GP Rating is intended for students preparing to begin onboard careers in the deck and engine support stream, with structured pre-sea training before joining a vessel as a trainee seaman.
Entry-Level Maritime Route
Designed for 10th standard candidates, ITI holders, and eligible diploma or degree holders seeking shipboard careers.
Residential Fee Coverage
Course fees include hostel, mess, uniforms, INDoS fee, exam fee, and digital training materials.
Onboard Progression
Candidates join the ship as trainee seamen and are promoted based on onboard performance.
Eligibility Criteria
- Passed 10th standard with an aggregate of 40% marks including Science and Mathematics subjects.
- Minimum 40% marks in English in 10th standard.
- Pass in 2-year ITI course from a Government approved institute with a minimum 50% aggregate in the final year.
- Age limit between 17.5 and 25 years for 10th and 12th standard holders.
- Age limit between 17.5 and 27 years for degree and diploma holders.
Medical Standard
Sea Service Fitness
Candidates should be physically fit for sea service under DGS norms.
Eyesight
6/6 eyesight without any external aids.
Colour Vision
No colour blindness.
Fee Structure
Registration Fees
Rs. 15,500
Term 1
Rs. 2,35,000
Total Fees
Rs. 2,50,500
| Course |
Duration |
Registration Fees |
Term 1 |
Term 2 |
Total |
| GP Rating |
6 Months |
Rs. 15,500 |
Rs. 2,35,000
Before reporting |
Rs. 0 |
Rs. 2,50,500 |
Course Description & Important Notes
- Course fees include hostel fee, mess fee, uniforms, INDoS fee, exam fee, and digital training materials.
- The candidate will join the ship as trainee seaman and will be promoted based on performance onboard.
- Students have to apply for CDC on their own at the end of the course.
- Commencement months are January and July.
- Please verify your eligibility criteria before sending the demand draft or completing fee payment.
- Fees once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances.
- This course is approved by the Directorate General of Shipping, Govt. of India.