Devender Singh Chahar's Review On B. P. Marine Academy, Raigad

Earlier they used to take admission on basis of IIT JEE rank and also through IMU-CET (Indian Maritime University Common Entrance Test). I took up IMU CET exam and got good rank so i choose to be in BP Marine Academy. For B.sc nautical science degree, we get some expemtions in Promotions and also there are lots of scope for degree holders. Along with this criteria there's also a Interview conducted by Director of the Academy, he personally supervises the whole admission process. Presently BP Marine conducts their own entrance test and Interview.

Course structure is basically related to Marine field there are lots of Practicals, Ship Visits, Workshops etc conducted regularly. The Faculty is highly qualified mostly the faculty consists of Ship Captains, some retired and some still sailing (who come for guest lectures). So overall Perfect Faculty to teach the subjects as it requires practical knowledge to teach.

Not exactly internship but BP marine provides campus recruitment for the On-Board Training on ship for One year after which we get promoted as officers. Stipend ranges from 20,000 per month to 35,000 per month depending on company which takes cadets.

BP Marine Provides campus placement for few students, however there are a lots of opportunities off campus too. Companies visiting campus includes Fleet Ship Management, Accord Ship Management and a couple of other companies too. One year job training is compulsory in which salary ranges from 20,000 to 35,000 per month and after completing training packages are a minimum of 12lakhs per annum In-Hand Salary.

There are a lots of sports and extra curricular events. Sports week (Inter academies and also within academy) is organized every year. Quiz and Debate Competitions are also organized. Apart from these BP marine is invited to all the University of Mumbai events which includes cultural week, sports meet, college fests etc.

Fee is on a bit of higher and its around 2.5 lakhs per annum currently but that includes everything: college fee, hostel fee, Mess, Uniforms, Books, exams fee and all other charges. Hostels are compulsion even if you are a local then also staying in hostel is a compulsion and the hostel is like a Luxury hotel with all amenities.

Loan facility is offered by leading banks like SBI, ICICI, Axis bank and admission cell helps in this matter for getting this loans approved. Scholarships of upto 75,000 are available depending on Merit of student and also on financial background of the student.

Campus life is very good we always have to be in the uniform provided by them at all times which also includes track suits at off-times. All male candidates are admitted to this course so no females in campus. Lots of practicals are conducted which also includes practicals of fire fighting, medical first aid, survival techniques, lifeboat operations, ship visits etc so Its feels great being part of it.