As the name says Merchant Navy is a combination of Merchant and Navy which simply means Navy that is engaged in trading of goods. The term was coined by King George V for the British Merchant Shipping Fleet after their commendable service in World War 1. After which almost every country in the world use the same term for representing their trading fleets of Ships, for example, Indian Merchant Navy.
Merchant Navy is responsible for all the transportation, management and ships present around the globe which are engaged in carrying or transportation of business goods. Goods carried on board can be of various kinds ranged from Wood, Grain, Oil, Chemicals, Gases to Cars, Heavy Machinery, Electronic items, Cattle etc. According to an estimate of around 90% transportation of World Trade is performed by shipping.
The career opportunities in Merchant Navy are vast and rewarding. Interested candidate can join Merchant Navy and excel and reach the top of the ladder in very less time. Here is the list of career paths one can follow.
The candidates who are interested in joining the Indian Merchant Navy must pass the IMU-CET (Common Entrance Test) examination. The entrance exam in conducted by Indian Maritime University (IMU) each year for admissions in various programmes offered by IMU campuses and its affiliated institutes.
IMU-CET exam is conducted online. The question paper will have 6 sections and comprises a total of 200 questions. Aspirants will have to attempt these questions in 3 hours (180 minutes). The questions will be of multiple choice type.
There is NO negative marking for wrongly marked questions. Take a look at section wise break up of questions below:
|
Subject |
Number of Questions |
| Physics | 50 |
| Chemistry | 25 |
| Mathematics | 50 |
| English | 25 |
| General Knowledge | 25 |
| Aptitude | 25 |
1. Deck Cadet
Educational Qualification: Passed or appearing in 10+2 examination from a recognized Board/ University with Physics, Chemistry and Maths (PCM) as a subject of choice, with a minimum of 60% marks.
OR
with Physics as the only subject in one of the years of B.Sc. in PCM or Electronics with an average of not less than 50% marks from a UGC/DEC recognized university.
OR
B.E./ B.Tech. Degree from a college recognized by AICTE.
AND
Should have passed with not less than 50% marks in English as a separate subject at either 10th or 12th standard.
Age Limit: Up to 25 Years.
Others: Eyesight should be 6/6 with no colour blindness or any eye defect.
2. B.S. Nautical Technology
Educational Qualification: Passed or appearing in 10+2 examination from a recognized Board/ University with Physics, Chemistry and Maths (PCM) as a subject of choice, with a minimum of 60% marks.
AND
Passed with 50% marks in English as a separate subject at either 10th or 12th standard.
Age Limit: Up to 25 Years.
Others: Eyesight should be 6/6 with no colour blindness or any eye defect.
3. Marine Engineering (TME)
Educational Qualification: Passed or appearing in 10+2 examination from a recognized Board or University with Physics, Chemistry and Maths (PCM)as a subject of choice, with a minimum of 60% marks.
AND
Passed with 50% marks in English as a separate subject at either 10th or 12th standard.
Age Limit: Up to 25 Years.
Others: Use of corrective lenses is permitted but the maximum permissible limits at entry are +- 2.5 with no colour blindness.
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