what is the total fees for becoming a merchant navy and the fees of dns course also the fees of the institute and all the procedure fees from the first
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A career in the Merchant Navy Course After 12th
Merchant navy Course After 12th: Overview |
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Course Name |
Merchant navy course |
The course duration of the Merchant navy course after 12th |
4.5 years |
Course mode |
Regular mode |
Average Merchant navy course fees |
Rs 2.5 to 5 Lakhs |
Eligibility Criteria for Merchant Navy Courses After 12th |
The candidate should have passed his/her 12th with PCM with a minimum aggregate of 55 to 70% marks.
Age limit
Minimum 17 years and a maximum of 25 years
Admission process for Merchant Navy Courses After 12th PCM
Based on entrance exams
Average salary offered
Rs 12000 to 8 Lakhs
Job profiles
G P Rating, chief officer, captain, trainee cadet, deck cadet, 3rd Officer/ 2ndOfficer, Electro-technical officer (ETO), Ratings, Catering & hospitality crew
Merchant Navy Career Options and Job Prospects
The Merchant Navy is one of the highest-paying jobs in India and internationally. Working on a ship is considered a challenging job, thus sailors are compensated well. In this profession, there are several career options, and salaries vary depending on the position held by the individuals.
Naval officers are often compensated in the six-figure range. Candidates can apply for these positions by passing the Government of India's competency programmes. After pursuing a career in merchant navy, you can expect to earn the following salary:
Profile |
Qualification |
Field Requisite |
Average Salary (approx.) |
G P Rating |
Class 10 |
4 + 2 months of pre-sea course |
Rs. 25,000 to 60,000 per month |
Trainee Cadet |
Class 12 along with pre-sea Nautical Diploma |
1 year pre-sea course |
Rs. 25,000 to 85,000 per month |
Deck Cadet |
Class 12 along with pre-sea Nautical Diploma |
18 months of service at sea as deck cadet |
Rs. 25,000 to 85,000 per month |
3rd Officer/ 2ndOfficer |
2nd Mate (FG) Certificate of Competency |
18 months of service at sea as 2nd or 3rdofficer |
Rs. 1,50,000 to 3,00,000 per month |
Chief Officer |
1st Mate (FG) Certificate of Competency |
18 months of service at sea as chief officer |
Rs. 4,00,000 to 6,00,000 per month |
Captain |
Master (FG) Certificate of Competency |
4 to 5 years of experience in the industry |
Rs. 8,65,000 to 20,00,000 per month |
Merchant navy sailors receive tax-free income if they spend 183 days of the year in international seas; otherwise, the salary is taxable under Indian law.
Because the Merchant Navy entails extensive travel, there are well-paying off-shore opportunities that one can consider after taking an early retirement or upon completion of the contract.
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