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IMU-CET + Company Sponsorship Coaching at DNDA

Empowering Cadets for Maritime Excellence & Sponsored Careers

Program Objective

To prepare 10+2 qualified students for admission into Indian Maritime University (IMU) and secure company sponsorships with top shipping firms like Anglo Eastern, Fleet Management, Maersk, and Great Eastern. The program covers:

  • IMU-CET written exam preparation

  • Sponsorship test & interview readiness

  • Maritime medical fitness compliance

  • Personality development & officer-like qualities

Training Modules

✅ IMU-CET Written Exam Coaching

  • Subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, English, General Aptitude

  • Total Questions: 200 MCQs | Duration: 3 hours

  • Negative Marking: -0.25 per wrong answer

  • Based on Class XI & XII CBSE/ISC syllabus

  • Daily mock tests, PYQs, and concept drills

  • Bilingual instruction with smart classroom integration

✅ Sponsorship Preparation

  • Company-specific mock tests (Anglo Eastern, Fleet, etc.)

  • Psychometric test training and interview simulations

  • Group discussions, HR rounds, and maritime scenario handling

  • Sponsorship documentation guidance (passport, medical, etc.)

  • Real-time mentorship from sponsored cadets and ex-officers

✅ Personality & Maritime Etiquette

  • Grooming, communication, and naval discipline

  • Officer-like qualities (OLQs) development

  • Leadership tasks, situational judgment, and ethics workshops

IMU-CET Exam Pattern (UG Courses)

 

Subject                       No. of Questions

Physics                                50

Chemistry                            25

Mathematics                        50

English                                 25

General Aptitude                  25

General Knowledge             25

Total: 200 questions        200 marks

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  • Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)

  • Language: English only

Age Criteria (2025 Intake)

 

Category              Male Max Age            Female Max Age

General                    25 years                       27 years

OBC-NCL                28 years                       30 years

SC/ST                     30 years                        32 years

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  • Minimum Age: 17 years as of 1st August 2025

  • Marital Status: Unmarried candidates only

  • Passport: Mandatory for sponsorship selection

Medical & Physical Standards (DG Shipping Approved)

 

✅ Vision Requirements

Course                                      Better Eye                          Other Eye

DNS / B.Sc Nautical                       6/6                                       6/9

B.Tech Marine Engg.                      6/9                                      6/18

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  • No color blindness (Ishihara Test mandatory)

  • Binocular vision and full eye movement required

  • No LASIK or corrective surgery allowed

✅ General Health

  • Must be physically fit as per Merchant Shipping (Medical Examination) Rules, 2000

  • No history of epilepsy, asthma, hernia, or chronic illness

  • Hearing: Must detect whisper at 6 meters

  • Dental: Minimum 14 dental points, healthy gums

  • Medical certificate must be issued by DG Shipping-approved doctors
     

Sponsorship Coaching Highlights

 

               Feature                                                    Benefit                     

Company-specific test prep                         Higher selection probability

Mock interviews & HR drills                        Confidence & communication boost

Sponsorship documentation help               Smooth onboarding process

Mentorship from sponsored cadets            Real-world insights & motivation

Branding & grooming sessions                  Officer-like presence & etiquette

Why DNDA for IMU-CET + Sponsorship?

  • Maritime-specialized faculty with shipping industry experience

  • Smart classrooms, bilingual modules, and structured assessments

  • Sponsorship success tracking and alumni network integration

  • Branding that evokes prestige, service, and global readiness

  • Career counselling, company tie-ups, and post-selection mentorship

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