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Sir diploma is compulsory or not for joining merchant navy after 10th and which subjects are best for merchant navy?

No, you are not eligible to join Merchant Navy after 10th.
For joining Merchant Navy candidate must have complete class 12th with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics .
Only unmarried male candidates are eligible to apply for the exam .
Normal vision is required but glasses up to plus or minus 2.5 may be allowed.
Admission is through an entrance followed by a screening test and written examination.
After clearing the test, there is an interview and a medical test.

For joining Merchant Navy candidate must have passed class 12th with physics, chemistry and mathematics.
Candidates age should be between 16 years to 25 years.
Candidates will be selected on the basis of written test and selected candidates are called for an interview.
Candidates eyes should be 6/6 and without spectacles. If candidate have color blindness they cannot eligible.

The usual prerequisite for pursuing a diploma in marine engineering is 12th (PCM). But, some institutions also accept class 10th graders. It lasts for three years.

After completing class 10, you can go for the science stream in class 12. After completing class 12 with the science stream, you are eligible to pursue the B.Sc in Nautical Science course which will help you to build a career in the field of the merchant navy. Also, by pursuing this course, you can learn a lot of things in this field.

No. A diploma course is not compulsory to get a job in the merchant navy. Also, After completing class 10, you can go for the science stream in class 12. After completing class 12 with the science stream, you are eligible to pursue the B.Sc in Nautical Science course which will help you to build a career in the field of the merchant navy. Also, by pursuing this course, you will be able to learn a lot of things in this field.

Which stream is better for Merchant navy after 10th?

Generally, 12th (PCM) is required to pursue Diploma in Marine Engineering. Nonetheless, some institutes admit 10th grade students as well! It is a 3 year long program.

Which stream is better for Merchant navy after 10th?

1. You must have Science in class 12, with Physics & Mathematics and English as mandatory subjects.

2. They should also pass a medical fitness test for sea service under standard norms and with eyesight 6/6 with no colour blindness.

For UG Merchant navy course , the aspiring candidate must have completed class 12 with science stream in following subjects.
Physics, chemistry and maths, English as compulsary subject.

To join Merchant navy after 12th , aspiring candidates must persue courses such as
BSc Nautical science
Diploma Nautical science

After completion of class 12th, students can register for JEE and IMU CET admission exams and clear them followed by an interview round and medical examination round.