Is sponsorship mandatory for the DNS Course at HIMT College through the BSM Recruitment Drive?

Yes. The DNS Course offered through the BSM Recruitment Drive at HIMT College is a sponsorship-based program, and candidates must clear the BSM selection process to receive sponsorship and placement opportunities onboard BSM vessels.

What are the eligibility criteria for the BSM–HIMT DNS Recruitment Drive?

Candidates must have completed 10+2 with a minimum of 60% in PCM and at least 60% in English. A valid IMU CET Rank is mandatory. The maximum age limit is 21 years as on course commencement.

What is the selection process for the DNS Sponsorship Course with BSM at HIMT College?

HIMT will shortlist 30 candidates based on the HIMT Written Exam, CV evaluation, and PCM scores. Shortlisted candidates must pay an Initial Token Amount of ₹10,000 within 48 hours. Selected students will be added to a WhatsApp group to prepare for the BSM Test and Interview.

Is the initial token amount refundable if I do not clear the BSM selection?

Yes. If a candidate fails to clear the BSM selection process, the Initial Token Amount (₹10,000) will be fully refunded, except for the non-refundable application fee. Refund timelines follow HIMT’s cancellation and refund policy.

What documents and fees should I be aware of for the DNS Course under the BSM Drive?

A passport is mandatory as per DGMA (DGS) guidelines. All fees must be paid online (Net Banking, UPI, Credit/Debit Card). Cash and cheque payments are not accepted. Caution deposits are refundable after adjusting any damages or laundry charges. Fees are forfeited if a student withdraws after course commencement or after company selection.

BSM Recruitment Drive for DNS Course

RECRUITMENT DRIVE

About BSM and Placement Opportunity

Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (BSM) manages a fleet of over 700+ vessels and employs 40,000+ crew members and 2,000+ shore-based professionals, delivering high-quality services across all types of vessels. Learn more about BSM: https://www.bs-shipmanagement.com/

BSM & HIMT College are conducting a recruitment drive for DNS Cadets. Applications are invited from candidates who have successfully completed their 12th in PCM and who are aspiring to become Deck Cadets onboard BSM vessels.

APPLICATION DATE

Last Date of Application	Course Commencement
Application Open	18th Jan 2027

ELIGIBILITY

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION	AGE LIMIT	MEDICAL EXAMINATION
12th English – Above 60% 12th PCM Aggregate – Above 60% IMUCET Rank 2026 Less than 10,000	Maximum Age Limit: 21 Years as on 1st Aug 2026 Click Here for Age Calculator	Eye-Sight: Unaided vision: 1.0 (6/6) in better eye and 0.67 (6/9) in the other eye. Eye Health: No eye conditions, full eye movement, normal pupil response, excellent binocular vision. No color blindness, tested with Ishihara Chart. Physical Fitness: Candidates must be medically fit including eye sight and hearing as prescribed in the Merchant Shipping (Medical Examination) Rules, 2000, as amended, and need to produce a certificate of medical fitness issued by DGMA (DGS) Approved Doctor. Click Here to find the list of all DGMA (DGS) Approved Doctors

12th English – Above 60%
12th PCM Aggregate – Above 60%

IMUCET Rank 2026 Less than 10,000

Maximum Age Limit: 21 Years as on 1st Aug 2026

Click Here to find Age Calculator

Eye-Sight:
Unaided vision: 1.0 (6/6) in better eye and 0.67 (6/9) in the other eye.

Eye Health:
No eye conditions, full eye movement, normal pupil response, excellent binocular vision. No color blindness, tested with Ishihara Chart.

Physical Fitness:
Candidates must be medically fit including eye sight and hearing as prescribed in the Merchant Shipping (Medical Examination) Rules, 2000, as amended, and need to produce a certificate of medical fitness issued by DGMA (DGS) Approved Doctor.

Click Here to find the list of all DGMA (DGS) Approved Doctors

APPLICATION PROCESS

APPLICATION ACTIVITY	TIMELINE
Applications Open	24th Sept 2026
Online Written Exam	29th Sept 2026 - 1st Oct 2026
Applications Close	30th Sept 2026*
HIMT Online Written Exam Merit List Published	8th Oct 2026
Online Interview for Written Exam Shortlisted Candidates	9th Oct 2026 onwards
Final HIMT Merit List	15th Oct 2026
BSM Selection Process (Offline)	After declaration of HIMT Final MERIT List

Selection Process:

HIMT Screening / Selection Process: Online
BSM Screening / Selection Process: In- Person
Further information regarding the BSM selection process will be shared with shortlisted candidates.

*Applications may close earlier if the required number of candidates is reached.
Note: The above timelines are subject to change.

FEE STRUCTURE

PARTICULARS	FEE (Rs)
Application Fee	999/-
Total Fees*	5,51,000/-
Caution Deposit (Refundable)	20,000/-

*Total Fees include Course Fees, Accomodation, Food, Workshops, Labs, Library, Uniform, Books, INDoS & Basic STCW Courses (BST & STSDSD).

Note: IMU Registration & Programme Fees & D.G.Shipping Exit Exam Fees for STCW Courses additional, as per actuals.

Important Notes & Application Process:

Candidates shortlisted by HIMT in the Interview stage must pay the Initial token amount (Refundable- Check policy below) within the stipulated deadline. Failure to pay within the deadline will result in the seat being offered to the next candidate on the waitlist.
The final shortlisted candidates who complete all formalities will be sent for the BSM selection process. BSM will review the applicants and shortlist candidates further for their selection rounds (Offline), as per the company’s requirements.
Candidates selected by BSM must complete all admission formalities, including document submission and fee payment, immediately within the specified deadline to confirm their sponsorship, as the timelines are short
We strongly advise all candidates to ensure their basic medical fitness beforehand, including Height, Weight, BMI, and Colour Vision requirements.
The Application Fee paid is non-refundable.
As per DGMA (DG Shipping) Guidelines, passport is mandatory to join the course.
Caution Deposits are refundable at the end of the course after adjustments of laundry charges & damages, breakages etc., if any.
Fees paid is forfeited if withdrawn from the Course after the course commencement, or after being selected by a company.
The decision of HIMT and BSM shall be final and binding.
⁠Admissions are subject to meeting the mandatory requirement of course and BSM decision regarding selection is final.
⁠All fees can be paid online. We offer Net Banking, UPI, Credit Card, and Debit Card. ⁠Cash/Cheque payments are not entertained.

Note- Please Do NOT call/mail us asking for the individual scores or statuses of applications. The candidates who are shortlisted will be notified at every stage of the process.

WITHDRAWAL POLICY

Token Amount Refund Policy for this Sponsorship Drive:

Candidates who are not selected at either the HIMT stage or the BSM stage will receive a full refund of the initial token amount paid.
If a candidate withdraws for any reason (including medical issues or non-attendance for interviews) after being lined up for the BSM selection process, or after being selected by BSM, the initial token amount will be forfeited.