Hey Ulka.

To join Merchant Navy after High School (Class 12th) you have to appear from IMU CET exam. Indian Maritime University Common Entrance Test (IMU CET) is an all India online common entrance tests managed by the Indian Maritime University and is for everyone who wishes to join the coveted profession of Merchant Navy. A candidate can enroll for an undergraduate and postgraduate program under IMU CET. All the programs and courses are offered by IMU (Indian Maritime University) and its affiliated Institution. The 2018 IMU CET exam will be conducted in June 1st week. Have a look below at the details of IMU 2018 entrance exam.


To fill in the form for IMU CET 2018 all candidates can check here the procedure given below:

Candidates aspiring to appear for IMU CET 2018 can fill the application online
The commencement of online application form for IMU CET 2018 will be from 1st week of April 2018 shall end in 2nd week of May.
Candidates are required to upload the following scanned Photograph, Signature, 10th Marksheet & Category certificate if any for (SC/ST/OBC candidates only)
Candidates are required to download and print filled-in application form in a standard format for their reference.
After successfully submitting the application form a system generated e-mails/SMS will be sent to the candidates.

Age Criteria / Limit:

Age Limit
Minimum age 17 years (Students appearing for Class 12th Exams can also apply)
Maximum age 25 years on or before 1st August 2018
Age Relaxation: 5 years for reserved category candidates
Marital Status: Unmarried / Single

Qualification Criteria

For DNS:

Qualifying Exam: Candidates have to pass 10+2/ equivalent examination or B.Sc or BE/B.Tech (from IIT or college recognized by AICTE).
Subjects: Candidates have to pass 10+2/ equivalent examination with PCM or B. Sc. in PCM, Electronics with Physics as individual subject in one of the years.
Minimum Marks: Minimum 60% marks (10+2/ equivalent examination) or not less than 50% marks (B.Sc & BE/B.Tech)
Other Criteria for IMU CET 2018:

Before applying for IMU CET exam, all candidates are required to apply fo a passport before taking admission.
Medical fitness certificate by Doctors approved by Director General of Shipping is required for candidates want wish to apply to apply for marine courses
Candidates appearing for their final exam can also apply but they have to qualify their examination on or before 31st May 2018.

Hope this helps. Please feel free to respond and ask further questions.
All the best.