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The eligibility criteria for joining merchant navy is completing intermediate with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics from any authorized board with not less than 65%  total marks. All candidates must be unmarried Indian citizens (male or female).

To get admission in Merchant Navy you must need to qualify entrance exam known by IMU.

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Hey Aspirant!!

In country like India which is peninsular in nature has several seaports. Not only that a lot of indigenous product is exported to other countries through waterways. Therefore, a merchant navy officer along with his crew makes it possible to take the goods from one place to the other. Individuals who opt for a career as a merchant navy can work as deck officers, engineers, and ratings. All three have different roles in ensuring that the cargo is transported safely from one place to another. Students should pursue B. Tech in Marine Engineering, B.Tech in Naval Architecture & Ocean Engineering to prepare themselves for merchant navy jobs after 12th. In this article, we will discuss how to join merchant navy, merchant navy eligibility, merchant navy salary in India, merchant navy jobs after 12th.

01

Step

Clear 10+2

Students are required to complete 10+2 in physics, chemistry, maths with an aggregate of 50 per cent of marks or equivalent to it from a recognised board.

02

Step

Entrance Exams

Several colleges conduct entrance exams before taking student admission. In order to be eligible to sit for the entrance exam, students must complete their 10+2 with a minimum of 50 per cent marks. There are other colleges and universities which provide admission on the basis of the cut-off of 12th passing percentage.

Undergraduate Merchant Navy Course List

B.Tech. (Bachelor of Technology)

Specialisations

B.E (Bachelor of Engineering)

Specialisations

Offshore Engineering    Offshore Engineering

Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering

Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering

Marine Engineering    Marine Engineering

Naval Engineering    Naval Engineering

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Step

Post Bachelor

Once the bachelor's degree is completed the student has two options:

Option 1: He or she can begin working in the field of merchant navy at an entry-level post.

Option 2: The candidate can go for his or her master’s degree programme in the specializations related to merchant navy.

Postgraduate Merchant Navy Course List

M.Tech. (Master of Technology)

Specialisations    M.E. (Master of Engineering) Specialisations

Naval Architecture    Naval Architecture

Offshore Engineering    Offshore Engineering

Marine Engineering    Marine Engineering

Dredging and Harbour Engineering

Naval Engineering

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