The Great Eastern Institute of Maritime Studies - GEIMS Lonavla Pune Answered Questions

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:Certificate CourseFeeGraduate Marine EngineerINR 6.17 lakhElectro Technical OfficerINR 4.28 lakhGeneral Purpose RatingINR 4.76 lakh

GEIMS Pune selects candidates for Diploma in Nautical Science based on an online test conducted by the institute. Aspirants applying for Diploma also need to pass IMU CET for admission. Selected candidates have to undergo a medical examination and also pass the personal interview round for final selection. 

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.

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.

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:CourseCommon EligibilityDiplomaClass 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics with at least 60% aggregate and 50% marks in EnglishGMEBE/ BTech in Mechanical Engineering with at least 50% aggregateMinimum 50% marks in English at Class 10, Class 12 or in degree examETOClass 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and English as separate subjects with at least 50% in English in Class 10 or Class 12GPRClass 10 with a minimum of 40% aggregate with Science and Mathematics as subjects and 40% in English

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.

Candidates need to pass Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics with at least 60% aggregate and 50% marks in English to apply for Diploma in Nautical Science at GEIMS Pune. Aspirants who have passed BSc with Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry ot Electronics with Physics as individual suject in one of the year with at least 55% aggregate can also apply.  

Candidates need to pass Class 10 with a minimum of 40% aggregate with Science and Mathematics as subjects and 40% in English to apply for General Purpose Rating at GEIMS Pune. Aspirants with Diploma or a degree and have passed Class 10 with at least 40% aggregate with Science and Mathematics as subjects and 40% in English are also eligible to apply for GPR. Also, the maximum age to apply for the course is 25 years.