Hello Sumedh,

For doing DNS you first need to give IMU-CET which is conducted by Indian Maritime University twice every year for DNS. After that you need to separately apply for the company sponsorship exam after clearing the exam you have to go for Medical and for DNS criteria is you should have eyesight 6/6 without glasses.

See some companies have their own colleges like Anglo Eastern, Great Eastern etc. So they give you their own college but some companies don't have Colleges than you have to go for counselling of different colleges and company will guide and sponsor you for that.

For more details go to www.imu.edu.in.

Hope this will help you. Feel free to ask any query.

Dear Parashare, IMUCET 2018 has been conducted in June and the programme has started in August, 2018. However, if you are enquiring about IMUCET 2019, the exam will be conducted tentaively in June 2019. Registrations will open tentatively in the 2nd week of May. We would suggest you to keep an eye on the official website. 

There are many companies which provides sponsorship to 12th passed candidates for completing the DNS course. 

Here are the lists of some famous companies :-

1. Anglo-eastern ship management (India) Pvt. Ltd.

2. The Shipping corporation of India Ltd.

3. Barber ship management Ltd.

4. Wallem ship management Ltd.

5. Torm shipping (India) Pvt. Ltd.

6. Msc ship management (India) Pvt. Ltd.

7. V. Ship

8. A.P. Moller–Maersk Group

9. Mitsui O.S.K. Lines

10. Fleet management ltd.

11. The great eastern shipping company Ltd.

12. Bernhard Schulte Ship Management Ltd.

13. Pratibha shipping company

14. Essar shipping, ports and logistics

15. Apl-nsspl Ltd. Singapore

16. Univan ship management

17. Elite mariners

18. Varun shipping

19. Nyk shipping line

20. American eagle tankers

21. Pacific international lines

22. Dockendale shipping company

23. World-wide ship mangement

24. World tankers

25. Chellaram ship management hongkong Ltd.

26. Nortans

27. Five star shipping company

28. Tanker pacific management [India] Pvt. Ltd.

_Sponsorship process for DNS stream starts only from March_

Hello, 

Academic eligibility for various courses:

I: G.P. RATING

Course Duration: 6 Months

Minimum Academic Qualification: Pass with aggregate 40% marks in 10th Standard from a recognized Board with Science, Mathematic as subjects and with minimum 40% marks in English language either in 10th, 12th or diploma / degree exam.

Maximum Age limit: Between 17.5 to 25 years.

Course Name: 6 Month Pre-Sea Course for General Purpose Rating for Fitters/Petty Officers.

Course Duration: 6 Months

Minimum Academic Qualification: Pass in 2-Year I.T.I. course from Govt. Approved Institute with minimum 50% aggregate marks in final year and minimum 40% marks in English at 10th or 12th or diploma / degree exam.

Maximum Age limit: Between 17.5 to 25 years.

II: DNS- DIPLOMA IN NAUTICAL SCIENCE

Course Duration: 1 year

Age Limit: Maximum 25 years

Physical Standards: Medically fit as per the standards set by M.S. Medical Examination Rules, 2000.

Academic Qualification: Pass in (10+2) or equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and English as separate subjects with a PCM average of not less than 60% and with 50% marks in English language at 10th or 12th std exam.

Eyesight: Candidates have to qualify a full eyesight test conducted by the Mercantile Marine Department before being finally selected for the course. They should have 6/6 in each eye without visual aids and should be free from colour blindness.

Career Progression:

Phase 1: 1 year dns course at Academy.

Phase 2: 18 month sea training at ship.

Phase 3: Appear for 2nd mate exams + bsc.

Phase 4: Join as a 3rd officer and get promoted to 2nd officer.

III: DNS LEADING TO BSC NAUTICAL SCIENCE

Diploma in Nautical Science leading to Bsc Nautical Science affiliated to Indian Maritime University.

[After completing one year diploma + 18 months onboard training + 4 months preparatory course + requisite modular courses, can appear for written and oral exam of Second Mate Certificate of Competency ].

Minimum Academic Qualification: (a ) Pass in (10+2) or equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and English as separate subjects with a PCM average of not less than 60%

OR

(b) Bsc . in Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry or Electronics with Physics as individual subject in one of the year, with an average of not less than 55% of marks in the final year.

OR

(c ) B.E./B. Tech. Degree from I.I.T. or from a college recognized by AICTE with an average of not less than 50% of marks in the final year. The candidates should have obtained 50% marks in English language at 10th or 12th Std or in the Degree course conducted by recognized Board or any University.

Note : Selection of the candidates and their admissions will be through Combined Entrance Test conducted by Indian Maritime University.

For other courses and eligibity criteria, please go through the following link. 

https://www.quora.com/What-are-the-eligibility-criteria-for-the-Merchant-Navy

Hope this helps....

To join Merchant Navy after High School (Class twelfth) you need to show up from IMU CET test. Indian Maritime University Common Entrance Test (IMU CET) is an all India online normal passageway tests overseen by the Indian Maritime University and is for everybody who wishes to join the pined for calling of Merchant Navy. A competitor can enlist for an undergrad and postgraduate program under IMU CET. Every one of the projects and courses are offered by IMU (Indian Maritime University)and its subsidiary Institution. The 2019 IMU CET test will be led in MAY fourth week. View at the subtleties of IMU 2019entrance test. 

Age Criteria: 

Least Age: The base age limit ought to be 17 years as on seventeenth July 2019. 

Most extreme Age: The greatest age limit ought to be 25 years as on seventeenth July 2019. 

Unwinding: There will be 5 years unwinding in most extreme age limit for SC/ST class. 

Capability Criteria: 

Courses Eligibility 

B.Tech (Marine Engineering/Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering)/B.Sc (Nautical Science/Maritime Science) Passed 10+2/proportional examination with 60% imprints (PCM) and half checks (English) in class tenth/twelfth. 

DNS program prompting B.Sc (Applied Nautical Science) Passed 10+2/equal (PCM: 60% imprints) 

Or on the other hand 

B.Sc (PCM)/B.Sc (Electronics with Physics as individual subject in one of the years) with imprints at least 60% imprints. 

Or then again 

Passed BE/B.Tech with least half checks. 

Note: English Marks are to be half or more in any of the above examination.

Dear Student,

Greetings.

A diploma in nautical science DNS is preferred by companies recruiting fresh cadets rather than Cadets of Bsc in nautical science. The course covers all both theoretical and practical aspects related to maritime studies. Towards completion of the course, cadets go on to assume professional capacities in the field, such as Navigation Officer on Merchant Navy ships. Before cadets can assume such roles as Navigating Officer in Merchant Navy ships, they are made to go through mandatory 12- months long sea service. The fee strcuture of any courses varies, but on average it ranges between 4-5 lakhs. Other than this, the following courses are also available:

•  B.E./B.Tech. Marine Engineering. ...
•  GME course. GME course is a pre-sea training course for Graduates. ...
•  DME Course (Diploma Marine Engineering) ...
•  GP Rating course. ...
•  Deck Rating course. ...
•  Engine Rating course. ...
•  Saloon Rating course.
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Hello Purushotam,

Following is the list of government colleges of merchant navy in india.

1. Marine Engineering and Research Institute, Kolkata and Mumbai -Rs 900,000 total

2. Indian Maritime University, Vizag Campus and Chennai campus and Chochin - Rs 2,25,000 p.a

3. SCI Maritime Training Institute, Mumbai and Kolkata 

4. College of Engineering, Andhra University

5. RL Institute of Nautical Engineering, Madhurai

6. D.R.B.R Ambedkar Institute of Technology, Port Blair