One Year Diploma in Nautical Science (DNS) Programme leading to B.Sc (Applied Nautical Science)
The diploma in nautical science duration normally lasts a year and provides extensive training and education for aspiring marine professionals.
Are you planning a career in the maritime industry? Check if you fulfill the diploma in nautical science eligibility standards.
(a) A 10+2/equivalent (PCM - a minimum of 60% aggregate) OR (b) B.Sc in Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry or B.Sc Electronics with Physics as an individual subject in one of the years with an average not less than 55% of marks in the final year.
(c) B.E./B.Tech from IIT or college recognized by AICTE with a minimum of 50% aggregate.
Only unmarried candidates are eligible to apply for this program. Candidates seeking admissions are strongly recommended to have Passport.
Note: English Marks are to be 50% or more in 10th, 12th or Degree examinations.
Relaxation of 5% in English marks will be applicable to candidates who are native of the Lakshadweep and Andaman & Nicobar Islands and belong to their Scheduled Tribes and who & both of whose parents were born in those islands & belong to the Scheduled Tribes of those islands. For SC/ST candidates: There will be a 5% relaxation in eligibility marks of PCM; however, it will not apply to English Marks.
Maximum age limit Male: (a) General: 25 years (b) OBC (NCL): 28 years (c) SC/ST: 30 years Maximum age limit Female: (a) Gen: 27 years (b) OBC (NCL): 30 years (c) SC/ST: 32 years
Physical Fitness - Medical Certificate requirement Candidates seeking admission to this DNS Programme must be medically fit including eye sight and hearing as prescribed in the Merchant Shipping (Medical Examination) Rules, 2000, as amended.
There shall be no evidence of any morbid condition of either eye or of the lids of either eye which may be liable to risk of aggravation or recurrence. Candidates must possess good binocular vision (Fusion faculty and full field of vision in both eyes). Movement of the eyeballs must be full in all directions and the pupils should react normally to light and accommodation. Normal colour vision shall be tested by Ishihara Test Chart. Distance Vision unaided 1.0*(6/6) in better eye and 0.67*(6/9) in another eye.
At the time of admission, candidates will be required to produce certificate of medical fitness issued by doctors approved by the Directorate General of Shipping, Mumbai.