B.Sc Nautical Science – Vels University

Course Highlights

• Program Duration
  3 years
• Admission Cycle
  Annual
• Affiliation / Approval
  DG Shipping
• Eligibility
  12th PCM, IMUCET

B.Sc. Nautical Science is a pre-sea professional degree program designed for students who wish to become Deck Officers in the Merchant Navy. The course prepares candidates to serve as Officers in Charge of a Navigational Watch in compliance with DG Shipping and STCW regulations.

Eligibility: Candidates must have completed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (minimum 60% aggregate) and required English marks as per institute norms. They must meet prescribed age limits and medical standards, including 6/6 eyesight and no color blindness. IMU-CET qualification may be required for IMU-affiliated institutes.

Duration: Generally 3 years including onboard training components (as per maritime regulations).

Career Scope: After completion and required sea service, candidates can appear for the Second Mate (FG) examination and begin their career as Deck Officers.

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