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I have 58 number in Mathematics, 65 number in Chemistry, 62 number in Physics. Am I eligible to join Merchant Navy degree courses? Which course do I need to study for joining Merchant Navy? From where can I pursue those courses? How much would it cost me?

To be eligible for Merchant Navy courses, you must have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.

As you have passed 12th with PCM stream, so you can pursue Merchant Navy courses for your career.

You can pursue Merchant Navy courses like:

• B.E or B.Tech in Marine Engineering,
• B.Sc Nautical Science
• B.E Harbor and Ocean Engineering

These courses are available in Marine engineering institutes as well as engineering colleges.

Some of the popular institutes for pursuing Merchant Navy courses are listed below:

• Coimbatore Marine College (CMC) Coimbatore
• Tolani Maritime Institute (TMI)
• Samundra Institute of Maritime Studies- Mumbai
• International Maritime Institute (IMI) Delhi
• Vels Academy of Maritime Studies Chennai
• Maharashtra Academy of Naval Education and Training (MANET) Pune
• Institute of Technology & Marine Engineering (ITME) Kolkata
• B.P. Marine Academy Navi Mumbai
• TS Rahaman Mumbai
• Indian Maritime University (IMU) Chennai

Fee Details for Merchant Navy:

• Pre Sea Training for Deck Cadets - Rs 253500.00
• Pre Sea Training for General Purpose - Rs 153500.00

The minimum percentage required to join merchant navy in 10+2 is 60% with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. You should have at least 50% marks in English to join Merchant navy.

The minimum age required to get admission in any course related to Merchant navy is between 17 years to 25 years.


Courses available to Join Merchant Navy:-

1) B.E./B.Tech. Marine Engineering

2)GME course

3)B.Sc. Nautical Science


4)DME Course (Diploma Marine Engineering)

5)General Purpose Rating Course


6)Deck Rating course

7)Commercial Diving

The fees structure ranges from Rs.2,00,000 per annum for government Institutions and Rs.5,00,000 per annum for private institutions depending on the course that you choose.