Merchant Navy Eligibility

Hi I want to know the eligibility criteria to join Merchant Navy?

[Kiran Chandar]

Merchant Navy is a great career option after 12th.

Eligibility for Merchant Navy-

Seafarer –
Merchant Navy can be joined after 10th as seafarer after qualifying pre sea courses

Officer -
After 12th as an officer through various degree or diploma courses in mainly two specialized fields, Nautical (Deck) and Marine engineering.
Unmarried Female and Male candidate are eligible .

Age Limit-
Age must be between 16-25 Years

Medical Standards-

Candidates should be physically and Mentally strong, fit for sea-services under standard norms

Eye-Sight-

6/6 without glasses, No color Blindness. (The candidate is subject to medical examination).

Merchant Navy entrance exam –

The All India Merchant Navy Entrance Test (AIMNET) is conducted by Bharat Shipping Limited usually in the month of November-December every year.

Courses to Join Merchant Navy-

There are various courses to join after 10th or 12th in both private and govt training institute recognized and approved by Director General of Shipping, Ministry of Shipping. Theses are-

Pre Sea Training –

In this course you will get proper training of maintenance of engine as well as deck .
Eligibility-
10th with minimum aggregate percentage of 40% with Mathematics, science and English as compulsory subject and should have 40% marks in each of them.
The duration of this course is 6 months and age limit is joining this course is 17 to 25 years. Beside that other short term courses are also there-

3 month Pre-Sea Course in Deck rating.

3 month Pre-Sea Course in Engine rating.

4 month Pre-Sea Course in Saloon rating.

Deck cadet –

In this course you are given a diploma in Nautical Science. Eligibility-
10+2 with P.C.M (Physics, Chemistry and Math) as compulsory subjects with minimum 50% in aggregate and 50% in English at 12th level.

STCW Course –

This is basically a safety course which is compulsory for every seaman.
This consists of four basic course i.e
EFA (Elementary First Aid)
EPFF (Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting )
PST (Provisional Survival Techniques)
PSSR (Pesonal Safety & Social responsibility).
It is totally 15 days programme.

Beside that there are others certificates, diploma and degrees enables you to join Merchant Navy is-

Pre-sea Training for personnel, man Dredgers, Tugs, OSVs, etc on N.C.V (DECK)

Qualification -Minimum 10th standard, courses approved by DG Shipping (Govt of India)

Pre-sea Training for personnel, man Dredgers, Tugs, OSVs, etc on N.C.V (ENGINE)

Qualification- Minimum 10th standard, courses approved by DG Shipping (Govt of India)

1 year Pre-Sea Diploma in Nautical Science

HND (Higher National Diploma) Nautical Science
Qualification- Minimum 10+2 PCM

HND (Higher National Diploma) Marine Engineering
Qualification- Minimum 10+2 PCM

B.E Marine Engineering (4-Year Degree course in Marine Engineering)
Qualification- Minimum 10+2 PCM and English

B.S. in Nautical Technology (3 years training at Institute + 1 year at Sea)
Qualification- Minimum 10+2 PCM

3-Year B.Sc. Degree in Nautical Science
Qualification- Minimum 10+2 PCM and English

2-year Marine Engineering course
Qualification – Diploma in Mechanical /Marine/ Naval Architecture / Electrical / Electrical and Electronics Engineering

1-year Marine Engineering Course, Graduate Marine Engineer(GME)
Qualification – Graduation in BE (Mech) Engineering / Naval Arch. with minimum of 50% marks in final year and with 50% minimum marks in English language at 10th or 12th or in Degree Exam.

Top Merchant Navy Colleges in India-

Tolani Maritime Institute (TMI)
Samundra Institute of Maritime Studies- Mumbai
International Maritime Institute (IMI) Delhi
Vels Academy of Maritime Studies Chennai
Maharashtra Academy of Naval Education and Training (MANET) Pune
Institute of Technology & Marine Engineering (ITME) Kolkata
B.P. Marine Academy Navi Mumbai
TS Rahaman Mumbai
Indian Meritime University (IMU) Chennai
Coimbatore Marine College (CMC) Coimbatore

Will you tell me that am I Eligibility for join Merchant Navy courses after scoring 49.7% in 12th and 43% in PCM ?

[Raman Vij]

Yes, you are eligible for join Merchant Navy courses after scoring 49.7% in 12th and 43% in PCM.

Eligibility :

Minimum eligibility for courses in Merchant Navy :

Candidate should pass 10+2 or an equivalent examination with physics, chemistry and mathematics.

Age Limit : 16-25 Years

Physical fitness:
physically and Mentally strong

Eyesight 6/6 with no colour blindness


Selection process:
Written exam
Personal interviews/counseling
Medical Test

Some of the list of Merchant Navy Colleges in India:

T.S. Chanakya, Navi Mumbai (Maharashtra)
Karave, Nerul , Navi Mumbai (Thane Dist.) - 400706

Anglo Eastern Maritime Training Centre, Mumbai (Maharashtra)
Plot No. 50, Karmayog Bldg. Parsi Panchayat Road, Opp. Sterling Auto, Near Sona Udyog, Andheri (East) , Mumbai (Mumbai Dist.) - 400069

Columbus Maritime Training Institute, Thane (Maharashtra)
Vaitarna Road, Ghanepada, Khardi (West), Shahapur , Thane (Thane Dist.) - 421304


MMTIs Education and Research Trust (M.E.R.T.), Raigad (Maharashtra)
Vinegaon (Near Nishiland Water Park), Panvel - Khopoli Highway , Raigad (Raigad Dist.) - 410201

Marine Training Academy, Mumbai (Maharashtra)
14, Udyog Bhavan, Sonawala Lane, Goregaon (East) , Mumbai (Mumbai Dist.) - 400063

Indian Maritime University(IMU), Mumbai (Maharashtra)
Karave, Nerul, Navi Mumbai , Mumbai (Mumbai Dist.) - 400706

Mars Maritime Shipping Academy Pvt Ltd, Mumbai (Maharashtra)
RNA Arcade,Lokandwala Main Road, Andheri West , Mumbai (Mumbai Dist.) - 400053

Naval Maritime Academy, Colaba (Maharashtra)
INS Kunjali, RC Church , Colaba (Mumbai Dist.) - 400005

Lal Bahadur Shastri College of Advanced Maritime Studies and Research, Mumbai (Maharashtra)
Hay Bunner Road , Mumbai (Mumbai Dist.) - 400033

I want to join the Merchant Navy? Can you please tell me about the Merchant Navy Eligibility?

[Kiran Chandar]

The Merchant Navy is a great career option after 12th. It is perfect for those who love travelling, adventure, interested in seeing new places and meeting new people.


You are asking for the eligibility required for the Merchant Navy Eligibility. Here I am providing you basic eligibility required for the Merchant Navy. This is as follows:

Merchant Navy Eligibility

The Merchant Navy can be joined after 10th as seafarer after qualifying pre sea courses

Or

After 12th as an officer through various degree or diploma courses in mainly two specialized fields, Nautical (Deck) and Marine engineering. Unmarried Female and Male candidate are eligible.

Age Limit: 16-25 Years


Medical Standards:

Candidates should be physically and Mentally strong, fit for sea-services under standard norms


Eye-Sight:

6/6 without glasses, No color Blindness


Courses to Join Merchant Navy are as follows:

Pre Sea Training

Deck cadet

STCW Course


1 year Pre-Sea Diploma in Nautical Science

HND (Higher National Diploma) Nautical Science

HND (Higher National Diploma) Marine Engineering

Merchant Navy entrance exam
The All India Merchant Navy Entrance Test (AIMNET) is conducted by Bharat Shipping Limited usually in the month of November-December every year