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I am doing BBA and have done my 12th with commerce. Can I join merchant navy and how? What is the procedure followed for the same? Can someone please give me the information on this as soon as possible? It will be really helpful if you can guide me on this.

The minimum eligibility criteria to join Merchant Navy is 12th with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as the main subject with minimum 55% marks and 5% relaxation is given to reserved categories.
It doesn't matter if you have completed your graduation or just 12th pass you have to appear in the Main exam and then after qualifying you have to appear in the interview.

No, you will not be eligible to join merchant navy after completion of BBA.

The eligibility criteria to join Merchant Navy are as under:-

-The candidate should have passed 10+2 class or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics from a recognized board.

-The age limit to apply is 16 years to 25 years.

-Candidates should be physically and Mentally strong, fit for sea-services under standard norms

-Only unmarried male and female candidate can apply for Merchant Navy.

The candidate height should not be less than 150 cm to become eligible for entry in Merchant Navy .

The weight should not be below than 42 kg and the chest should expand upto a minimum range of 5 cm.

The candidate should have vision of 6/6 (normal) in each eye separately and should not suffer from Color Blindness defect.

-The exam is conducted in different stages.These are;

*Written Exam.

*Physical Test

* Medical Test

*Personality Interview.

After completion of your BBA , You can apply for merchant navy.

Merchant Navy Eligibility
You must have passed (10+2) with PCM as a main subjects from a recognized board.


In Merchant Navy , You can work as a Deck Officer , Second Engineer etc.

I am doing BBA and have done my 12th with PCB Can I join merchant navy and how? What is the procedure followed for the same? Can someone please give me the information on this as soon as possible? It will be really helpful if you can guide me on this.