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