Admissions are made directly by the academy for sponsored cadets. The academy also selects trainee cadets on behalf of foreign companies or their agents on the basis of their requirements. The cadet, after selection will be given 16 weeks of training in the academy.

General Eligibility criteria's for the offered courses are written below:-

Educational qualifications:-

Candidates who wish to enter the navigational and engineering fields of Merchant Navy need to complete their (10+2) and High School with PCM (Physics, Chemistry & Biology) group from a recognized Institute are eligible to join as Deck & Engine Rating. HSC passed candidates can join as Seaman Rating.

Age limit: -

Age restriction is 17 yrs to 25 yrs for all candidates. The restriction is however relaxed for some foreign companies.

Medical standard:-

One common eligibility criteria for merchant navy rating in all the fields is medical fitness. Candidate should be physically fit for sea service under standard norms and must come along with a physical fitness certificate. The eyesight must be 6/6 with no colour blindness.

Selection: -

The candidate who is medically fit for sea service under international maritime organization norms will be selected after verifying the original documents.

Training:-

The academy provides theoretical and practical knowledge of seamanship principles of navigation, rules of the road, Basic marine engineer, Chart work and about STCW 2010 regulations.

Kit:-

Candidates Are Requested To Bring The Following Kit Along With Them.

Apart from normal clothing and toiletries candidates are required to bring:

• 1) 2 white bed sheet
• 2) 2 white pillow covers
• 3) 1 white bath towel
• 4) 4 white handker-chief
• 5) Black leather shoes and white P.T.shoes

Note: - This will be remain with the cadets and will be deemed as cadets own property