1. Eligibility
   Unmarried (male/female) Indian Citizens. Limited foreign nationals may be admitted with approval of Ministry of Shipping, Govt. of India.
   
   
2. Age
   Maximum: 20 years old on 1st October in the year of admission.
   SC/ST: relaxable by 5 years
   
   
3. Academic Qualification
   As per requirement of IIT-JEE. (Indian Institute of Technology - Joint Entrance Examination)
   For more information on IIT Joint Entrance Examination, you may visit any of the Indian Institute of Technology web sites - Kharagpur, Kanpur, Mumbai or Delhi,
   
   
4. Seat Reservation
   15% for SC, 7.5% for ST & 27% for OBC subject to availability. Certification necessary.
   
   
5. Mode of Selection
   
   1. Qualify in IIT-JEE Examination.
   2. Application to Indian Institute of Maritime Studies (IIMS), Mumbai.
   3. Counseling of the selected candidates (Tentatively Last week of July/ First week of August).

1. Application forms & Brochures available at
   
   
   1. Designated SYNDICATE BANKS on payment of fees by cash.
   2. Also at IIMS, Mumbai (Payment by Demand Draft).
   3. MERI, Kolkata, T.S. Chanakya, Mumbai - Payment by cash.

      Payment 
      

      1. by D. D. payable to IIMS, at Mumbai.
      2. By sending self addressed stamped envelop 11"x5" with stamp worth Rs. 55/- along with D. D. as mentioned.
    
2. Availability of forms
   Commencement of sale of application forms by IIT:  As per advertisement (Tentatively in November).    
   
   Commencement of sale of application forms by IIMS
   & Syndicate Bank:  As per advertisement (Tentatively in February).

3. Application Submission
   Last date of receipt of application by IIT:   Tentatively in January.
   Last date of receipt of application by IIMS: Tentatively in March.

          [ N.B Please see the relevant Advertisement of IIMS for current information]

1. Constitution
   There should be no evidence of weak constitution by way of imperfect development of muscles or serious malformation, weight below 43 kg and height below 150 cm would be rejected. The chest should be well developed with a minimum range of expansion of 5 cms.
   
   
2. Skeletal System
   There Should be no disease or impairment of functions of bones or joint, contracture or of deformity of chest or any joint, abnormal curvature of spines, deformity of upper limbs, malformation of the head, deformity from fractures or depression of the skull, fractures (healed) with a pin inside will be disqualification.
   
   
3. Ear, Nose & Throat
   There should be no impaired hearing, discharge or disease in either ear unhealed perforation of tympanic membrane or signs of acute or chronic supperative otitis media or evidence of radical mastoid operation, evidence of disease of the bones and cartilage of the nose, nasal polypus or disease of nasopharyn or accessory sinuses. Loss or decay of teeth to such an extent as to interfere with efficient masticulation. No disease of the throat, palate, tonsils or gums or any disease or injury effecting the normal function of either temporo mandibular joint. Individuals with severe pyorrhoea are to be rejected.
   
   
4. Speech
   There should be no impediment of speech (e. g. stammering).
   
   
5. Lymphatic System
   There should be no enlarged glands, tubercular or due to any other disease in the neck or other parts of the body. Thyroid gland should be normal.
   
   
6. Cardiovascular System
   There should be no sign of functional or valvular or other diseases of the heart and blood vessels. Electrocardiogram should be within normal limits. Systolic Blood Pressure should not exceed 140 mm of Hg nor Diastolic above 90 mm of Hg.
   
   
7. Respiratory System
   There should be no evidence of chronic or respiratory tract disease, pulmonary tuberculosis or previous history of this disease or any chronic disease of the lungs. X-ray of chest should be normal.
   
   
8. Digestive System
   There should be no evidence of any disease of the digestive system and that liver and spleen should not be palpable and there should not be abdominal tenderness on palpation.
   
   
9. Genitourinary System
   There should be no palpable and enlarged kidneys. There should not be any disease of the kidneys. Cases showing alburminuria, glycosurea or blood (R.B.C.) in urine will be rejected. There should be no hernia or disease thereto. Those who have been operated for hernia may be declared fit provided -
   
   
   1. Documentary proof to be produced by the candidate to the effect the one year has elapsed after the operation.
   2. General tone of abdominal muscles should be good and
   3. There has been no recurrence of hernia or complications with the operation.
   
   There should be no hydrocele, spermatocele or any other defect of genital organs, no fistula and/or anal fissure or evidence of hemorrhoids ( Piles), rectal polyps. There should be no active latent or congenital venereal disease, undescended intra abdominal testicle is normal and that there is no physical or psychological effect due to undescended testicle will be accepted. Undescended test is retained in inguinal canal or at the extra abdominal ring will be rejected.
   
   
10. Skin
    There should be no skin disease unless temporary or trivial. Scars which by their extent or position are likely to cause disability or marked disfigurement are a cause of rejection.
    
    
11. Nervous System
    There should be no history or evidence of mental disease of the candidate or in his family. Candidates having history of fits in continence of urine or enuresis will not be accepted. Mental or nervous irritability, abnormality of gait, defective functions of cranial nerves, inco-ordination, motor or sensory defaults will be rejected.
    
    
12. Eye Sight
    There should not be any degree of squint or any morbid condition of eyes or of the eyelids that is liable to aggravate or recur, pressure of trachoma and iris complication sequela.
    Candidates must possess good binocular vision ( Fusion faculty and full field vision in both eyes). Movement of the eye balls must be full in all direction and the pupils should react normally to light and accommodation.
    In cases of candidates joining MERI, Glasses may be allowed but eye sight in each eye beyond plus/minus 2.5 will be rejected.
    Defective colour vision tested by ISHIARA test chart is disqualifying for MERI.
    
    
13. Any other defect which in the opinion of the Medical Board will interfere with the individuals efficiency as an officer of the merchant navy.

1. Apply for IIT-JEE Examination.
   
   
2. Apply to IIMS for admission.
   
   
3. Qualify in IIT-JEE Examination.
   
   
4. Appear for Counseling.
   
   
5. Final List: Final list of eligible candidates on the basis of IIT-Rank and counseling to be conducted by IIMS, Mumbai. Medical examination of selected candidates will be done by MERI.
   
   
6. Course commences at MERI-kolkata : August/September.
   ( Exact dates to be confirmed through call letter)