To get into merchant navy first you have to have the done your class 12 with PCM subjects with atleast 55% to 70% depending on different colleges.

There are three ways to get admission in merchant Navy:

1. Through entrance test and merit:

IMU CET

JEE ADVANCED

MERI entrance exam

TMISAT

These are few of the test you can clear to get admission in technical field of merchant navy. Many college also take admission on class 12 exam result.

2. Through Sponsorship:

The sponsorship to go on a ship will be provided to you by the company through which you apply only if you have completed a course at their institute. You can also apply for multiple sponsorships at different companies.

3. Through lateral entry:

If you have done engineering in mechanical or electrical branch in the first year with 60% marks then you can apply for lateral entry.

Or if you have done diploma in mechanical or electrical ,marine or ship building engineering with 60% marks you can apply