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I want to join merchant navy what should I do???


Bilal Ansari 14th Mar, 2019
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Debosmitha Bhattacharyya Student Expert 14th Mar, 2019

Hello Bilal,

As far as I know, the Merchant Navy remains one of the most rewarding lines of work. The prospect of traveling the whole world & earning money, this is the reason that many opt to join merchant navy.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Passed 12th class with PCM having a score of 60%
  • Candidates have to be unmarried Indian citizens (male or female).
  • Normal vision is required but glasses up to plus or minus 2.5 may be allowed.
  • Admission is through an entrance followed by a screening test and a main written examination.
  • After clearing the test, there is an interview and a medical test.

There are some private institutes, which offer training for merchant navy as well. These institutes prepare students for jobs such as deck cadets and marine engineering jobs.

After meeting this all eligibility criteria you will be allotted private institute according to your merit to Join Merchant Navy after successful completion of merchant navy courses.

There are some private institutes, which offer training for merchant navy as well. These institutes prepare students for jobs such as deck cadets and marine engineering jobs.

 After class 12, you are eligible to study the following merchant navy courses -

  • B.Sc. Nautical Science
  • B.E. Marine Engineering
  • B.E. Naval Architecture and Offshore Engineering
  • B.E. Petroleum Engineering
  • B.E. Mechanical Engineering
  • B.E. Harbour & Ocean Engineering
  • B.E. Civil Engineering
  • B.E. Electrical & Electronics Engineering
  • B.Sc. Marine Catering
  • Electro Technical Officer Course

Hope this helps.

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