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esidential course, and the fees are Rs.95,000/-.2) Certificate Course in Maritime Catering: Thisresidential course is also for 25 weeks. It requiresa minimum aggregate <strong>of</strong> 40% at HSCE (12 th ) withat least 40% in English, and age between 17½ and25 years. The fees are Rs.80, 000/-.3) Maritime Catering Technology & HotelManagement: This residential course is <strong>of</strong> two years’duration. It requires a minimum aggregate <strong>of</strong> 40%at HSCE (12 th ) with minimum 40% in English,and age between 17½ and 25 years. The total feesare Rs. 2,45,000 /- (1 st Year: Rs. 1,29,700/- and 2 ndYear: Rs.1.15,300/-).4) B.Sc. Nautical Science Diploma: This isconducted by the Indian Maritime University,leading to a B.Sc. degree. Both male and femalecandidates can apply — age should not be morethan 25 years for males and not more than 27 yearsfor females. It is a one-year residential course (2semesters), requiring a minimum <strong>of</strong> 55% in PCMand a minimum <strong>of</strong> 50% in English at HSCE (10+2).The tuition fee is: 1 st Semester: Rs.1,15,000/- and2 nd Semester: Rs.1,10,000/-. The total tuition fee<strong>of</strong> Rs. 2,25,000/- plus Rs.27,500/- is to be paid tothe Indian Maritime University.5) B.Sc. Nautical Science Degree awarded by theMumbai University: This three-year (6 semesters)residential course is open to male candidates notmore than 25 years <strong>of</strong> age, and female candidatesnot more than 27 years <strong>of</strong> age. The course requiresa minimum <strong>of</strong> 60% in PCM and a minimum <strong>of</strong> 50%in English at HSCE (10+2). The admission fee isRs.30,000/- plus a tuition fee <strong>of</strong> Rs.1,65,000/- peryear for three years (total fees: Rs.5,25,000/-).6) B.Sc. Degree in Maritime Hospitality awardedby the Mumbai University: This three-year (6semesters) course is both residential and nonresidential.It is open to candidates aged 17½ to25 years, with a minimum <strong>of</strong> 50% in any stream atHSCE (10+2) with a minimum <strong>of</strong> 50% in Englishfor general candidates, and 45% for backward classcandidates. The admission fee is Rs.30,000/-. Thetotal fees for the residential course are Rs.3, 87,000/,and for the non-residential course: Rs.2, 70,000/-.The fees stated here are only indicative as eachinstitute has its own fee structure. Many institutesalso <strong>of</strong>fer scholarships to deserving candidates.Marine Engineering: Those interested in anengineering career in the Merchant Navy canpursue Marine Engineering courses which involveconstruction and maintenance <strong>of</strong> ships, ports andcargo facilities at waterfronts. This career alsoopens up opportunities for those who, after sailingon ships, want to come ashore.A career in Marine Engineering ensuresexcellent growth opportunities and exciting jobpr<strong>of</strong>iles for those working on ships or even onshore. Marine Engineers take complete charge<strong>of</strong> the engine room <strong>of</strong> a ship and the functioning<strong>of</strong> various devices like electric motors, steamand motor propelling machinery, and check theefficiency <strong>of</strong> existing equipment like gas or steamturbines, diesel or nuclear propulsion plants.Admissions to Marine Engineering coursesare generally through an entrance examinationconducted between April and <strong>June</strong>. Severalinstitutes conduct these courses under theguidance <strong>of</strong> the DGS and MOST. Eligibilitycriteria are as follows:B.E. Marine Engineering: Duration: 4 years;eligibility: 10+2 pass with Physics, Chemistry,Mathematics and English.M.E. Marine Engineering: Duration: 2 years;eligibility: B.E. Marine Engineering.The following should be noted carefully: Allthe above courses are open only to Indian citizens.The following documents must be submitted whileapplying: (1) A copy <strong>of</strong> the candidate’s Indianpassport; (2) Medical Fitness Certificate issued bya DGS-approved Doctor, (3) Pass MMD (MarineMaritime Department) eyesight test; (4) Originalmarksheets and passing certificates with a copy <strong>of</strong>each.Advertisements announcing admissions to thedifferent courses outlined is this article, usuallyappear in leading newspapers.Kanara Saraswat Vol. 91, No.6, <strong>June</strong> <strong>2010</strong> 15
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