IIMS Application Form 2009

However, the candidates should note that, for joining T.S.Chanakya and Polyvalent B.Sc. (Maritime Sciences) normal vision of 6/6 is essential for each eye separately and those wearing glasses will not be eligible for admission.

Whereas in the case of MERI Kolkata, glasses will be allowed up to plus or minus 2.5.Un-aided vision should be 6/12 in both eyes minimum or 6/9 in the good eye and 6/12 in the other eye at least. Defective colour vision is a disqualification for all the 3 courses.

There are total 10 seats available for direct admission of foreign nationals to these institutes.

They need not appear for IIT-JEE 2009 Examination. The application form for direct admission of foreign nationals may be obtained from IIMS on payment of US$ 100 by bank draft drawn in favour of Indian Institute of Maritime Studies payable at Mumbai.

On successful completion of the courses, the cadets will be eligible for entry to the Merchant Navy both in India and abroad, with attractive salaries and exciting career prospects.

IIMS 2009 Important Dates:

Commencement of sale of application forms by IIT	19.11.2008
Last date of receipt of completed application form at IIT's	24.12.2008
IIT Examination	12.04.2009
Commencement of sale of application forms by	21.01.2009
IIMS and Syndicate Bank
Last date of receipt of completed application forms by IIMS	02.04.2009
Issue of counselling call letters to the selected candidates	July 2009
Counselling / Interview	July/August 2009

IIMS Application Form 2009