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Merchant Navy Vacancy 2026
One Ocean Academy

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Offline Crash Course
IMU CET 2026 Prep β€” Admissions Closed
🧭 NAVIGATOR'S BATCH β€” LIMITED SEATS!
Offline Full Course
IMU CET 2027 Prep
βœ… 50% Fee Refund if no sponsorship
⚠️ Limited Seats Available β€” Enrol Now
πŸ“š IMU-CET Based Admissions

IMU-CET Admissions β€” August 2026 Batch

Required for DNS Β· B.Sc Nautical Science Β· B.Tech Marine Engineering at all IMU-affiliated institutes. Medical: DGS fitness standard required (eye test, colour vision, hearing, physical fitness).

🚨
IMU-CET 2026 β€” Form CLOSED
Course
DNS / B.Sc / B.Tech
Form Fee
β‚Ή1,200
Last Date
24 Apr 2026
Exam Date
24 May 2026
Status
❌ Closed
SYNERGY
Synergy Group
❌ Closed
βœ… NIOS Eligible🌟 Top Ranked
πŸ“š DNS β€” 80 (Aug) | 40 (Feb)πŸŽ“ B.Sc β€” 40 seatsβš™οΈ B.Tech β€” 40 seats
Eligibility
PCM 60%+English 50%+Age ≀ 25 yrsNIOS βœ…Improvement βœ…
✍️ Written: Center-Based🎀 Interview: Center-Based
Form Fee
β‚Ή2,478+
Last Date
11 May 2026
Exam Date
17 May 2026
Form Closed for this cycleπŸ’¬ Get Guidance
AEMA
Anglo Eastern Maritime Academy
βœ… Open
βœ… NIOS Eligible
πŸ“š DNS β€” 160 (Aug) | 120 (Feb)
Eligibility β€” Multiple Routes
πŸ“˜ Route 1 β€” 12th Pass
PCM 70%+English 60%+Age ≀ 25NIOS βœ…
πŸŽ“ Route 2 β€” B.Sc Graduate
65%+English 60%+Age ≀ 25
βš™οΈ Route 3 β€” B.Tech Graduate
65%+English 50%+Age ≀ 25
✍️ Written: Center-Based🎀 Interview: Center-Based
Form Fee
β‚Ή502
Last Date
Apply Early
IMI-FML
Fleet Management Ltd.
βœ… B.Tech Open
❌ NIOS Not Eligible
βš™οΈ B.Tech β€” 40 seats βœ… Open
❌ DNS form Closed
Eligibility
PCM 70%+English 70%+Age ≀ 20NIOS ❌2025 or 2026 pass only
✍️ Written: Center-Based🎀 Interview: Center-Based
Form Fee
FREE β‚Ή0
SIMTI β€” Girls
Seaspan DNS Sponsorship
❌ Closed
βœ… NIOS EligibleπŸ‘© Girls OnlyπŸ†“ FREE
πŸ“š DNS β€” 40 seats
Eligibility β€” Female Students Only
PCM 60%+ (1st attempt)English 50%+Age ≀ 21IMU Rank below 10,000NIOS βœ…
✍️ Written: Online🎀 Interview: Online + Offline
Form Fee
FREE β‚Ή0
SIMTI
Seaspan β€” B.Sc Sponsorship
❌ Closed
❌ NIOS Not Eligible
πŸŽ“ B.Sc β€” 40 seats
Eligibility
PCM 65%+English 50%+Age ≀ 21IMU Rank below 10,000Improvement βœ…
✍️ Written: Online🎀 Interview: Center-Based
Form Fee
β‚Ή1,310
AMET-MAERSK
AMET β€” Maersk Sponsorship
❌ Closed
❌ NIOS Not Eligible
πŸŽ“ B.Sc β€” 40 seatsβš™οΈ B.Tech β€” 40 seats
Eligibility
PCM 60%+English 60%+Age below 25
πŸ“Œ DNS not available for Maersk sponsorship
✍️ Written: Online🎀 Interview: Offline
Form Fee
β‚Ή1,330+
AMET-VSHIPS
AMET β€” V.Ships Sponsorship
βœ… Open
βœ… NIOS Eligible
πŸ“š DNS β€” 40 seatsβš™οΈ B.Tech β€” 40 seats
Eligibility
PCM 65%+English 60%+NIOS: Confirm with college
✍️ Written: Online🎀 Interview: Offline
Form Fee
β‚Ή1,330+
SISL / SIMTI
Seven Islands Shipping Ltd.
❌ Closed
❌ NIOS Not Eligible
πŸ“š DNS β€” 80 seatsπŸŽ“ B.Sc β€” 40 seats
Eligibility β€” Multiple Routes
πŸ“˜ Route 1 β€” 12th Pass
PCM 70%+English 50%+Age ≀ 25IMU Rank below 7,000
πŸŽ“ Route 2 β€” B.Sc Graduate
55%+English 50%+
βš™οΈ Route 3 β€” B.Tech Graduate
50%+English 50%+
✍️ Written: Online🎀 Interview: Center-Based
Form Fee
β‚Ή923
TSR
Training Ship Rahaman
❌ Closed
βœ… NIOS Eligible
πŸ“š DNS β€” 120 (Aug) | 40 (Feb)πŸŽ“ B.Sc β€” 80 seatsβš™οΈ B.Tech β€” 80 seats
Eligibility
πŸ“˜ Route 1 β€” 12th Pass
PCM 60%+English 50%+Age ≀ 25NIOS βœ…
πŸ“ No Written Exam🎀 Interview: Online / Offline
Form Fee
β‚Ή900
Last Date
30 Mar 2026
MSC β€” MSCCS India
MSC Ship Management
❌ Closed
❌ NIOS Not Eligible🌍 Global Giant
πŸ“š DNS β€” 80 (Aug) | 40 (Feb)βš™οΈ B.Tech β€” 40 seats
Eligibility
PCM 65%+English 50%+Age 17–19NIOS βœ…
✍️ Written: Online🎀 Interview: Center-Based
Form Fee
β‚Ή1,000
Last Date
22 Apr 2026
GEIMS
Great Eastern Institute of Maritime Studies
❌ Closed
❌ NIOS Not Eligible
πŸ“š DNS β€” 80 (Aug) | 80 (Feb)
Eligibility
PCM 60%+English 50%+Age ≀ 25Improvement βœ…
✍️ Written: Online🎀 Interview: Center-Based
Form Fee
β‚Ή833
Last Date
30 Apr 2026
AMET
AMET University
βœ… Open
⚠️ NIOS: Confirm with College
πŸ“š DNSπŸŽ“ B.Sc β€” 360 seatsβš™οΈ B.Tech β€” 360 seats
Eligibility
PCM 60%+English 50%+Age ≀ 25
⚠️ Caution: Verify placement record before applying
✍️ Written: Online🎀 Interview: Online
Form Fee
β‚Ή1,250
Last Date
1 Jun 2026
GUNI
Ganpat University
βœ… Open
❌ NIOS Not Eligible
πŸ“š DNS β€” 40 (Aug) | 40 (Feb)πŸŽ“ B.Sc β€” 80βš™οΈ B.Tech β€” 80
Eligibility
PCM 60%+English 50%+Age ≀ 25NIOS ❌
✍️ Written: Online🎀 Interview: Online + Offline
Form Fee
β‚Ή500
TMI β€” Pune
Tolani Maritime Institute
βœ… Open
βœ… NIOS Eligible⭐ Recommended
πŸ“š DNS β€” 120 (Aug) | 40 (Feb)πŸŽ“ B.Sc β€” 80βš™οΈ B.Tech β€” 240
Eligibility
PCM 60%+English 50%+Age ≀ 21NIOS βœ…
✍️ Written: Online🎀 Interview: Online
Form Fee
β‚Ή1,499
Last Date
7 Jun 2026
SIMS
Samundra Institute of Maritime Studies
βœ… B.Tech Open
❌ NIOS Not Eligible
πŸ“š DNS β€” 120 (Aug) | 40 (Feb)βš™οΈ B.Tech β€” 40 βœ… Open
❌ DNS form Closed this cycle
Eligibility
PCM 60%+English 50%+Age ≀ 20NIOS ❌
✍️ Written: Center-Based🎀 Interview: Center-Based
Form Fee
β‚Ή1,100
MANET
Maharashtra Academy of Naval Education & Training
βœ… B.Tech Open
βœ… NIOS EligibleπŸ‘© DNS β€” Girls Only
πŸ“š DNS β€” 40 seats (Girls Only)πŸŽ“ B.Sc β€” 120 seatsβš™οΈ B.Tech β€” 80 βœ… Open
❌ DNS form Closed  |  ❌ B.Sc form Closed
Eligibility
PCM 60%+English 50%+Age ≀ 25NIOS βœ…
πŸ“ No Written Exam🎀 Interview: Online
Form Fee
β‚Ή1,800
Last Date
15 Jun 2026
HIMT
Hindustan Institute of Maritime Training
βœ… B.Tech Open
βœ… NIOS Eligible
πŸ“š DNS β€” 120 (Aug) | 40 (Feb)πŸŽ“ B.Sc β€” 80 seatsβš™οΈ B.Tech β€” 80 βœ… Open
❌ DNS form Closed  |  ❌ B.Sc form Closed
Eligibility
PCM 60%+English 50%+Age ≀ 25NIOS βœ…
✍️ Written: Online🎀 Interview: Online
Form Fee
β‚Ή999
SOMS β€” Odisha
School of Maritime Studies, Centurion University
πŸ†“ FREE Form
βœ… NIOS EligibleπŸ†“ FREE
πŸ“š DNS β€” 40πŸŽ“ B.Sc β€” 40
Eligibility
PCM 60%+English 50%+Age below 25NIOS βœ…
🚒 Companies: MSC, VShips, Seaborne, Panbulk, Keyline
⚠️ Caution: Verify placement record before applying
✍️ Written: Online🎀 Interview: Online
Form Fee
FREE β‚Ή0

🚒 Other Companies

SCI
Shipping Corporation of India
❌ Closed
πŸ›οΈ Government of India
πŸ“š DNS β€” 120 (Aug) | 40 (Feb)
❌ Form Closed this cycle
SCORPIO
Scorpio Ship Management
❌ Closed
πŸ“š DNS β€” ~10 seats (Aug only)
❌ Form Closed this cycle
BSM β€” HIMT
Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement
❌ Closed
πŸ“š DNS β€” ~30 seats (Aug only)
❌ Form Closed this cycle
βš“ GP Rating

GP Rating Course β€” July 2026 Batch

General Purpose Rating β€” Entry level seafarer. Subsections: Deck Rating Β· Engine Rating Β· Saloon Rating

🚨 Important Caution for GP Rating Students

  • Before taking admission in ANY GP Rating institute β€” verify placement record personally by visiting the college
  • Talk to existing students and passed-out batch students directly β€” not just the college office
  • GP Rating institutes vary greatly in placement quality. A wrong choice = wasted time, money and opportunity
  • Personal advice from One Ocean Academy: Do your research first. If unsure, call us β€” we will guide you honestly.
SYNERGY
Synergy Group β€” GP Rating & Trainee General Steward
⚠️ Last Date: 8 Jun
βœ… Form Open
βš“ GP Rating🍽️ Trainee General Steward
βš“ GP Rating β€” Eligibility
Born: 1 Dec 2001 – 1 Jan 2009Class X 50%+English 50%+
βœ… GP Rating pre-sea from DG-approved institute OR 2/3-year ITI/Diploma in Mechanical
πŸ“ GP Rating Exam Format
Total Questions: 200 MCQs
Duration: 3 Hours
Marking: +1 / βˆ’0.25
Mode: Online (Test Centres)
πŸ“˜ Section A (100 Qs): GP Rating Course Syllabus
πŸ“— Section B (100 Qs): Numerical Β· Verbal Β· Non-Verbal Reasoning Β· Geography Β· English
🍽️ Trainee General Steward β€” Eligibility
Option 1: Class X 50%+ Β· English 50%+ Β· CCMC (min 6 months, DG-approved)
Option 2: Class XII 50%+ Β· English 50%+ Β· 3-yr Degree/Diploma in Catering Management
NUSI GOA
NUSI Goa GP Rating / CCMC
❌ Closed β€” Jan 2027 Soon
βš“ GP Rating β€” 160 seats
Eligibility
Route 1 β€” 10th Pass
10th 40%+English 40%+Age 18–25
Route 2 β€” 12th Pass (Any Stream)
12th 40%+English 40%+
Route 3 β€” ITI
ITI 50%+English 40%+
Form Closed β€” July 2026 BatchπŸ”— Official SiteπŸ’¬ Notify for Jan 2027
TSR
TS Rahaman GP Rating
❌ Closed β€” Jan 2027 Soon
βš“ GP Rating β€” 80 seats
Eligibility
40%+ aggregateEnglish 40%+Age 17.5–25
✍️ Written: Online🎀 Interview: Center-Based
HIMT
HIMT β€” GP Rating
βœ… Open β€” July 2026
βš“ GP Rating β€” 80 seats (Direct)
Eligibility
10th 40%+English 40%+Age 17.5–24
⚠️ Verify placement record before admission
πŸ“ No Written Exam🚫 No Interview
GUNI
Ganpat University β€” GP Rating
βœ… Open
βš“ GP Rating β€” 80 seats (Direct)
Eligibility
10th 40%+English 40%+Age 17.5–25
⚠️ Verify placement record before admission
πŸ“ No Written Exam🚫 No Interview
IMI-FML
IMI Noida with Fleet Management β€” GP Rating & CCMC
βœ… CCMC Open
βš“ GP Rating β€” 80 seats🍽️ CCMC β€” July 2026 βœ… Open
❌ GP Rating form Closed  |  βœ… CCMC form Open for July 2026
Eligibility
12th PCM 50%+English 50%+Age 17.5–25NIOS ❌
✍️ Written: Center-Based🎀 Interview: Center-Based
GEIMS
Great Eastern Institute β€” GP Rating
❌ July Closed β€” Jan Soon
βš“ GP Rating β€” 40 (July) | 40 (Jan)
❌ Form Closed for July 2026  |  πŸ”œ Jan 2027 opening soon
Eligibility
10th 40%+English 40%+Age 17.5–25ITI Preferred
SISL / SIMTI
Seven Islands β€” GP Rating
βœ… Jan 2027 Open
βš“ GP Rating β€” 40 (July) | 40 (Jan)
❌ Form Closed for July 2026  |  βœ… Jan 2027 Open Now
Eligibility
10th 40%+English 40%+Age 17.5–25ITI 2 yrs (compulsory)
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⚑ ETO Course

Electro-Technical Officer (ETO) Course

For B.Tech Electrical / Electronics / Instrumentation Engineering students Β· Pre-sea training for ETO rank on merchant ships

🚨 Important Caution β€” ETO & GME Courses

  • Do NOT take admission in ETO or GME course without a confirmed sponsorship. Self-sponsored students often struggle to find a job after completing the course.
  • Always apply through a company-sponsored route. If you are unsure, call us before taking admission β€” we will guide you honestly.
  • Spending lakhs on an unsponsored ETO/GME course can lead to serious regret. Be informed before you decide.
SYNERGY
Synergy Group β€” ETO
❌ Closed β€” Next Batch Soon

Form closed for current batch. Next batch opening soon.

DOCKENDALE β€” MANET
Dockendale Sponsorship via MANET
⚠️ Last Date: 15 Jun 2026
βœ… Form Open
⚑ ETO β€” Dockendale Sponsorship
Eligibility
B.Tech Electrical / Electronics
Last Date
15 Jun 2026
SIMTI
Seven Islands β€” ETO
βœ… Open
⚑ ETO β€” 40 seats
Eligibility
Route 1: B.E./B.Tech (4 yr) in Electrical / Electronics / E&TC / E&I β€” min 60% marks. English 50%+ in 10th or 12th.
Route 2 (Lateral Entry): Diploma β†’ B.Tech β€” min 60% in degree. English 50%+ in 10th.
✍️ Written: Online🎀 Interview: Offline
AMET β€” V.Ships
AMET β€” V.Ships ETO Sponsorship
βœ… Open
⚑ ETO β€” 40 seats
Eligibility
Min 60% in 3-yr Diploma OR 50% in 4-yr B.Tech in Electrical / Electronics / E&TC / E&I or equivalent. English 50%+ in 10th or 12th.
✍️ Written: Online🎀 Interview: Offline
AMET β€” Maersk
AMET β€” Maersk ETO Sponsorship
βœ… Open
⚑ ETO β€” 40 seats
Eligibility
Min 60% in 3-yr Diploma OR 50% in 4-yr B.Tech in Electrical / Electronics / E&TC / E&I. English 50%+ in 10th or 12th.
✍️ Written: Online🎀 Interview: Offline
GEIMS
Great Eastern Institute β€” ETO
βœ… Open
⚑ ETO β€” 40 seats (Jan) | 40 (Jun) | 40 (Oct)
Eligibility
B.Tech Electrical / Electronics / Instrumentation
IMI-FML
Fleet Management Ltd. with IMI Noida β€” ETO
⚠️ Last Date: 7 Jul 2026
βœ… Form Open
Eligibility
B.E./B.Tech Electrical / Electronics / Instrumentation / E&TC β€” passed in 2024 or 2025. No backlogs.
Age ≀ 27 yrs70%+ throughoutHeight β‰₯ 157 cmBMI 17.5–25
Last Date
7 Jul 2026
AEMA
Anglo Eastern β€” ETO Sponsorship
⚠️ Last Date: 30 Jun 2026
βœ… Form Open
Eligibility
B.E./B.Tech (4 yr) in Electrical / Electronics / E&TC / E&I β€” min 65% aggregate and 65% in final year. Class 12th PCM 65%+ OR Diploma 65%+.
Last Date
30 Jun 2026
SIMS
Samundra β€” ETO Course
βœ… Open
Eligibility
Age ≀ 28 yrs. Degree in Electrical / Electronics / E&TC / E&I (AICTE/UGC) β€” min 55% in final year. Must complete B.E./B.Tech in 4 years only. Max 6 ATKTs.
πŸ”§ GME Course

Graduate Marine Engineering (GME) Course

1-year post graduate course for Mechanical Engineering graduates. Fastest route to become a Marine Engineer Officer.

🚨 Important Caution β€” GME & ETO Courses

  • Do NOT take admission in GME or ETO course without a confirmed sponsorship.
  • Always apply through a company-sponsored route. Call us before taking admission β€” we will guide you honestly.
SYNERGY
Synergy Group β€” GME
⚠️ Last Date: 8 Jun 2026
βœ… Form Open
Eligibility
B.E./B.Tech Mechanical Engineering
Last Date
8 Jun 2026
EASTAWAY
Eastaway β€” GME Sponsorship
βœ… Open
Eligibility
B.E./B.Tech Mechanical Engineering
IMI-FML
Fleet Management Ltd. β€” GME
βœ… Open
Eligibility
B.E./B.Tech Mechanical Engineering
SIMS
Samundra Institute β€” GME
βœ… Open
Eligibility
Route 1: B.E./B.Tech Mechanical β€” min 55% final year, 4 yrs only, max 6 ATKTs. Age ≀ 25.
AEMA
Anglo Eastern β€” GME Sponsorship
⚠️ Last Date: 30 Jun 2026
βœ… Form Open
Eligibility
B.E./B.Tech Mechanical / Naval Architecture (4 yr, UGC/AICTE) β€” min 65% aggregate and 65% in final year. Class 12th: 65% PCM OR Diploma 65%.
Last Date
30 Jun 2026
IMS GOA
IMS Goa β€” GME (Dec Batch)
βœ… Open
Eligibility β€” Multiple Routes
Route 1: B.E./B.Tech Mechanical or Marine Engineering (non-DGS) β€” min 50% in final year. English 50%+.
Routes 2 & 3: Mech streams or Naval Architecture with "Mechanical"/"Naval Architecture" as core subject.
Last Date
16 Aug 2026
SIMTI
Seven Islands β€” GME
βœ… Open
Eligibility
B.E./B.Tech Mechanical / Marine Engg / Naval Architecture streams β€” min 50% final year. English 50%+. Age below 28 (Gen); SC/ST +5 yrs.
GEIMS
Great Eastern Institute β€” GME
βœ… Open
Eligibility
B.E./B.Tech Mechanical Engineering β€” all 8 semesters marksheets required. Must complete in 4 yrs. No pending backlogs. Age ≀ 28. Form Fee: β‚Ή750.
TSR
TS Rahaman β€” GME
βœ… Open
Eligibility
B.E./B.Tech Mechanical Engineering (incl. Mech & Automation) from UGC/AICTE β€” min 50% in degree (7th & 8th sem). Age ≀ 28 at joining. Passport mandatory.
BSM β€” HIMT
Bernhard Schulte / HIMT β€” GME
βœ… Open
Eligibility
B.E./B.Tech Mechanical or Naval Architecture streams β€” "Mechanical"/"Naval Architecture" as core. Min 50% final year + 50% English in 10th/12th/Degree.
πŸ“° Latest News

Latest Updates

February 2026
🚨 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, V.Ships, Great Eastern, and Fleet Ship Management. Some deadlines are approaching fast β€” apply immediately!
February 2026
August 2026 Batch Admissions Officially Open
All major maritime institutes have started accepting applications for the August 2026 batch. Students are advised to apply early as forms close before entrance exams and sponsorship tests begin.
January 2026
NIOS Eligibility Updates for IMU-CET Courses
Important notice for NIOS students: Eligibility criteria varies by institute. GUNI, TMI, MANET, SEASPAN and Centurion University accept NIOS students, while GEIMS, AMET, SIMS, SIMTI do not. Please verify before applying.
December 2025
Increased Competition Alert
Maritime education competition continues to rise. Students are strongly advised not to waste any attempt and to apply to multiple institutes to maximize chances of admission.
πŸ“Š NIOS Quick Reference

NIOS Eligibility β€” All Institutes

InstituteNIOS Status
Ganpat University (GUNI)❌ Not Eligible
Tolani Maritime Institute (TMI)βœ… Eligible
MANET, Puneβœ… Eligible
SEASPAN (SIMTI)βœ… Eligible
Centurion University (SOMS)βœ… Eligible
Synergy Groupβœ… Eligible
Anglo Eastern (AEMA)βœ… Eligible
MSC Ship Managementβœ… Eligible
HIMTβœ… Eligible
GEIMS❌ Not Eligible
AMET University❌ Not Eligible
SIMS (Samundra)❌ Not Eligible
SIMTI (Seaspan B.Sc / SISL)❌ Not Eligible
IMI Noida❌ Not Eligible
Fleet Management Ltd.❌ Not Eligible
AMET V.Ships⚠️ Confirm with College
βœ… Application Checklist

Before You Apply β€” Checklist

πŸ“‹ Application Steps

βœ“Verify NIOS eligibility for your chosen institutes
βœ“Check minimum percentage requirements (PCM & English)
βœ“Prepare application fee payment in advance
βœ“Keep all documents scanned and ready
βœ“Note down important deadlines in your calendar
βœ“Watch detailed video guides before applying

🎯 Guidance & Preparation

βœ“Free demo classes available β€” watch before you enroll
βœ“Scholarships up to 50% available (offline & online batches)
βœ“IMU-CET focused preparation β€” complete syllabus coverage
βœ“Expert mentor: Chief Officer Ashish Bansal, Master Mariner COC
βœ“Multilingual counselling β€” Hindi, English & regional languages
βœ“Regular updates via WhatsApp channel & bot

πŸ“ž Get Personal Guidance

Our expert team will guide you β€” which institutes match your profile, eligibility requirements, and how to maximise your selection chances.