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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Pragati Scheme
The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) offers the Pragati scholarship to support women in technical fields like engineering and technology only, promoting gender equality in education.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Completion of 12th class is required in joining the Merchant Navy. Candidates can join the courses offered like B.E/B.Tech in Marine Engineering or B.Sc. in Nautical Science or a DNS (Diploma in Nautical Science). After completing the course, he needs to clear entrance examinations like IMU CET for Indian Maritime University Common Entrance Test or exams conducted by various shipping companies. You also need to meet their physical and medical standards. You can apply for jobs on ships after you have completed your necessary training from a recognised maritime institute. Keep checking for admission notifications and entrance exam detail
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a year agoContributor-Level 8
Yes, you can get into the merchant navy as an Electro-Technical Officer (ETO) also if you join directly into the second year of the Diploma course. You require a Diploma or degree in Electrical, Electronics, Telecommunication, or related fields from any recognised institution, with minimum marks of 50%–60% and with at least 50% in English in your 10th or 12th standard exam. Your Diploma must be accepted by the DG Shipping or appropriate authorities. The candidate should undertake a pre-sea ETO training course approved by the DG Shipping, with a medical fitness certificate that covers standard vision and color vision. Ideally, you sho
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a year agoContributor-Level 7
In the case of merchant navy, you can get in by joining RL Institute of Nautical Science by taking up GP Rating or B.Tech in Nautical Science courses. For GP Rating, it requires a minimum of a 10th pass with 40% marks in Science, English, and Math. For the more advanced courses, you must qualify for 12th-grade, requiring Physics, Chemistry, and Math. You have to clear entrance exams like IMU-CET along with medical checks and physical requirements to be admitted. After clearing the course, you can find a great opportunity in the merchant navy.
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a year agoContributor-Level 7
If you want to join the navy after the tenth class, you can seek the Matric Entry Recruitment of the Indian Navy. Generally, under this Matric Entry, the SAILOR and some Artificer Apprentice roles are open for an applicant. Then, candidates need to go through the Written Exam, Physical Fitness Test, and Medical Examination. The age limit for the same is 17 to 20 years with a corresponding qualification of 60 percent marks in Class 10. For notifications, you can check the official Navy recruitment website. After Class 12, you can also expect the NDA (National Defence Academy) exam for entry into the navy as an officer.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Even if you have flunked in 2 Science exams twice you can study and join the Merchant Navy as an officer. Your current PCM score of 76 is good enough to start with and bring the desired changes. To become a deck officer one has to undergo a 3-year (link unavailable) B.Sc Nautical Science course, ranging from INR 4,00,000 to INR 6,00,000. You will also require passing the Common Entrance Test (CET) conducted by IMU- Indian Maritime University. However, you can also complete the 1-year Diploma in Nautical Science which costs between INR 2,00,000 to INR 3,00,000. Upon finishing the course, you should take a Certificate of Competency from
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a year agoBeginner-Level 3
Yes, there are many successful women seafarers across Indian and foriegn countries as well.
Maharashtra Academy of Naval Education and Training (MANET) offers courses specialised in Merchant Navy studies. The programmes are available in Marine Engineering and Nautical Science. For admission, candidates must have minimum 60% in Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Science subjects.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
One can enrol in programs like Electro-Technical Officer (ETO) training, which is very pertinent to the merchant marine, after earning a Diploma in electrical engineering. The upkeep and management of ships' electrical and electronic systems are the key topics of this course. Obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Marine Engineering is an additional choice that can improve one's eligibility for technical positions on board a ship. These programs pave the way for a variety of career routes in the merchant navy, including those for marine engineers and electrical officers, when combined with the required qualifications.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
There are specific criteria for NRI quota for the children of mariners (shipping) at Indian government and private educational institutions: The person who is sponsoring the child should have a first-degree relationship residing abroad as an NRI.
One parent or both should be an NRI.
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2 years agoContributor-Level 8
The minimum height requirement for the Merchant Navy is 157 cm for males, with a relaxation of up to 5 cm for candidates from hilly areas or the northeastern region of India. For females, the minimum height requirement is 145 cm, with a similar relaxation. The weight should be proportionate to the height and age, and the chest should have a minimum 5 cm expansion. Candidates must also have a well-developed constitution with no evidence of weak muscles or malnutrition.
Make sure be healthy .
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