- Course Duration: 6 Months
- Approved by : D.G. Shipping Govt.Of India. Approval No: TR/A/25/2003
- Department : Engine / Deck
- Entrance Test : HIMT (Online)
- Course Commencement: July 2026 (Applications Opening Soon)
GP Rating is a Six-month Pre-Sea Training Program approved by the Directorate General of Shipping, Ministry of Shipping, Government of India. The training comprises of theoretical and Practical study of General Ship Knowledge and Marine Engineering Knowledge which allows the successful trainees to join the merchant shipping in the Deck or Engineering Department as a Trainee GP Rating. They perform tasks related to Seamanship, Cargo Handling, Maintenance work on deck, Operation and Maintenance of Machinery.
ELIGIBILITY
| ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION | AGE LIMIT | MEDICAL EXAMINATION |
|---|---|---|
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For 10th Std Pass: • Above 40% aggregate in 10th standard with Science and Math’s as subjects. • Minimum of 40% marks in English in 10th standard • Passed the 10th Std from a recognized board. For ITI Course Pass: • Must complete a 2-year ITI* Course from a Govt. approved institute. • Minimum 50% aggregate marks in the final year. • Minimum of 40% in English in 10th standard *ITI trades:1. Fitter 2. Machinist 3. Marine Fitter 4. Motor Mechanic 5. Turner 6. Vessel Navigator 7. Instrument Mechanic 8. Electronic Mechanic 9. Electrician 10. Mechanic Industrial Electronics 11. Mechanic A/C 12. Mechanic Motor Vehicle 13. Mechanical Draughtsman 14. Welder |
Minimum Age Limit: 17.5 Years. Maximum 24 years of age at the time of commencement of the course. Click Here for Age Calculator |
Eye-Sight: Minimum Unaided Vision 6/6 Eye Health: No eye conditions, full eye movement, normal pupil response, good binocular vision. No Color blindness and Color vision tested with Ishihara Chart Physical Fitness: Candidates must be medically fit including eye sight and hearing as prescribed in the Merchant Shipping (Medical Examination) Rules, 2000, as amended, and need to produce a certificate of medical fitness issued by D.G. Shipping Approved Doctor. Click Here to find the list of all D.G.Shipping Approved Doctors |
For 10th Std Pass:
• Above 40% aggregate in 10th standard with Science and Math’s as subjects.
• Minimum of 40% marks in English in 10th standard
• Passed the 10th Std from a recognized board.
For ITI Course Pass:
• Must complete a 2-year ITI* Course from a Govt. approved institute.
• Minimum 50% aggregate marks in the final year.
• Minimum of 40% in English in 10th standard
*ITI trades:1. Fitter 2. Machinist 3. Marine Fitter 4. Motor Mechanic 5. Turner 6. Vessel Navigator 7. Instrument Mechanic 8. Electronic Mechanic 9. Electrician 10. Mechanic Industrial Electronics 11. Mechanic A/C 12. Mechanic Motor Vehicle 13. Mechanical Draughtsman 14. Welder
Minimum Age Limit: 17.5 Years.
Maximum 24 years of age at the time of commencement of the course.
Eye-Sight:
Minimum Unaided Vision 6/6
Eye Health:
No eye conditions, full eye movement, normal pupil response, good binocular vision. No Color blindness and Color vision tested with Ishihara Chart.
Physical Fitness:
Candidates must be medically fit including eye sight and hearing as prescribed in the Merchant Shipping (Medical Examination) Rules, 2000, as amended, and need to produce a certificate of medical fitness issued by D.G. Shipping Approved Doctor.
Click Here to find the list of all D.G.Shipping Approved Doctors
FEE STRUCTURE
| PARTICULARS | FEE (Rs) |
|---|---|
| Application Fee | 999/- |
| Total Fees* | 2,95,000/- |
| Caution Deposit (Refundable) | 5,000/- |
*Fees include Course Fees, Accommodation, Food, Workshops, Laboratory, Library & Uniform.
Note:
- We offer scholarships for deserving students. Click here to find the list of scholarships.
- The Application Fee paid is non-refundable
- As per D. G. Shipping Guidelines, passport is mandatory to join the course.
- Caution Deposits are refundable at the end of the course after adjustments of laundry charges & damages, breakages etc., if any.
- Fees paid is forfeited if withdrawn from the Course after the course commencement.
- Admissions are subject to meeting the mandatory requirement of course.
- All fees can be paid online. We offer Net Banking, UPI, Credit Card, and Debit Card. Cash/Cheque payments are not entertained.
- HIMT also reserves the right to call for a re-assessment of candidates at any stage, and the shortlisted/selected students could be rejected or put on waitlist if their performance in the re-assessment is not good.
ADMISSION PROCESS
Step 1
Step 2
Application Fee
Payment
Step 3
Online Written Exam
(AI Proctored Exam)
Step 4
Candidates who clear Written Exam will be
called for Online Interview.
Step 5
Shortlisted Candidates to complete their Admission Formalities
(Medicals, Document Submission, Fees)
Step 6
Start your Merchant
Navy Career
WITHDRAWAL POLICY
| Withdrawal Period | Cancellation Fee (Rs) |
|---|---|
| More than 15 days of Course Commencement | 10,000/- |
| Within 14 days of course commencement or After Course Commencement | No Refund of Fees |
Notes
- Application Fee is non-refundable.
- Refund requests must be submitted via email to admission@himtcollege.com.
- Refunds, as applicable based on the above policy, will be processed within 30 days of receiving the cancellation email.
- The refund policy also applies to candidates whose enrollment is canceled due to failure to clear the IMUCET (applicable only for B.Sc. Nautical Science, B. Tech Marine Engineering, and DNS) or failure to clear the medical examination.
- In respect of refund policy, the decision of the institute is final and binding.
- This cancellation policy is subject to change at the discretion of the management. Candidates are advised to review this policy periodically for any updates.
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