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Yes, Hindustan Institute of Maritime Training, HIMT is more expensive than VIT Chennai. The fee for B Tech at Hindustan Institute of Maritime Training is Rs 13 Lakhs for four years where as VIT Chennai offers B Tech at a total fees of around Rs 7 Lakhs and 80 Thousands. There is a major difference between the fees of both colleges. Considering other factors like location, infrastructure and cost of living, HIMT is more expensive than VIT Chennai.

The fee for UG courses at HIMT College (Hindustan Institute of Maritime Training) are as follows :-

1) B.Tech in Marine Engineering : INR 3,31,250/year [4 year course]

2) B.Tech in Marine Engineering (Lateral) : INR 3,33,333/year [4 year course]

3) B.Sc in Nautical Science : INR 3,33,333/year [3 year course]

 IMU-CET (Indian Maritime University Common Entrance Test) entrance exam scores are accepted by HIMT College (Hindustan Institute of Maritime Training) for admission. It is a national-level common entrance test for admission to various courses offered at IMU campuses conducted by Indian Maritime University. The candidates who clear the entrance exam are called for their psychometric test, medical examination followed by panel interview and pre-sea training. Only after clearing all these stages, the candidate is eligible to take admission in HIMT college.

Yes HIMT College (Hindustan Institute of Maritime Training) is the best merchant navy trainee college in Chennai and one of the best all over India. HIMT college provides good quality education and training. The infrastructure of the college is great. The faculty here is good and highly qualified. The college also provides decent placement opportunities to its students. In 2023, 6 recruiter companies visited the college campus and hires 55 students. In 2022, total 10 companies visited the campus and hired over 100 students with a median package of aroung INR 4.5 LPA.

Admissions to HIMT is done on the basis of your class 12th marks. It does not conduct any competitive exam for the same. Thus, Hindustan Institute of Maritime Training, HIMT uses your class 12 percentage to determine your eligibility in their B Tech program. 60% in class 12th is the minimum cutoff required for admission to B Tech at HIMT. As per the criteria, candidates must have passed the Physics, Chemistry, and Math qualifying examinations in their 10+2 or equivalent from an accredited board.

Yes you can definitely get into HIMT College (Hindustan Institute of Maritime Training) with 70% in 12th class. The eligibility criteria to take admission into HIMT college is : the candidate needs to have minimum 60% aggregate marks in the class 12th examination (Accepting exams are TNEA, CBSE 12th, Tamilnadu 12th). Apart from that, you also need to appear in IMU-CET entrance exam . It is a CBT based entrance examination. Tentatively, the forms for IMU-CET 2024 will be out in April 2024.

Candidates who want to take admission in HIMT College (Hindustan Institute of Maritime Training) need to appear for the IMU-CET entrance exam which is conducted at the university level. There is no fixed cut off for IMU-CET exam. Only after the results of IMU-CET entrance exam are out and can be checked on the college website. But for taking admission in HIMT College, the candidate needs to clear psychometric test, medical xxamination which is followed by the Interview and pre-sea training. After clearing all these stages, the candidate can then take admission in HIMT college.

The HIMT College (Hindustan Institute of Maritime Training) provides decent opportunities for its students. This year, total 6 recruiter companies visited the college campus and total 55 students got placed. Some of the top recruiters were Fleet Management Limited, D Amico Ships India Private Limited and Tomini Shipping. In 2022, total 10 recruiter companies visited the campus and 104 students got placed. The median package for 2022 B.Tech batch stood at INR 4.5 lpa.

Yes, definitely VIT Chennai offers far better placements than HIMT college. Like in 2022, a total of 118 companies visited VIT campus whereas just  10companies visited HIMT campus. The highest package in VIT was INR 75 LPA whereas in HIMT the highest package was just 12.75 lpa. The median package in 2022 for VIT Chennai was 8 LPA whereas the median package for HIMT was just 4.5 lpa. Therefore placement wise VIT Chennai is a much better college than HIMT .

For the 2023 batch, the top recruiters were Fleet Management Limited, D Amico Ships India Private Limited and Tomini Shipping. The placement statistics for the 2023 batch are as follows :

Companies visited : 6

Total Students placed : 55

Last year the top recruiters were Seaspan Corporation, MOL Shipping, SIS, etc. and the placement statistics are as follows :

Companies visited : 10

Total Students placed : 104

The highest CTC package offered at HIMT College was approximately INR 13 lpa. The placement drive for 2023 batch has been concluded at HIMT College, Chennai. Total 6 recruiter companies offered job opportunities to the students at HIMT. Total 55 students got placed this year. The popular recruiters were Fleet Management limited, D Amico Ships India Private Limited, Tomini Shipping, etc.  Compared to last year the placement scenario has not been that good. Last year total 10 recruiter companies visited the college campus and total 104 students got placed.

The admissions at HIMT College (Hindustan Institute of Maritime Training) is based on the candidate's performance in the entrance exam. There is an entrance exam known as IMUCET (Indian Maritime University Common Entrance Test) which the candidates need to give.  The IMU CET entrance exam is conducted in CBT (Computer Based Test) mode annually. Depending upon the performance of the candidate, it allows the students to take admission in the all 6 campuses of IMU (Indian Maritime University).

Minimum 45 percent aggregate marks in 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics (compulsory) and any one of the following subjects: Chemistry/Biology/Biotechnology/Computer Science/Electronics. > You can either get a seat for BE/BTECH through competitive examination like JEE and ComedK or through the direct admission route.

Joining HIMT College likely won't be possible through direct admission. HIMT offers specialised programs for Deck Officers and Marine Engineers, requiring specific qualifications and entrance exams. These programs involve a stringent selection process that usually includes:

• • Entrance exams like IMU CET (Common Entrance Test) or individual institute's entrance tests are mandatory for most programs.
  • Candidates must pass a medical fitness test to ensure suitability for seafaring jobs.
  • Educational certificates and other documents are verified for eligibility.

The top course at HIMT College (Hindustan Institute of Maritime Training) can vary depending on factors such as faculty expertise, industry demand, and student preferences. However, marine engineering and nautical Science are typically among the most sought-after courses at maritime training institutes like HIMT. These courses prepare students for careers in the maritime industry, including roles on ships, offshore installations, and marine engineering companies. It's advisable to research each program's curriculum, facilities, and placement opportunities to determine the best fit for your career goals.