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International Maritime Academy - [IMA], Chennai

  • Tamil Nadu
  • Estd 1999
  • Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli
  • NAAC

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Overview

About International Maritime Academy Chennai

International Maritime Academy (IMA), Chennai was established in 1999. IMA is a Section 25 registered Private Ltd. company to run the maritime courses. It is approved by the Directorate General of Shipping (DGS), Ministry of Shipping, Govt. of India and accredited by International Accreditation Organization (IAO), Houston, USA. It also obtained Provisional Accreditation by Royal Institute of Naval Architects (RINA), UK.

IMA conducts the courses under technical collaboration with Annamalai University. IMA started by taking 40 g.p rating students and now it has an intake of 80 students. In 2004, IMA started DNS from IGNOU with 20 students and now it is offering long term courses. IMA is India’s foremost Academy for Maritime Education.

It has established its Ship-in-Campus training facility in the academy campus to give a practical approach to the learning process. Thus, providing exceptional training to all the students. IMA holds an excellent reputation in the field of maritime training & education.

The institute provides its students with advanced maritime workshop, training instruments, and other equipment to provide excellent training. IMA offers various Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Diploma and PhD courses.

IMA Accreditations/Approvals

  • IMA is a recipient of ISO 9001:2015 Quality Certification by 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.
  • IMA conducts the courses under technical collaboration with Annamalai University.

Highlights of International Maritime Academy

Name International Maritime Academy
Type Private
Year of Establishment 1999
Accreditations RINA, IAO
Recognition Directorate General of Shipping, Mumbai, Government of India
Collaboration Annamalai University
Courses Offered Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Diploma, PhD
Location Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Email imaadmission@gmail.com, imaadmission@gmail.com
Contact Details +91-9176637100, 9176637200, 8939902250
Website imauniv.in

Facilities

  • Classrooms

  • Communication Centre

  • Comp Labs

  • Library

  • Laboratory

  • Medical

Highlights of International Maritime Academy - [IMA], Chennai

Attributes
Name International Maritime Academy - [IMA], Chennai
Year of Establishment Estd 1999
Type Private
Exam Frequency Deemed to be University
Approvals & Recognitions NAAC
Courses Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Doctoral
Location Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Email imaadmission@gmail.com, imaadmission@gmail.com
Contact Details +91-9176637100, 9176637200, 8939902250
Website imauniv.in

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.

International Maritime Academy Chennai UG Courses

Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech)/B.Tech (Lateral)

  • Marine Engineering
  • Naval Architecture & Ship Building

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc)

  • Nautical science

Diploma

  • Nautical Science (DNS)

General Purpose Rating (GP Rating)

International Maritime Academy Chennai PG Courses

Master of Business Administration (MBA) Regular/Distance

  • Shipping & Port Management
  • Shipping & Logistics Management
  • Logistics & Supply Chain Management
  • Dual Specialization- Marketing & HR
  • International Business Management
  • Shipping and Marine Insurance Management

Master in International Business (M.I.B) Regular/Distance

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

  • Naval Architecture &  Ship Building
  • Environmental Science

Master of Computer Application (MCA)

Master of Technology (M.Tech)

  • Naval Architecture & Ship Building

Undergraduate Courses Fee

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 Courses Fee

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 -

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.

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.

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.

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

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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