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 6/18 or 2.5 without glasses.

You can get into Merchant Navy by doing the following courses from India Maritime University:

For Deck Department: 1. B.Sc in Nautical Science

2. Diploma in Nautical Science leading to B.Sc

For Engineering Department: 1. B.E. Marine Engineering

2. B.E. in Naval Architecture

Also, you can join Merchant Navy by doing B.E. in Mechanical or Electrical then after go for GME course you can make career into shipping.

For IMU you need to give IMU-CET which is conducted every year and after the written exam you have to go for the counselling and Medical to get into any college.

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

Hi

Eligibility criteria

1. Pass 12 std with physics, chemistry and maths

2. Admission through screening test and interview.

To make carrer in Merchant navy after 12 you can join one among the following course.

1. B. Sc in nautical science

2. B.E marine engineering

3. B.E  naval architecture and offshore engineering

4. B.E petoleum engineering

5. B.E mechanical engineering

6. B.E elecrical and electronics engineering