• College Of Engineering (Andhra University), Waltair, Visakhapatnam-530003, (Andhra Pradesh)
• Directorate General of Shipping, Jahaj Bhavan, Ballard Estate, Walchand Hirachand Marg, Mumbai 400001, (Maharashtra)
• IIT (Indian Institute of Technology), Powai, Mumbai 400076, (Maharashtra)
• Indian Marine College, P.S. No. 1262, Kachiguda Station Road, Hyderabad 500027, (Andhra Pradesh)
• International Marine Communication Centre, 134/3 R.H. Road, near Luz Corner, Mylapore, Chennai 600004, (Tamil Nadu)
• Lal Bahadur Shastri College of Advanced Maritime Studies & Research, Hay bunder, Seweri, Mumbai - 400033, (Maharashtra)
• Maharashtra Academy of Naval Education and Training(MANET),Gat No. 140, Loni Kalbhor, Rajbaug, Pune-Solapur Highway, Pune-412 201, (Maharashtra)
• Marine Engineering & Research Institute, Hay Bunder Road, Mumbai – 400 033, (Maharashtra)
• Marine Engineering Research Institute, P-19, Taratolla Rd, Kolkata-700088, (West Bengal)
• Mohamed Sathak Engineernig College,Kilakarai - 623 806, Ramanathapuram Dist., Tamil Nadu, (Tamil Nadu)
• PVPP's (Padmabhushan Vasantdada Patil Pratishthan's) College Of Engineering, Eastern express highway, Near Everad Nagar, Chunabhatti, Chembur, Mumbai-400022, (Maharashtra)
• R.L Institute of nautical science,TVR Nagar, Aruppukottai Road, Madurai-625022, Tamil Nadu, (Tamil Nadu)
• Rajasthan Vidhyapeeth (Deemed)University, (Rajasthan)
• T.S. Chanakya, Karaus, New Mumbai 400706, (Maharashtra)
• Tolani Maritime Institute, Talegaon - Chakan Road, Induri, Talegaon, Pune - 410 507, (Maharashtra)

Candidates are selected for the B.Sc. Nautical Science degree of TS Chanakya, Mumbai; and the four-year Marine Engineering degree course at Marine Engineering Research Institute, in Calcutta and Mumbai, known as DMET, through the Joint Entrance Examination conducted by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), which assesses the candidate’s knowledge of physics, chemistry and mathematics. The examination is followed by personal interviews/counseling, where the interviewers assess the degree of alertness, and awareness of the external environment, in the candidates and their suitability for a career in the Merchant Navy.

Direct entry to Merchant Navy is also possible - students who have completed their 12th with PCM (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics) are eligible to join as Deck Cadets and a student holding a bachelor's degree in Mechanical/ Electrical/ Technology Engineering could also join the Merchant navy as a Engine Cadet/ Fifth Engineer/ Junior Engineer. Direct entry Deck Cadets are required to undergo basic pre-sea training arranged by the recruiting company itself and the direct entry Engineering cadets are preferred to do a Pre-sea course of 9 months duration in Marine Engineering conducted by the MERI.

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