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Verify maritime institutes before you apply.
Quickly separate active institutes from expired or suspended records before calling, visiting, or paying fees. Every record sourced from dgma.gov.in.
Risk watch
Institutes requiring extra caution
These records have expired or suspended approvals. Students who complete training at unapproved institutes risk having their certificates rejected.
43 institutes with expired DGS approval
These institutes are not currently on DGMA's published list of approved MTIs. Status last confirmed 2026-05-30 — not independently re-verified since. Contact DGMA directly to confirm current standing before enrolling.
View expired records →10 institutes with suspended status
These institutes are not currently on DGMA's published list of approved MTIs. Status last confirmed 2026-05-30 — not independently re-verified since. Contact DGMA directly to confirm current standing before enrolling.
View suspended records →171 institutes with active approval
Always verify the specific course approval at the institute, not just the institute status.
Verify course approval →Institute directory
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Most DGS-approved institutes are concentrated in port cities. Browse by city to find institutes near you.
About DGS approval
How to verify a maritime training institute in India
Institute approval and course approval are separate. An institute approved for Basic Safety Training may not be approved for DNS or GP Rating.
Before enrolling at any maritime training institute in India, confirm that the DGMA has approved both the institute and the specific course you plan to take. MarinePathway sources this data directly from dgma.gov.in.
If an institute's status shows as Expired or Suspended, do not pay any fees until you have confirmed reinstatement directly with DGS.
Verify an institute now →Common questions
What does DGS-approved mean for an institute?
It means the DGMA has formally approved the institute to run specific maritime training courses. Approval is granted per course, not for the institute as a whole.
Should I contact an expired or suspended institute?
No. An expired or suspended approval means the institute cannot legally run that course. Students who complete unapproved training may find their certificates rejected by DGS.
How do I verify an institute before paying fees?
Use the Verify tool on MarinePathway to check the institute's approval status and confirm the specific course you want is approved at that institute.
Frequently asked
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Check approval before you pay any fees.
Use the Verify tool to confirm the institute and the exact course are both approved by DGS before making any payment.