Eligibility :- A pass in +2 or its equivalent with minimum 60% aggregate in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry group & atleast 50% marks in English. Age limit : Below 25 years at the time of entry Medical standard : Candidate should be physically fit for sea service under standard norms, with eyesight 6/6 with no colour blindness. Duration : 3 years fully residential course Degree offered by : Vinayaka Mission University, Salem.
CMC started in the year 2001 with upgradation course for Marine Engineer with DGS approval, since then a phenomenal progress has been made by introducing various DGS approved marine course with state of the art infrastructure.
Dear Santosh,
The minimum eligibility for courses in nautical science and Marine engineering is 10+2 or an equivalent examination with physics, chemistry and mathematics. He should also pass a medical fitness test for sea service under standard norms and with eyesight 6/6 with no color blindness. Candidates wishing to enter the navigational and engineering fields of Merchant Navy need to complete a Bachelors degree in Nautical Science or Marine engineering, before they can gain admission to the field.
Please see the following link for the list of institutes:
http://www.infinitecourses.com/MerchantNavy-Maritime-Nautical-institutes.aspx