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Respected Sir, I have completed my class 12th with Commerce stream and I want to join Merchant Navy so I want to know can a Commerce stream student join Merchant Navy? How can I join Merchant Navy? Please answer as soon as possible.
Regards- Himanshu Sukhija.

No, you are not eligible to join Merchant Navy after 12th with Commerce stream.

The required minimum eligibility to join Merchant Navy is :

Candidate must have passed 12th with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as main paper.

Candidate must be physically and mentally fit.

Candidate have to appear and qualify in written, interview and medical test before final selection.

So, you cannot join on 12th qualification but eligible to join on 10th qualification and eligible to pursue :

Diploma in Nautical Science.

Near Costal Voyage.

Commercial Diving.

No, Commerce stream candidates are not eligible for recruitment in Merchant Navy.

The common basic eligibility to appear for examination is candidate must have passed 12th with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as main paper.

For recruitment candidates also have to appear and qualify in written, interview and medical test.

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