HIMT Chennai Reviews & Ratings 2026 – Authentic Student Feedback

Admission: The teachers here are super helpful, and we're lucky to have such smart and experienced ones. They really know their stuff. The course is spot on and prepares us well for the real world. Everyone was ready for work when we finished. And hey, we all passed with flying colors! The exams were a breeze thanks to their great teaching.

Placement: Half our batch already got jobs, and the rest are still looking. Salaries range from $350 to $750 per month, with an average around $450. Companies like M.Sc, Marshal, Zodiac, Synergy, and Demico are hiring Trainee Marine Engineers. Once we finish, we'll start working on ships.

Campus: We have everything we need here - nice classrooms, a gym on campus, workshops, and a playground. Our hostel has round-the-clock water and power, a quiet vibe, and comfy rooms. It's all good here.

Admission: The teachers here were really experienced and helpful. They were always there to help with any questions. They knew their stuff and had good qualifications. We had exams every month and they helped us with job training too. The professors were supportive and had lots of knowledge. They also gave good advice for careers and mental health.

Placement: About half the students found jobs after college. Some got offers from companies like Zodiac, M.Sc, d'Amico Shipping, and Marshal Shipping. The starting salary was around $450. The placement drive at the college went well.

Campus: The labs had cool tech stuff for hands-on learning. Our classrooms were modern with smart boards and comfy seats. The food was good in the mess, and the canteen had snacks. We had medical help on campus with doctors and nurses. The sports facilities were awesome with fields, courts, and a gym. It was great for indoor and outdoor activities.

Admission: The faculty-student ratio is great here. In theory classes, it's like 1 teacher for every 40 students, but in practical classes, it's 1 teacher for every 8 students. The faculty members are ex-seafarers, which is cool. They really know their stuff since they used to be chief engineers and master mariners. They help us out a lot and make sure we understand everything. The GME course is tough because we gotta learn a lot in just 1 year, but the faculty and facilities make it easier for us. The curriculum is set by DG Shipping and we cover it in 2 semesters with exams at the end of each. The exams are set by the college, but they're not too hard.

Placement: Placements start from the end of the first semester. Companies like Goodwood, Damico, Eastaway, Dynacom, Sanmar, and Bergebulk come to HIMT College for placements. I got placed at Synergy Marine Group. The first 6 months are for training, and we get Rs 50,000 per month as a stipend. After passing the 4th engineer competency, our salary goes up to 1.5 LPA to 2.5 LPA. When we become chief engineers, we can earn around 15 LPA. If we sail for over 6 months in a financial year, we get NRE status. About 85% of students get placed before graduation, and the rest within the next 6 months.

Campus: At HIMT, we have girls and boys studying together. It's a residential course, so we all stay in hostels on campus. There are 5 hostel blocks with 4 people in each room. It's cool to live with students from all over India and get to know different cultures. We have fun stuff like table tennis, carrom, and chess in the hostels. And there are playgrounds for outdoor games like football, cricket, volleyball, and basketball. Plus, there's a swimming pool! The hostel facilities are top-notch.

Admission: The professors at this college really know their stuff and they love what they do. They make class interesting and help us think deeper about things. You can easily talk to them and they're always ready to help, whether in their office or with extra materials. They make sure we get the help we need.

Placement: Lots of big companies come to our college for job interviews. They're all well-known like Maersk, Synergy, and more. They check us out and interview us to see if we're a good fit for their jobs. It's a great opportunity for us to get hired by top companies.

Campus: The college has awesome research resources like labs and money for projects. The academic vibe here is really motivating. If they amp up the tech stuff, it'll make learning even better.

Admission: The teachers here are super knowledgeable and really supportive. They're all engineers who've worked or are still working in the field, so they give us real-life examples. We have two semesters for GME, each with 100 marks. Each semester has 50 multiple-choice questions and a written exam. Oh, and we also have class tests every month to keep us on our toes.

Placement: Around 30 of us from my batch got jobs in companies like Synergy, M.Sc. D'Amico, and Marshall. By the end of the course, half of us had job offers. As a TME student, we could earn anywhere from $350 to $750 or even more as a stipend, depending on the company.

Campus: The classrooms are awesome - they've got AC and smart boards. The labs are top-notch and you can try out different equipment. The VR lab is super cool. There's even a ship on campus that feels just like the real deal. Such a fun way to learn!

Admission: The instructors here are super helpful and patient. They're always willing to clear up any doubts, even about tough stuff like IAS exams. I trust them more than my own family or friends. They really know their stuff and make even the hardest semesters seem easy. Plus, everyone passes with flying colors here, so no need to stress about failing.

Placement: In my group, most people already have jobs, and a few are still interviewing for placements. The companies that visited for placements were awesome like Synergy, Marshall Shipping, M.Sc. Dynacom Tankers, and more. They helped me achieve my dream of becoming a sailor. I'll always be grateful to HIMT for this opportunity.

Campus: The college has great facilities like A/C classrooms and smart boards. The labs are neat and tidy, and the library has rare books for our classes. I really like learning about diesel engines here. The teachers have 25-30 years of experience and share their knowledge well. Plus, we have a gym and indoor games for fun competitions. Overall, the college is awesome!

Admission: The teachers here are super helpful and really know their stuff. Most of them have a lot of experience as Chief Engineers, Second Engineers, and Third Engineers. The faculty members are talented and the quality of teaching is top-notch. They make sure all our doubts are cleared up. The course is definitely relevant and prepares us well for the industry. The exams are tough, but if you put in 1-2 hours of study every day, you can manage to pass easily. The pass rate is around 50%.

Placement: Half of the guys got jobs, and the other half are still waiting. The highest salary is 60k, the lowest is 35k, and the average is 45k. Companies like Damico, M.Sc., Marshal, Zodiac, Berge Bulk, and Seven Island are hiring. Damico took 3, M.Sc. 1, Marshal 4, Zodiac 3.

Campus: The facilities and infrastructure at this college are great. The classrooms have smart touch screen boards, air-conditioning, and Wi-Fi. The library is good with lots of books to read. The labs like BSW, AMW, Electrical, Instrumentation, VR, and SIC are also good. The food at Galley and Canteen is of good quality. There are also good medical facilities available. The sports and games facilities are pretty good too.

Admission: The teachers are really great here. They put in a lot of effort to help us learn. They're always there to answer our questions and clear our doubts. The faculty works hard. But the wardens aren't that great. Overall, the teachers are awesome, but the wardens bring the rating down.

Placement: The placements here are awesome! Lots of companies come to hire students. Almost everyone gets placed. VIPs visit often. Big, famous companies come too. I'm happy with my placement.

Campus: The classrooms have good facilities with smart boards for teaching. The cabins allotted to students are nice and comfortable, with attached washrooms and bathrooms. Overall, the infrastructure is really good.

Admission: The teaching in our course is top-notch! Our instructors are all experts who have worked as chief engineers, second engineers, third engineers, and Masters. They teach us a lot of practical stuff that helps us improve.

Placement: In our class, half of us got jobs in companies like M.Sc., Zodiac Maritime, Marshall Shipping Management, Synergy, and D'Amico. The other students are in line for good companies like Berge Bulk, M.Sc., and others such as MOL, Dynacom, and more.

Campus: The college has a really nice campus with cool labs like AMW, BSW Seamanship Lab, and Virtual Reality Lab. The Ship in Campus lets you get hands-on experience with ship machinery. It's a great way to learn more about it.

Admission: The teachers here know their stuff well. They help us understand everything easily. The semester tests are tough but fair. If you study hard, you'll do fine. I had a good experience because they pay attention and help us clear doubts. The exams went well for me. You need at least 50% to pass.

Placement: Getting placed here is pretty good! Companies like VR Maritime, Goodwood, Eastway, BW, Dynocom, and Marshall come every month for interviews. Luckily, I landed a spot as an engine cadet in M.Sc. SHIPPING. It's all about keeping up your grades and knowledge to boost your chances of getting a job.

Campus: I really like a lot of things about my college. The buildings are cool, with AC and high-tech classrooms. They take punctuality and discipline seriously, which is great. The sports and gym here are top-notch. We kick off our day at 5:30 with some exercise. After classes at 3:45, we hit the gym or play sports. I'm part of the band group, rehearsing and doing March Past every day.