Courses for the Merchant Navy

Name: Pacific Marine Academy
Address: 2nd Floor, Above PNB Bank, Nawalgarh Road, Sikar, Rajasthan 332001, Sikar, Rajasthan, 332001, IN
Telephone: +91 8426074109

Coaching planned by master mariners for the IMU CET, DNS sponsorship exams and the degree routes to sea.

Entrance Exam

The IMU CET is the gateway exam to maritime courses. Start here if you have not cleared it yet.

Pacific Marine Academy's IMU CET Preparation Course is a comprehensive, results-oriented program for the Indian Maritime University Common Entrance Test, the computer-based, multiple-choice gateway to undergraduate and postgraduate maritime courses. It also prepares students for DNS sponsorship exams.

Who can join: 10+2 level syllabus (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics) plus English and General Aptitude
Prepares you for: IMU CET and DNS sponsorship exams
Fee: Contact the academy for fees

What you study

Physics: mechanics, thermodynamics, electricity and magnetism
Chemistry: fuels, lubricants and chemicals used on board
Mathematics: calculus, algebra and geometry
English: grammar, vocabulary and comprehension
General Aptitude: logical reasoning, critical thinking and general knowledge

What you get

Structured classroom sessions led by master mariners and naval officers
Detailed notes, textbooks and practice questions aligned to IMU CET and sponsorship exam patterns
Regular mock tests that simulate the actual exam environment
Dedicated interview training with mock interviews by industry professionals
Career counselling from application to choosing the right course and college, with support until the first job at sea

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Deck Cadets

Train to become a deck officer, responsible for navigating and running the ship.

The Diploma in Nautical Science (DNS) is a one-year pre-sea training course, the first step for aspiring deck officers. After pre-sea training at an approved college, cadets complete 18 months of onboard training, then earn a B.Sc. in Applied Nautical Science from the Indian Maritime University. DNS sponsorship is a job offer from a shipping company such as Maersk, Anglo-Eastern or Great Eastern Shipping. We coach you for the sponsorship exam and interview as well as for admission through IMU CET.

Who can join: 10+2 from a recognised board with 60% average in PCM (55% for SC/ST candidates), or a B.Sc. with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. Age up to 25. No colour blindness, 6/6 vision in each eye, no eye glasses.
Prepares you for: IMU CET and shipping-company sponsorship exams (written and interview)
Fee: Contact the academy for fees

What you study

Seamanship: rope work, anchoring and handling vessels
Safety: SOLAS, MARPOL, fire fighting, first aid and survival techniques
Bridge watch-keeping, cargo handling and ship maintenance (onboard phase)
Sponsorship exam subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, English and General Aptitude

What you get

Curriculum aligned with Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) standards
Coaching and guidance to secure admission into a reputable maritime college
Written exam coaching tailored to the patterns of various shipping companies
Interview training with mock interviews on technical and HR questions
Guidance for psychological tests and merchant navy medical examinations
Structured study materials and a full test series
Mentorship from professionals with extensive maritime experience

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A Bachelor of Science in Nautical Science is an undergraduate program covering the theoretical and practical aspects of operating a ship, designed to train future deck officers. It is a full-time, three-year residential course approved by the DG of Shipping, Government of India, followed by one year of sea training and the Second Mate's certificate.

Who can join: 10+2 from a recognised board with 60% average in PCM (55% for SC/ST candidates). Age up to 25 (30 for SC/ST). No colour blindness, 6/6 vision, no eye glasses.
Prepares you for: IMU CET
Fee: Contact the academy for fees

What you study

Navigation: celestial, electronic (GPS, radar) and chart work
Seamanship: ropework, ship handling, anchoring and mooring
Marine Engineering: marine engines, ship machinery and maintenance
Meteorology: weather patterns and forecasting
Cargo Operations: handling, stowage and securing
Marine Law and Regulations: maritime law, safety and pollution prevention

What you get

Third Officer certificate path after sea training
Progression to Chief Officer and Captain with experience

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Engine Cadets

Train to run and maintain the ship’s engines and machinery.

A four-year undergraduate course and the gateway for aspiring engineers to join the merchant navy on the engine side, aligned with the STCW convention. Graduates join a ship as Junior or Trainee Engineer and can progress to Second Engineer and Chief Engineer.

Who can join: 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics, minimum 60% aggregate in PCM (55% for SC/ST candidates) and 50% in English in 10th or 12th. Age up to 25 and merchant navy eyesight and fitness standards.
Prepares you for: IMU CET
Fee: Contact the academy for fees

What you study

Marine Machinery Systems
Marine Internal Combustion Engines
Marine Boilers and Marine Steam Plants
Naval Architecture
Applied Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics
Simulator-based training on shipboard operations

What you get

Preparation for IMU CET, a key entrance exam for B.Tech Marine Engineering
Mock interviews and guidance for company sponsorship exams

Enrol in this course Course page

Not sure which course fits you?

Call us or send your details through the admission form, and we will help you choose.

Call +91 8426074109 Fill the admission form

Entrance Exam

The IMU CET is the gateway exam to maritime courses. Start here if you have not cleared it yet.

Who can join: 10+2 level syllabus (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics) plus English and General Aptitude
Prepares you for: IMU CET and DNS sponsorship exams
Fee: Contact the academy for fees

What you study

Physics: mechanics, thermodynamics, electricity and magnetism
Chemistry: fuels, lubricants and chemicals used on board
Mathematics: calculus, algebra and geometry
English: grammar, vocabulary and comprehension
General Aptitude: logical reasoning, critical thinking and general knowledge

What you get

Structured classroom sessions led by master mariners and naval officers
Detailed notes, textbooks and practice questions aligned to IMU CET and sponsorship exam patterns
Regular mock tests that simulate the actual exam environment
Dedicated interview training with mock interviews by industry professionals
Career counselling from application to choosing the right course and college, with support until the first job at sea

Enrol in this course Course page

Deck Cadets

Train to become a deck officer, responsible for navigating and running the ship.

Who can join: 10+2 from a recognised board with 60% average in PCM (55% for SC/ST candidates), or a B.Sc. with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. Age up to 25. No colour blindness, 6/6 vision in each eye, no eye glasses.
Prepares you for: IMU CET and shipping-company sponsorship exams (written and interview)
Fee: Contact the academy for fees

What you study

Seamanship: rope work, anchoring and handling vessels
Safety: SOLAS, MARPOL, fire fighting, first aid and survival techniques
Bridge watch-keeping, cargo handling and ship maintenance (onboard phase)
Sponsorship exam subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, English and General Aptitude

What you get

Curriculum aligned with Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) standards
Coaching and guidance to secure admission into a reputable maritime college
Written exam coaching tailored to the patterns of various shipping companies
Interview training with mock interviews on technical and HR questions
Guidance for psychological tests and merchant navy medical examinations
Structured study materials and a full test series
Mentorship from professionals with extensive maritime experience

Enrol in this course Course page

Who can join: 10+2 from a recognised board with 60% average in PCM (55% for SC/ST candidates). Age up to 25 (30 for SC/ST). No colour blindness, 6/6 vision, no eye glasses.
Prepares you for: IMU CET
Fee: Contact the academy for fees

What you study

Navigation: celestial, electronic (GPS, radar) and chart work
Seamanship: ropework, ship handling, anchoring and mooring
Marine Engineering: marine engines, ship machinery and maintenance
Meteorology: weather patterns and forecasting
Cargo Operations: handling, stowage and securing
Marine Law and Regulations: maritime law, safety and pollution prevention

What you get

Third Officer certificate path after sea training
Progression to Chief Officer and Captain with experience

Enrol in this course Course page

Engine Cadets

Train to run and maintain the ship’s engines and machinery.

Who can join: 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics, minimum 60% aggregate in PCM (55% for SC/ST candidates) and 50% in English in 10th or 12th. Age up to 25 and merchant navy eyesight and fitness standards.
Prepares you for: IMU CET
Fee: Contact the academy for fees

What you study

Marine Machinery Systems
Marine Internal Combustion Engines
Marine Boilers and Marine Steam Plants
Naval Architecture
Applied Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics
Simulator-based training on shipboard operations

What you get

Preparation for IMU CET, a key entrance exam for B.Tech Marine Engineering
Mock interviews and guidance for company sponsorship exams

Enrol in this course Course page

Not sure which course fits you?

Call us or send your details through the admission form, and we will help you choose.

Call +91 8426074109 Fill the admission form