Which is the best degree for Merchant Navy?
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List of Merchant Navy courses in India
| Sr No | Name of the course | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | B.E. or B.Tech. in Marine Engineering | 4 years |
| 2 | GME (Graduate Marine Engineering) | 1 year |
| 3 | B.Sc. Nautical Science | 3 years |
| 4 | B.Sc. Maritime Science | 3 years |
How can I join merchant navy after graduation?
If you wish to pursue a career in Merchant Navy after Graduation, you must have a graduate degree either in Mechanical Engineering or Naval Architecture to be eligible for GME. The required graduate degree for this course involves, Bachelor’s Degree in Electronics or Telecommunication with the minimum age of 35 years.
How can I become a ship captain after Mechanical Engineering?
NO, you cannot become a Captain in the Merchant Navy after doing Mechanical Engineering because for becoming Captain, you have to join the Deck Department and for becoming Chief Engineer in Merchant Navy, you have to join the Engine Department and after doing the B.
What is best course after Mechanical Engineering?
Here some courses after mechanical engineering you can go for:
- Piping Design and Engineering Course.
- M. Tech in Mechanical Engineering.
- Robotics Course.
- Master of Engineering in Tool Design.
- Masters in Business Administration.
- Nanotechnology.
- Mechatronics Course.
- Supply chain management.
Can I join Merchant Navy after graduation?
How do I apply for the navy after graduation?
CDS Exam Route CDS or Combined Defence Service Examination is an exam twice every year. This exam is conducted by the UPSC. CDS Exam is aimed to select officers for Indian Army, Navy and Air Force after graduation. Only men can apply for Navy through this exam.
Best thing is that even after you graduate, you can still join it. Joining Engine Department of Merchant Navy: You can join merchant navy engine side, after completing mechanical engineering or BSC in any science stream. For engineering students, they have to go through 1 year GME course.
Can I do Marine Engineering and be an engineer on ship?
You can do marine engineering and be an engineer on ship. If you are a mechanical engineer, there’s a GME course after graduate in engineering. For Graduate in Marine Engineering (GME) course you should have at least 60\% marks in last year of your Engineering degree/marksheet. Details about all this courses you can explore on internet.
What are the career options of Merchant Navy?
The career options of Merchant Navy are here. Have a look at them to know properly. There are Four departments in the Merchant Navy: Deck Department, Engine Department, Petty Officers Department and Saloon Department. If you are thinking to select Merchant Navy as your career.
The admission in the Merchant Navy is done through Entrance exam which includes screening test and written test. Age limit 17 ½ – 27 Years. Weight requirement as per WHO (World Health Organisation).