How to Join Merchant Navy

Would you please tell how I can join Merchant Navy after completing 12th class exam with Science stream ?

[Shaleen]

Merchant Navy is a great career option after 12th class . to Join Merchant Navy after 12th class you have to appear in NDA exam .

Eligibility for NDA exam :
Age :
16-19 ½ year .

Education :
Pass 12th class exam with science background.

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 after 12th class:

1 year Pre-Sea Diploma in Nautical Science
eligibility – 10+2 PCM/Bsc. Degree/ B.E./B. Tech. Degree

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 –

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

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