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ADVISORY NOTE for MTIs, Candidates, Faculties etc.
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Agent Misconduct and Admission Issues
The Directorate has received complaints about agents misguiding candidates and not fully paying institute fees, leading to incomplete courses and exams. Some MTIs have been holding candidates' original Continuous Discharge Certificates (CDCs) unauthorizedly.
- Action Required: MTIs must not use agents for admitting candidates. Direct link with candidates is mandatory for payment, admissions, and certificate issuance.
2. Faculty Misuse and Employment Contracts
Some MTIs are using merchant navy officers' names as faculty without their knowledge. In some cases, certified officers allow their names to be used without proper employment contracts.
- Action Required: MTIs must have proper legal employment contracts with faculty. CoC holders should not serve onboard ships while registered as permanent full-time faculty.
3. Certificate Issuance and Course Conduct
MTIs are issuing certificates without proper courses and conducting courses after approval withdrawal. Some candidates are requesting certificates without attending courses.
- Action Required: MTIs must not issue certificates to candidates who have not completed training. They must also ensure courses are conducted only with valid approval.
Such incidents can jeopardize the image of Indian seafarers and lead to job opportunity losses worldwide.
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