Training Ship Rahaman (T S Rahaman)
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Overview
TS Rahman was established in 1910 as an orphanage, Training Ship Rahaman became South Asia’s first institute to train Indians as Merchant Navy officers. It has served the marine community with dedication for over a century, pioneering maritime education and empowering seafarers.
The late Chairman (Emeritus), Mr. A. Rashid Yusuf, named this Nautical Training Institute “Training Ship Rahaman” in 1972 in remembrance of his father, Mr. Abdul Rahaman, the first President of the Managing Board (and the eldest son of Sir Mohamed Yusuf).
The objective of the Maritime training program is to support aspiring Merchant navy officers in meeting the required competency standards for assuming responsibility as officers in charge of a navigational watch on ships weighing 500 gross tonnes or more. These standards are outlined in Regulation II/1, Table A – 1 of the STCW Code 1995.
All the courses are recognized by the Directorate General of Shipping, Ministry of Shipping, Road Transport and Highways and Government of India.
Courses
| 1. | B.Sc. Nautical Science |
| 2. | Diploma in Nautical Science (DNS) |
| 3. | Graduate Mechanical Engineering (GME) |
| 4. | General Purpose Rating Training Course (GP) |
Eligibility Criteria
General Purpose Rating Training Course Eligibility Criteria
| Category | Requirements |
| A) Educational | 1) Passed the 10th grade from a government-recognized board with English, Mathematics, and Science subjects and a 40% overall. |
| 2) English should have been passed with a minimum of 40% marks as a subject, either in 10th or 12th standard. | |
| 3) Pass a 2-year ITI course approved by DVET; with a minimum of 40% aggregate marks in the final year of ITI & minimum of 40% in English in 10th / 12th. | |
| B) Age | Minimum age: 18 yearsMaximum age:25 years The reference date for calculating age will be the start date of the Academic Session. |
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Diploma Nautical Science Course Eligibility Criteria
| Category | Requirements |
| A) Educational | 1) Passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) from a recognized Board with a minimum aggregate of 60% marks in PCM. |
| 2) English should have been passed with a minimum of 50% marks as a subject, either in 10th or 12th standard. | |
| B) Age | Minimum age: 18 yearsMaximum age:25 years The reference date for calculating age will be the start date of the Academic Session. |
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BSc Nautical Science Course Eligibility Criteria
| Category | Requirements |
| A) Educational | 1) Passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) from a recognized Board with a minimum aggregate of 60% marks in PCM. |
| 2) English should have been passed with a minimum of 50% marks as a subject, either in 10th or 12th standard. | |
| B) Age | Minimum age: 18 yearsMaximum age: For Male: General 25 years Female: General 27 years For OBC(NCL):Male-28 years Female-30 years For SC/ST: Male -30Female-32 The reference date for calculating age will be the start date of the Academic Session. |
Graduate Marine Engineering Course Eligibility Criteria
| Category | Requirements |
| A) Educational | 1) A candidate must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Mechanical & Automation, or Naval Architecture Engineering after completing a four-year program at a UGC-recognized university or an AICTE-approved institution, with a minimum final-year mark of 50%. |
| 2) English should have been passed with a minimum of 50% marks as a subject, either in 10th or 12th standard or in the degree examination. | |
| B) Age | Maximum age:28 years |
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Medical Eligibility Criteria
| Physical Standards | 1) Candidates should be physically fit for sea service under the standard norm, with eyesight up to 6/6 in the better eye and 6/9 in the worst eye. |
| 2) The D.G. Shipping Medical Certificate must be issued by D.G. Shipping Approved Doctors, under the specified medical examination requirements. |
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Fees
Fees are payable by demand draft / pay order in favor of “Sir Mohamed Yusuf Seamen Welfare Foundation” payable at Mumbai as per the following schedule:
| Course | Amount |
| BSc Nautical Science | Rs 7,75,000 |
| Diploma Nautical Science | Rs. 3,95,000 |
| Graduate Marine Engineering | Rs 5,40,000 |
| General Purpose Rating Training course | Rs 2,45,000 |
Registration Process
How To Apply
- In response to the advertisement placed by the Training Ship in the Newspapers / Magazines Candidates may apply directly without Company Sponsorship, Start preparing for sponsorship with a free course of IMU CET and SPONSORSHIP from merchantnavydecoded
- All candidates are required to fill up the application form at this website (TS RAHMAN ADMISSION PORTAL) and submit it together with copies of their Xth standard mark sheet and School Leaving Certificate.
- The Training Ship staff will scrutinize the applications and will inform the candidate of the date on which he is required to appear for an Entrance Test followed by an interview.
- Successful candidates would be advised about the joining formalities.
- The parents of Ratings who come from outside Mumbai are required to appoint local guardians, who may be contacted in case of any emergency.
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Placement Records
TS Rahman, a renowned institution of education and excellence, witnessed a remarkable influx of prestigious companies such as:
- Maersk tanker
- Kline
- Fleet Management
- Seaspan
- Wilhelmsen
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Sir I am not interested in ITI
Can I join merchant Navy?
Please answer it.
Hi,
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I have completed iti electrician trade now how can I join merchant Navy And how much time will it take for placement?
Hi Mudassir, you can join merchant Navy if you pass eligibility criteria. To know more about the process you can check out out free GP Rating Series or call on this number:- 7417349336.
sir, is this institution places 100% placement ! are these companies good and did they offer good salaries ?
Yes Aditya, you can rest assured T.S. RAHAMAN is one of the best institute, you can set your eyes upon. For more information on T.S. RAHAMAN, you can check our College Portal to get insight about this college.
I have done be in Mechanical Engineering but it took me 5 years to do so am I eligible to do gme in merchant Navy
Hi Siddhant, I recommend you to use our “ELIGIBILITY CALCULATOR” that will give you all the details regarding your course and what colleges you are eligible for.
SIR I HAVE COMPLETE MY 12TH IN PCM WITH OVERALL 70% AND PCM 65% …. I AM ELIGIBLE FOR TS REHMAN …
AND
CAN YOU PROVIDE A INFORMATION WHICH WHICH COMPANIES ARE COME FOR PLACEMENT IN TS REHMAN …
PLZZ🙏
Hi Sahil, first you need to tell us that which course do you want to join, then we can help you more with your choice. Other thing is that, you might be eligible for many other colleges also, to check your eligibility with our Eligibility Calculator, and call us at 7417349336 for the complete guidance.
Hi
Sir is it important to have sponsorship for TS Rahman before joining it?? For DNS
Or we have to just fill the college form only and we will get the placement??
Hi Dhruv, yes it is important to have a sponsorship for DNS, and for DNS you company matters more rather than the college. If you don’t have sponsorship then I suggest you to go for Sponsorship then go for T.S. Rahaman. There are many sponsorship forms that are out which you can fill for instance, Fleet Management and then go for T.S. Rahaman.
WHAT IS THE PLACEMENT PERCENTAGE IN TSR FOR BSC IN NAUTICAL SCIENCE
AND HOW MANY COMPANY AND WHICH ONE IS CAME IN TSR
Hi Kabir, TSR is a good college with good placement record. As for the question which companies are coming, it depends on the course that you are going for in TSR. To learn more about the college, check out our COLLEGE PORTAL.
How much rank required for admission in ts Rahman for bsc
Hi Israr, to get admission in any good college for BSc in Nautical Science, you need to have rank under 3000 which is not that hard to get if you work diligently.
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