Coimbatore Marine College Certification General Purpose Rating: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for the six-month Certificate Course in General Purpose Rating at CMC Coimbatore is INR 1,80,500 as per the published fee structure for 2025-26. A separate non-refundable registration fee of INR 15,500 is payable during the application process. Hostel charges are billed separately.

Ans. Candidates may apply under three categories. Category 1 requires Class 10 pass with 40 percent in Science, Mathematics, and English. Category 2 requires a 2-year ITI certificate with 50 percent marks and 40 percent Class 10 English. Category 3 is open to Diploma or Degree holders with Class 10 pass (40 percent aggregate). Age limit is 17.5 to 25 years (Categories 1 and 2) or up to 27 years (Category 3). A valid passport is mandatory.

Ans. Yes, a valid IMU CET score is required for admission to the Certificate Course in General Purpose Rating at CMC Coimbatore. IMU CET 2026 is scheduled for May 24, 2026, with the application deadline on April 28, 2026. Register via the official IMU portal (imu.edu.in).

Ans. Graduates receive the GP Rating Certificate recognised by the Directorate General of Shipping and can sail as deck ratings or engine ratings aboard Indian and international merchant vessels. After sea experience, ratings may progress to officer-level qualifications. The programme opens pathways to a career in the global merchant navy, with opportunities across bulk carriers, tankers, container ships, and offshore vessels.

Ans. The six-month programme covers basic seamanship, ship safety and stability, personal survival techniques, fire prevention and fire-fighting, elementary first aid, personal safety and social responsibility, engine-room watchkeeping, and STCW (Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping) conventions. Training is conducted as per DGS and IMU guidelines with practical drills.