To join Merchant Navy after High School (Class 12th) you have to appear from IMU CET exam.Indian Maritime University Common Entrance Test (IMU CET)is an all India online common entrance tests managed by the Indian Maritime University and is for everyone who wishes to join the coveted profession ofMerchant Navy. A candidate can enroll for an undergraduate and postgraduate program underIMU CET. All the programs and courses are offered byIMU (Indian Maritime University)and its affiliated Institution.The 2018 IMU CET examwill be conducted inJune 1st week.  Look  at the details of IMU 2018 entrance exam given below:



To fill in the form forIMU CETall candidates can check here the procedure given below:



Candidates aspiring to appear for IMU CET 2018 can fill the application online



The commencement of online application form for IMU CET 2018 will be from 1st week of April 2018 shall end in 2nd week of May.



Candidates are required to upload the followingScanned PhotographSignature10th Marksheet & Category certificate if any for (SC/ST/OBC candidates only)



Candidates are required to download and print filled-in application form in a standard format for their reference.



After successfully submitting the application form a system generated e-mails/SMS will be sent to the candidates.



Age Criteria / Limit:



Age Limit



Minimum age 17 years (Students appearing for Class 12th Exams can also apply)



Maximum age 25 years on or before 1st August 2018



Age Relaxation: 5 years for reserved category candidates



Marital Status: Unmarried / Single



Qualification Criteria



For DNS:



Qualifying Exam: Candidates have to pass 10+2/ equivalent examination orB.Scor BE/B.Tech (from IIT or college recognized by AICTE).



Subjects: Candidates have to pass 10+2/ equivalent examination with PCM or B. Sc. in PCM, Electronics with Physics as individual subject in one of the years.



Minimum Marks: Minimum 60% marks (10+2/ equivalent examination) or not less than 50% marks (B.Sc& BE/B.Tech)



Other Criteria for IMU CET 2018:



Before applying for IMU CET exam, all candidates are required to apply fo a passport before taking admission.



Medical fitness certificate by Doctors approved by Director General of Shipping is required for candidates want wish to apply to apply for marine courses



Candidates appearing for their final exam can also apply but they have to qualify their examination on or before 31st May 2018.



Here are the importantDates for IMU CET 2018 Exams



There are many courses that a candidate can opt for after clearing the IMU CET Exam. Some of the courses are



Undergraduate Programmes:



4-Year B.Tech (Marine Engineering)



4-Year B.Tech (Naval Architecture & Ocean Engineering)



3-YearB.Sc(Maritime Science)



3-YearB.Sc(Nautical Science)



3-YearB.Sc(Ship Building & Repair)



3-Year BBA (Logistics, Retailing & E-Commerce)



1-Year Diploma in Nautical Science leading toB.Sc. (Applied Nautical Science)



Postgraduate Programmes:



2-Year MBA (Port and Shipping Management)



2-Year MBA (International Transportation and Logistics Management)



2-YearM.Sc(Commercial Shipping & Logistics)



2-Year M.Tech (Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering)



2-Year M.Tech (Dredging and Harbour Engineering)



2-Year M.Tech (Marine Technology & Management)



Postgraduate Diploma Programmes:



1 Year PGDME (Post Graduate Diploma in Marine Engineering



Good luck.

Dear Ajit,

In order to join merchant navy after your 12th class you can appear for IMUCET entrance exam.

The application form of IMU CET 2018 is available in online mode from April 6 to May 11.

To fill the application form you can refer below link. You can also check the eligibility criteria before applying for the application form

https://engineering.careers360.com/articles/imu-cet

Good Luck!!