B.Sc. (Nautical Science) 3 Year Course

This is 3 years degree course approved by the Director General of Shipping, Govt. of India. After the completion of 1-year residential training, the candidate undertakes the sea phase for 12 months on board ship residential training in Nautical Science. They are also required to undergo a 4-month post-sea training in any training institute (2nd mate function). After the successful completion of the training & passing the exam candidate will be awarded a certificate of competency by the Director General of Shipping and a B.Sc. Degree in (Nautical Science) by IMU.

Eligibility For B.Sc. Nautical Science

There are several nautical science requirements that decide whether or not you will qualify to pursue the course. Following is the list of criteria that one must keep in mind while applying for the course –

  • Pass in 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and English as separate subjects with a PCM average of not less than 60% and 50% Marks in English in 10th or 10+2.
  • Must be medically and physically fit.
  • 6/6 eye vision and no colour blindness
  • The age requirement for the course is between 18 to 25 years of age.

Certificates Provided in CCMC Course


After successful completion of the training, B.Sc. in Nautical Science degree will be awarded by Indian Maritime University (IMU).

Career Flow in CCMC Course in Merchant Navy
12 months pre-sea training

(semester 1 & 2 – IMU) program along with mandatory 4 STCW courses → Join as deck cadet onboard a vessel for a minimum period of 12 months with a stipend of 300$ -500$ → 4 months preparatory post-sea training, obtain 2nd mate Certificate of Competency, Sail as 3rd / 2nd Navigating officer for 12 months with a salary of 3500$ – 5500$ → 6 months preparatory post sea training, obtain 1st mate Certificate of Competency, Complete 18 months sea time as 1st navigating officer/ Chief Officer with a salary of 5500$ – 8500$ → Obtain Master Certificate of Competency and sail as Master/ Captain of the ship with a salary of 8500$- 12000$.

Placement Opportunities After CCMC

Course in India
SAILOR SUCCESS has established a market based on trust rather than deception in the merchant navy training academy. We guarantee the best placements with the highest packages. In our active placement assessment cell, we act as mediators between the industry and the candidates.

The performance and capabilities of the candidates during the course hold great importance in getting placed at a good company with a high package.  Lifetime placement support will be given to the students. In case of any problems, students may get in touch with us and we shall help them sort it out.