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Draft Order Training Branch North-East MTIs Establishment Order. The comments/suggestion from on said draft order may be sent via email to training-dgs@nic.in on or before 4th June 2026

Applicable to: Maritime Training Institutes (MTIs) in North Eastern Region
Effective Date: Upon publication
Superseded Circulars: Training Circular No. 06 of 2016

Key Changes and Requirements

1. Land and Infrastructure Relaxations

Minimum land requirement reduced to 1 hectare. Tie-up arrangements permitted for swimming pool, auditorium, and sports ground facilities.

  • Land: 1 hectare (reduced from 4 hectares)
  • Swimming Pool: Tie-up arrangements permitted
  • Auditorium & Sports Ground: Shared infrastructure arrangements within 5 km

2. Student Admission and Fees

Relaxation in student composition and fee concession for cadets.

  • Students from NER: Minimum 50% requirement relaxed
  • Fee Concession: Up to 10% for cadets in MTIs in NER
II/4  MTIs may enter tie-ups for BST and STSDSD courses exclusively for in-house candidates.
Important Note

All relaxations are subject to fulfilment of applicable provisions, conditions, safety requirements, and any other guidelines issued by the Directorate General of Shipping.

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