Top GP Rating Colleges in India 1. NUSI Maritime Academy, Goa Year Established: 1993Location: Sucaldem, Chinchinim, Salcete, Goa Courses Offered: GP Rating (Pre-sea) STCW Basic Safety Training Refresher and modular courses Accreditation: Approved by DG Shipping Operated by NUSI/ITF Welfare Trust Facilities: 35-acre green campus Classrooms, labs, workshops Hostel and mess facilities Placement Support: Strong union network support Guidance for onboard placement via shipping companies Fee Structure: GP Rating: approx. ₹2,00,000 Includes boarding and lodging Extra: uniform and caution deposit Admission Requirements: 10th Pass with 40% overall and in English Age between 18 to 25 years Medically fit as per DG Shipping norms 2. SCI Maritime Training Institute (MTI), Powai Year Established: 1988Location: Powai, Mumbai Courses Offered: DNS (IMU-affiliated) GME, ETO, GP Rating Post-sea & STCW certification courses Accreditation: Approved by DG Shipping Affiliated to Indian Maritime University ISO 9001/14001/45001 certified “A-1 (Outstanding)” rating by DG Shipping Facilities: 45-acre Powai campus Hostels, classrooms, simulators, sports facilities Placement Support: SCI offers onboard training to DNS cadets Possibility of direct employment on SCI ships Fee Structure: DNS: ₹7,00,000 (Male) / ₹6,10,000 (Female) GP Rating: ₹4,50,000(Male) / 3,60,000 (Female) GME: ₹5,75,000 / ₹4,50,000 Includes training, lodging, meals Admission Requirements: DNS: 10+2 PCM with 60%, English 50% IMU-CET + SCI Interview Medically fit as per DG norms 3. TS Rahaman, Mumbai Year Established: 1910Location: Nhava, Panvel, Navi Mumbai Courses Offered: B.Sc. Nautical Science (Mumbai University) DNS, GME, GP Rating Maritime catering, STCW courses Accreditation: Approved by DG Shipping Affiliated to Mumbai University / IMU ISO 9001 certified Facilities: Coastal campus with marine labs Hostels, simulator labs, maritime museum Dining halls, medical and sports services Placement Support: Active placement assistance Alumni placed with top companies (e.g., Maersk, Fleet) Fee Structure: B.Sc: ₹7,75,000 DNS: ₹3,95,000 GME: ₹5,40,000 GP Rating: ₹2,45,000 Admission Requirements: DNS/B.Sc: 10+2 PCM with 60%, English 50% GP Rating: 10th Pass (40%) Institute-level written test & interview Medical fitness mandatory 4. Great Eastern Institute of Maritime Studies (GEIMS), Lonavala Year Established: 2006Location: Tungarli, Lonavala, Maharashtra Courses Offered: DNS, GME, ETO, GP Rating Post-sea training modules Accreditation: DG Shipping-approved IMU-affiliated ISO 9001:2015 certified A+ (Outstanding) rating by DG Shipping Facilities: 18-acre hilltop campus Modern classrooms, simulators, hostels, library, gym Placement Support: 100% placement assistance Strong ties with Great Eastern Shipping and others Fee Structure: GP Rating: ₹4,50,000 DNS: ₹6,31,725 GME: ₹5,81,285 ETO: ₹4,14,518 Admission Requirements: GP: 10th pass with ITI/diploma DNS: 10+2 PCM with 60%, English 50% GME: B.E./B.Tech. Online test + personal interview Must be medically fit
