Hi,

Merchant Navy is an industry that deals with commercial activities, in which transportation of cargo and passengers is to be handled through sea routes.

Certain posts in Merchant Navy involves life-risking activities, so one who is applying is warned beforehand. The ships used are not involved in Military purposes.

At past, it was counted as one of the most dangerous job, but now a days, with rising technology, the modern ships are highly advanced. It is a global industry to work with. The uniform plays vital role, and your designation is defined by it.

As you are class 12th pass out, you are required to appear in an entrance exam such as JEE Advanced, TMI SAT, IMU CET and MERI entrance exams. Then you need to complete your Marine engineering with full deliverance.

The eligibility criteria are:

1. One should have Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as subject combination in class 12th.
2. One should score minimum 60% in class 12th aggregate.
3. There is minimum and maximum age limit of 17 years and 25 years respectively.

If you want to get a lateral entry, you can opt electrical or mechanical engineering in first year, and be able to satisfy 60% aggregate in first year.

The colleges that offer Merchant Navy course includes:

• Institute of technology and Marine engineering, Kolkata
• Samudra institute of Maritime studies
• Tolani Maritime institute

All the best.