Diploma in Nautical Science (DNS) program – Aug 2026 batch.
The cadet selection process for our DNS program’s Aug 2026 batch will be conducted in the month of May/June 2026.
The selection process consists of an online test in multiple-choice questions format, an interview, and a psychometric test.
Interested candidates are requested to check the eligibility criteria and register via the link below. This registration link will be open from 20th March to 04th May 2026.
| Centre | Exam date | Interview available dates | Interview location | Key contact | Phone Number | Email/Website |
| International Maritime Institute (IMI) IMI 2nd Campus 2D, Knowledge Park III, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh 201310 |
11th & 12th May | 13th, 14th & 15th May | International Maritime Institute (IMI) | Ms Deepti | 8750055664 | admissions@imi.edu.in |
| Mr. Dilip Singh Khara | 8750055690 | |||||
| Kochi Centre | 19th May | 20th & 21st May | Suite No 13/420/3MTI, 3rd Floor, Tower 1, Alfa Horizon, Goshree Rd, Opposite ICTT, Vallarpadam, Kochi – 682504 | Same as Above | ||
| Mumbai – Seawoods | 3rd June | 4th & 5th June | FMTI, Seawoods, Navi Mumbai – 400706 | Same as Above | ||
The minimum criteria for selection of DNS candidates at FLEET :
Link will be open from 20th March to 04th May.
IMPORTANT NOTE – All candidates who clear our assessment are required to clear IMU CET and satisfy Fleet’s criteria to be eligible for admission in pre-sea institute. Additionally, they should be in possession of a passport before taking admission.
The ECDIS support cell is a dedicated team within FMTI that provides technical assistance to our bridge teams who may have issues related to ECDIS, ENCs or similar navigational processes. It also provides guidance to crew for PSC and vetting inspections and oversees the 'management of change' for dual ECDIS vessels or during new ECDIS installation onboard.
To teams onshore, it provides support in drafting policies, analysis of vetting findings and incident investigation.
From time to time, the ECDIS support cell provides insights to key policymakers and industry stakeholders from UKHO, IHO and INTERTANKO to ECDIS manufacturers and ENC suppliers.
In parallel, the team provides bespoke training to class surveyors and auditors and has been a recipient of the Navigational Safety Award at the First World ECDIS Day.