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NDAN MARTME UNVERSTY

(A Central University, Govt. of ndia)
NAUTCAL SCENCE
DEPARTMENT
PROSPECTUS & APPLCATON FORM
FEBRUARY 2012
ANNOUNCES CONDUCT OF
COMMON ENTRANCE TET (CET) DECEMBER 2011
FOR ADMSSON TO
Diploma in Nautical Science leading to B.Sc. degree
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VCE-CHANCELLOR'S MESSAGE
Dr P Vijayan, The first Vice-Chancellor of MU
The birth of ndian Maritime University is a long cherished dream of the maritime community of
ndia. The MU has been established as a Central University by the Government of ndia under
an
Act of Parliament, namely, the ndian Maritime University Act 2008. The Act was brought into
force
on 14th November 2008 and notified in the Gazette of ndia. The University has integrated into its
fold the existing seven maritime academic institutions, namely, National Maritime Academy-
Chennai, T S Chanakya- Mumbai, Lal Bahadur Shastri College of Advanced Maritime Studies &
Research Mumbai, Marine Engineering Research nstitute-Mumbai, Marine Engineering
Research
nstitute- Kolkata, ndian nstitute of Port Management-Kolkata and National Ship Design &
Research Centre- Visaskhapatnam.
MU moves forward with pride and renewed zeal as it moves into its third academic session
since
inception. The University has made rapid strides in exploring academic collaborations with
internationally acclaimed institutions. We are also exploring proposals for setting up of offshore
campuses in Malaysia, UAE and South Africa. The Department of Marine Engineering and
Nautical
Science have performed with academic merit and distinction. All our campuses are abuzz with
activities and scholastic events. On the global front, the maritime sector is facing a fast paced
growth
and of course with growth comes related challenges. However, MU has spared no effort in
bringing
an all-round development of the students so as to mould them to face the challenges thrown up
by
the seafaring profession. Striving towards excellence, MU seeks to provide trained maritime
professionals to the entire globe and aspires for a brighter tomorrow.
f you are an individual who is fascinated by the oceans that drive international economies, we
invite
you to explore the possibilities that the ndian Maritime University has to offer and embark on a
remarkable journey with us. We look forward to help you fulfill your ambition. Come, be part of
the
Blue Revolution.
Wishing you the very best in your aspirations.
DR P VJAYAN
Vice -Chancellor
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NDAN MARTME UNVERSTY
(A Central University, Govt. of ndia)
The Merchant Navy
Merchant Navy Career is one of the most professionally sound & satisfying career which
any
young person would like to acquire in his life. This career has been primarily male
oriented
although legally there is no ban on girls taking up this profession. However, over the
years it
has become very clear that the girls are not willing to choose this profession even in the
countries where there is not much of disparity or inhibitions between men and women
working in various professions. n ndia, so far there have been only handful of girls who
have decided to choose this career and it is yet to be seen whether they find it
satisfactory
and to their liking.
For the young boys this is one of the best careers among the various professions which
are
available in ndia. t gives considerable job satisfaction, it is economically very lucrative
and
it also leads to various openings for those who would not like to continue working on
ships
for a long time but would be interested in occupying various prestigious positions in
merchant navy related jobs ashore.
The basic requirement for such a young person is that he should:
(a) be reasonably physically fit,
(b) be willing to work hard both physically and mentally,
(c) have a liking for traveling across the world.
Naturally, by virtue of having to work onboard the ships, he would be away from his
family
for long duration and would probably be cut off from the mainstream of society ashore.
However, these drawbacks are compensated to a considerable extent by modern mode
of
communications which has now been incorporated on board every ship and which
enables
him to keep in touch with all his near and dear ones regardless of where his ship is in
any
part of the world.
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Future Prospects
All navigating officers and marine engineers do have the facility that if they wish to settle
down in a shore job then they can opt for various marine related jobs as follows:
01. Surveyors and Examiners employed by Government of ndia
02. Trainers in various training institutions both in Government and private sector
03. Surveyors employed by various classification Societies
04. Pilots employed by Major Ports for bringing in and taking out ships
05. Surveyors employed by various private organizations for settlement of insurance
claims,
damage assessment and cargo calculations, etc.
06. Chartering and brokering for fixture of ships to carry cargo as well as for sale and
purchase of ships.
07. Technical Superintendents employed by Shipping Companies to oversee the proper
operation of their ships.
08. Officers employed by agencies who look after all the requirements of foreign ships
coming to ndia.
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Being shore based employment, the wages are not as high as on board the ship.
However,
there are various promotional avenues and perquisites and terminal ashore benefits
which
the seafarers would definitely find it attractive enough.
Many qualified officers have secured shore employment in foreign countries because
the
ndian qualification comply with the highest nternational Standards prescribed by MO
and
these officers can compete favourably with the best in the world.
COMMON ENTRANCE TEST FEBRUARY 2012
MU invites application from eligible candidates for the Common Entrance Test
February
2012 to be conducted on 18th December 2011 from 10.00 a.m. to 01.00 p.m. for the one
year
Diploma in Nautical Science course leading to B.Sc. Nautical Science Programme at
MU
campuses and its affiliated institutes.
B. Sc. NAUTICAL SCIENCE
Aims and Objectives:
This education & training programme aims at preparing the candidates to face with
fortitude &
endurance, the hardships of life at sea & to instill in them a sense of devotion to duty,
feeling of
goodwill & comradeship, which is essential for the life at sea.
Programme Structure and DeIivery:
This is a six-semester (three year) programme constituting three stages.
nitially, a candidate is admitted for the one year (2 Semesters) Pre-sea course and on
completion
of & Semesters, a candidate will be awarded Diploma in Nautical Science (DNS).
This diploma programme is followed by one and half year (3 Semesters) on-board ship
training
and after successful completion of the same, a candidate is awarded Advanced
Diploma in
Nautical Science (ADNS).
After completion of the on-board training, the Sixth Semester constitutes "Second Mate
Certificate of Competency awarded by the Director General of Shipping and
simultaneous
award of B.Sc., (Nautical Science) degree from the University.
edium of instructions:
The medium of instructions for this programme is English
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Programme Duration:
The minimum duration for this programme is Three years. However, a maximum
duration of Six
years is permissible to complete the programme.
Admission to this programme is offered on the basis of qualifying in the Common
Entrance Test
conducted by MU twice a year. The candidates seeking admission can fall in two
categories
namely Sponsored and Non-Sponsored.
A candidate can be sponsored for admission by an employing shipping company/their
authorised
manning agents registered with the DGS and hence fall under category of Sponsored
candidates.
The Non-Sponsored candidates are those candidates who do not get sponsorship for
their
admission in the programme but they later seek sponsorship for their on-board training
after
obtaining admission in the programme. Accordingly, all candidates (sponsored or
nonsponsored)
are required to successfully clear the MU-CET Common Entrance Test to become
eligible for admission in the programme. The Sponsored and Non-Sponsored candidate
appear
together in the Common Entrance Test and obtain minimum qualifying marks. Those
below the
qualifying marks will not be allotted to any Training nstitute.
All candidates (sponsored or non-sponsored) are required to successfully clear the MU
Common
Entrance Test to become eligible for admission in the programme.
The sponsoring companies are free to select MU-CET qualified candidate of their
choice to suit
their company's requirement and need not go by ranking in MU-CET in picking up the
MUCET
qualified student of their choice. However all such sponsoring companies are required
to
intimate to this University, the number of candidates they are selecting and the
institutions
nominated before the commencement of the course.
All the sponsored candidates shall report to MU for certificate verification session which
will be
held separately. The date and time of the same will be intimated later. A non-refundable
Certificate Verification fee of Rs.10,000/- will be charged from the sponsored
candidates.
EducationaI QuaIification:
1. Pass in 10+2 examination from a recognized Board / University with Physics,
Chemistry
and Mathematics (PCM), with not less than 55% marks in PCM aggregate.
OR
With Physics as an individual subject in any one of the years of B.Sc., with not less than
50% marks in the final year of B.Sc., from a recognized University provided that the
candidate must have passed 10 + 2 examination with Physics, Chemistry and
Mathematics (PCM) from a recognized Board.
OR
B.E./B. Tech. or it's equivalent degree from ..T. or from a college recognized by
ACTE/UGC
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AND
2. Should have passed with not less than 50% marks in English as a separate subject,
at
either 10th or 12th standard or in the Degree programme conducted by a recognized
Board/University.
Age Limit:
Should not more than 25 years. The age limit is relaxable by 2 years in case of female
candidates and 5 years for SC/ST candidates.
PhysicaI and edicaI Standards:
Medically fit as per the standards set by Merchant Shipping Medical Examination Rules,
2000 as
amended from time to time.
Eye-sight:
6/6 in each eye without visual aids. Normal colour vision. Candidates may have to
undergo a
full eyesight test conducted by the Mercantile Marine Department (MMD) before being
finally
selected for the programme.
NOTE
1. The candidates are strongly advised that before participating in Common Entrance
Test
they shall get themselves medically examined for their physical and medical fitness as
per the standards set by Merchant Shipping Medical Examination Rules, 2000, as
amended from time to time as well as for their eye-sight to ensure that they meet the
relevant criteria in this regard. t would be prudent to get the eye-sight checked from a
qualified Eye specialist to ascertain that the candidate posses 6/6 eye-sight in both eyes
and do not suffer from colour blindness or any other deformity of eyes.
2. The candidates in their own interest are strongly advised to under go full medical
check
up before making an application for participation in Entrance Examination, to ascertain
their eligibility and to avoid any last minute embarrassment.. However, it is made clear
that the candidates are required to meet the medical criteria as prescribed in Merchant
Shipping Medical Examination Rules, 2000, as amended from time to time. The
candidates are required to produce medical fitness certificate and sight test certificate
issued by DGS approved Doctor at the time of counseling. All candidates are required
to
undergo SHAHARA Test for colour blindness at the DG approved Medical Examiner.
The candidates may also be subjected to full eyesight test conducted by Mercantile
Marine Department of Government of ndia. For details please visit the website of
Directorate General of Shipping i.e. www.dgshipping.com. (MS Notice No.25 of 2011
dated 5/10/2011). n fact, the candidate undergoing the training programme shall
cultivate the habit of visiting this website for their professional purposes.
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To be declared fit to undergo the prescribed training programme, a candidate must be in
good mental and physical health and free from any bodily defect likely to interfere with
the
efficient performance of duties.
3. The candidates are expected to possess good communication skills in English. t is
recommended that the candidates should have good command in written and spoken
English language as the same may help the candidates to improve their performance in
the
Common Entrance Test and interviews for on-board placement which are conducted
only
in English. t will also help in comprehending the courses taught and also getting
placements with the employing shipping companies.
OW TO APPLY
1. Download the application form, and payment challan from MU website
www.imu.tn.nic.in . Remit Rs.800/- (General Category and OBC) and Rs.450/- for
SC/ST candidates in State Bank of ndia or ndian Bank or Axis Bank using the
challan in the Account number given in the challan
2. Forward the filled in application form along with copy of the bank challan with
journal number filled (journal number will be filled by bank) to
The Controller of Examinations
ndian Maritime University
East Coast Road
Uthandi, Chennai-600 119.
SC/ST candidates who are remitting Rs.450/- are required to produce a copy of the
Case Certificate along with application.
The applications should reach MU on or before 30th November 2011. Applications
received beyond last date will not be entertained.
FEE STRUCTURE
Course Fee: The course fee is Rs.2.20 lakhs.
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Admission Procedure
1. The admission for this programme is offered twice a year, i.e. in January/February
and
July/August. MU invites applications from prospective learners through advertisements
in national and regional dailies detailing all the relevant information and criteria for
admission.
2. t is mandatory for all the candidates to qualify in the Common Entrance Test
conducted
by MU to seek admission in B.Sc., (Nautical Science) programme of MU irrespective
of whether their candidature is sponsored by a Shipping Company/DGS approved (RPS
registered) manning agent or not.
3. The eligible candidates in all respects only i.e. educational qualifications, age,
physical
and medical standards, eye-sight are advised to apply for the Common Entrance Test
conducted by MU. Those appearing for eligibility educational qualification examination
(i.e. 10+2/ B.Sc./ B.Tech.) are also eligible to apply provided they meet all the eligibility
criteria and produce the certificates to that effect to the MU authorities for verification at
the time of counseling and submit to the respective nstitute at the time of joining the
course.
4. Various employing shipping companies/ their manning agents registered with the
Directorate General of Shipping, Mumbai may also advertise for the programme for
selection of candidates for sponsorship clearly mandating that all such candidates will
have to appear in the Entrance examination to be conducted by MU, for which the
candidates shall make separate application to MU. n case of Sponsored candidates,
the
companies are free to select MU-CET qualified candidates of their choice and to set
their
own 'add-on' criteria of selection (Psychometric test / Written test/ nterviews/ Higher
passing percentage in eligibility educational qualification examination etc.) provided they
meet the minimum eligibility as prescribed in "Eligibility given. All such aspirants must
qualify in the MU-CET Entrance examination. Thus, they need to additionally apply for
the Common Entrance Test of MU. For the Sponsored candidates it would be sufficient
that they are declared qualified in the Common Entrance Test and are sponsored by the
Shipping Companies / DGS approved (RPS registered) Manning Agents. All such
Sponsored candidates who qualify in the Common Entrance Test conducted by MU
shall
be selected by the Shipping Companies / DGS approved manning agents who sponsor
such candidates for admission to be made at the respective Training nstitute having
tieup
with such companies.. Thus, in case of sponsored candidates, this allocation of
Training nstitutes is directly done by the sponsoring shipping companies / registered
manning agents and accordingly these sponsoring shipping companies / registered
manning agents shall communicate to the Sponsored candidates as well as MU the
name
of Training nstitute allotted to them as per the tie up between the sponsoring shipping
companies /registered manning agents and the Training nstitutes.
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5. The Common Entrance Examination shall have 180 objective type multiple choice
questions each carrying one mark distributed in six subjects which are to be attempted
in
3 hours duration. The standard of this Common Entrance Test will generally be that of
10+2 level. These six subjects are as follows:
English 30 questions
General Knowledge 30 questions
Reasoning Aptitude 30 questions
Mathematics 30 questions
Physics 30 questions
Chemistry 30 questions
List of Examination Centre cities Code No.
SI.
No.
Name of City Code No.
1. Chennai 01
2. Cochin 02
3. Chandigarh 03
4. Kandla 04
5. Kolkata 05
6. Lucknow 06
7. Mumbai 07
8.. New Delhi 08
9.. Patna 09
10. Visakhapatnam 10
6. There are two distinct forms in this Prospectus for the MU CET. The Application
Form
A is to be filled in by the candidate to get qualified in the MU-Common Entrance Test.
The Form B has to be filled by the candidates both sponsored and non-sponsored and
to
be submitted at the time of counseling only in the case of non-sponsored candidates.
The
same has to be submitted at the time of certificate verification in the case of sponsored
candidates.
7. CompIeted AppIication Form shouId be sent to "ControIIer of Examinations,
Indian
aritime University, East Coast Road, Uthandi, Chennai-600 119" in an enveIope
super-scribed "AppIication form for DipIoma in NauticaI Science Ieading to B.Sc.
degree for Common Entrance Test". IncompIete appIication forms or those
received after 30th November 2011 wiII be summariIy rejected and no enquiries wiII
be entertained in this regard. The students, are therefore, advised to fiII the
reIevant information carefuIIy in the appIication form. The University wiII not
accept any statement from the students about their ignorance in meeting these
requirements.
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8. CANDDATES ARE ADVSED TO RETAN A PHOTOCOPY OF THE FLLED-N
APPLCATON FORM. On the basis of information furnished by the candidate in the
Application Form, he/she will be sent an Admit Card for the Common Entrance Test. n
case the candidate does not receive the same, he/she should check for it on the
website of
MU and take a printout of the same and paste his/her photograph over it and get it
attested from a Gazetted Officer. At the time of Common Entrance Test, on this print out
the candidate will be required to put his/her signature in the presence of nvigilator and
thereafter the nvigilator will also put his signature on this copy. n case the candidate's
Admit card is also not found on the website, please contact the MU along with the
photocopy of the Application Form submitted by him/her for the issuance of a Duplicate
Admit Card.
9. Candidate shall make sure that he/she retain his/her Admit card with him/her duly
countersigned by the nvigilator concerned after the Common Entrance Test and keep it
in safe custody. He/She will be required to produce it at the time of Counseling. He/She
may also be required to produce his/her Admit Card at the time of nterviews conducted
by shipping companies/their manning agents. Finally, this Admit Card is to be enclosed
along with the Proforma for Admission. The candidate may also be asked to produce
his/her original testimonials at the time of Counselling at MU for purposes of
verification. However, he/she will have to necessarily produce all original
certificates/testimonials at the time of taking admission.
10. Continuation of admission beyond Second Semester (DNS Course) i.e. in 3rd,
4th
and 5th Semesters which incIudes On-board Ship training wiII be possibIe onIy
after
the candidate gets the pIacement on the Ship which shaII be the responsibiIity of
the
candidate himseIf/herseIf. anning agents visit training institutes of repute and
interview cadets who are not sponsored candidates . Candidates are advised not
to
faII prey to the promises made by UNAUTORISED AGENTS OF PLACEENTS
ON BOARD SIPS AGAINST PAYENT OF LARGE SUS OF ONEY.
11. No candidate can be admitted directly as the sponsored candidate of a Training
nstitute.
The sponsoring authority will be only the Shipping companies and DGS approved (RSP
registered) manning agents.
12. Please see the checklist before sending the Application Form.
13. The sponsored candidates are advised to seek sponsorship only from bonafide
Shipping
Companies or their duly registered manning agents. The website of DGS has relevant
information in this regard and the same may be made use of. Also, it is in the interest of
sponsored candidates to possess a letter of sponsorship in their own custody so as to
make sure that they are duly sponsored. Such letter of Sponsorship shall clearly
mention
the name of the candidate, date of birth, father's/mother's name, the e-mail D of
shipping company/manning agents and their contact telephones etc. The MU can ask
for
the production of Sponsorship letter in Original from the candidates admitted as
Sponsored failing which the admission is liable for cancellation.
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14. After completion of first round of counseling and allotment of seats, for the
subsequent /
resultant seats which may arise due to non-joining of candidates due to being medical
unfit, etc., cases, MU reserves the right to decide whether to allot seats for
nonsponsored
candidates through counseling or through direct allotment without counseling
(based on rank obtained by the candidate in MU-CET).
15. From the candidates who appear for counseling a non-refundable fee of Rs.10,000/-
will
be collected by MU by way of D.D. This non-refundable fee does not form part of the
regular course fee to be paid to the nstitute at the time of joining the course.
16. The reservation for Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST) and OBC
candidates
shall be as per Government of ndia rules.
17. n case of candidates obtaining the same rank in MU-CET, for admission purpose,
their
PCM percentage and in case of further tie, their date of birth will be the criteria for
allotment of seats.
18. Validity of CET Score is applicable only for February 2012.
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Last Date for receipt of fiIIed in appIications at IU -Chennai
30.11.2011
Common Entrance Test wiII be heId on 18.12.2011
(10.00 am - 1.00 pm)
CounseIing Dates - 09 - 12 January 2012
Course Commencing on 01 February 2012
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IPORTANT EVENTS AT A GLANCE
SI. No. EVENT SCEDULE
01. Last date for submission of filled Application
Forms
30.11.2011
02. Date of Examination 18.12.2011
03. Date of Declaration of Results 26.12.2011
04. Scheduled date of Counseling 09 12 January 2012
05. Commencement of the course 01st February 2012
Entry in the Examination aII : 9.15 A..
Checking of Admit Cards by InvigiIators : 9.30 A.. to 9.45 A..
Distribution of Test BookIet : 9.45 A..
SeaI of Test BookIet to be broken / : 9.55 A..
Opened to take out the Answer Sheet
Test Commences : 10.00 A..
Test ConcIudes : 01.00 P..
NOTE:
1. Candidates are advised to visit MU website www.imu.tn.nic.in for latest updates
regarding Common Entrance Test date and admission, etc.
2. Candidates are advised to bring the Hall ticket, ball-pens and pens of good quality.
3. Calculators/Mobile Phones/Electronic gadgets are strictly prohibited in the
Examination
Hall.
4. All rough works are to be done in the Test Booklet only in the space earmarked for
such
Works.
CECKLIST
Before submitting the application forms please make sure that you have affixed your
photograph
and signed over it and attached the following
1. Proof of payment
2. Self attested Category Certificate for SC/ST/OBC candidates wherever required