Candidates must have passed 10+2 or its equivalent examination with- 

• At least 60% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (P C M), and
• At least 50% marks in English either in Class 10th or Class 10+2. 

Maximum age:

• For Male: General-25 years, OBC(NCL)-28 years, SC/ST-30 years
• For Female: General-27 years, OBC(NCL)-30 years, SC/ST-32 years.

The reference date for calculation of the age will be from the date of commencement of the Academic Session (21.08.2023).

There will be a 5% relaxation in eligibility marks of PCM for SC/ ST candidates, however it will not apply to English Marks

Physical Standards: All Candidates who qualify for this course will have to submit a Physical Fitness Certificate from a Registered Medical Practitioner at the time of Certificate Verification.

Eyesight: Candidates have to qualify a full eyesight test conducted by the Mercantile Marine Department before being finally selected for the course. They should have 6/6 in each eye without visual aids and should be free from colour blindness.

Selection Process: Admission to the course is based on rank obtained in IMUCET. 

Lateral Entry- Duration 3 year: 3-years Engineering Diploma in Marine/ Mechanical / Electrical / Electrical & Electronics, from the colleges approved by AICTE or State Board of Technical Education with minimum 55% of aggregate marks in the last year of Diploma Course

Or

4 years Diploma in Shipbuilding Engineering from the colleges approved by AICTE or State Board of Technical Education with minimum 55% aggregate marks in the last year of diploma course

 Or

1st year training from the Alternate Training Scheme, approved by D.G. Shipping (This will not be applicable to MERI).

Or

1st year from the Engineering College in other streams like Mechanical or Electrical approved by AICTE with minimum 60% average marks.

Or

3 years Diploma Course in the following categories, from the colleges approved by AICTE or State Board of Technical Education with minimum 55% of aggregate marks in the last year of Diploma Course:

a) Mechanical Engineering Stream: Automobile /Machine Tools and Maintenance /Plant Engineering / Production Technology /Production Engineering /Advanced Diploma in Tool and Die Making.

b) Electrical Engineering Stream: Electrical Power System

c) Electrical and Electronics Engineering Stream: Digital Electronics / Electronics and Communications/ Electronics & Telecommunication / Industrial Electronics / Electronics / Electronics Production & Maintenance /Instrumentation/ Instrumentation & Control Engineering

And

The candidate must have secured a minimum of 50% marks in English language at 10th or 12th or in the Degree/Diploma Course conducted by a recognized board or University.

The candidate should have completed the diploma within its stipulated duration of 3 or 4 years as the case may be.