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i studying in last year mechanical engg,so tell me how to join marchant navy after complition engg?also tell eligibility criteriya?

>>Yes, B. Tech Mechanical Engineering student can definitely apply for Merchant Navy. You can pursue your Career in Merchant Navy as officer

>>Career in Merchant Navy can be pursued either as an officer or a rating in mainly two specialized fields, i.e. Marine Engineering and Nautical (deck).

**Officers--
~3 year degree course in Nautical Science for (10+2) students.

~4 year degree course in Marine Engineering for (10+2) students.

~2 year course for Diploma Holders.

~1 year course for Graduate Mechanical Engineers.

~3 month course for Deck Cadets for (10+2) students.

**Rating (Entry standard Xth)--
~4 month Pre-Sea Course for General Purpose (GP) rating.

~3 month Pre-Sea Course for Deck rating.

~3 month Pre-Sea Course for Engine rating.

~4 month Pre-Sea Course for Saloon rating...

Yes you can join Merchant Navy after completing Mechanical engineering. There is a one year course after completing the engineering course , you have to do that.
After completing the engineering course you can apply for the course

Eligibility for the course :
The one year Marine Engineering course is Graduate Marine Engineer(GME).

Qualification required
1. A candidate must have completed graduation in BE (Mech) Engineering / Naval Arch. with minimum of 50% marks in final year and with 50% minimum marks in English language at 10th or 12th or in Degree Exam.

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