Can a Commerce Student Join Merchant Navy
Can a commerce student join merchant navy? The answer is YES! but How? As a commerce student you might feel, due to the lack of a PCM (Physics, Chemistry, Math ) qualification, your doors to this profession have been closed forever. But in reality you can join merchant navy after 12th commerce! Keep reading as this blog will tell you all the paths you can follow to join merchant navy as a commerce student.
Before You Join Merchant Navy After 12th : Do Your Research
A very common problem in merchant navy in the current times is the growing unemployment in this field. A huge reason for this is the increase in the number of maritime colleges and the persisting unawareness among the new candidates. In merchant navy the most important aspect for employment is company sponsorship or placement. Many times students fall into the trap of false advertising and take admissions in colleges without placements in merchant navy companies. This results in them acquiring no jobs once their course is completed. To stay clear of all such traps, developing awareness and doing your own research is the only way to start your journey in the right manner.
Students usually skip this initial step of research, which causes them a huge setback. They end up joining the wrong colleges or taking the route of agents. All this can be avoided, if you follow the right guidance and take the correct path. For this purpose Merchant Navy Decoded is here to help, and will try to provide you with the most updated information about the right courses and colleges.
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Following are the 2 ways through which a commerce student can join Merchant Navy after 12th commerce-
1. Repeat Class 12th with PCM and English
This is the best option for all students who want to join merchant navy after 12th commerce. Repeating class 12th might seem like a stretch, but it’s the most fruitful path to take. Why? The reason for this path being so worth considering is because it is the fastest way for you to join a ship as an officer.
The maritime workforce can be divided into two categories- Officers and Ratings. If you can afford the initial fees it is always a better option to join merchant navy after 12th as a deck or engine cadet to further rise to the officer ranks (moreover you will not be a burden on your parents and can get easy education loan as well)
Why Join as a Merchant Navy Officer
Joining as an officer has many pros, to begin with, the salary at officer ranks is much higher than the salary offered at rating ranks. Also, the length of the contracts are shorter for the former. Do not choose GP Rating just because the initial investment is less and the qualification required is minimal.
Following are the pros of becoming a merchant navy officer-
- Higher salary
- Shorter contracts
- Better Promotions
- Less physically demanding work profile.
Also, the career progression and increase in the pay band of Officers, presents a striking contrast when compared to that of ratings. While the highest salary in the ratings rank i.e., for the Bosun goes up to 1200-2000 USD, a merchant navy captain salary is around 8000-14000 USD during the peak of their career.
Also moving up to the ranks of an officer from ratings in itself is a fairly difficult task which requires long hours of studying and dedication. Furthermore, the work profile for ratings is also very physically demanding.
That is why it is best to repeat your class 12th from State Board/ICSE Board/CBSE Board and also from National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) board with Physics, Chemistry, Math and English. Although we do not highly recommend NIOS as a lot of companies do not take students from NIOS Board.
A commerce student can join merchant navy after repeating class 12 with PCM and clearing IMU CET by opting for the following courses, and join as an officer-
To join Deck Department:
To join Engine Department:
- Btech Marine Engineering– You can also join through lateral entry after a diploma in mechanical engineering.
- Graduate Marine Engineering – After completing Btech Mechanical Engineering.
- Diploma Marine Engineering– You can join after a diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
2. GP Rating Course-
It is our suggestion that you join merchant navy only as an officer but if you do not have the resources or are completely against the idea then the only other way is GP rating.
What is GP Rating Course?
By opting for a course in GP Rating, a commerce student can join merchant navy and become a part of the ratings onboard.
Ratings are the skilled workers who support the officers to perform various tasks onboard. There are 2 types of ratings depending on the department they join through- Deck Ratings and Engine Ratings.
What is GP Rating Course in Merchant Navy
GP Rating is a 6-month pre-sea training course, which can can be opted by commerce students to join merchant navy. Under this course the candidates are trained for the deck as well as the engine department. Depending on company demand they can be employed in one of the two departments. GP Rating is a DG Shipping approved course which trains its students in maintenance work, machine operations, seamanship, etc.
The course also includes physical training including- mast climbing, swimming, fire-fighting exercises along with workshop training. After the course is completed, you are required to pass the external examinations conducted by the Board of Examinations of Seafarers (BES) under the DG Shipping. Once the exam is cleared, candidates are issued Indian CDC after which they can sail.
Best GP Rating Colleges in India
1. TS Rahaman
2. NUSI Maritime Academy Goa
3. Great Eastern Institute of Maritime Studies
Follow this link to read about the the top GP Rating colleges eligibility, facilities and placement.
GP Rating to Officer
Following is the career progression of a GP rating candidate to finally become an Officer and reach the highest rank of the Captain or Chief Engineer in merchant navy.
1. GP Rating to Chief Engineer
2. GP Rating to Captain
Starting as a rating will feel easy at first but during the later phase of your career you’ll feel stuck as growth is slow. Also, becoming an officer through GP Rating takes a very long time, a lot of dedication and a lot of money is required as well. Just 0.1% GP Rating candidates go on to become Merchant Navy Officers or Marine Engineers. Top shipping companies do not prefer officers from GP Rating background as well. So, we advise, if you have the time and will power, go repeat Class 12th from Science, get good marks, apply for IMU CET and the course of your choice for a successful career in Merchant Navy.
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Sir I have a problem regarding my stream please help me I have cleared my 12 through commerce field and repeating 11th and 12th as science stream but the superior are telling that you have to change the board or you can do pcm by side so what I can do in this situation it’s is possible for me to join dns if I have done pcm byside please let me know as soon as possible i really need 🙏
Yes, it will be fine but the only point of concern is that you will be left with only few options for sponsorship.
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Sir I am in 10 and my math is not to good if I take commarce in 11 so how can I join merchant Navy bye taking commarce
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If you will take commerce then you can do GP rating course but we suggest you that take pcm in 11th and 12th and get more than 70% to 80% and in English 60%.
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Sir I have a doubt regarding how to join merchant navy. Now I’m doing my 11th with commerce stream . Can I join merchant navy after 12 with commerce stream ?
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Sir Im student of commerce if I clear pcm online will it work
Hi Sanjay, it is not clear what kind of online method you are asking about. So I suggest that you should submit you query in the “Ask your query” section in the website and we will revert back within 24 hours.
Sir I am commerce student how can join marchant Navy
If you want to join merchant navy then you can go for GP Rating complete information for which you will get in our free GP Rating Guidance Series or second option is to repeat Class 12th with PCM which will allow you to go for Officer or engineer rank. There are two options and you have to decide which path you want to go with.
Sir I have so much problem 😭 plzz tell me can I become captain by taking commerce.And how much time and money will be cost.
Plzz sir it’s urgent
Shorya, the answer of your question is YES, you can become a Captain after GP Rating. However, the road is not that simple and only a few out of 1000 become the Captain. If your aim is to become a Captain and you want further guidance then you can book Expert Counseling and we will give you satisfactory solution depending on your situation.
Merchant Navy commerce students
Hi Dheeraj, if you want nay information related to Merchant Navy and joining process for Commerce Students you can call on 7417349336.
Hello I have a doubt I have finished my 12th in commerce and i want to join merchant Navy as an officer and if I complete my 12 again in pcm would I be able to be on the post of an officer!?
Hi Prem, if you want to repeat your Class12th again, then there is one thing that you need to look out for which is age criteria. Yes, you would be able to get into the Officer rank however, there will be less opportunities for you. If you want to know more about this, you can call us at 7417349336.
Sir I have a question now I am in class 10 in Commerce stream and I am thinking to join science stream in class 11 but sir how much is required in class 12 in overall?
Hi Ansh, how are you planning to switch to science stream when you already have commerce for 10th supposedly in ICSC. BTW you need more than 60% in PCM in class 12th and more than 50% in English either in 10th or 12th to join merchant navy in Officer or Engineer line.
Hi sir I have gave 12th by commerce in 2024 but the result is will declared on 25 to 29 may and the lad date is to submit the form of merchant Navy on 10 may 2024 . What shall I do shall I fill it on 10th standard base
Hi Atharv, if you want to join Merchant Navy through GP Rating then I would suggest that you should fill the form on 10th basis. One more option is there which is to repeat your 12th with PCM and then go for DNS or other graduation course. You have two choices and at the end the decision is yours.
Hello, Sir I am In class 12 right Now With commerce Background And I want To Join Merchant Navy and I Don’t Know What to do After 12 for Joining Merchant Navy Can U please suggest me What Should I Do after 12 .
Hi Rehan, there are 2 ways you can join merchant navy. Either you give your 12th exams and then join merchant navy via GP Rating which is 6 month course after which you will be working on board in the rating department or you can repeat your class 12th with PCM and then join Merchant Navy in deck or engine department where you will have a good salary and rank.
Here you can check out the complete procedure of joining Merchant Navy with our free series How to Join Merchant Navy Guidance Series.
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Iam passed in my 12th but iam commerce now I what to do to join indian navy.
I don’t, no anything about navy
Hi Adhil, thankyou for approaching us, but we can’t help you in this matter as there are different criteria to join Indian Navy from Merchant Navy. I suggest you approach some institute who can help you with the preparation.
How to join marchant Navy
You can join merchant navy via GP Rating, complete information for which you will in our free GP Rating Guidance Series.
I have completed my 12th I need job
Hi Nashal, if you have completed your class 12th, then check out our free How to Join Merchant Navy Guidance Series which will give you all the idea of how you can join the Merchant Navy.
Hello sir I’m a commerce student right now in 12th and want to do gp rating course but on some google website it is showing that girls are not eligible to go for merchant Navy. Also is there anything more easy then merchant Navy that i can do with gp rating?
Hey Suhana, I don’t know which website you are getting your information from but it is totally wrong. Girls CAN JOIN merchant navy, in fact companies are eager to take female seafarers in their company. Second thing you can do if you don’t want to join Merchant navy from GP Rating then you can join the deck department of Merchant Navy after repeating class 12th with PCM, if possible.
You can check out the complete joining procedure for free with our How to Join Merchant Navy guidance series.
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Sir I have a problem regarding my stream I have cleared my 12 through science stream and in my class 10 I have done it with commerce stream so is it possible for me to join dns
Based on 12th PCM you are eligible to join DNS but we can’t say for sure as you have not mentioned your percentage. So, check out our IMU CET Eligibility Calculator to find your eligibility for DNS and in which companies you can apply for sponsorship.
hello sir i am 12 commerce student
Sir How To Fees in GP Rating
Hi, you will get to know complete information about GP Rating from our free GP Rating Guidance Series.