GP Rating Sponsorship

The GP Rating (General Purpose Rating) program is one of the fastest and most practical ways to begin a career in the Merchant Navy. This course prepares you to work in both Deck and Engine departments, giving you versatile skills and better job opportunities onboard ships.

With our Sponsorship Program, you secure your career before even starting the course — giving you a clear path to joining a reputed shipping company.

Course Overview

  • Course Type: GP Rating Sponsorship Program
  • Course Duration: 6 Months Pre-Sea Training
  • Eligibility: 10th Pass (Minimum 40% Marks)
  • Approval: DG Shipping, Govt. of India
  • Career Path: Deck Rating / Engine Rating → Promotion Opportunities
  • Batch Intake: January & July
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Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

  • Minimum 10th Pass with atleast 40% from a recognized board. Minimum 40% marks in ENGLISH subject in either 10th or 12th examination.

IMU-CET Requirement

  • It is mandatory to appear and qualify in the IMU-CET (Indian Maritime University Common Entrance Test)
  • Without an IMU-CET qualification, DNS sponsorship is not valid

Age Criteria

  • Between 17 to 25 years at the time of the course commencemen

Medical Fitness

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

Eye Sight:

Use of corrective lenses for eyesight is permitted but the maximum permissible limits, at entry, are 6/12 in each eye or 6/9 in better eye and 6/18 in other eye for distant unaided vision. Color blindness is not permitted.

Minimum Height: 157 cm

Minimum Weight: 48 kg

Note: Candidates desirous of joining the course must apply for a passport immediately, if they do not already have a passport, as it is a requirement when applying for C.D.C.

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