Hey,

If you are currently working in a job where you are not getting paid enough or if you do not have

a job at all you can definitely join this college. Also, if you have a passion for merchant navy

then this is definitely a great course. There are many perks attached to this course. After the

course a job is assured. Right after two years of doing the course you can start earning a

substantial amount of money. It can be up to 1 lakhs. This is not something you will be able to

earn if you are working on the shore even if you get increments. Also, compared to other

colleges this academy provides a better GME course.

• Fees: The fee for the two-year course is around lakhs. It can be paid in two installments of 2 lakhs and 3 lakhs each. Detailed breakup of the fee

• Admission processing fee : 26,000
• Course fee : 4,70,000
• STCW basic safety course fee : 32,000
• Total : 5,28,000
• Caution deposit : 15,000
• Eligibility

There are 3 batches for the GME course being held each year, in the months of March, July,

November. The strength of the March is 40 GME, while the July and November batches has 80

GMEs entry. The total strength is 200 GME in a year. AEMA follows the 8 Months onshore

followed by 4 Months onboard training as Engine Cadet to complete the required 12 months

GME training Program.

Minimum 60% in 12th PCM or Diploma aggregate followed by B.E./B.Tech. in Mechanical or

Naval Architecture" after attending a course of 4 years duration from I.I.T. or from college

recognized by AICTE/UGC. with minimum (60% aggregate & 60% final year) of B.Tech.

marks.

Students awaiting final semester results can also apply.

Also, should have obtained not less than 50% marks in English as a separate subject, at either

10th or 12th standard or in the Degree course conducted by a recognized Board/ University.

There is an age limit as well. They should not be more than 28 years on the date of

commencement.

Physical They have to be physically fit and should meet the medical requirements as specified by

DGS guidelines and the eyesight must 6/12 in each eye without any visual aids and should not

have color blindness.

• Placements

This college has great placement records specially for the GME course. In almost all of their

batches all the students were placed. They give you the opportunity to work with some of the

most prestigious cruise companies in the world.

• Life at merchant navy

Merchant navy promises you a very promising career. Even while learning you get the

opportunity to earn. Travelling is also a great perk of this career. Travelling is done at the

company’s expense. The off-duty period is also great as it is just not days. There are regular

promotions, increments etc.

Hi Vivek Dhiman,

I feel that I would be able to tell you the correct aspects about the life of a seamen as i am also from this field.

I definately feel that one should be joining as a GME as-

You could complete GME training at Anglo-Eastern by spending 5 Lakhs and earn abt 50K per month while onboard ship training for a year. You could save all this money for examination since you are provided free accommodation, food, work clothing , travel etc . After 10 years of work you could be earning 6 Lakhs per Month with all free facilities and no taxes. This is saving potential of 48 Lakhs per year, with 4 months of tension free holiday. To reach this level in any other job you will need to earn about 1 crore per year minus 33 Lakhs as tax , minus 12 lakhs for rent , food , travel to office etc and 1 month of holiday.

The fees for the course as above mentioned is 5 lakh.

The placement of a cadet who joins this course is completely secured and a 100% fail proof.

Now about the life in merchant navy-

Life of a mariner is one of the toughest life as-

Pros-

• Work out at the Gym.
• Read books.
• Use internet. (We have free internet onboard, 24/7)
• Watch movies.
• Socialise with ship mates.
• Play video games.
• Play indoor games.
• Enjoy the sumptuous meals.

Cons-

• Storms and rough weather conditions.
• We sosmetimes get lonely as you see the same faces nearly for the next 6 months.
• One needs to be away from home
• Workingin the engine room can be one tough part as the tempratures go above 50C

Their is always a better side and the bas side to everything but I would still recommend you the GME course as merchant navy tells you the way to live like a man and makes you highly knowleeable and compitent and ready for the worst situations possible.

I hope I was able to answer the question

I would like to solve any dobts which you still might have with you in the comments section.

Cheers and all the best and hope to see you onboard this journey!

Hello Vivek,

Yes you can go for GME in ANGLO-EASTERN MARITIME ACADEMY.

The eligibility criteria for that is the candidate should have passed their B.Tech from a UGC or AICTE approved college with minimum of 60% and should have passed 12th with PCM with minimum 60% and should have scored minimum of 60% in English.

Also the criteria of is the candidate should be less than 28 years of age before commencement of the course. And the eyesight should be below 6/12.

The fees for the GME course is around INR 5,28,000 which includes tuition fees, Admission fees and the fees for the Basic STCW courses.

The candidates selected for GME in AEMA is placed on the ships managed by ANGLO-EASTERN so the placement is almost 100% if the candidate is Medically fit.

The life in Merchant Navy is good very much lucrative as you get a chance to visit many countries and get to know different cultures but at the same time you have to be mentally and physically strong because working on ship is not that easy some days you have to work around 18 to 24 hours without sleep. And also you have to stay away from your home and family for months. So, it has both pros and cons. Now it's up to you.

Hope this will help you. Feel free to ask any query.