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All India Exit Examination for Ratings

Applicable to: Ratings undergoing pre-sea training
Effective Date: March 2005 (for October 2004 entry)
Superseded Circulars: None mentioned

Key Changes and Requirements

1. Examination Details

The All India Exit Examination for Ratings will be conducted by the Company of Master Mariner India (CMMI) and the Institute of Marine Engineers India (IME) in coordination.

  • Examination Type: Written (3 hours) and Oral
  • Centres: Chennai, Kochi, New Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Goa
  • Pass Marks: Written - 50%, Oral - 60%
  • Retake: Required for failed candidates at the next examination

2. Application Process

Training institutes will send application forms with a fee of Rs. 1000/- per candidate to the Board of Examinations for Seafarers (BES).

  • Application Fee: Rs. 1000/- per candidate
  • Payment Mode: Demand Draft (DD) in favour of "Board of Examinations for Seafarers"
  • Admit Card: Issued to candidates through training institutes
II/4  Examination Schedule and Centres

Examination schedule and centres will be announced by the Board of Examinations for Seafarers (BES).

Important Note

Candidates must comply with the requirements of training and assessment as per the guidelines of the Directorate General of Shipping (DGS).

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