Career Path
π’ IMU CET 2024 β Eligibility Criteria
(Indian Maritime University β Common Entrance Test)
To apply for IMU CET 2024, candidates must meet the following eligibility conditions:
π Educational Qualifications:
Passed 10+2 (Intermediate) or equivalent examination with:
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Minimum 60% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM)
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Minimum 50% marks in English (either in Class 10 or 12)
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Note: Candidates awaiting their results may also apply, but final admission is subject to fulfilling all eligibility criteria before course commencement.
π Marital Status:
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Only unmarried candidates are eligible to apply.
π Age Limit (as on course commencement date):
Male Candidates:
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General: Maximum 25 years
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OBC (NCL): Maximum 28 years
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SC/ST: Maximum 30 years
Female Candidates:
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General: Maximum 27 years
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OBC (NCL): Maximum 30 years
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SC/ST: Maximum 32 years
π― Relaxation in Marks:
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SC/ST candidates are eligible for 5% relaxation in PCM aggregate.
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No relaxation is applicable for English subject marks.
πΌ Maritime Career β Salary Overview
β Deck Department Salaries
| Rank | Approx. Salary (USD/month) |
| Deck Cadet | $500 β $600 |
| 3rd Officer | $3,000 |
| 2nd Officer | $4,500 |
| Chief Officer | $8,000 |
| Captain | $12,000 |
π§ Engine Department Salaries
| Rank | Approx. Salary (USD/month) |
| Engine Cadet | $500 β $600 |
| 4th Engineer | $3,000 β $3,500 |
| 3rd Engineer | $4,500 β $5,000 |
| 2nd Engineer | $8,000 β $9,000 |
| Chief Engineer | $12,000 β $14,000 |
π¨βπ§ Crew Position Salaries
| Rank | Approx. Salary (USD/month) |
| Ordinary Seaman (OS) | $400 β $500 |
| Able Seaman (AB) | $1,500 β $2,000 |
| Bosun | $1,800 β $2,500 |