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New B.Sc. Degree Programme in association with IGNOU
Applicable to:
Training Institutes, Seafarers
Effective Date:
1st July, 2004
Superseded Circulars:
Existing 3 months Deck Cadet training course
New B.Sc. Degree Programme in association with IGNOU
1. Programme Outline
The new B.Sc. Degree Programme in Nautical Science, in association with IGNOU, will start from 1st July, 2004. It consists of three phases:
- Phase 1 (Pre-sea): 12-month residential programme at training institutes, leading to a Diploma in Nautical Science (IGNOU) and 36 credits.
- Phase 2 (Sea Service): 24-month residential programme on board ship, leading to an Advance Diploma in Nautical Science (IGNOU) and 54 credits.
- Phase 3 (Post-sea): 4-month day programme at training institutes, leading to a Certificate of Competency (DGS) and B.Sc. (Nautical Science) degree (IGNOU) with 18 credits.
2. Salient Features of MoU with IGNOU
- Methodology: A total of 108 credits are required for the B.Sc. degree, achieved in three distinct stages.
- Student Instructional Material: Study Guides for the first year will be prepared, and detailed study material for the next batch within the next year.
- Fee Sharing: Fee sharing mechanism to be worked out between IGNOU and training institutes. Separate MoUs will be signed between IGNOU and training institutes, with facilitation by DGS.
- Committee: The programme will be monitored and implemented by two tiers of committees, chaired by VC/Pro. VC and DG(S) or his nominee.
Note: Existing institutes may induct trainees till 1st January, 2005 for the last batch of the 3-month Pre-sea Deck Cadet training. Thereafter, the course will be discontinued.
Important Note
Training Institutes are advised to upgrade to conduct the new Pre-sea Deck Cadet training programme at the earliest. Necessary Guidelines for conducting this course will be issued shortly.
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