manager, Teacher & Lecturer, Trainee Navigating Officer etc.