I scored 53.33%in pcm of 12th can i join merchant navy as Deck Cadet?

·         Procedure for pursuing a career in merchant navy

The eligibility for joining merchant navy is completing class 12 with the subject math, physics and chemistry. The candidates must be Indian citizens and they must not be married. This is irrespective of the gender. Another requirement is normal vision but

Hello Shantanu,

To join Merchant Navy either in Deck Department or in Engine department you first need to give IMU CET conducted by Indian Maritime University every year. After clearing that you have to go for the counselling to get admission into the colleges of IMU and to get in

Heyyy Vivek Dhiman....

There are almost 5 courses in Merchant navy field. It depends upon you which course you would like to join. Although if you join IMU then the course fee will be starting from 170000 to 300000 per annum . But if you join some private institute then

Hello Bhavya,

To join Merchant Navy first you need to pass 10+2 with minimum of 60% in PCM and 50% in English along with that if you're choosing Deck Department you shouldn't be wearing glasses but if you're choosing Engine Department then there is a relaxation for that which is

About IMU CET exam 

Conducting Authority :- Indian Maritime University

Examination Level :- National

Category :- Undergraduate Examination

Mode of Exam :- Online

Duration of Exam :- 3 hours

Other details on below given link :-

Https://engineering.careers360.com/articles/imu-cet

Hello Shantanu,

For clearing IMU CET first you need to know what are the topic comes in the IMU CET exam.  IMU CET exam is different from other engineering entrance examination as it includes Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics but also General Aptitude, English as well. 

So need to be very quick

Hello Neha,

In merchant navy, catering is under the pre-sea training courses like-

-Certificate Course in Maritime Catering (CCMC)

-Orientation Course for Catering Personnel (OCCP)

After obtaining a degree or diploma in hospitality and hotel administration, or hotel management and catering technology or other such courses, you can apply for

Hi Mayank,

First before joining the merchant Navy you need to figure out that which branch do you want to join. Majorly there are 2 branches the engineering side and the nautical side.

In the nautical side one has the work of navigation and cargo handling and all sorts of

Dear Ritesh, yes you can appear for the Sponsorship exam after 12th. You should have an aggregate of 60% in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and 50% in English. You should apply for IMU CET and obtain qualifying marks with good rank. Please go through their official page for more information at: