About This Course
It is a 1 year 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 18 months of sea service. It is a strictly residential course. It enables the CADET to become Navigation Officer onboard in Merchant Navy Ships worldwide.
Batch Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Last Date of Submission of Application ( IMU CET ) | 24 - APRIL - 2026 |
| Date of CET ( Common Entrance test ) | 24 - MAY - 2026 |
| Date of Commencement of Course | 1st Week of August 2026 |
| Total Fees | Rs.3,95,000 / year (including Hostel) |
Eligibility Criteria
Qualification
PCM – 60% in HSC/ ISC (Relaxation 5% for SC/ST) English – 50% either in 10th or HSC/ ISC.
IMU CET
Qualified in IMU CET Exam
Age Limit
General – 17 Yrs. to 25 Yrs. OBC – Upto 28 Yrs (Relaxation – 3 Yrs) SC/ST – Upto 30 Yrs (Relaxation – 5 Yrs)
Medical Standard
Medically fit as per the DGS Guidelines.
Study Areas
Navigation of Ships
Ship Operations
Marine Engineering
Meteorology
Maritime Law and Regulations
Seamanship
Communication
Ship Management
Marine Environmental Science
Laboratories
Navigation Laboratory
Ship Handling Simulator
GMDSS (Global Maritime Distress and Safety System) Laboratory
Marine Engineering Laboratory
Seamanship Laboratory
Firefighting and Survival Techniques Laboratory
Meteorology Laboratory
Cargo Handling and Stability Laboratory
E-Learning and Computer Laboratory
Required Documents
- PassportMandatory
- 10th & 12th Mark sheetMandatory
- Community CertificateMandatory
- Birth CertificateMandatory
- Transfer Certificate or Migration CertificateMandatory
- IMU CET Score cardMandatory
- aadhar cardMandatory
