DNS Course – Vels University

Course Highlights

• Program Duration
  1 year
• Admission Cycle
  Annual
• Affiliation / Approval
  DG Shipping
• Eligibility
  12th PCM

Advanced Diploma in Nautical Science (ADNS) at Vels University is a two-phase program conducted in collaboration with City of Glasgow College, UK. The first phase (45 weeks) is completed at the School of Maritime Studies, Vels University, Chennai, followed by 45 weeks at City of Glasgow College, UK. After academic training, candidates must complete 15 months of sea service to become eligible for the UK Deck Officer of the Watch (OOW) Certificate of Competency examination.

Eligibility: Candidates must have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. The maximum age limit is 25 years at the time of course commencement. Applicants must be medically fit as per DG Shipping standards, with 6/6 unaided vision in each eye and no color blindness. Both boys and girls are eligible. A valid passport is mandatory. Additionally, candidates must secure a minimum IELTS score of 5.5 before proceeding to the second year in the UK.

This program provides an international pathway to become a certified Deck Officer under UK maritime regulations.

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