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ONE OCEAN ACADEMY, RANCHI
📌 2026 Batch - Admissions Open
DNS | B.Sc Nautical Science | B.Tech Marine Engineering | GP Rating | ETO | GME
📚 IMU-CET BASED ADMISSIONS (August 2026 Batch)
These courses require IMU-CET entrance exam:
- DNS (Diploma in Nautical Science)
- B.Sc Nautical Science
- B.Tech Marine Engineering
⚠️ CRITICAL NOTICE FOR ALL ASPIRANTS
- Forms close before exams & sponsorship tests
- Many students miss chances only due to late applications
- Fill forms first → prepare strategically → appear confidently
- Competition is increasing every year. Don't waste an attempt.
🌟 SEASPAN DNS SPONSORSHIP - FEMALE CANDIDATES
Eligibility Criteria:
- ✅ Minimum 60% aggregate marks
- ✅ Minimum 60% in PCM (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics) - First attempt
- ✅ Age between 17 to 21 years
- ✅ Must qualify IMUCET 2026
- ✅ Female candidates only
▶ School of Maritime Studies, Centurion University
Eligibility Criteria:
- ✅ 60% aggregate in PCM (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics)
- ✅ 50% in English (10th or 12th)
- ✅ Recognised board
- ✅ NIOS ACCEPTED ✅
⚡ Seats move fast! FREE application makes this very popular.
🔔 GREAT EASTERN INSTITUTE OF MARITIME STUDIES (GEIMS)
▶ AMET University
▶ Ganpat University (GUNI)
▶ Tolani Maritime Institute (TMI)
▶ Samundra Institute of Maritime Studies (SIMS)
▶ MANET, Pune
▶ SEASPAN
Seven Islands Maritime Training Institute (SIMTI)
⚓ GP RATING COURSE
General Purpose Rating - Entry level position in Merchant Navy
Subsections under GP Rating:
- Deck Rating
- Engine Rating
- Saloon Rating
GP Rating admissions will be updated soon. Stay tuned to our WhatsApp channel for instant notifications.
⚡ ELECTRO-TECHNICAL OFFICER (ETO) COURSE
For B.Tech Electrical/Electronics/Instrumentation Engineering students
ETO Course Subsections:
- Electrical Systems
- Electronics & Automation
- Instrumentation & Control
- Power Management Systems
Seven Islands Maritime Training Institute (SIMTI)
V.Ships ETO Course
Great Eastern Institute - ETO Course
⚓ NUSI Goa - GP Rating / CCMC
Course Information:
- 🌊 Start your Merchant Navy career
- ⚓ Entry-level rating position
- 🚢 Work on deck or engine department
- 📜 DG Shipping approved course
⚓ TS Rahaman - GP Rating
⚡ Ready to start your career at sea? Apply now for July 2026 batch!
Fleet Ship Management - ETO Course
🚨 Eastaway Sponsorship Drive
MSC ETO Course Sponsorship
🔧 GRADUATE MARINE ENGINEERING (GME) COURSE
For B.Tech Mechanical/Marine/Production Engineering students
GME Course Subsections:
- Marine Diesel Engines
- Auxiliary Machinery
- Marine Electrical Systems
- Refrigeration & Air Conditioning
- Workshop Technology
GME course admissions will be updated soon. Stay tuned to our WhatsApp channel for instant notifications.
🚨 Multiple ETO Sponsorship Drives Now Open!
Great news for BTech Electrical/Electronics students! Multiple ETO sponsorship opportunities are now available including Eastaway, MSC, Seven Islands (Container Ship), V.Ships, Great Eastern, and Fleet Ship Management. Some deadlines are approaching fast - apply immediately!
August 2026 Batch Admissions Officially Open
All major maritime institutes have started accepting applications for the August 2026 batch (IMU-CET based courses). Students are advised to apply early as forms close before entrance exams and sponsorship tests begin.
NIOS Eligibility Updates for IMU-CET Courses
Important notice for NIOS students: Eligibility criteria varies by institute. GUNI, TMI, MANET, and SEASPAN accept NIOS students, while GEIMS, AMET, SIMS, and SIMTI do not accept NIOS candidates. Please verify before applying.
Increased Competition Alert
Maritime education competition continues to rise across all courses (IMU-CET, GP Rating, ETO, GME). Students are strongly advised not to waste any attempt and to apply to multiple institutes to maximize their chances of admission.
⚡ CRITICAL INFORMATION - ALL COURSES
- Application deadlines are strictly enforced - NO EXTENSIONS
- For IMU-CET courses: NIOS eligibility varies significantly between institutes
- For ETO Course: Multiple sponsorship opportunities available - apply to all eligible ones
- Early applications receive priority consideration across all courses
- Sponsorship tests scheduled after form closure dates
- Multiple institute applications recommended for better chances
📋 Course-wise Entrance Exams
📋 Application Checklist - IMU-CET Courses
⚡ ETO Course - Key Points
📊 Quick Comparison: NIOS Eligibility (IMU-CET Courses Only)
| Institute | NIOS Status |
|---|---|
| Ganpat University (GUNI) | ✅ Eligible |
| Tolani Maritime Institute (TMI) | ✅ Eligible |
| MANET, Pune | ✅ Eligible |
| SEASPAN | ✅ Eligible |
| GEIMS | ❌ Not Eligible |
| AMET University | ❌ Not Eligible |
| SIMS | ❌ Not Eligible |
| SIMTI | ❌ Not Eligible |
🎯 GUIDANCE & PREPARATION SUPPORT
▶ HIMT - Graduate Marine Engineering (IMEC)
Eligibility:
- ✅ BTech/BE in Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics Engineering
- ✅ Recognized university degree
- ✅ Age limit: As per DG Shipping norms
⏰ Deadline approaching - 31st March 2026. Apply now!
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