General Purpose Rating (GP Rating) – 6 Months

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: Jan 2025(Closed), Jul 2025

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
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	17.5 to 25 years of age at the time of commencement of the course. Age Relaxation: Diploma or Degree holders are eligible up to 27 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 seeking admission to this Programme must be medically fit and need to produce certificate of medical fitness issued by D.G.Shipping Approved Doctors. The Same can also be done with our in-house DGS Approved Doctor.

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

17.5 to 25 years of age at the time of commencement of the course.

Age Relaxation:
Diploma or Degree holders are eligible up to 27 years of age at the time of commencement of the course.

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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 seeking admission to this Programme must be medically fit and need to produce certificate of medical fitness issued by D.G.Shipping Approved Doctors.

The Same can also be done with our in-house DGS Approved Doctor.

Click Here to find the list of all D.G.Shipping Approved Doctors

FEE STRUCTURE

PARTICULARS	FEE (Rs)
Application Fee	999/-
Course Fees*	2,25,000/-
Caution Deposit (Refundable)	5,000/-

*Course Fees include Accommodation, Food, Workshops, Laboratory, Library, Uniform & Books.

HIMT is offering a 25% Discount in Course Fees for all Female Candidates

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.

ADMISSION PROCESS

Step 1

Registration

Step 2

Application Fee
Payment

Step 3

HIMT Online Test
and Interview

Step 4

Course Fee
Payment

Step 5

Medical
Examination

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 [email protected].
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 institution. Candidates are advised to review this policy periodically for any updates.