Diploma in Nautical Science

About the course

Approval & Recognition

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The safety and efficiency of ships are dependent upon the professional competence and dedication to the duty of the seafarers onboard them. To achieve this, maritime education and training, and within that, pre-sea training, is of vital importance. With this in mind, the course of training in India is compulsorily residential with workshop training, boatwork, computer operation, team games swimming, physical

training, parade, and a host of other extra-curricular activities. Students completing this course should have the required standard of knowledge, communication skills, competence, cheerful obedience to orders of superiors, team spirit, leadership, and other seaman-like qualities.

This course is a combination of 1 year duration training ashore and 18 months shipboard training after which they will be equivalent to a B.Sc in nautical science.

Eligibility Criteria

12th standard pass or equivalent examination with physics, chemistry, Mathematics (pcM) and Engtish as separate subjects with a pcM average of not tess than 60% and 50% in English either in 10th or 12th. Need to be qualified in IMU- CET examination. Age not more than 20 years Medical fitness as per DGS norms .

Curriculum / Syllabus

Semester 1

SL. NO.	COURSE NAME	CODE	CREDIT	HOURS	L	T	P
1	APPLIED MATHEMATICS	DN101	3	41	41	0	0
2	APPLIED SCIENCE	DN102	4	60	60	0	0
3	SHIP CONSTRUCTION & STABILITY	DN103	3	44	44	0	0
4	NAVIGATION -1	DN104	4	65	65	0	0
5	NAVIGATION -2 BE & WATCH KEEPING	DN105	4	60	60	0	0
6	CARGO HANDLING, STOWAGE AND SEAMANSHIP– 1	DN106	5	68	68	0	0
7	ENGLISH AND HUMAN FACTORS	DN107	4	52	52	0	0
8	APPLIED SCIENCE -LAB	DNP101	1	20	0	0	20
9	COMPUTER LAB.	DNP102	1	20	0	0	20
10	WORKSHOP PRACTICE	DNP103	2	37	0	0	37
11	SEAMANSHIP LAB	N106a	3	44	0	0	44
	TOTAL		34	511	390	0	121

Semester 2

SL. NO.	COURSE NAME	CODE	CREDIT	HOURS	L	T	P
1	NAVIGATION -3	DN201	6	87	87	0	0
2	NAVIGATION -4, BE, W/KEEPING, MET.	DN202	5	67	67	0	0
3	CARGO HANDLING, STOWAGE & SEAMENSHIP.	DN203	5	70	70	0	0
4	SHIP CONSTRUCTION & SHIP STABILITY -2	DN204	5	74	74	0	0
5	MARPOL & MARINE ENGINEERING KNOWLEDGE	DN205	3	52	52	0	0
6	EMERGENCIES, MARITIME COMMUNICATION & COMMERCIAL SHIPPING KNOWLEDGE	DN206	3	46	54	0	0
7	COMMUNICATIVE ENGLISH LAB	DNP201	1	18	0	0	18
8	WORKSHOP PRACTICE & SHIP	DNP202	4	67	0	0	67
9	NAVIGATION LAB	DNP203	2	30	0	0	30
	TOTAL		34	511	396	0	115

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.)
Diploma in Nautical Science (DNS)	99500	52000	151500	251000	–

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.)

Diploma in Nautical Science (DNS)

99500

52000

151500

251000

–

Modes of Payment

‘The Neotia University’

Bank of Baroda
A/C No. 6595020000033
IFSC Code : BARBOVJOKOL
Branch : SME Branch, Kolata-700001

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%
1		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%
2		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%
4		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%
6	MERE APNE SCHOLARSHIP (Ambuja Neotia employees)	—	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.

Dining and Housing

Swimming Pool

Gymnasium

Health and Wellbeing

Ragging Free Campus

Step 1

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.

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.

Is there any Entrance Test required?

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

What is the semester fees?

Semester fee is Rs. 99500/- (Hostel fee is included).

Is there any Extra Fees required?

Yes, There is an onetime Fee is Rs. 52000/-. It includes Admission Processing Fee Rs. 10000/-, Security Deposit Rs. 25000/-, Campus & Establishment Fee Rs.11000/-, University Registration Fee Rs. 5000/- and Alumni Association Subscription Rs. 1000/-.

Is there any Govt approval Required? Does TNU have the approval for the course?

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

How many faculty members do you have in this course?

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

Is there any scholarship available?

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

What is the placement scenario?

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

How to Apply?

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.

Will I get a job after this course?

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

Apply Now

About the course

Eligibility Criteria

Curriculum / Syllabus

Semester 1

Semester 2

Lab Setup

Fee Structure

Modes of Payment

‘The Neotia University’

Scholarships

Residential Facilities

Dining and Housing

Dining and Housing

Swimming Pool

Swimming Pool

Gymnasium

Gymnasium

Health and Wellbeing

Health and Wellbeing

Ragging Free Campus

Ragging Free Campus

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

Important Dates

FAQs

What is the qualifying criteria to take admission?

Is there any Entrance Test required?

What is the semester fees?

Is there any Extra Fees required?

Is there any Govt approval Required? Does TNU have the approval for the course?

How many faculty members do you have in this course?

Is there any scholarship available?

What is the placement scenario?

How to Apply?

Will I get a job after this course?

Enquire Now