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After 12th, a student is eligible to take the foundation course. The examination can be taken twice a year, in June and December. Candidates who pass the foundation examination are eligible to seek registration.
It has 3 levels preliminary, intermediate and final level.
The final examination can be taken after 18 months of enrolling in the course and having undergone satisfactory postal or oral tuition for the particular group of the final examination. Enrolment is open throughout the year. For appearing in the June examination, enrolment is open up to September and for appearing in December examination, enrolment is completed by March.
Practical experience ranging from two to three years or management training of 15 months, and four months practical training in a company which is arranged by the institute is also required.
After qualifying in the final examination and undergoing the practical training, a candidate is eligible to be admitted as an Associate Member. Senior Associate members may be entitled to become fellows.
Admission is open to anyone who has passed the graduate from a UGC approved university or any other equivalent qualification or those who have taken the foundation examination.

Dear aspirant, Glad to meet you. The minimum eligibility to pursue the course is that the candidate must have passed 10+2 in Science stream with Physics Chemistry and Maths as the main subjects and the minimum score of 60%. The admissions are usually based on the entrance exams. The course is approved by the Directorate General of Shipping, which falls under the Ministry of Shipping, Government of India. B.Sc. Nautical Science Syllabus includes subjects such as navigation and seamanship, which is the basic application of shipboard equipment and tools. This programme trains the candidates in becoming Deck Officers and Scuba divers. Also, the lessons imparted include lessons in Nautical Technology and its applications which form a vital part of Nautical Science.