International Maritime Academy - [IMA], Chennai (IMA)

  • Chennai, Tamil Nadu
  • Private
  • Estd 1999
  • Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli
  • NAAC
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  • 26Courses
  • TypePrivate
  • Estd1999
  • LocationChennai, Tamil Nadu

About IMA

At a glance

  • Institute type Private
  • Established 1999
  • University Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli
  • Approvals 1
  • Courses listed 26
  • Location Chennai, Tamil Nadu

International Maritime Academy, situated in Chennai, is one of the most important seagoing cadets training institutions in the nation. It is India's most Premier Academy for Maritime Education. The Institute has constructed its own Ship-In-Campus training facility in the academy campus itself. It provides exceptional training to all the students and holds a good reputation in the field of maritime training and education. It also holds an advanced maritime workshop, training instruments, and other equipment to provide excellent training to the entire budding workforce. The Institute is approved by Directorate General of Shipping and accreditated to International Accreditation Organization. It is also conducting courses under technical collaboration with Annamalai University.

IMA Chennai Courses

The education center has been upgrading itself from time to time to match up to the current changes in the maritime field. International Maritime Academy offers various Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Diploma and Ph.D. courses. Below mentioned are the details for the same:

Course TypeSpecializations Eligibility Criteria 

Undergraduate

B.Tech- Marine Engineering

Intermediate Graduate with 45% marks with PCM

B.Tech- Naval Architecture

B.Sc- Nautical Science

Postgraduate

M.I.B. MBA- International Business Management

Bachelor’s Degree with 50% marks

M.Tech- Naval Architecture & Ship Building

Bachelor’s in Civil/ Mechanical/ Electrical

Ph.D. 

Environmental Sciences

M.Sc/ M.Phil with 55% marks

Diploma 

Nautical Science

Intermediate Graduate with 45% marks with PCM

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IMA Chennai Facilities

With the increasing trends, International Maritime Insitute believes in imparting the best of the infrastructural facilities to its students. It is necessary to maintain the standards of the institute according to the global standards. The institute has a well-maintained library, science lab, computer classroom, and conference room to look after the academic needs of the students. IMA also has a Hostel, Mess Hall, Sports Ground, and Gym. Being a Maritime Academy, the Institute has proper workshop training sessions to equip the students with proper skills. The list includes Machine Shop, Ship Engine Room, Swimming pool and many more.

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Key information

Website
imauniv.in
Address
No. 41, Jamin Korattur, Pudhuchatram, (From Poonamallee to Tirupathi Highway Road) Chennai - 600017 Tamil Nadu, India
Approvals & affiliations
  • NAAC

Why choose IMA?

Why Choose International Maritime Academy Chennai

  • IMA is graded as VERY GOOD by ICRA for the Infrastructural facilities and other features.
  • IMA is a recipient of ISO 9001:2015 Quality Certification by Indian Register Quality Systems.
  • IMA is approved by the Directorate General of Shipping (DGS), Ministry of Shipping, Govt. of India.
  • IMA has obtained Provisional Accreditation by Royal Institution of Naval Architects (RINA), UK.
  • IMA has been graded as Outstanding Institution (Grade 1) by SMERA.
  • IMA is accredited by International Accreditation Organization (IAO), Houston, USA.
  • It has established its Ship-in-Campus training facility in the academy campus to give a practical approach to the learning process.

Courses & fees 26

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  • Bachelor of Science

    Nautical science, B.Sc. (Bachelor of Science), Full time

    UG 3 Years ₹2,00,000 / semesterTotal ₹9,30,000

  • Bachelor of Technology

    Marine Engineering, B.Tech. (Bachelor of Technology), Full time

    UG 4 Years ₹2,00,000 / semester

  • Bachelor of Technology

    Naval Architecture & Ship Building, B.Tech. (Bachelor of Technology), Full time

    UG 4 Years ₹1,45,000 / year

  • Bachelor of Technology (Lateral)

    Marine Engineering, B.Tech. (Bachelor of Technology), Full time

    UG 4 Years ₹2,00,000 / semester

  • Bachelor of Technology (Lateral)

    Naval Architecture & Ship Building, B.Tech. (Bachelor of Technology), Full time

    UG 4 Years ₹1,45,000 / semester

  • Master in International Business

    International Business, M.I.B.MBA- International Business Management, Part time

    PG 2 Years ₹20,000 / year

  • Master in International Business

    International Business, M.I.B.MBA- International Business Management, Full time

    PG 2 Years ₹40,000 / yearTotal ₹1,60,000

  • Master of Business Administration

    Shipping & Marine Insurance Management, M.B.A. (Master of Business Administration), Part time

    PG 2 Years ₹20,000 / semester

  • Master of Business Administration

    Marketing & HR, M.B.A. (Master of Business Administration), Part time

    PG 2 Years ₹20,000 / semester

  • Master of Business Administration

    Shipping & Port Management, M.B.A. (Master of Business Administration), Full time

    PG 2 Years ₹40,000 / semester

  • Master of Business Administration

    Shipping & Port Management, M.B.A. (Master of Business Administration), Part time

    PG 2 Years ₹20,000 / semester

  • Master of Business Administration

    Shipping & Logistic management, M.B.A. (Master of Business Administration), Part time

    PG 2 Years ₹20,000 / semester

  • Master of Business Administration

    Logistics & Supply Chain Management, M.B.A. (Master of Business Administration), Part time

    PG 2 Years ₹20,000 / semester

  • Master of Business Administration

    International Business, M.B.A. (Master of Business Administration), Part time

    PG 2 Years ₹20,000 / semester

  • Master of Business Administration

    Shipping & Marine Insurance Management, M.B.A. (Master of Business Administration), Full time

    PG 2 Years ₹40,000 / semester

Fee structure

Undergraduate fee structure

International Maritime Academy Chennai UG Fees

Course Duration Fee (Semester Wise)
B.Tech (Marine Engineering) 4 200,000/-
B.Tech (Naval Architecture & Ship Building) 4 145,000/-
B.Sc (Nautical Engineering) 3 200,000/-
Diploma (Nautical Science) 1 200,000/-
GP Rating 6 (Months) 175,000/-
Postgraduate fee structure

International Maritime Academy Chennai UG Fees

Course Duration Fee (Semester Wise)
MBA (Regular) 2 40,000/-
MBA (Distance) 2 20,000/-
M.I.B 2 40,000/-
M.I.B (Distance) 2 20,000/-
PhD 2 -
MCA 3 -
M.Tech 2 -

Admission

Eligibility

International Maritime Academy Chennai Eligibility Criteria

Course Eligibility
B.Tech (Marine Engineering)
  • Candidate must have passed 10+2 from a recognized board with 60% average in PCM 
  • Candidate should not have Color Blindness, (+) or (-) 2.5 vision is allowed and Eye Glasses are permitted.
  • Max 25 Yrs
B.Tech (Naval Architecture & Ship Building)
  • Candidate must have passed 10+2 from a recognized board with 60% average in PCM 
  • Max 25 Yrs
B.Tech (Naval Architecture & Ship Building) Lateral 1. Diploma Course in Mechanical/Electrical/EEE 2. Three Years Diploma in Automobile Engineering 3. Plant Engineering 4. Production Technology 5. Production Engineering 6. Advanced Diploma in Tool and Die making 7. Three years Diploma in Electrical Power System 8. Three Years Diploma in (a) Digital Electronics (b) E&C(c) Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering (d) Industrial Electronics (e) Electronics Engineering (f) Electronics Production and Maintenance (g) Electronics (h) Instrumentation (i) Instrumentation and Control
B.Tech (Marine Engineering) Lateral

1. Diploma Course in Mechanical/Electrical/EEE 2. Three Years Diploma in Automobile Engineering 3. Plant Engineering 4. Production Technology 5. Production Engineering 6. Advanced Diploma in Tool and Die making 7. Three years Diploma in Electrical Power System 8. Three Years Diploma in (a) Digital Electronics (b) E&C(c) Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering (d) Industrial Electronics (e) Electronics Engineering (f) Electronics Production and Maintenance (g) Electronics (h) Instrumentation (i) Instrumentation and Control

  • Candidate should not have Color Blindness, (+) or (-) 2.5 vision is allowed (Eye Glasses are permitted)
B.Sc
  • Candidate must have passed 10+2 from a recognized board with 60% average in PCM 
  • Candidate should not have Color Blindness, 6/6 Vision in each eye (Eye Glasses are not permitted)
  • Max 25 Yrs
Diploma Nautical Science
  • Candidate must have passed 10+2 from a recognized board with 60% average in PCM or B.Sc in PCM or Electronics with Physics as individual subject in one of the years with an average of min 55% marks in the Final Year or BE/B.Tech Degree.
  •  Up to 25 years for 10 +2 candidates
  • Candidate should not have Color Blindness, 6/6 Vision in each eye (Eye Glasses are not permitted)
GP Rating
  • Class 10th pass from Govt. recognised board with subjects Maths, English & Science with 40% aggregate. English 40% in 10th/12th or 12th Std. (any stream) Govt. recognised board with 40% aggregate. English 40% in 10th/12th but with subjects Maths, English & Science at 10th Std. or pass in 2 years ITI course approved by DVET with min 40 % aggregate marks in the final year of ITI & 40 % aggregate in English 40% in 10th/12th
  • Min.17years 6 months - Max. 25 yrs 
  • Candidate should not have Color Blindness, 6/6 Vision in each eye (Eye Glasses are not permitted)
MBA Any graduation degree from a recognized University with 50% marks or Mariners having the following professional qualification obtained after a min duration of study-cum-training of 6 years after 10+2 1) First Class Motor or Steam or Combined Certificate of Competency by the Directorate General of Shipping, Ministry of Shipping, Govt. of India or its counterparts in other countries or 2) Master Foreign Going Certificate of Competency
PhD (Naval Architecture & Ship Building) ME/M.Tech in Mechanical/Civil/Electrical/Naval Architecture/Marine Engineering/M.Arch/M.Sc- Naval Architecture/Aeronautical/Ship Building or C.O.C as Extra First Class Engineer/C.O.C as MEO Class I.
PhD (Environmental Science) M.Sc/M. Phil in any science subjects with 55% marks M.Tech/M.E in any discipline/Master F.G/MEO Class I
MCA Graduation in relevant stream from a recognized university.
M.Tech Bachelor’s degree (or the equivalent) in Mechanical/Civil/Electrical/B.Arch/Naval Architecture/Marine Engineering/Bachelor Degree in Nautical Science/Ship Building/Aeronautical Engineering.

Admission process

International Maritime Academy Chennai Admission Process

Admissions to International Maritime Academy are completely merit-based. The candidates get admissions to various programs offered by International Maritime Academy based on the scores obtained in the previous qualifying examination, medical examination and personal interview.

Selection criteria

International Maritime Academy Chennai Selection Criteria

Selection to International Maritime Academy is based on the merit scored by the candidates in the previous qualifying examination, medical examination and personal interview. Candidates who fail in the medical examination cannot get admission to IMA.

How to apply

How To Apply in International Maritime Academy Chennai

The candidates can download the individual application forms from the website or the IMA office.

  • Candidates can get the Application Form online or from the office.
  • Eligible candidates can reserve their seats by sending the filled application form along with a DD of Rs. 5000/- in favour of International Maritime Academy Payable at Chennai.
  • Candidates will be then informed about the medical examination, certificate verification and interview round that will be held at the IMA office.
  • Students who clear the medical examination and further testing procedure need to pay the balance course fee before the commencement of the course.

Documents required at the time of counselling -

  • 10th and 12th mark sheets
  • Application form
  • UG/PG Marksheets
  • Work experience certificate
  • Character certificate
  • Reservation of Seat Receipt

Scholarships

Financial aid

International Maritime Academy Chennai Scholarship

  • Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship scheme/Central Sector Scholarship is given to ST students to provide financial help for pursuing higher education.

Scholarships:

  • Students belonging to ST category and who have secured admission in the notified Institutions according to the norms prescribed by the respective Institutions will be eligible for the scholarship under the scheme.
  • The total family income of the candidate should not exceed Rs.4.50 LPA to get this scholarship.

Fellowship:

  • The ST students once considered eligible for the Fellowship would not get other scholarship of the Centre or State Government.
  • The fellowship would be payable once the student has secured admission and started the research work as directed.

Placements

International Maritime Academy Chennai Placement

The Training & Placement department at IMA provides its students with the latest training and employment opportunities. The department provides complete career guidance and looks after their interests and requirement of the employers. The pass out students of IMA gets placed at leading corporates.

Campus & hostel

Facilities 6

  • Classrooms
  • Communication Centre
  • Comp Labs
  • Library
  • Laboratory
  • Medical

Campus life

International Maritime Academy Chennai Campus Life

The campus life of the International Maritime Academy consists of Maritime Academy, Library Block, Hostel Block, Conference Hall, Machine Shop, Ship Engine Room, Smithy & Foundry Shop, Material & Science Lab, Workshop, Life-Saving Gadgets, Computer Lab, Swimming Training, Life Boat Training, Computer Classroom, Fire Fighting, March Past, Gym, Mess Hall, Football Ground, Basket Ball Court, Volley Ball Court, Library, Indoor Game Hall and Guest Room.

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