About This Course
It is 3 years course approved by Director General of Shipping, Ministry of Shipping, Government of India. It is a course leading to Second Mate Foreign-going Certificate of Competency (COC) awarded by DG Shipping after 12 months of sea service. It is a strictly residential course. It enables the CADET to become Navigation Officer onboard in Merchant Navy Ships worldwide.
Course Availability
Available from 01 May 2026 to 30 Nov 2026
Batch Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Last Date of Submission of Application ( IMU CET ) | 28 - APRIL - 2026 |
| Date of CET ( Common Entrance test ) | 24 - May - 2026 |
| Date of Commencement of Course | 1st Week of August 2026 |
| Total Fees | Rs.5,00,000 / year (including Hostel, Food, Book Materials) |
Eligibility Criteria
PCM – 60% in HSC/ ISC (Relaxation 5% for SC/ST) English – 50% either in 10th or HSC/ ISC.
Qualified in IMU CET Exam
General – 17 Yrs. to 25 Yrs. OBC – Upto 28 Yrs (Relaxation – 3 Yrs) SC/ST – Upto 30 Yrs (Relaxation – 5 Yrs)
Medically fit as per the DGS Guidelines.
Passport, 10th & 12th Mark sheet, Community Certificate, Birth Certificate, Transfer Certificate or Migration Certificate, IMU CET Score card, aadhar card
Fee Structure
| Fee Type | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fees | ₹4,60,000 | ₹4,70,000 | ₹4,70,000 |
| University Fees | ₹40,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 |
| Total | ₹5,00,000 | ₹5,00,000 | ₹5,00,000 |
Study Areas
Laboratories
Required Documents
- PassportMandatory
- 10th & 12th Mark sheetMandatory
- Community CertificateMandatory
- Birth CertificateMandatory
- Transfer Certificate or Migration CertificateMandatory
- IMU CET Score cardMandatory
- Aadhar cardMandatory
