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Consideration for Multiple Admission Pathways in Maritime Education and Mechanism for Filling Unfilled Seats Due to IMU CET -Recommendations Based on DGS Circular 12 of 2020, MIV 2030, NEP 2020, and Recent Government Orders
Applicable to:
Maritime Training Institutes (MTIs)
Effective Date:
Immediate
Superseded Circulars:
None
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Admission Pathways
MTIs can fill vacant seats through two phases:
- First Phase: Admissions based on IMU CET merit list, with a minimum of 60% of cleared candidates admitted.
- Second Phase: Alternative pathway for remaining vacant seats, with candidates requiring a minimum of 60% aggregate marks in PCM and 40% percentile in IIT-JEE or state-level engineering entrance exams.
2. Transparency and Compliance
All admissions under the second phase must be uploaded on the DGS e-Governance portal. Admitted candidates must meet prescribed medical fitness, academic qualifications, and language proficiency standards.
II/4 All admitted candidates must meet DGS/STCW norms.
Important Note
MTIs must ensure all pre-sea trainees receive mandatory onboard ship training.
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