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After Class 10

GP Rating

6 months pre-sea · Non-officer entry · ₹1.5–3 lakh

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After Class 12 PCM

DNS / B.Sc. Nautical

1–3 years · Deck officer track · ₹3–12 lakh

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After Class 12 PCM

B.Tech Marine Engg.

4 years · Engine officer track · ₹8–15 lakh

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After B.E. / B.Tech

GME / ETO

4–12 months · Direct officer entry · ₹2–6 lakh

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