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    B.Sc. Nautical Science

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    B.Sc Nautical Science is 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 port to another. Its study is a balanced combination of theoretical and practical training. The technicalities and intricacies of the work involved in this field can only be excelled if one has the right amount of knowledge and experience in the field. It is the precise study of the principles and practices of operating various types and sizes of vessels, some of which are highly specialized and state-of-the-art in Inland waters, Coastal areas, and on the high seas.

    Bachelor in Nautical Science at The Neotia University (TNU) follows the syllabus in excess of that as prescribed by the Directorate General of Shipping, Government of India, which includes Navigation, Cargo work and Marine Command, Environmental Studies, Voyage Plan, Collision, Maritime Law, Control System, Seamanship, Ship Stability, Collision Prevention and Ship Operation Technology, propulsion, and meteorology, to name a few. Faculty members have decades of experience both in academics as well as industry and have an in-depth understanding of shipboard responsibilities.

    To turn students into successful shipboard officers, the University has adopted a unique approach that builds a strong knowledge base. Students are given the skills with which to apply this knowledge in a shipboard environment and are inculcated with a sense of discipline, team spirit, and the right attitude for achieving success. In addition, Students are provided with a mandatory Internship Programme and Industrial Training, as part of the course curriculum, along with an experience certificate on completion of the training program from the various ports.

    To intimately acquaint students with the rigors of the marine environment, the University is equipped with a high end latest Bridge Simulator that can be used to deliver a realistic rendering of the shipboard environment. This novel infrastructure facility, built in compliance with international standards houses original ship equipment in order to give budding Nautical Science cadets a hands-on experience of what a naval career entails.

    Today discipline, team spirit, a well-rounded personality, and professional pride are prerequisites for a successful merchant navy officer. To groom its students for excellence in this context, the University maintains the requisite disciplinary regime, requires participation in both team and individual sports, fosters cultural interests and pursues a curriculum committed to a holistic education. Students are continually evaluated along all these dimensions.

    90% of our 2019 & 2020 pass-out batch students of Marine Engineering & Nautical Science have been placed in Destan Ship Management Pvt. Ltd., Apeejey Shipping, MOL, Mercator, ONGC& Ocean Sparkle.

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    Eligibility Criteria

    12th standard pass with Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics with at least 60% marks.
    50%in English at the Class-10 or Class-12 final examination.
    Medical Test as Approved by the D.G. Shipping Approved Doctors.

    Top Recruiters, Highest Salary

    11 Companies

    Campus Recruitment for B.Sc. Nautical Science

    85.71%

    Placement

    460 USD

    Average Salary Received

    900 USD

    Highest Salary Received

    100%

    Internship

    7 Companies

    Offered for Internship

    Curriculum / Syllabus

    • Semester 1
    • Semester 2
    • Semester 3
    • Semester 4
    • Semester 5
    • Semester 6

    Semester 1

    Subject Name

    Credit Points

    Applied mathematics – 1

    6

    Marine engineering control systems – 1

    6

    Marine engineering control systems – 1

    1

    Nautical physics

    6

    Nautical physics

    1

    English and communication skills

    4
    Environmental science – 1 4
    Skill training – tar book***  

    Total

    28

    Semester 2

    Subject Name

    Credit Points

    Applied mathematics – 2

    6

    English and communication skills

    2

    Nautical electronics

    3

    Nautical electronics

    1

    Electronic aids to navigation – 1

    6

    Environmental science – 2

    4
    Skill training – tar book***  
    computer science 4

    Total

    26

    Semester 3

    Subject Name

    Credit Points

    Naval architecture – 1

    6

    Marine engineering control systems – 2

    6

    Marine engineering control systems – 2

    2

    Electronic aids to navigation – 2

    6

    Environmental science – 3

    5

    Ship operating techniques – 1

    5
    Skill training – tar book***  

    Total

    30

    Semester 4

    Subject Name

    Credit Points

    Naval architecture – 2

    6

    Ship management and maritime law – 1

    6

    Voyage planning & collission prevention – 1

    6

    Voyage planning & collission prevention – 1

    1

    Ship operation technology – 2

    5

    Ship operation technology – 2

    1
    Skill training – tar book***  

    Total

    25

    Semester 5

    Subject Name

    Credit Points

    Naval architecture – 3

    5

    Shipping management and maritime law – 2

    6

    Voyage planning & collission prevention – 2

    5

    Voyage planning & collission prevention – 2

    1

    Ship operation technology – 3

    5

    Navigation – 1

    6
    Navigation – 1 1
    Bridge simulator – 1 2

    Total

    31

    Semester 6

    Subject Name

    Credit Points

    Voyage planning & collission prevention 

    1

    Voyage planning & collission prevention – 3

    1

    Navigation – 2

    6

    Navigation – 2

    1

    Ship operation technology – 4

    6

    Ship operation technology – 4

    1
    Bridge simulator – 2 6
    Skill training – tar book***  

    Total

    26

    Lab Setup

    B.Sc. Nautical Science

    The bridge simulators and ECDIS suites are used for training deck officers in the use of radar, ECDIS, automatic radar plotting aids and other electronic aids to maintain safety of navigation.

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    Fee Structure

    Courses Offered
    (2 semesters per year)    		 Fee Per Semester (A) (Rs.) One Time Fee (B) (Rs.) 1st Semester Fee (A+B) (Rs.) Total Course Fee (Rs.) 7th & 8th Semester – Exam Fee for OJT/RW (Rs.)
    B.Sc. Nautical Science (BNS) 161500 82000 243500 1051000 –

    Modes of Payment

    ‘The Neotia University’

    Bank of Baroda
    A/C No. 65950500000013
    IFSC Code : BARBOVJOKOL
    Branch : SME Branch, Kolkata

    Students can make the payment of Fee by following modes

    • 1. Demand Draft in the name of
      The Neotia University
    • 2. Cheque in the name of
      The Neotia University
    • 3. Online Payment of
      The Neotia University website

    Scholarships

    Scholarship / Sponsorship Criteria for India, Nepal, Bhutan & Bangladesh Students Admission
    for the Session 2025-26 at THE NEOTIA UNIVERSITY (TNU), W.B. for UG and Lateral Entry Courses
    SL NO. TYPE OF SCHOLARSHIP CLASS XII % or Equivalent % FINANCIAL CONDITIONS SPORTS CHAMPION CULTURAL PARTICIPATION % OF SCHOLARSHIP ON TUITION FEE
    1 SARVODAYA SCHOLARSHIP (in the memory of Late Suresh Kumar Neotia) > 85 % Yearly Family Income below 2.5 Lakhs ** N.A. N.A. 50%
    65% – 85% Yearly Family Income less than 2.5 Lakhs ** N.A. N.A. 25%
    2 GRAMOTTHAN SCHOLARSHIP (Students from Gram Panchayat area of South 24 Parganas) > 75% Yearly Family Income less than 5.0 Lakhs ** N.A. N.A. 50%
    65% – 75% Yearly Family Income less than 5.0 Lakhs ** N.A. N.A. 25%
    3 GRAMOTTHAN SCHOLARSHIP–2 (For Hospitality, BBA, B.Com, BHM, BA in Rehabilitation Education) 55% – 65% Yearly Family Income less than 5.0 Lakhs ** N.A. N.A. 25%
    4 SPECIAL HILL STUDENTS’ SCHOLARSHIP (GTA, North-East, A&N Islands, Nepal & Bhutan) > 75% Yearly Family Income less than 5.0 Lakhs ** N.A. N.A. 50%
    65% – 75% Yearly Family Income less than 5.0 Lakhs ** N.A. N.A. 25%
    5 SAHODARYA SCHOLARSHIP (Siblings of current/past students) ≥ 60% ANY N.A. N.A. 25%
    6 MERE APNE SCHOLARSHIP (Ambuja Neotia employees) ≥ 60% Income < 5 Lakhs N.A. N.A. 50%
    — Income > 5 Lakhs N.A. N.A. 25%
    7 SPORTS SCHOLARSHIP ≥ 60% ANY STATE / NATIONAL LEVEL N.A. 25%
    8 CULTURAL SCHOLARSHIP ≥ 60% ANY N.A. STATE / NATIONAL LEVEL 25%
    9 TNU’s SWAMI VIVEKANANDA SCHOLARSHIP As Per Eligibility Criteria of West Bengal Govt. Same as WB Govt.
    10 CHANCELLOR’S SCHOLARSHIP i) Family income < 2.5 Lakhs
    ii) Interview + document verification by empowered committee    		 As decided (Up to 100%)

    Residential Facilities

    The University is equipped with avant-garde Infrastructure. We offer a rather impressive array of facilities viz smart classrooms, modern laboratories, conference and seminar halls, Wi-Fi enabled campus, a high-tech Learning Resource Centre, state-of-the-art IT Centre, clean and airy student residences, mess serving wholesome meals, indoor and outdoor sport facilities including a plush new gymnasium with latest equipments. Campus Banking Facilities, Doctor-on-call and Hospital Linkages are also available to enhance the student’s convenience.

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    How to Apply

    Step 1

    Sign up /Fill up the Application Form

    Step 2

    Appear for Admission Entrance Test

    Step 3

    Test Results

    Step 4

    Provisional Admission

    Step 5

    Final Admission

    Step 1:

    Sign up /Fill up the Application Form

    The student must first complete the Registration/Enquiry Form via the TNU website (www.tnu.in) or any other online platform that provides access to the TNU Registration/Enquiry link. Upon submitting the Registration Form, the student will receive a link via email, SMS, or WhatsApp to complete the Application Form. The Admission Counsellor at TNU will assist in filling out the form. Upon submission, a unique application number will be assigned to the student.

    Step 2:

    Appear for Admission Entrance Test

    All undergraduate course applicants are required to take an admission entrance examination. Once the Application Form is submitted, the Admission Test option will become available on the Student Dashboard. By selecting this link, students can complete the test at their convenience from any location. Students applying for lateral entry into postgraduate courses are exempt from this test. A distinct admission test will be organized for PhD candidates.

    Step 3:

    Test Results

    Within 24 hrs. of Admisison Test, the test results will be available at student’s Dashboard. 40% is the qualifying marks for the test.

    Step 4:

    Provisional Admission

    Following the submission of the Application Form, if the student successfully passes the entrance examination, they may secure provisional admission in their chosen and available course by remitting a fee of Rs.10,000/-. The payment procedure and link are provided above. Upon completion of the payment via TNU’s Payment Gateway, a receipt will be generated and can be accessed on the student’s Dashboard.

    Step 5:

    Final Admission

    After students receive their H.S (10+2) marks and meet TNU’s eligibility requirements for a specific course, they may secure final admission by remitting the outstanding balance of the first semester fee. Once the final admission fee is paid, a UID number will be generated for the student, allowing them to attend classes. The provisional start date for classes is set for August 1, 2025.

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    Important Dates

    Online Registration Starts From Started from January 2025
    Provisional Admission Started from January 2025
    Entrance Examination Date March 2025 to July 2025
    Declare of Test Results Within 24 hours of appearing the test
    Last date of Admission 31st July 2025(For PG, Nursing, GNM etc
    courses will be informed separately as per UGC/ State, Central Govt. norms.)

    FAQs

    What is the qualifying criteria to take admission?

    One must score 60% in Class –XII with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics and 50% in English either in class- X or XII.

    Yes. One has to clear the IMU-CET exam also.

    Semester fee is Rs. 161500/- (Hostel fee is included).

    Yes, There is an onetime Fee is Rs. 82000/-. It includes Admission Processing Fee Rs. 10000/-, Security Deposit Rs. 25000/-, Campus & Establishment Fee Rs.41000/-, University Registration Fee Rs. 5000/- and Alumni Association Subscription Rs. 1000/-.

    TNU has the approval of DG Shipping, Govt of India.

    For BNS Department there are 10 faculty members and 8 Technical Assistants.

    Yes. There are 10 types of Scholarship offered by TNU, Details are mentioned in our website.

    Our top recruiting companies are Mitsui OSK Ltd, WilhelmSen Ship Management, Pan Bulk Shipping, Gulf Energy Maritime Services. United Ocean Ship Management etc.

    Please visit our website and there you can click on Apply Now, a link will be sent to your email id. You can open the link and start the application and also our counsellor will contact you for guidance.

    Yes we have a dedicated placement cell who takes care of the placement of each and every student and internship of this course.

    Course Offered Duration (in Years) Eligibility
    B.Sc. Nautical Science (Leads To Be The Captain Of A Ship) 3 12th standard pass with Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics with at least 60% marks.
    50%in English at the Class-10 or Class-12 final examination.
    Medical Test as Approved by the D.G. Shipping Approved Doctors.

    Disclaimer: TNU reserves the right for relaxation in admission criteria for the most deserving candidates.

    All Finally Admitted Students in B.SC. NAUTICAL SCIENCE (LEADS TO BE THE CAPTAIN OF A SHIP) will receive The Sponsorship Letter / Internship Joining Letter on 1st Semester itself.

    IMU CET Examination

    Click here to view the details
    List of D. G. Shipping Empanelled Doctors

    Approval & Recognition

    Click Here to View ISO 9001-2015 -Certificate of DNV

    B.Sc Nautical Science is 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 port to another. Its study is a balanced combination of theoretical and practical training. The technicalities and intricacies of the work involved in this field can only be excelled if one has the right amount of knowledge and experience in the field. It is the precise study of the principles and practices of operating various types and sizes of vessels, some of which are highly specialized and state-of-the-art in Inland waters, Coastal areas, and on the high seas.

    Bachelor in Nautical Science at The Neotia University (TNU) follows the syllabus in excess of that as prescribed by the Directorate General of Shipping, Government of India, which includes Navigation, Cargo work and Marine Command, Environmental Studies, Voyage Plan, Collision, Maritime Law, Control System, Seamanship, Ship Stability, Collision Prevention and Ship Operation Technology, propulsion, and meteorology, to name a few. Faculty members have decades of experience both in academics as well as industry and have an in-depth understanding of shipboard responsibilities.

    To turn students into successful shipboard officers, the University has adopted a unique approach that builds a strong knowledge base. Students are given the skills with which to apply this knowledge in a shipboard environment and are inculcated with a sense of discipline, team spirit, and the right attitude for achieving success. In addition, Students are provided with a mandatory Internship Programme and Industrial Training, as part of the course curriculum, along with an experience certificate on completion of the training program from the various ports.

    To intimately acquaint students with the rigors of the marine environment, the University is equipped with a high end latest Bridge Simulator that can be used to deliver a realistic rendering of the shipboard environment. This novel infrastructure facility, built in compliance with international standards houses original ship equipment in order to give budding Nautical Science cadets a hands-on experience of what a naval career entails.

    Today discipline, team spirit, a well-rounded personality, and professional pride are prerequisites for a successful merchant navy officer. To groom its students for excellence in this context, the University maintains the requisite disciplinary regime, requires participation in both team and individual sports, fosters cultural interests and pursues a curriculum committed to a holistic education. Students are continually evaluated along all these dimensions.

    90% of our 2019 & 2020 pass-out batch students of Marine Engineering & Nautical Science have been placed in Destan Ship Management Pvt. Ltd., Apeejey Shipping, MOL, Mercator, ONGC& Ocean Sparkle.

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    DG Shipping Approval link

    Approval & Recognition

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    Indian Register of Shipping

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    ISO 9001-2015 -Certificate of DNV

    Career Prospects

    Upon completion of a 3-year Nautical Science degree course, one year sailing as a Deck Cadet, one will progress to a Third Officer, Second Officer, a Chief Officer and ultimately the Captain of a ship. As a Deck Officer, one will progress along the chosen career path, moving up the ranks by periodically undergoing competency examinations conducted by the Directorate General of

    Shipping, Government of India, in accordance with the Convention on Standards of Training for Certification and Watch keeping (i.e., STCW) of the International Maritime Organization, i.e. the specialized maritime agency of the United Nations. In addition to taking certain modular and preparatory courses, one will need to acquire minimum stipulated amount of sea service time before appearing for the examinations. From the rank of Deck Cadet with promotions come substantial improvements in remuneration. It takes about 8 years for a Third Officer to get promoted to the rank of Captain, depending on individual capabilities and the job opportunities available The Captain of a ship receives about 20,000 USD on LNG Ships, which is equivalent to Rs.15,00, 000/- per month, based on their qualifying the relevant examinations.

    It is common for Deck Officers to retire from sea service well before the traditional retirement age. They are then able to find numerous opportunities ashore with shipping companies and other organisations for providing services to the shipping and other allied industry. The other jobs are like becoming a Marine lawyer, a Shipbroker, Planner in Container companies, and Marine Pilot in various ports of the world, Marine lawyers as advisors to judges or fight cases on their own. Draught surveyors in various companies in India and abroad. Marine Superintendents of various shipping companies. Safety and quality inspectors of various shipping companies. Auditors of companies and classification societies. Compass adjuster in various Indian ports. P & I correspondents for carrying out investigation of damage/accidents to ships, cargo. Can carry on further studies in Indian Maritime University, Chennai or World Maritime University, Malmo, Sweden and do research. Can get jobs in IMB and MSC of the International Maritime Organization, London (which is under the UNO). Faculty in various Colleges in India, Gulf countries, UK, Singapore, Australia.

    Our ex-cadets have been placed on board ships owned and managed by various shipping companies like, Elegant Marine Services, Wallem Ship Management, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, MSC Ship Management, United Ocean Ship Management, Gulf Energy Maritime Services (GEM), Wilhelmsen Ship Management, MMS Maritime (MMSI), Apeejay Shipping, Univan Ship Management, Searland Management Service, Herald Maritime Service, Dynacom Tankers. Etc.

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    Earning Potential

    B.Sc. Nautical Science (BNS)

    The Salary offered to various positions after completing a B.Sc. Nautical Science (BNS) (3 year) depends on the role, experience, and skills:

    Captain of a Ship ₹6 to 8 Lakhs
    Chief Officer ₹3.5 to 4.5 Lakhs
    Second Officer ₹2 to 3 Lakhs
    Third Officer ₹1.2 to 2 Lakhs
    Deck Cadet ₹40 to 60 Thousands
    Intership ₹25 to 30 Thousands

    Salary / Stipend on per month

    Our Recruiters

    Awards & Recognitions

    • Cadet Sumit Pandey came 3rdin Quiz Competition held by  Azadi ki Amrut Mahotsava 2021 by Sensea Maritime on behalf of DGS. Out of around 66 students from all over India.
    • Faculty Development Program on Business Communication – Conducted by TCS/ Organized by The Neotia University, 2021.
    • Virtual Maritime India Summit 2021 – All faculty members of SOMS and students participated in the webinar conducted by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, GOI, and Organized by DG Shipping, 2021.
    • Participated in Maritime India Summit, 2021.

    INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIP

    K-Ship – RPSL 249 – Ship Management: TNU Signed MoU with K-Ship, who will be the interface between TNU and leading Marine Companies to help in placing Marine Engineering (MRE) and Bachelor of Nautical Science (BNS) Students.
    Destan Ship Management Pvt. Ltd.: MoU is signed authorizes DSMPL to recruit and place students of Marine Engineering (MRE)

    and Bachelor of Nautical Science (BNS) in leading shipping companies as engine cadets and Deck cadets.
    Blue Bird Shipping Management Private Limited: MoU sighned authorizes BBSMPL to recruit and place students of MRE & BNS on shipping companies.

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    Expert Committee

    Capt. Partha Sarathi Chakraborty

    Principal, METRI

    Capt. Santanu Das

    Sr. Gen Manager, Bothra Shipping Services Pvt. Ltd.

    Mr. Bijan Kumar Roy

    Ex. Senior Superintendent of Great Circle Shipping, Bangkok and visiting Faculty of Indian Maritime University (IMU) Kolkata Campus.

    Capt. Anjan Baxi

    Result oriented professional with more than 40 years of experience in the Marine field.

    Placement Records

    Sayantan Bera Brine Shipping Pvt. Ltd.

    Anubhab Sheetera Panbulk Marine Services Pvt. Ltd

    Debajyoti Duttaera Panbulk Marine Services Pvt. Ltd

    Binet Kumar Mishraera Synerjy Maritime Pvt Ltd.

    Ankush Palera Synerjy Maritime Pvt Ltd.

    Nitesh Samantaera Sygnius Ship Management Pvt Ltd

    Bapan Dindaera Panbulk Marine Services Pvt. Ltd

    Vivek Prasadera Mitsui Osk Ltd.

    Mita Patraera Synerjy Maritime Pvt Ltd.

    Krishna Pradhanera Panbulk Marine Services Pvt. Ltd

    BNS Laboratory

    Bridge Navigation Simulator

    Seamanship Lab

    Fire Control Lab

    Our Faculty

    Capt. Ranjit Roy

    Faculty

    Capt. Roy has 11 years of teaching experience and an overall 30 years of industry experience. He holds a Masters’s (FG) degree in Nautical Science....
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    Capt. Subir Kumar Chatterjee

    Faculty (Visiting)

    Capt. Chatterjee has 2 years of teaching and an overall 37 years of industry experience. He holds a Masters’ (FG) CoC degree in Nautical Science.
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    Mr. Shyamal Mandal

    Faculty (Visiting)

    Mr. Mandal has 2 years of teaching and an overall 32 years of industry experience. He is a member of CMMI and holds a Masters’ (FG) in Nautical Sci...
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    Chief Engineer Tamal Mukherjee

    Faculty (Visiting)

    Mr. Mukherjee has 8 years of teaching and 33 years of industry experience. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Marine Engineers, India, and a member...
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    Chief Engineer Tapan Kumar De

    Faculty (Visiting)

    Mr. De has 8 years of teaching and 33 years of industry experience. He is a Life Member of the Institute of Marine Engineers, India. He holds an ME...
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    Capt. Sekhar Saha

    Faculty

    A Master Mariner 35   years of rich & extensive experience in Large Vessel’s Operation and Management, Overall Administration on board, Mainten...
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    Dr. Kalyanashis De

    Assistant Professor

    Dr. De has been 8 years of teaching and an overall research experience of 9 years in the field of Condensed Matter Physics. He did his Ph.D. in Phy...
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