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I hope you are doing well.

Merchant navy is one of the most respected and challenging professions in our country.

Below I’ll be sharing a link which will provide you a very well informed and detailed article on Merchant Navy, as to what it is, scope, entrance exams, futuristic aspects, etc.

https://www.careers360.com/careers/merchant-navy

Have a brief look at this wonderful article & I am sure this should be of help.

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hi, Aspirant,..

See, you can join the merchant navy as a cook or steward, but you will have to wait for the recruitment of relevant positions. So, after you finish your studies, try to get a job or internship in an international or national hotel, or you could try to join a cruise ship. Getting experience in the relevant discipline is extremely important and will help you to advance your career opportunities.

I hope this information helps.

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The eligibility criteria for Merchant Navy is that you should pass your 10+2 with PCM and have at least 55% marks in your 10+2. Normal vision is preferred but glasses upto +2.5 or -2.5 is allowed.

As you didn't have Physics you aren't eligible for Merchant Navy examinations.

To know more about Merchant Navy visit the link below:

https://www.careers360.com/careers/merchant-navy

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Hello there!

Hope you are doing fine.

Yes, you can give mathematics exam next year from NIOS.

After clearing mathematics exam of class 12th, you will be able to apply for merchant navy.

You can detailed information about admission in NIOS, click the link below:

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Hello Aspirant,

In Merchant Navy, Chief Officer is very senior post and direct entry is hardly available there. In order to get the post of Chief Officer first of all you have to serve for third officer and second officer post then you will get promoted to the post of chief engineering when you will gain some experience. Now to get into the post of third officer, process is described below :-

** Very first thing, you should have passed your 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics with minimum aggregate of 50% marks.

** Then you have to go for some bachelor's program (enlisted below) and for admission to most of the bachelor's program some entrance exams are conducted as given below but there some institutions that offer admission on the basis of merit in class 12th :-

==>> JEE-Main

==>> JEE-Advance

==>> IMU CET and so on.

** Now after appearing for any of the above entrance exam, you have to take admission in any of the enlisted engineering course on the basis of result of entrance examination :-

==>> Offshore Engineering

==>> Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering

==>> Marine Engineering

==>> Naval Engineering

** After completing your degree in any of the above bachelor's program you are eligible to take entry level job as a third officer in Merchant Navy.

For complete details kindly check out the link given below :-

https://www.careers360.com/careers/merchant-navy

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Hello Student..

In Merchant navy, as of now there is no pension on any rank .

But we can expect in near future it might happen.

As of now they get salary on term of the contract basis with the company they are employed in.

I hope this information helps.

Regards .

Hello ,

Yes you can join merchant navy after doing your vtrch in mechanical engineering. You need to under go a one year graduate marine engineering course (GME) course after the btech to enter into merchant navy which give licence  to be a marine engineer.

The eligibility conditions are

1.mechanical engineering graduation with 50   percent  minimum marks in final year .

2.Minimum 50 percent marks in english language  at 10th or 12th or in degree exam

3. Age limit 28 years old

4.Satisfy health requirements and physical fitness        that are necessary to join the navy .

Some institutions that offer GME course are

1. Academy of maritime education and training  chennai

2.samumda institute of maritime studiea lonavala Maharashtra

3.vel's academy of maritime education and training chennai .

4.International maritime institute ltd, greater Noida

5. Garden reach ship builders engineers ltd ,Kolkata

Hope that you are helpful with this information.

Good luck.

Hey Aspirant...

A career in the Merchant Navy Course After 12th

Merchant Navy Career Options and Job Prospects

The Merchant Navy is one of the highest-paying jobs in India and internationally. Working on a ship is considered a challenging job, thus sailors are compensated well. In this profession, there are several career options, and salaries vary depending on the position held by the individuals.

Naval officers are often compensated in the six-figure range. Candidates can apply for these positions by passing the Government of India's competency programmes. After pursuing a career in merchant navy, you can expect to earn the following salary:

Merchant navy sailors receive tax-free income if they spend 183 days of the year in international seas; otherwise, the salary is taxable under Indian law.

Because the Merchant Navy entails extensive travel, there are well-paying off-shore opportunities that one can consider after taking an early retirement or upon completion of the contract.

I hope this information helps

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Hi aspirant,

You can become a Merchant Navy officer by appearing for IMUCET and taking admission in Marine colleges. The the basic eligibility for Diploma in nautical sciences is that you need to get sponsored by a shipping company that guarantees you work after completing your course. The examination for entry into DNS courses is done twice a year and you can have a go for it if you have completed your 12th from are recognised State/ Central board.

Hope it helps!!