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Permission to MTIs for conducting foreign administration approved courses
Applicable to:
DGS approved MTIs
Effective Date:
01.06.2026
Superseded Circulars:
DGS Order No. 8 of 2025, DGS Order No. 4 of 2026, DGS Order No.10 of 2026
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Application Fee and Process
DGS approved MTIs applying for a 'No Objection Certificate' (NOC) to conduct foreign administration approved maritime courses must submit a fee of ₹100,000/- per course.
- Application Fee: ₹100,000/- per course
- Process: Submit application along with fee. Physical inspection will follow.
2. Non-DGS Approved MTIs
MTIs not approved by DGS must first apply for 'in-principle approval' and follow the procedures for approval as a DGS approved MTI.
Note: This Order supplements DGS Order No.5 of 2016 and DGS Order No.7 of 2016. In case of conflict, this Order prevails.
Important Note
The DGS MTI module is expected to be operational from 1 September 2026, rendering the entire process of issuance of NOC online.
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