IMU-CET Exam Preparation with Antica Maritime Shipping Services.

At Antica Maritime Shipping Services, we not only help students with IMU-CET online test preparation but also prepare them for the reputed shipping company sponsorship exam.

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Why Choose Antica Maritime Shipping Services for IMUCET?

IMU-CET Preparation
Antica Maritime Shipping Services strived towards bringing awareness about the Merchant Navy Industry, and keeping this in mind, we’ve decided to focus on the most important entry aspect, “IMU-CET,” for which IMU-CET coaching is the best way to score well.

Qualifying in IMU-CET is mandatory to get admission to any undergraduate program at IMU. Candidates who are willing to get admission to IMU Campuses or its affiliated institutes have to qualify for the exam.

By joining us we guarantee candidates to secure a good score at IMU-CET. We offer the best IMU-CET Coaching classes with experienced faculty. We provide the study materials which are useful for both IMU-CET and Companies Sponsorship.

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IMU-CET Exam Pattern:

  • IMU-CET PreparationSubjects: Mathematics (50 Marks), Physics (50 Marks), Chemistry (20 Marks), English (40 Marks), General Aptitude (40 Marks) Siyarams Shipping Service is one of the leading merchant navy institute that offers top-notch maritime training and courses which fits your career needs and goals. We also provide guidance and connections with our partner companies to help our students launch their careers with long-term success while at the same time helping maritime organizations and companies onboard the right candidate.
  • Total Marks: 200
  • Time Duration: 3 hours   

Note: There is no negative marking for wrong answers.                      

Importance of IMU-CET Exam

Candidates willing to join the Merchant Navy as Deck Cadet after the DNS course or Engine Cadet after BTech need to:

  • Clear an All India Entrance Test (IMU-CET) conducted by Indian Maritime University, Chennai.
  • DNS: It is mandatory to have a sponsorship from the shipping company with a valid RPSL number.

Requirement for Company Sponsorship Test:

  • 12th PCM more than 65%
  • Need to clear the written test and interview conducted by the shipping companies.
  • Secure a good IMU-CET rank

IMU-CET Coaching Classes for Regular Course:

  • Duration– 2 Months

IMU-CET Date – Expected in June Book your seat for just INR 10,000/- (Non-Refundable)

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IMU-CET Coaching Classes for Crash Course:

  • Duration– 30 Days

IMU-CET Date – Expected in June Book your seat for just INR 10,000/- (Non-Refundable)

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Why choose Antica Maritime Shipping Services for IMUCET?

  • Preparing candidates for the IMU-CET 2025 Exam. (Expected in the month of June)
  • Providing opportunities to get placed in the best-reputed shipping companies.
  • Strengthening their core skills for shipping company sponsorship test & interviews
  • Making them a better understanding of company sponsorship application & selection process.
  • Learning them how to effectively face LI-PI online, Psychometric Test & Final Captain/Master Interview.
  • Practicing weekly mock tests, subjective test series & interview rehearsals.
  • Providing specially prepared study materials.
  • Determining each candidate’s specific areas of improvement.

Highlights of our Coaching Programme:

  • Regular classes for IMU-CET Conducted by Expert Faculty.
  • Easy to understand specially designed IMU-CET course material.
  • Workshop, Mock interviews & Grooming sessions for Interview Preparation.
  • Conducive learning environment.
  • Infrastructure and faculty at par with the best.

Things Candidates Should Know Before They Appear In The IMU-CET Exams.

  • Before taking the IMU-CET, it is important for students to know that approved shipping company sponsorship is equally important as IMU-CET rank for all candidates willing to make a successful maritime career.
  • Sponsorships confirm your job/placement/on-board training after successful completion of pre-sea training at D.G. Shipping-approved college/academy. So getting sponsorship means having job confirmation befor joining any merchant navy course.

Graduation in Marine Engineering In Merchant Navy

Approved by D. G. Shipping Govt. of India
Trains You For- Engine Departments

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Qualification

  • Graduation in marine engineering BE or B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering with a minimum of 50% marks in the final year.
  • A full-time BE or B.Tech in all Mechanical Engineering streams, such as Mechanical and Automation, Mechanical and Electronics, Mechanical and Automobile, etc. However, the word “Mechanical” should appear first, indicating that Mechanical Engineering is the core, and the second subject is the elective.
  • Candidates with a degree in all Naval Architecture streams, such as Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering, Naval Architecture and Shipbuilding, etc. However, the word “Naval Architecture” should appear first, indicating that Naval Architecture is the core, and the second subject is the elective.
    The candidate must have secured a minimum of 50% marks in English language in 10th, 12th, or the Degree Exam.
  • Maximum 28 years.
  • Candidates should be physically fit for sea service under standard norms, with eyesight up to (+ or -) 2.5 with no color blindness. Minimum height should be 157 centimeters.

CAREER FLOW CHART

  • 1-year training Exempted from appearing in MEO Class IV Part A examination
  • 6 months of duly documented sea service as Assistant Marine Engineer Officer in charge of an engineering watch
  • Completion of advanced safety training courses: AFF, PSCRB, MFA, and a three-month preparatory course (optional) to obtain Marine Engineering Officer Class IV Certificate of Competency
  • Appear for MEO Class IV Part B MMD examination – Obtain MEO Class IV Certificate of Competency
  • 12 months of approved sea service as MEO Class IV Engineering Officer in charge of an engineering watch
  • 4 months training course – Appear for MMD examination MEO Class II Part B – Obtain Class II Marine Engineering Officer Certificate of Competency (DME to appear for Part A) 
  • 18 months of approved sea service as MEO Class II Officer in charge of an engineering watch
  • 2 months Engineering Management Training Course – Obtain Class I Marine Engineering Officer Certificate of Competency
  • Promoted to Chief Engineering Officer

Diploma In Nautical Science in Merchant Navy

Approved by D. G. Shipping Govt. of India
Trains You For—Deck Departments

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Qualification

  • DNS Course 1-Year is a course leading to B.Sc.(Applied Nautical Science) after 18 months of sea service and also leading to 2nd Mate Foreign going
  • Candidate should have passed in HSC (10+2) or equivalent examination with PCM average of not less than 60%
  • Candidate possessing B.Sc. Degree in PCM or Electronics with Physics as an individual subject in one of the years, not less than 60% of marks in the final year
  • Candidate possessing B.E./B. Tech. Degree from I.I.T or from a college recognized by AICTE

CAREER FLOW CHART

  • 1-Year pre-sea training + 4 STCW course
  • 18-months sea service with distance learning (III, IV, V- sems.)
  • 4-months post sea 2nd Mate Course + Modular courses + clearing III, IV, V & VI- sems. exams
  • Obtain B.SC. Nautical Science Degree + Obtain 2nd Mate (FG) Certificate of Competency.
  • 18-months sea service as 3rs Mate & 2nd Mate
  • 3-months 1st Mate (Phase-I) courses 
  • 3-months 1st Mate (PHASE-I courses + modular courses + written & oral exam + obtain 1st Mate Certificate of Competency
  • 12-months sea service as Chief Mate

B. Sc. Nautical Science In Merchant Navy

Approved by D. G. Shipping Govt. of India
Trains You For—Engine Departments

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Qualification

  • Candidates must have passed 12th standard or an equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and English as separate subjects, with a PCM average of not less than 60%.
  • The candidate must have secured a minimum of 50% marks in English in the 10th or 12th standard examination.
  • Qualified in Online Common Entrance Test. The Candidate should appear for IMU Common Entrance Test and must pass the test.
  • Passport is Mandatory.
  • Age limit: Maximum 25 Years.
  • Medical standard:
    Candidates must be medically fit including eye sight and hearing as prescribed in the Merchant Shipping (Medical Examination) Rules, 2000 Eye sight 6/6 with no colour blindness.

  • Minimum height should be 157 centimetres.

CAREER FLOW CHART

  • BTech Marine Engineering In Merchant navy 4 Year (Eight Semesters) Marine Engineering Course under IMU
  • Oblain Degree in Marine Engineering
  • Pass MEO Class IV Part A Examination
  • 6 months Duly Documented Sea service as assistant Marine Engineer Officer In charge of an engineering watch
  • Pass MEO Class IV. Part B Examination
  • 12 months approved Sea Service as Officer in Charge of an Engineering Watch
  • 4 months Training Course
  • Obtain Class II Marine Engineer Officer Part A & B Certificate of Competency
  • 18 months approved Sea Service as Officer in Charge of an Engineering Watch
  • 2 months Engineering Management Training Course
  • Obtain Class | Manne engineer Officer Certificate of Competency

B. Sc. Nautical Science In Merchant Navy

Approved by D. G. Shipping Govt. of India
Trains You For— Deck Departments

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Qualification

  • Nautical Science in 12th Standard or equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and English as separate BSc. in Nautical Science subjects with a PCM average of not less than 60%.
  • The candidate must have secured minimum 50% marks in English language in 10th or 12th standard exam.
  • Qualified in Online Common Entrance Test. The Candidate should appear for IMU Common Entrance Test and must pass the test.
  • Passport is Mandatory.
  • Age limit: Maximum 25 Years.
  • Medical standard:
    Candidates must be medically fit including eye sight and hearing as prescribed in the Merchant Shipping (Medical Examination) Rules, 2000 Eye sight 6/6 with no colour blindness.

  • Minimum height should be 157 centimetres.

CAREER FLOW CHART

  • Deck Cadet
  • 12 Months sea service
  • 2nd Mate FG Exam
  • 18- Months sea service as 2nd or 3rd Officer
  • 6 Month preparatory course & advanced modular courses
  • 1st Mate FG Exam
  • 12 Month service as Chief Officer
  • 1 Month preparatory course & modular courses
  • Master FG/ Captain

Electro-Technical Officer in Merchant Navy

Approved by D. G. Shipping Govt. of India
Trains You For-Engine Departments

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Qualification

  • Pass 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and English as separate subjects, with at least 50% in English.
  • Diploma or Degree: Pass a three-year diploma with 60% marks or a four-year degree with 50% marks in a relevant field.
  • Recognition: The diploma or degree must be recognized by the AICTE, a State or Central Government.

CAREER FLOW CHART

  • E / Diploma (Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Electronics and Telecommunication / Communication Engineering, or Electronics and Instrumentation or equivalent
  • Application – Interview – selection – medical
  • 17- weeks specialised training program at academy & modular courses.
  • 6-9 months Trainee Electrical Engineer(SAL: $400- $600).
  • AS AN ELECTRICAL OFFICER ON BOARD A SHIP (SAL: $2,000-$5,000).

GP Rating Course (General Purpose Rating) In Merchant Navy

Approved by D. G. Shipping Govt. of India
Trains You For—Both Engine And Deck Departments

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Qualification

  • 10th Standard Pass from Govt. Recognized Board with English, Science, and Mathematics with 40% Aggregate. English 40% in 10th/ 12th.
  • 12th Standard (Any Stream) pass from Govt. Recognized Board with 40% Aggregate & English 40% in 10th/ 12th.
  • Pass a 2-year ITI course approved by DVET. With minimum 40% Aggregate marks in final year of ITI & Minimum 40% marks in English in 10th/ 12
  • A Minimum of 40% Marks in the English language Either in the 10th, 12th, or in the Diploma/Degree Exam; a Minimum of 50% in English if Passed from a Vernacular Medium.

CAREER FLOW CHART

  • 9-month sail as ORDINARY SEAMAN (DECK) WIPER (ENGINE)
  • Obtain a watchkeeping certificate from the D.G. Shipping Govt. of India.
  • Obtain NCV 2nd mate, sail as in near coastal voyage/obtaining class-IV NCV, sail as 4th engineer in Coastal Voyage.
  • Total sea time of 24 months appears in the NCV 2nd Mate (Deck)/Class IV near coastal voyage exam (engine).
  • 12-Months Sail as Motorman/Sailor
  • 12-month training on-board from Marine Dept.
  • Can rise up to the rank of Master Marine/Marine Engineer.

CCMC In Merchant Navy

Approved by D. G. Shipping Govt. of India
Trains You For—Galley department

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Qualification

  • Passed 10th from a recognized board with at least 40% of aggregate marks and at least 40% marks in English subject
  • Minimum 50% in English.

CAREER FLOW CHART

  • Mess Boy (SAL: $100-$200)
  • Steward ($200-$300)
  • Steward ($350-$500)
  • 2nd Cook ($500-$800)
  • Cook ($800-$1000)
  • Chief Cook ($1500-$1800)

OCCP In Merchant Navy

Approved by D. G. Shipping Govt. of India
Trains You For—Both Engine And Deck Departments

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Qualification

  • The candidate who has completed the degree/diploma in Hotel Management from a recognized and reputed board or university is eligible to attend the course with 40% or above marks in English in 10th or 12th standard.

CAREER FLOW CHART

  • Join as Steward ($400)
  • Assistant Cook ($1000)
  • Cook ($1400)
  • Chief Cook ($1700)

 

STCW In Merchant Navy

Approved by D. G. Shipping Govt. of India
Trains You For—Both Engine And Deck Departments

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Qualification

  • 10th Standard Pass from Govt. Recognized Board with English, Science, and Mathematics with 40% Aggregate. English 40% in 10th/ 12th.

  • 12th Standard (Any Stream) pass from Govt. Recognized Board with 40% Aggregate & English 40% in 10th/ 12th.

  • Pass a 2-year ITI course approved by DVET. With minimum 40% Aggregate marks in final year of ITI & Minimum 40% marks in English in 10th/ 12

  • A Minimum of 40% Marks in the English language Either in the 10th, 12th, or in the Diploma/Degree Exam; a Minimum of 50% in English if Passed from a Vernacular Medium.

CAREER FLOW CHART

  • Trainee Ordinary Seaman (Deck) / Trainee Wiper (Engine) 18 months Min. (SAL: 200$-400$)
  • After getting the watchkeeping certificate, Sail as AB / OILER for 12 to 18 months (SAL: 400$-800$/800$- 1200$ Resp.)
  • After a total sea time of 24 months, appear for NCV 2nd mate (Deck)/appear for class 4 NCV (Engine)
  • Upon obtaining 2nd mate, sail as 2nd Officer/obtaining class 4 certificate, sail as 4th engineer (SAL : 3500$ – 5500$)
  • Master Mariner/Chief engineer (SAL: 8500$ -12000$)