Merchant Navy Officer scope

You are not eligible for joining Merchant Navy being an arts stream student in your graduation degree course as for the same you need to be a science stream in your graduation too.
But as you are a science stream in your 12th then you have the option of NDA examination for joining Merchant navy if you have the qualifications given here under:-
You must have the citizenship of India.
You must be an unmarried male candidate.
You must have done your 12th with science stream student with physics, chemistry and mathematics as your main subjects from a recognized board.
Your age must be within 16.5 years to 19 years.
The same examination is held by union public service commission twice every year. So for further information about the same examination log on to the official website of UPSC that is www.upsc.gov.in.

Hi Kavan,
The minimum eligibility criteria for joining merchant navy is:
1. The eligibility for joining merchant navy is finishing class 12 with physics, chemistry and mathematics.
2. Candidates have to be unmarried Indian citizens (male or female).
3. Normal vision is required but glasses up to plus or minus 2.5 may be allowed.
4. Admission is through an entrance followed by a screening test and a main written examination.
5. After clearing the test, there is an interview and a medical test.
6. You also need to complete a ship-training course prior to the employment. The course is generally short-term where the candidates are taught basic security concerns of voyaging.
As per these conditions, you may not be qualifying for merchant navy. For a better understanding on your eligibility, you might get in touch with respective college/authority:
http://www.imumumbai.com/TSCHANAKYA_index.html
http://aimnet.net.in/
A career in merchant navy offers an opportunity to visit new and exotic places all around the globe. Additionally, it is highly monetarily rewarding in terms of monetary compensation plus quite satisfying and challenging. The scope has always been good, as international trade will always depend on sea routes.

Career as a Deck Officer can be secured by the following three methods:
Method 1
Diploma in Nautical Sciences Course leading to BSc in Nautical Science
Eligibility Min HSC with 60% marks in PCM and 50% in English ( or BSc, BE, Btech), age between 17 25 years, Medical as per ILO standards
Additional Indian Maritime Institute(IMU) CET score conducted in Dec and Jun every year at around 15 centres in India
Conducted at various institutes affiliated to IMU starting in Feb and Aug each year- fees generally ranging between 6-8 Lakh
Duration: 12 months training in institute
Sea time: 18 months onboard training to qualify for appearing for Second Mates examination (written and orals)
Method 2
B Sc Nautical Science Course
Eligibility Min HSC with 60% marks in PCM and 50% in English age between 17 25 years, Medical as per ILO standards
Additional Indian Maritime Institute(IMU) CET score - conducted in Dec and Jun every year at around 15 centres in India additionally the IIT JEE entrance for joining some Govt Institutes.
Conducted at various institutes affiliated to IMU starting in Aug each year- fees generally ranging between 8-10 Lakh
Duration: 36 months training in institute
Sea time: 12 months onboard training to qualify for appearing for Second Mates examination (Orals only)
Method 3
HND Nautical Science Course (MCA UK)
Eligibility Pass in HSC and min 50% in English age between 17 25 years, Medical as per ILO standards
Conducted at Very few Institutes in India starting in Jan and Sept each year- fees generally ranging between 13-15 Lakh
Duration: 12 months in training Institute in India, 12 months in Maritime College in UK
Sea time: 12 months onboard training to qualify for appearing for Second Mates examination (UK)