General Purpose Rating (Engine) 

at GEIMS, Lonavla

Yes, applications are currently open at GEIMS. Candidates can apply online for the preferred course. Aspirants have to fill out the personal, academic and contact details in the application form. Candidates need to pay an application fee to register for a programme at GEIMS.

The Great Eastern Institute of Maritime Studies (GEIMS) offers various undergraduate programmes including DNS (Diploma in Nautical Science), GME (Graduate Marine Engineer), ETO (Electro Technical Officer), and GP Rating. The duration of these programmes varies from course to course. Admission to all the courses offered by the GEIMS is both merit and entrance-based. The Great Eastern Institute of Maritime Studies (GEIMS) offers diploma and certificate courses including 1 UG course. Seats intake availability for these courses at The Great Eastern Institute of Maritime Studies (GEIMS) goes up to 160.

The seat intake at GEIMS Pune varies course-wise. Candidates are offered seat in GME and ETO courses based on online test conducted by the institute. Merit in the qualifying exam is considered for GPR. Below is course-wise intake for GEIMS Pune:

GEIMS Pune admissions are both merit and entrance-based. The institute conducts an online examination for all courses except General Purpose Rating. The selection for GPR is based on the performance of the candidates in the personal interview round and merit in the last qualifying exam. Aspirants applying for Diploma course have to also appear for IMU CET for admission. Selected candidates have to further undergo a medical examination for final selection.

The total course fee for certificate courses at GEIMS Pune ranges between INR 4.28 lakh and INR 6.17 lakh. Candidates have to pay the course fee at the time of admission to confirm their seat in the institute. Below is course-wise certificate fee:

GEIMS Pune application forms are available online. Candidates fulfiling the eligibility criteria can apply by paying an application fee. Below are the steps to apply for GEIMS admission:

1: Visit the official website of GEIMS Pune.

2: Click on 'Apply Now' on the Home page.

3: Read the instructions and fill out the application form.

4: Upload the documents and pay the application fee to submit the form.

GEIMS Pune considers academic scores of the candidates along with test score and PI round. Aspirants must fulfil the eligibility requirements to their course for admission. Below is course-wise eligibility for GEIMS Pune:

Yes, the age limit to apply for Diploma in Nautical Science at GEIMS Pune is 17-24 years. Besides, candidates also need to fulfil the other eligibility requirements for admission. Aspirants need to complete Class 12 with PCM with at least 60% aggregate to apply for Diploma programme.

No, GEIMS Pune does not offer direct admission. Candidates have to first apply for the preferred programme and then appear for an online examination conducted by the institute. Admission to General Purpose Rating is merit-based and aspirants do not need to appear for the test. Once selected, candidates are further called for a personal interview round for selection. The final admission is offered based on academic score, test score, medical test and performance of the aspirants in the interview round.

GEIMS Pune offers courses at Diploma and certificate levels. The institute offers 12 months on shore followed by 18 months on board training in Diploma in Nautical Science. GEIMS offers certificate courses for duration ranging between four and eight months. Admission to most of the programmes at GEIMS is entrance-based.