Merchant Navy Officer

Hi Gautam,
You can apply online. But in addition to IMUCET, you also have to clear sponsorship exams of shipping companies, these exams are now heavy on competition and candidate has to get sponsored by a good company to secure admission in IMU courses. For information, please visit http://officersmaritimeacademy.in/dns-sponsorship-programme/.

No, you cannot appear for IMUCET.

Yes, on the basis of your rank in IMT, you can get admission in AEMS and SIMS, but not in IMU.

Some of the Merchant Navy Courses after 12th are listed below :
- To join as a Deck Officer
1. B.Sc. Nautical Science (3 Years)
2. Diploma in Nautical Science (Leads to a B.Sc. Nautical Science. Duration is 1 year)
- To join as an Engineer
1. BE/B Tech Marine Engineering (4 Years)
- To join as a Rating after Class X or XII
1. Pre Sea GP Rating Course (6 Months)
- To join in the catering department after Class X or XII
1. Maritime Catering Course (6 Months)
2. B.Sc. In Marine Catering (3 Years)
Above are the merchant navy courses that may be pursued after Class XII.

Hi Jagdeep,
There are other exams as well through which you can apply for admission in a merchant navy institute. These include TMISAT, JEE Advanced, WBJEE, CUSAT and CAT.

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You need to clear an exam and interview process to be selected in merchant navy academy. So search for a good academy and prepare to get an entry.