G.P Rating-2023 Admission Application Form -10TH Pass

G.P Rating-2023 Application-Admission |Merchant Navy After 10th Pass |  Pre Sea GP Rating Course 2023 – IMU-CET 2023
 

GP Rating means General purpose Rating. GP Rating candidates are those who have been trained in both Deck and Engine Room tasks. Such ratings may be employed either in deck department or Engine department according to the needs of the company. They perform tasks related to Seamanship, Cargo handling, Maintenance work on deck, Operation and maintenance of Machinery. This Course ensured higher employability of the Indian seafarers in world market.

GP Rating is a six months residential course approved by D.G Shipping (Govt of India).  GP Rating syllabus includes combined study of Deck and Engineering subjects. This course will cover all aspects of the seafaring profession (Deck and Engine), which also include swimming, physical drills, workshop training, rope and mast climbing, lifesaving appliances usage, fire fighting exercises and ship visits etc. After the training, external examinations is conducted by Board of Examination of Seafarers (BES) under D.G Shipping (Govt of India).

Students who successfully pass the examination (BES) are issued INDIAN CDC and are eligible for ship jobs around the world. The students can join ship as trainee OS (Ordinary Seaman) / trainee fitter / trainee oiler / trainee engine room cadet (for Diploma holders). The G.P.Rating candidate will be able to work in all seamanship activities on-board at deck side & as well as at Engine side. With further Sea-service, they will be promoted as, Able-Bodied Seamen / Engine Fitter, Bosun, etc.

They can also be promoted to officer Level with certain sea service (36 months) and qualification requirements. There are wide job opportunities for Indian Seamen all over the world.

Those candidates who want to pursue career in Merchant Navy as soon as passing 10thStandard can join GP Rating course Or NCV Deck cadet Course. These courses help the candidates to pursue career in Merchant Navy and help in financial growth after 6 months of Pre-sea training.

There is no Common Entrance Test for GP Rating. But some institutes conduct their own test to select the candidates.

G.P RATING ELIGIBILITY.

Educational qualifications:

Minimum educational qualification is a pass in the S.S.C / 10th or its equivalent exam from any recognized board. Aggregate/ overall percentage must not be less than 40% and in ENGLISH subject minimum required is 40% either in 10th/12th exams.

Age limit:

Maximum age limit is 25 years at the time of commencement of course.

Medical standards:

Minimum Height-157 cms, Weight-48 kgs.

Should be physically fit for sea and should meet the medical standards laid by the Director General of shipping.

Eyesight/Vision:

Use of corrective lenses for eyesight is permitted but the maximum permissible limits, at entry, are 6/12 in each eye or 6/9 in better eye and 6/18 in other eye for distant unaided vision. Color blindness is not permitted.

Mode of selection:

Written /Interview/ Medical examination.

 GP Rating Course duration:

GP rating course is a 6 months residential course.

 GP Rating Course fees:

Around 2 lakh rupees, Depends on the college the candidate get selected.

Latest course fee of all institutes are available on BES website.

GP Rating Salary:

In training period as an Ordinary seaman gets 200-300$(Rs 12000-18000), after  9 months of sea service  as an Ordinary seaman candidate gets Watch keeping certificate then candidate gets promoted as Able bodied seaman(AB) salary  1000-1500$ .Further experience makes him Bosun  Salary(2000-2500$)and also officer (3000-3500$) if candidate has required qualifications.

Note: Candidates desirous of joining the course must apply for a passport immediately, if they do not already have a passport, as it is a requirement when applying for C.D.C.

GP Rating Career.

Merchant Navy GP Rating Application form, Download Application form.

Documents required at the time of submission of Application form

  • 10th Standard or higher passed certificate, showing Science, Mathematics & English as subjects.
  • Mark-sheet for the above.
  • Birth Certificate.
  • School leaving Certificate.
  • Any other certificates awarded for extracurricular activities like sports, drama, etc.

The candidates should submit completed application form to our MUMBAI office address with the following documents:

  • 2 – Attested copies of 10th/ S.S.C. / higher Passing Certificate.
  • 2 – Attested copies of 10th/ S.S.C. / higher Mark sheet.
  • 2 – Attested copies of School leaving Certificate.
  • 2 – Recent colour photographs. (Size: 40 mm X 30 mm).
  • 2 – Attested copies Passport or be applied well in advance before the start of the course.
  • Any other Certificates of higher educations.
  • All the copies should be attested by School / College Principal only.

Best GP Rating Maritime Institutes in India.

D.G Shipping Approved Institutes for GP Rating Course in India

• *Commander Ali’s Academy of M’ Navy (Hyderabad) Telangana
• *Sri Chakara Maritime College (Pondicherry) P’cherry
• *Tamilnadu Maritime Academy (Thoothukudi) Tamil Nadu
• *Marine Training Academy (MTA) (Daman) Daman.

“*”  These are the Top four institutes having 100% passing in each course.

• Asha International Institute of Marine Technology – (Varanasi) Uttar Pradesh
• Maritime Academy of India -(Kolkata) West Bengal
• Maritime Education Training & Research Institute –(Kolkata) West Bengal
• Orissa Maritime Academy – (Paradip) Orissa
• Trident College of Marine Technology – (near Kolkata) West Bengal.
• Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Govt. Polytechnic, (Port Blair) (Andaman & Nicobar)
• Aquatech Institute of Maritime Studies (New Delhi / Gurgaon) Haryana
• J. Sons Merchant Navy Institute – (Meerut) Uttar Pradesh
• Sriram Institute of Marine Studies – (New Delhi / Gurgaon)
• Euro Tech Maritime Academy (Cochin) Kerala
• Balaji Seamen Training Institute (Chennai) Tamil Nadu
• Cosmopolitan Tech of Maritime College (Chennai) Tamil Nadu
• Hindustan Institute of Maritime Training (HIMT), (Chennai) Tamil Nadu
• Indus Seafarers Training Academy (Chennai) Tamil Nadu
• International Maritime Academy (Chennai) Tamil Nadu
• Marine Officer’s Training Academy (MOTA) (Pondicherry) P’cherry
• Maritime Foundation (Chennai) Tamil Nadu
• Southern Academy of Maritime Studies, (Chennai) Tamil Nadu
• School of Seamanship & Naut. Tech., Kancheepuram.
• Arya Marine Academy (Raigard Dist, Mum – Pune Rd.) Maharashtra-
• B.P. Marine Academy (Belapur – Navi Mumbai) Maharashtra
• Bonzer Academy (Raigard Dist, near Mahad) Maharashtra
• Columbus Maritime Trg Inst (Khardi) (Mum-Nashik Rd.) Maharashtra
• MMTI’s Education & Research Trust (MMTI) (Raigard Distt.) Maharashtra
• T Ship Rahaman Academy (N’Sheva, Raigarh Distt.) Maharashtra
• Yak Educational Trust (Near Khapoli off Mum–Pune Rd) Maharashtra
• Baba Marine Institute (Vada, Thane Dist.) Maharashtra –
• Marine Medical Clinic, Mumbai (Khardi) (Mum-Nashik Rd.) Maharashtra.
• NUSI Maritime Academy (Salcete) Goa
• Sea Scan Maritime Foundation (Chicalim) Goa.

GP Rating Course Fees of various Institutes in India.

GP Rating Institutes GP Rating Course Fees
Arya Marine Academy Rs 1,80,000
B.P. Marine Academy Rs 2,00,000
Bonzer Academy of Maritime Studies Rs 2,00,000
Columbus Maritime Academy Rs 2,20,000
Marine Training Academy Rs 2,20,000
MMTI’S Education & Research Trust Rs 2,00,000
Training Ship Rahaman Rs 1,64,500
Yak Education Trust Rs 2,15,000
Baba Maritime Academy Rs 2,25,000
Marine Medical Clinic Rs 1,80,000
Euro Tech Maritime Academy Rs 2,25,000
AQUATECH Institute of Maritime Studies Rs 1,65,000
J Son’s Merchant Navy Institute Rs 1,50,000
Sriram Institute of Marine Studies Rs 1,85,000
*NUSI Maritime Academy Rs 1,05,000
Sea Scan Maritime Foundation Rs 1,85,000
Asha International Institute of Marine Rs 2,10,000
Maritime Academy of India Rs 97,000
METRI Rs 1,40,000
*Orissa Maritime Academy Rs 72,000
Trident College of Marine Technology Rs 1,70,000
B. R. Ambedkar Govt. Polytechnic Rs 70,000
Balaji Seamen Training Institute Rs 1,85,000
Sri Chakra Maritime Academy Rs 2,10,000
Tamil Nadu Maritime Academy Rs 1,22,000
Commander Ali’s Academy of Merchant Navy Rs 2,25,000
Cosmopolitan Technology of Maritime Rs 2,10,000
*Hindustan Institute of Maritime Training Rs 1,59,000
Indus Seafarers Training Academy Rs 2,25,000
International Maritime Academy Rs 2,10,000
*Marine Officer’s Training Academy Rs 1,74,000
Maritime Foundation Rs 1,75,000
Southern Academy of Maritime Studies Rs 2,25,000
School of Seamanship & Naut. Tech Rs 1,75,000

Note: Above fee includes tuition, lodging and boarding, compulsory short courses fee, text book, examinations, etc. Refundable caution money (CM) is different for each institute.

*OMA (Orissa Maritime Academy) – 50% reservation for Odiya (fee 50,000/-), regard for SC/ST, Paradip Port Employees. Uniform 5000/-, CM 2000/-.

*HIMT Chennai, 25% fee waiver for 3 candidates on academic and economic factors.

*MOTA 50,000/ CM, 10-50 % concession Ship Co-Sponsored, ITI, female, wards of seafarers, SC/ST and from Maharashtra State.

*NUSI – Considerations for wards of seafarers, ship co. sponsored; uniform making (approx. 7000/-) and CM 1000/ several other institutes give considerations for different factors.

For latest Fees of the Various Institutes, Please visit http://seafarers.edu.in/.

The duration of the Pre-Sea Training Course For General Purpose Ratings is 6 months. The course is fully residential as per the Directorate General of Shipping norms, requiring all the trainees to reside in-house. The course will cover all aspects of the sea-faring profession (Deck and Engine), which also include swimming, physical drills, workshop training, rope and mast climbing, life saving, fire fighting exercises and ship visits etc. Pre Sea Training for Ratings will also include the, following basic STCW 95 courses

  • Personal Survival Techniques (PST).
  • Personal Safety and Social Responsibility (PSSR).
  • Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting (FPFF).
  • Elementary First Aid (EFA).
  • Oil Tanker Familiarisation (OTFC).

BATCHES:  Every 1st date of JANUARY & JULY of the year.Eligibility Criteria

For Admission:Age Limit:Admission is open to all Indian citizens, who are between the ages of 171/2 to 25 years on the date of commencement of the course.

Academic Qualification:Minimum educational qualification is a pass in the S.S.C / 10th or its equivalent exam from any recognized board, with English, Science and Mathematics (pass) as subjects. Aggregate/ overall percentage must not be less than 40% and in ENGLISH subject minimum required is 40% either in 10th/12th exams.

Medical Fitness: As per MS 2000 Rule.

  • Distance Vision (Unaided) 1.0 (6/6) in better eye and (6/9) in other eye.
  • Normal colour Vision (To be tested by Ishiara test chart)
  • Height and Weight (Height without shoes: weight in indoor clothing) Minimum
  • Height 157 cm. (5’2″)
  • Weight 48 kg (105 lbs.)

Note: Before joining an institute candidates will be required to undergo medical examination by a  DGS approved Doctor. A list of DGS approved doctors is provided on DG Shipping website, as well as  on BES website, or MTA will arrange if requested Admission Procedure:All prospective candidates desirous of admission for the general purpose rating (GP rating) courses commencing at our udvada (Gujarat) academy on 1st January & 1st July every year, are hereby notified that:As per the Directorate General of Shipping, Training Branch Circular no. 3 of 2023, dated 13.02.2023, there will be no COMMON  ENTRANCE TEST (CET) WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT, TILL FURTHER NOTICE.In line with the above, our own system for selection for the July 2023 batch onwards is as follows

GENERAL PURPOSE RATING (G.P. RATING): ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR COURSE:

  • Nationality-This course is open only to all Indian nationals.
  • Maximum age limit– Not less than 17 ½ years and not more than 25 years on the date of commencement of the course.
    Only candidates falling in the above age group can apply.
  • Minimum academic qualifications
    Passed in 10th/12th Standard from a recognised board with Science, Mathematics and English as subjects. Aggregate should be 40%, with Maths & Science and 40% in English.
  • Medical standards-
Pre-Sea Training Course for G.P. Ratings Highlights:

 

Height 157 cms.
Weight 48 kgs.
Eye sight Normal 6/6 vision in both eyes without glasses/ spectacles and no colour blindness.

Candidates should be free from any disability, disease or abnormality. Medical examination will be carried out by the approved authority as per Merchant Shipping Medical Examination Rules 2000 prior to final selection.

  • Documents required at the time of submission of form
  • 10th Standard or higher passed certificate, showing Science, Mathematics & English as subjects.
  • Mark-sheet for the above.
  • Birth Certificate.
  • School leaving Certificate.
  • Passport.
  • Any other certificates awarded for extra curricular activities like sports, drama, etc.

The candidates should submit completed application form to our MUMBAI office address with the following documents:

  • 2 – Attested copies of 10th/ S.S.C. / higher Passing Certificate.
  • 2 – Attested copies of 10th/ S.S.C. / higher Mark sheet.
  • 2 – Attested copies of School leaving Certificate.
  • 2 – Recent colour photographs. (Size: 40 mm X 30 mm).
  • 2 – Attested copies Passport or be applied well in advance before the start of the course.
  • Any other Certificates of higher educations.
  • All the copies should be attested by School / College Principal only.

Caution:Any suppression of truth, mis-representation of facts or submission of false certificates will result in cancellation of admission, forfeiture of fees and shall be punishable as per law. Fees once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances. Final Exit Examination:A mid-term examination (written, oral & practical) will be conducted halfway through the training by the academy.For Candidate who performs poor, a warning letters are sent to the parents of trainees who remain deficient in the examination, as a continues monitoring process.At the end of the 6 months course trainees will have to appear for final examinations, conducted by the Board of Examination for Seafarers (BES). The final examination will be in written, oral & practical.A Candidate who fails in the final examination can re-sit with total three attempts as per the rules of BES/DGS. A candidate who wishes to re appear for the next attempt will have to mandatorily attend the classes for at least one month to re-sit. He will have to pay the lodging/ boarding charges and examination fees.Issuance of CDC & Course Certificates:After completing the Pre-Sea Training (G.P.) and STCW’95 Basic Safety Courses, the successful trainees are eligible to get the Continuous Discharge Certificate (CDC) from the Shipping Master, Government of India. The Academy will procure the CDC of passed out candidates and issue with all the other certificates. Job Prospects:After passing out from the Academy and obtaining the CDC from the Shipping Master, Mumbai, the trainees qualify to take up employment as seamen aboard a ship of Indian or Foreign flag on their own. With further sea-service, these ratings may be promoted as Seaman Helmsman, Able Bodied Seaman or Motorman and also to the Officer’s level, subject to certain D.G. Shipping requirements.

The Academy shall guide the passing-out trainees in obtaining suitable jobs with the help of placement cell.

 

 

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