Merchant Navy courses · India
B.Sc. Nautical Science course: fees, eligibility and sponsorship
B.Sc. Nautical Science fees: ₹4.65 lakh to ₹9.25 lakh for the whole course, from 2 DGS-approved institutes that publish their fee. What is included — hostel, uniform, IMU and exam fees — differs between institutes, so compare the notes below and confirm with the institute.
Fees published by institutes
| Institute | DGS grade | Published fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| T. S. Rahaman, Mumbai — B.Sc. Nautical Science | A2 | ₹9.25 lakh | |
| T. S. Rahaman, Mumbai — B.Sc. Applied Nautical Science (IMU) | A2 | ₹4.65 lakh | |
| Euro Tech Maritime Academy, Kochi | B1 | ₹2 lakh per semester | Includes accommodation, food, uniform and books. |
Figures as published on each institute's website on 31 October 2026. The grade is from the DGMA inspection (CIP) report. Click an institute for its full fee details.
Who can apply
- Academic: 10+2 with PCM: Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as core subjects, averaging at least 60% across the three.
- Academic (alternative): B.Sc. with Physics or B.E./B.Tech: A B.Sc. with Physics as a core subject, or any B.E./B.Tech degree, with at least 50% in the final year.
- English: At least 50% in English in Class 10, Class 12 or at degree level.
- Age at start of course: Not more than 25 years old when the course begins.
- Medical fitness (pre-sea standard): Medically fit to the pre-sea standard.
- Pre-sea medical examination by a DGS-approved medical examiner: A medical examination by a DGS-approved medical examiner, done after selection for pre-sea training.
Source: the DGMA (formerly DG Shipping) training rules — TEAP Part A II/1 para 2.1 · Appendix II/1A.
Duration and where it leads
Three years at the institute, then sea service as a deck cadet. B.Sc. graduates are exempt from the post-sea Second Mate competency course.
Deck cadet, then Second Mate (Foreign-Going).
How admission works
Admission is through IMU-CET.
B.Sc. Nautical Science sponsorship
Institutes and companies run sponsored seats for the degree as well. Sponsorship gives you a cadet berth after the course.
Common questions
B.Sc. Nautical Science or DNS?
Both lead to the same first certificate. DNS is one year ashore plus 18 months at sea and also leads to the IMU degree; the B.Sc. is three years ashore and exempts you from the post-sea Second Mate course.