Candidate should have passed in HSC (10+2) or equivalent examination with PCM average of not less than 60%
OR
English as a separate subject
OR
Candidate possessing B.Sc. Degree in PCM or Electronics with Physics as an individual subject in one of the years, not less than 60% of marks in the final year
OR
Candidate possessing B.E./B. Tech. Degree from I.I.T or from a college recognized by AICTE
Medical Requirement
Candidates should be physically fit for sea service under DG Shipping standard norms.
Eyesight 6/6 wit
No Colour Blindness
Course Description
DNS Course 1-Year is a course leading to B.Sc.(Applied Nautical Science) after 18 months of sea service and also leading to 2nd Mate Foreign going
Certificate
Certificate of competency awarded by the Ministry of Shipping, Government of India, enabling the cadets to become Navigating officers on board Merchant Navy Ships anywhere in the world.
CAREER FLOW CHART
1-Year pre-sea training + 4 STCW course
18-months sea service with distance learning (III, IV, V- sems.)
4-months post sea 2nd Mate Course + Modular courses + clearing III, IV, V & VI- sems. exams