Am I eligible to join Merchant Navy after passing XII Standard????

Merchant Navy is a great career option after 12th, it is perfect for those who love travelling, adventure, interested in seeing new places

Eligibility for Merchant Navy;

-Merchant Navy can be joined after 12th as an officer through various degree or diploma courses in mainly two specialized fields, Nautical (Deck) and Marine engineering.
-Unmarried Female and Male candidate are eligible

Age Limit
16-25 Years

Medical Standards:
You should be physically and Mentally strong, fit for sea-services under standard norms

Eye-Sight
6/6 without glasses,
No color Blindness.

Courses after XII to join Merchant Navy

Deck cadet –
-In this course you are given a diploma in Nautical Science.
-The minimum education qualification for this course is 10+2 with P.C.M (Physics, Chemistry and Math) as compulsory subjects and you should have scored minimum 50% in aggregate and 50% in English at 12th level.

1 year Pre-Sea Diploma in Nautical Science
-Its leads to B.Sc Nautical Science affiliated to Indian Maritime University and approved by DG Shipping (Govt. of India)
-Eligibility required is 10+2 PCM/Bsc. Degree/ B.E./B. Tech. Degree

HND (Higher National Diploma) Nautical Science
-Minimum 10+2 PCM

HND (Higher National Diploma) Marine Engineering
Minimum 10+2 PCM

B.E Marine Engineering (4-Year Degree course in Marine Engineering)
- Minimum 10+2 PCM and English

B.S. in Nautical Technology (3 years training at Institute + 1 year at Sea)
Minimum 10+2 PCM

3-Year B.Sc. Degree in Nautical Science
Minimum 10+2 PCM and English 2-year