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Academic eligibility for various courses:

I: G.P. RATING

Course Duration: 6 Months

Minimum Academic Qualification: Pass with aggregate 40% marks in 10th Standard from a recognized Board with Science, Mathematic as subjects and with minimum 40% marks in English language either in 10th, 12th or diploma / degree exam.

Maximum Age limit: Between 17.5 to 25 years.

Course Name: 6 Month Pre-Sea Course for General Purpose Rating for Fitters/Petty Officers.

Course Duration: 6 Months

Minimum Academic Qualification: Pass in 2-Year I.T.I. course from Govt. Approved Institute with minimum 50% aggregate marks in final year and minimum 40% marks in English at 10th or 12th or diploma / degree exam.

Maximum Age limit: Between 17.5 to 25 years.

II: DNS- DIPLOMA IN NAUTICAL SCIENCE

Course Duration: 1 year

Age Limit: Maximum 25 years

Physical Standards: Medically fit as per the standards set by M.S. Medical Examination Rules, 2000.

Academic Qualification: Pass in (10+2) or equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and English as separate subjects with a PCM average of not less than 60% and with 50% marks in English language at 10th or 12th std exam.

Eyesight: Candidates have to qualify a full eyesight test conducted by the Mercantile Marine Department before being finally selected for the course. They should have 6/6 in each eye without visual aids and should be free from colour blindness.

Career Progression:

Phase 1: 1 year dns course at Academy.

Phase 2: 18 month sea training at ship.

Phase 3: Appear for 2nd mate exams + bsc.

Phase 4: Join as a 3rd officer and get promoted to 2nd officer.

III: DNS LEADING TO BSC NAUTICAL SCIENCE

Diploma in Nautical Science leading to Bsc Nautical Science affiliated to Indian Maritime University.

[After completing one year diploma + 18 months onboard training + 4 months preparatory course + requisite modular courses, can appear for written and oral exam of Second Mate Certificate of Competency ].

Minimum Academic Qualification: (a ) Pass in (10+2) or equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and English as separate subjects with a PCM average of not less than 60%

OR

(b) Bsc . in Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry or Electronics with Physics as individual subject in one of the year, with an average of not less than 55% of marks in the final year.

OR

(c ) B.E./B. Tech. Degree from I.I.T. or from a college recognized by AICTE with an average of not less than 50% of marks in the final year. The candidates should have obtained 50% marks in English language at 10th or 12th Std or in the Degree course conducted by recognized Board or any University.

Note : Selection of the candidates and their admissions will be through Combined Entrance Test conducted by Indian Maritime University.

For other courses and eligibity criteria, please go through the following link.

https://www.quora.com/What-are-the-eligibility-criteria-for-the-Merchant-Navy

Hope this helps....