GP Rating Entrance Exam SCI -MTI, TS Rahaman, NUSI, IMI

Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) – Maritime Training Institute (MTI)

• Syllabus (Entrance Exam): 2‑hour online MCQ test covering Professional Knowledge (basic maritime and safety concepts), English language, quantitative aptitude (10th‑standard math), and reasoning ability

• Selection Procedure: Candidates apply online (Sept 12–Nov 2, 2025), take the online exam (11/9/2025), and the top 3× candidates per vacancy are called for personal interviews (Nov 18–20, 2025). Interviews are held in Mumbai. Finally, qualifying candidates undergo a DGS‑approved medical exam

• Eligibility: Must have passed 10th standard with ≥40% (including English, Math, Science; English ≥40%), or 12th with ≥40% (with English ≥40% and Math, Science in 10th)  or a 2‑year ITI (fitter/machinist/etc) with ≥40% (and English ≥40%) Unmarried males aged 17.5–25 years (relaxable by +5 years for SC/ST, +3 for OBC‑NCL, +2 for women) Preference given to PCM stream.

• Physical/Medical Standards: Good health fit for sea service Eyesight 6/6 (better eye) and 6/9 (other eye) with normal color vision. Medical exam by DGS‑approved doctor; no waivers.

• Important Dates (2025 intake): Online application: 12/09–02/11/2025; Exam (tentative): 09/11/2025; Interviews: 18–20/11/2025 Application fee (GEN/OBC/EWS ₹1000; SC/ST/Female ₹700).

International Maritime Institute (IMI), Noida

• Syllabus (Entrance Exam): IMI’s written test assesses basic concept clarity in English, mathematics, and science (at about 10th‑standard level). Official details aren’t published, but candidates are advised to revise these subjects

• Selection Procedure: IMI follows a multi-step process 1) Registration (contact IMI). 2) Written Entrance Exam: tests candidates’ basic knowledge/concepts 3) Personal Interview: evaluates confidence and suitability. 4) Medical Exam: final step by a DGS‑approved doctor. (Physical tests per DG Shipping norms.)

• Eligibility: 10th pass (any stream) or 12th pass. Must have ≥50% in Mathematics & Science (in 10th) and ≥50% in PCM (in 12th) and ≥50% in English (10th or 12th)Age 17½–25 years at course start (No open/distance schooling; improvement exam results generally not accepted.)

• Physical/Medical Standards: Height ≥157 cm; BMI ≤25 No speech impediment. Eyesight 6/6 (both eyes) without aid, no color blindness Medically fit as per DG Shipping.

• Important Dates: IMI conducts GP Rating courses twice yearly (January and July intakes) Applicants should watch IMI’s announcements, typically opening seats a few months before these intakes.

Training Ship Rahaman (TS Rahaman), Mumbai

• Syllabus (Entrance Exam): Written exam (100 marks) divided into English (grammar/comprehension) 50 marks, Mathematics 30 marks, and General Knowledge 20 marks. (Questions are basic level, ~up to 10th standard.)

• Selection Procedure: Candidates submit the application form with Xth marksheet and other documents. TS staff calls shortlisted candidates for a written test, followed by a personal interview Final admission is based on the entrance exam merit list. A DGS medical exam is done after selection.

• Eligibility: 10th pass (Govt. board) with ≥40% aggregate (incl. English, Maths, Science) AND English ≥40% (10th/12th); OR 12th pass (any stream) with ≥40% aggregate (and English ≥40%); OR 2‑year ITI pass with ≥40% aggregate (engineering trades). Female candidates are eligible.

• Age: 17½ to 25 years on course start. Age relaxations: +5 years for SC/ST, +3 years for OBC‑NCL, +2 years for women and degree holders.

• Physical/Medical Standards: Distance vision 6/6 (better eye) and 6/9 (other) with normal color vision. Medical fitness certificate from a DGS‑approved doctor. Candidates must also hold a valid passport (INDOS number required at interview).

• Important Dates: TS Rahaman opens admission roughly mid‑year. For example, the 2026 entry registration opened 15 Aug 2025 and closed 17 Sept 2025 (for the January 2026 batch)※. (Prospective cadets should watch TS Rahaman’s official site or ads for the exact schedule.)

NUSI Maritime Academy, Goa

• Syllabus (Entrance Exam): Written exam and oral test cover English grammar, Mathematics, General Science and GK (syllabus up to 10th standard) Both exams are in English.

• Selection Procedure: Candidates apply when the academy announces forms (typically late January and late July each year). Selection is by written test (English, Maths, Science, GK) plus an oral interview/test on the same subjects. Shortlisted candidates are then medically examined by a DGS‑approved doctor.

• Eligibility: 10th pass (Govt. board) with ≥40% aggregate (incl. English, Maths, Science) and English ≥40%; OR 12th pass (any stream) with ≥40% aggregate (and English ≥40%); OR 2‑year ITI pass with ≥40% (engineering trades). (English ≥50% if previous education was in a regional language.)

• Age: 18 to 25 years on entry (candidates born on or after 1 Jan/1 Jul of the relevant year).

• Physical/Medical Standards: Minimum height 158 cm; BMI between 20 and 30. Distance vision 6/6 (better eye) and 6/9 (other), no squint, and normal color vision. No speech defects. Medically fit for sea service (no waivers). A valid passport (valid ≥2 years beyond course) is compulsory.

• Important Dates: NUSI offers GP batches starting 1 January and 1 July each year. Application forms are typically released online in the last week of January (for Jan intake) and the last week of July (for Jul intake).