I am student of class 12 and i want to join merchant navy please suggest me how to join and apply and eligibility criteria?

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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 of Merchant Navy. A candidate can enroll for an undergraduate and postgraduate program under IMU CET. All the programs and courses are offered by IMU (Indian Maritime University) and its affiliated Institution.The 2018 IMU CET exam will be conducted in June 1st week. Have a look below at the details of IMU 2018 entrance exam.





To fill in the form for IMU CET all 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



Undergraduate programs-



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





Job Prospects



There are enormous employment opportunities in this field. Candidates who have finished the basic course inmerchant navycan getjobsvery easily through various consultants and placement agencies. Merchant navy fleet consist of cargo ships, container ships, barge carrying ships, tankers, bulk carriers, refrigerators ships, passenger ships, as well as roll off/roll on ships. The possibility of finding employment in cargo ships is more as compared to the others.



Companies that run merchant ships require trained people who can operate and maintain the ships. Some of these companies are: Chevron and Mobil of USA, Wallem Ship Management of Hong Kong, Denholm of UK, K Line, Bibby Ship Management, d'Amico etc. India too has its shipping companies, such as the Shipping Corporation of India, Great Eastern Shipping, Essar and Chowgule Shipping. Trained people are required for the three main departments of the ship: the deck, the engine and the service department.



In India, job opportunities are also available in government and private shipping companies like Shipping Corporation of India, clearing houses, del credere agents etc.



Merchant navy job profiles



Deck officer (navigation officer)



Electro-technical officer (ETO)



Engineer



Ratings - ratings are skilled seafarers who help all the officers with daily tasks



Catering & hospitality crew (pursers, stewards, chef, housekeeper etc.)



Pay Package



In Merchant Navy, the salary can range from anywhere betweenRs.12000 to Rs.8 lakhs per monththough the pay structure differ from company to company, city to city, the export-import needs, seniority etc. All crew members and officers are given free meals on board and senior officers can take along their wives for the voyage.

AJunior Engineeron a ship can earn aroundRs. 30,000 per monthwith free boarding and lodging while signed on board the vessel. The next level is ofSecond Engineerand finally,Chief Engineeron a ship. As you keep getting promoted, your salary increases substantially. A Chief Engineer at sea earnsRs. 1.5 lakhs per monthor more net of taxes. It takes about 6-7 years for a Junior Engineer Officer to get promoted to the rank of Chief Engineer, depending on individual capabilities and job opportunities available.

AThird Officer's salaryis aroundRs. 50,000 per monthplus free boarding and lodging while on board.Next levels in increasing order of seniority areSecond Officer, aChief OfficerandCaptainof a ship. A Captain's pay package isRs. 2 lakhs per monthor more net of taxes. It takes about 8 years for a Third Officer to get promoted to the rank of Captain, depending on individual capabilities and the job opportunities available.



Besides this, imported liquor, cigarettes, canned foods, cosmetics are available on board duty free. They are also entitled to four month leave every year. The interesting fact is that there is no income tax return imposed on the earnings of a merchant navy professional.



Life in merchant navy can be adventurous for all those with wanderlust. The long periods of solitude notwithstanding, the opportunity to see the world and get paid while doing so, just cannot be argued with.



Merchant Navy Institutes



Indian institutes approved by the Directorate General of Shipping is an attached office of the Ministry of Shipping, Govt. of India and offering courses in merchant navy.



Hope this helps.



Good Luck.



Cheers. :)

you can join it by cracking the exams of nda,cds