MERI 2010 Application forms & Brochures available at
Designated SYNDICATE BANKS on payment of fees by cash.
Also at IIMS, Mumbai (Payment by Demand Draft).
MERI, Kolkata, T.S. Chanakya, Mumbai - Payment by cash.
Payment
by D. D. payable to IIMS, at Mumbai.
By sending self addressed stamped envelop 11"x5" with stamp worth Rs. 55/- along with D. D. as mentioned.
The application form duly filled in should be submitted to:
Indian Institute of Maritime Studies,
T.S. Chanakya Campus,
Karave, Nerul, Navi,
Mumbai - 400 706.
The counselling and eye test will be conducted in the month of July/August 2010 on the basis of the merit of the candidate in IIT-JEE 2010 Examination. The courses will commence in mid August, 2010. Candidates should be mentally & physically fit for sea life.
Details of the medical standards specified are available in the information brochure. 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 2010 Examination.
The application form for direct MERI 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.
