Career Path

🚒 IMU CET 2024 – Eligibility Criteria

(Indian Maritime University – Common Entrance Test)

To apply for IMU CET 2024, candidates must meet the following eligibility conditions:

πŸŽ“ Educational Qualifications:

Passed 10+2 (Intermediate) or equivalent examination with:

    • Minimum 60% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM)

    • Minimum 50% marks in English (either in Class 10 or 12)

Note: Candidates awaiting their results may also apply, but final admission is subject to fulfilling all eligibility criteria before course commencement.

πŸ’ Marital Status:

  • Only unmarried candidates are eligible to apply.

πŸ•’ Age Limit (as on course commencement date):

Male Candidates:

  • General: Maximum 25 years

  • OBC (NCL): Maximum 28 years

  • SC/ST: Maximum 30 years

Female Candidates:

  • General: Maximum 27 years

  • OBC (NCL): Maximum 30 years

  • SC/ST: Maximum 32 years

🎯 Relaxation in Marks:

  • SC/ST candidates are eligible for 5% relaxation in PCM aggregate.

  • No relaxation is applicable for English subject marks.

πŸ’Ό Maritime Career – Salary Overview

βš“ Deck Department Salaries

Rank Approx. Salary (USD/month)
Deck Cadet $500 – $600
3rd Officer $3,000
2nd Officer $4,500
Chief Officer $8,000
Captain $12,000

πŸ”§ Engine Department Salaries

Rank Approx. Salary (USD/month)
Engine Cadet $500 – $600
4th Engineer $3,000 – $3,500
3rd Engineer $4,500 – $5,000
2nd Engineer $8,000 – $9,000
Chief Engineer $12,000 – $14,000

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ”§ Crew Position Salaries

Rank Approx. Salary (USD/month)
Ordinary Seaman (OS) $400 – $500
Able Seaman (AB) $1,500 – $2,000
Bosun $1,800 – $2,500