• Pass in 10 + 2 from any stream with a minimum of 40% marks in 12th standard from a recognized Board with English as one of the subjects

  • Entrants must have at least 40% marks in English either at 10th or 12th standard.

  • Age must be 17.5 years to 25 years before entry in training

  • Should be physically fit for sea and should meet the medical standards laid by the Director General of shipping.

  • Use of corrective lenses for eyesight is permitted but the maximum permissible limits, at entry, are 6/6 in each eye . Color blindness is not permitted.