General Purpose Rating (GP Rating)
- 6 months
- No IMU-CET needed
Course fee₹3,00,000
Pre-sea admissions · Kochi
Admissions
Everything you need to join a pre-sea programme at Eurotech Maritime Academy: which course suits you, who is eligible, how selection works, the documents to keep ready and how to apply.
Step 1
Which course suits me?
Start from what you have already passed. Each group below lists the programmes open to you.
After 10th
I have passed 10th
Rating and catering programmes that start from a 10th-standard pass.
Certificate Course in Maritime Catering (CCMC)
- 6 months
- No IMU-CET needed
- First role: General Steward
Course fee₹2,10,000
After 12th
I have passed 12th
Officer-cadet, electro-technical and logistics programmes. Most ask for Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics in 12th; check the eligibility of each.
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Nautical Science
- 3 years
- Admission through IMU-CET
- First role: Deck Cadet
Course fee₹2,00,000per semester
Diploma in Nautical Science (DNS)
- 1 year
- Admission through IMU-CET
- First role: Deck Cadet
Course fee₹9,75,000
Pre-Sea Training for Electro-Technical Officer (ETO)
- 4 months
- No IMU-CET needed
Course fee₹2,75,000
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Maritime Logistics
- 3 years
- No IMU-CET needed
Course fee₹62,500per semester
After a degree or diploma
I have a degree or diploma
Programmes that build on a degree, a diploma or a hotel-management qualification. Check the eligibility of each.
Graduate Marine Engineering (GME)
- 1 year
- No IMU-CET needed
- First role: Junior Engineer
Course fee₹4,50,000
Orientation Course for Catering Personnel (OCCP)
- 14 days
- No IMU-CET needed
Course fee₹30,000
MBA in International Transportation & Logistics Management
- 2 years
- Admission through IMU-CET
Course fee₹2,50,000
Step 2
Am I eligible?
Open a programme to see its qualification, age limit, entrance test, eyesight and medical standard. Age relaxations and every alternative route are on the course page.
Medical fitness: every programme here asks for a Certificate of Medical Fitness, and a passport before joining.
- Qualification and age
- Passed the 10th Std from a recognized board with minimum 40% marks with Science and Math's as subjects; minimum 40% marks in English subject either in 10th or 10+2 standard. Age limit: 17.5 to 25 years for general-category candidates, with higher limits for OBC, SC/ST and women.
- Entrance test
- No IMU-CET
- Eyesight
- Unaided vision of 6/6 in both eyes; no visual aids permitted. Normal color vision; no squint or eye disease
- Medical fitness
- Candidates must meet the physical standards as per M.S. Medical Examination of Seafarers Rules, 2000.
- Documents for joining
- Certificate of Medical Fitness, Passport
- Qualification and age
- Passed the 10th Std from a recognized board with minimum 40% marks with Science and Math's as subjects; minimum 40% marks in English subject either in 10th or 10+2 standard. Age limit: 17.5 to 25 years for general-category candidates, with higher limits for OBC, SC/ST and women.
- Entrance test
- No IMU-CET
- Eyesight
- Unaided vision of 6/18 in each eye; no visual aids permitted. Normal color vision; no squint or eye disease
- Medical fitness
- Candidates must meet the physical standards as per M.S. Medical Examination of Seafarers Rules, 2000.
- Documents for joining
- Certificate of Medical Fitness, Passport
- Selection steps
- Application Submission – Complete the online application form on the Eurotech Maritime Academy website.
- Document Verification – Submit all required documents for verification.
- Medical Examination – Undergo medical fitness examination by a DGS-approved doctor.
- Fee Payment – Pay the course fee as per the payment schedule.
- Course Commencement – Join the course on the specified commencement date.
- Qualification and age
- Pass in 10+2 or equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks; minimum 50% marks in English in 10th or 12th standard. Age limit: 17 to 25 years for general-category candidates, with higher limits for OBC, SC/ST and women. Also required: Valid IMU-CET Rank, Medical Fitness Certificate and Passport.
- Entrance test
- Indian Maritime University – Common Entrance Test (IMU-CET): National-level computer-based entrance exam conducted by IMU for all UG programs, including B.Sc. Nautical Science.
- Eyesight
- Unaided vision: 1.0(6/6) in better eye and 0.67(6/9) in another eye. No eye conditions, full eye movement, normal pupil response, excellent binocular vision. No color blindness, tested with Ishihara Chart
- Medical fitness
- Candidates seeking admission to this Programme must be medically fit and need to produce certificate of medical fitness issued by D.G.Shipping Approved Doctors.The Medical Fitness Test can also be done with our in-house DGS Approved Doctor, at additional charges.
- Documents for joining
- Certificate of Medical Fitness, Passport
- Selection steps
- Application Submission – Complete the online application form and pay the application fee
- Entrance Test – Appear for the IMU-CET
- Counseling – Participate in the counseling process based on IMU-CET rank
- Medical Examination – Undergo a medical fitness test by a DGS-approved doctor
- Admission Confirmation – Receive admission offer upon successful completion of the above steps
- Fee Payment – Pay the course fee as per the institute's sc
- Qualification and age
- Pass in 10+2 or equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks; minimum 50% marks in English in 10th or 12th standard (other qualifying routes are on the course page). Age limit: 17 to 25 years for general-category candidates, with higher limits for OBC, SC/ST and women. Also required: Valid IMU-CET Rank, Sponsorship, Medical Fitness Certificate and Passport.
- Entrance test
- Indian Maritime University Common Entrance Test (IMU-CET): National-level online test covering English, GK, Mathematics, Physics, and Aptitude Entrance Exam
- Eyesight
- Unaided 6/6 in each eye, no visual aids permitted. No color blindness, normal vision confirmed via Ishihara Chart
- Medical fitness
- As per DGS Medical Guidelines. Candidate must be declared “Fit for Sea Service” by a DGS-approved doctor
- Documents for joining
- Certificate of Medical Fitness, Passport
- Selection steps
- Application Submission – Complete the online application form and pay the application fee
- Entrance Test – Appear for the IMU-CET
- Interview – Attend a personal interview to assess suitability
- Medical Examination – Undergo a medical fitness test by a DGS-approved doctor
- Admission Confirmation – Receive admission offer upon successful completion of the above steps
- Fee Payment – Pay the course fee as per the institute's schedule
- Qualification and age
- 10 + 2 pass with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (50% each) and for English 50% min marks, Passport & Medical fitness certificate issued by a DG Shipping Approved Doctor is also mandatory (other qualifying routes are on the course page).
- Entrance test
- No IMU-CET
- Eyesight
- Minimum unaided vision 6/12. No color blindness; normal color vision tested with Ishihara Chart
- Medical fitness
- Medically fit as per Merchant Shipping (Medical Examination) Rules, 2000, as amended
- Documents for joining
- Certificate of Medical Fitness, INDOS, Passport
- Qualification and age
- 10+2/equivalent (60% Aggregate in any stream, 5% relaxation for SC/ST); minimum 50% Marks in English (No Relaxation).
- Entrance test
- No IMU-CET
- Documents for joining
- Certificate of Medical Fitness, Passport
- Qualification and age
- BE/B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering or Naval Architecture with minimum 50% marks; minimum 50% marks in English in 10th or 12th standard. Age limit: 17 to 25 years for general-category candidates, with higher limits for OBC, SC/ST and women. Also required: Recognized Engineering Degree, Medical Fitness Certificate and Valid Passport.
- Entrance test
- No IMU-CET
- Eyesight
- Medically fit with eyesight 6/6, with or without external aids. Maximum power permitted ± 2.5. No color blindness; tested with Ishihara Chart
- Medical fitness
- Medically fit as per Merchant Shipping (Medical Examination) Rules, 2000, as amended
- Documents for joining
- Certificate of Medical Fitness, Passport
- Selection steps
- Application Submission – Complete the online application form on the Eurotech Maritime Academy website.
- Document Verification – Submit all required documents for verification.
- Medical Examination – Undergo medical fitness examination by a DGS-approved doctor.
- Fee Payment – Pay the course fee as per the payment schedule.
- Course Commencement – Join the course on the specified commencement date.
- Qualification and age
- Degree/Diploma in Hotel Management or related field; pass in 10th Standard with minimum 40% aggregate marks; minimum 40% marks in English in 10th or 12th standard. Age limit: 18 to 28 years.
- Entrance test
- No IMU-CET
- Eyesight
- 6/6 in each eye without visual aids. No color blindness
- Medical fitness
- Medically fit as per Merchant Shipping (Medical Examination) Rules, 2000, as amended
- Documents for joining
- INDOS, Certificate of Medical Fitness, Passport
- Qualification and age
- Bachelor's degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks; minimum 50% marks in English in 10th or 12th standard.
- Entrance test
- Indian Maritime University Common Entrance Test (IMU-CET): Assessment covering English, General Knowledge, and Aptitude
- Documents for joining
- Certificate of Medical Fitness, Passport
Step 3
How selection works
The path from application to admission. Which of the entrance steps apply depends on your programme.
- Apply onlineFill in the Pre-Sea Admission Application and choose your programme. An application number appears on screen when you submit; save it.
- Send your documentsUpload them right after submitting, or give them to the academy later.
- Eligibility checkThe academy reviews your application and contacts you about eligibility, the intake and any documents still needed.
- Entrance and selectionDepending on the programme: an IMU-CET rank and counselling, an interview, document verification and a medical examination. Each programme's steps are listed in its eligibility details above.
- Admission and fee paymentThe admission offer follows once the programme's requirements are met; then the course fee is paid as per the academy's schedule.
Step 4
Documents to keep ready
These are the documents the application asks for. You can upload them right after you submit the form, or give them to the academy later.
- 10th Marksheet
- 12th Marksheet
- Passport
- INDOS Certificate
- Medical Fitness Certificate
- Passport-size Photo
- Aadhaar / ID Proof
- Eye Test Report (optional)
PDF, JPG, JPEG, PNG or WebP files, up to 10 MB each.
Your name: enter it exactly as printed on your passport. That is the name that appears on your certificates.
No INDoS number yet? Leave it blank on the form.
Key dates
Next batches and intakes
Only dates that are still ahead are shown here.
Next batches open for booking
Orientation Course for Catering Personnel (OCCP)
1 Oct 2026 to 17 Oct 2026
16 seats left
See the course and book
The admissions team confirms the next intake for the degree and diploma programmes; call before you apply.
IMU-CET dates
The Indian Maritime University sets the IMU-CET registration window and test date each year. The dates for the next cycle will be on the IMU website once they are announced.
Step 5
How to apply
The application is one online form. Submitting it is not a confirmation of admission; the academy contacts you after reviewing it. Quote your application number whenever you get in touch.
The form asks for
- Programme
- Identity
- Contact
- Passport & INDOS
- Address
- Parent / Guardian
- Education
- Documents (now or later)
Contacts
Talk to the admissions team
Call or write before you apply if you are unsure which programme fits, or to confirm the next intake.
Admission enquiries
Visit us
Head OfficeDoor No: 70/2669, 1st Floor, SaipadmanMetro Pillar No. 561A, Deshabhimani JunctionKaloor, Kochi – 682017CampusEuro Tech Maritime AcademyKakkattikara, Panchayath Rd, KizhakkambalamAluva, Ernakulam – 683562, Kerala, India
Map and contact formAdmissions FAQs
Questions families ask
Short answers about choosing a programme, eligibility and applying.
Start from what you have already passed. Each pre-sea programme has its own qualification, age limit and medical standard.
After 10th: General Purpose Rating (GP Rating) and Certificate Course in Maritime Catering (CCMC). After 12th: Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Nautical Science, Diploma in Nautical Science (DNS), Pre-Sea Training for Electro-Technical Officer (ETO) and Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Maritime Logistics. After a degree or diploma: Graduate Marine Engineering (GME), Orientation Course for Catering Personnel (OCCP) and MBA in International Transportation & Logistics Management.
The admissions page lists the eligibility of each programme side by side.
An IMU-CET (Indian Maritime University Common Entrance Test) result is part of admission for Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Nautical Science, Diploma in Nautical Science (DNS) and MBA in International Transportation & Logistics Management.
General Purpose Rating (GP Rating), Certificate Course in Maritime Catering (CCMC), Pre-Sea Training for Electro-Technical Officer (ETO), Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Maritime Logistics, Graduate Marine Engineering (GME) and Orientation Course for Catering Personnel (OCCP) do not ask for IMU-CET.
IMU sets the test dates and registration window each year and publishes them at imu.edu.in.
Age limits for general-category candidates, as the course records give them:
General Purpose Rating (GP Rating): 17.5 to 25 years Certificate Course in Maritime Catering (CCMC): 17.5 to 25 years Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Nautical Science: 17 to 25 years Diploma in Nautical Science (DNS): 17 to 25 years Graduate Marine Engineering (GME): 17 to 25 years Orientation Course for Catering Personnel (OCCP): 18 to 28 years
Several programmes allow higher limits for OBC, SC/ST and women candidates. The exact limits, and the date the age is counted on, are on each course page.
All programmes ask for a Certificate of Medical Fitness. The eyesight, colour-vision and medical standard differs by programme: it is listed for each one in the eligibility section of the admissions page and on the course page.
You can send the online application before you have them: the passport and INDoS fields are optional on the form (leave INDoS blank if it has not been issued yet), and documents can be given to the academy later.
To join, every programme on the admissions page lists a passport as a requirement.
Every programme also asks for a Certificate of Medical Fitness.
The application asks for: 10th Marksheet, 12th Marksheet, Passport, INDOS Certificate, Medical Fitness Certificate, Passport-size Photo and Aadhaar / ID Proof. Optional: Eye Test Report.
Files can be PDF, JPG, JPEG, PNG or WebP, up to 10 MB each. You can upload them right after submitting the form, or give them to the academy later. Keep your original certificates ready.
Fill in the Pre-Sea Admission Application online. Choose your programme, then enter your details with your name exactly as printed on your passport, because that is the name that appears on your certificates.
When you submit, an application number appears on screen. Save it and quote it whenever you contact admissions. You can upload your documents straight away or later.
The academy then reviews your application and contacts you about eligibility, the intake and any documents still needed.
For Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Maritime Logistics, contact the admissions team to apply. Admissions: +91 70250 45000, +91 89433 44650 or [email protected].
No. Submitting the form is not a confirmation of admission. Admission depends on meeting the programme's requirements and completing its selection steps, such as an IMU-CET rank, an interview or a medical examination where the programme asks for them.
Programmes with batches open for booking show them on the admissions page with their dates and seats left. For the degree and diploma programmes, the admissions team confirms the next intake; for programmes admitted through IMU-CET, IMU publishes the test schedule each year.
Admissions: +91 70250 45000, +91 89433 44650 or [email protected].
