IMA Chennai is a private maritime institute in Puduchatram, Chennai. International Maritime Academy offers courses like B.E Marine Engineering, B.Sc Nautical Science, Diploma Nautical Science (DNS), and GP Rating. The fee depends on the course a student picks. For the 2026 batch, the fee starts from INR 1,00,000 for GP Rating and goes up to INR 10,00,000 for B.E Marine Engineering.
Table of Contents
- International Maritime Academy Chennai Courses 2026
- International Maritime Academy Chennai Fees 2026: Marine Engineering
- International Maritime Academy Chennai Fees 2026: Marine Engineering Lateral Entry
- IMA Chennai BSc Nautical Science Fees 2026
- International Maritime Academy Chennai Fees 2026: Diploma Nautical Science
- International Maritime Academy Chennai Fees 2026: GP Rating
- International Maritime Academy Chennai Courses & Fee Faqs 2026
International Maritime Academy Chennai Courses 2026
International Maritime Academy courses are mostly for students who want to work on ships. The institute offers 2 main degree courses and 2 short-term courses. Below is a quick look at all courses offered at IMA Chennai.
International Maritime Academy Chennai Fees 2026: Marine Engineering
B.E Marine Engineering is a 4-year course. This course is approved by AICTE and Anna University, Tamil Nadu. The total fee for this course is INR 10,00,000. This fee covers the course, hostel stay, and food.
International Maritime Academy Chennai Fees 2026: Marine Engineering Lateral Entry
Students with a 3-year Diploma can join directly into the 2nd year of the Marine Engineering course. This is called Lateral Entry. The total fee for this course is INR 7,50,000.
IMA Chennai BSc Nautical Science Fees 2026
IMA Chennai BSc Nautical Science is a 3-year course. This course is under Alagappa University, Tamil Nadu. Students who finish this course can become Deck Officers on ships. The total fee for this course is INR 8,00,000.
International Maritime Academy Chennai Fees 2026: Diploma Nautical Science
Diploma Nautical Science (DNS) is a 1-year course. This course also leads to a B.Sc Nautical Science degree later through distance learning. The total fee for this course is INR 1,20,000. New batches start twice a year, in February/March and August/September.
International Maritime Academy Chennai Fees 2026: GP Rating
GP Rating is a 6-month course. This is the shortest course at IMA. Students who pass 10th standard can join this course. The total fee for this course is INR 1,00,000.
Note: The fee structure shown above is based on the latest official fee documents shared by IMA for the 2026 session. Fees may change, so please check with the college before payment.
