Merchant Navy (Marine Engineering / Nautical Science)
Cadet → Junior Officer → Chief Officer → Captain (Master Mariner) / Chief Engineer
Duration
4 years (B.Tech Marine Engineering) or 3 years (BSc Nautical Science) + 6–12 months sea training
Stream
PCMC
Entry Salary
₹50,000–₹1,00,000/month (cadet/trainee on ship)
5-Year Salary
₹2,00,000–₹5,00,000/month (officer level — tax-free as most income is earned abroad)
Eligibility
PU Science with Physics, Chemistry, Maths (for Marine Engineering). Minimum 60% in PCM. Age: not more than 25 years. Physically fit — strict medical requirements (eyesight, colour vision).
Entrance Exam Details
Career Progression
Expected Salary Range
Entry Level (Year 1)
₹50,000–₹1,00,000/month (cadet/trainee on ship)
Starting salary for freshers
After 5 Years (Experienced)
₹2,00,000–₹5,00,000/month (officer level — tax-free as most income is earned abroad)
With relevant experience and specialisation
Preparation Roadmap
Merchant Navy offers one of the highest starting salaries after graduation. Strong PCM scores needed (60% minimum). Physical fitness and medical clearance are mandatory — no spectacles beyond -2.5 for deck officers. Life at sea means months away from home — suits those who enjoy travel and independence. IMU CET or direct DG Shipping approved college admission. The career is tax-efficient — income earned outside Indian waters is often exempt from income tax.
Available at The City Academy
The City Academy provides direct preparation for this career path through our PU Science programme (Karnataka State Board).
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