Training Ship Rahaman admits students to Pre-Sea and Post-Sea programmes such as B.Sc Nautical Science and Diploma in Nautical Science. It is a private college, and applications are submitted online. Applicants must pay a registration fee of INR 850. Admission may depend on merit, an entrance test and interview, medical fitness, or IMU CET, depending on the course.

The college provides reservation and scholarship options. After clearing IMU CET, some Diploma in Nautical Science students are selected and sponsored by shipping companies. Stage 1 consists of classroom study on campus, while Stage 2 provides practical training aboard a ship. Training Ship Rahaman and IMU help students arrange this onboard training.

Applications can be submitted through the Pre-Sea course booking form or the Post-Sea course booking form. General information is available on the official Training Ship Rahaman website.

TS Rahaman Undergraduate Admission

Training Ship Rahaman runs three-year undergraduate programmes in nautical science, maritime hospitality services, and culinary arts. B.Sc Nautical Science applicants are assessed through an entrance test and interview. B.Sc Maritime Hospitality Services uses merit-based selection, while B.A. Culinary Arts requires an entrance test followed by an interview.

Course Duration Eligibility Criteria Selection Criteria
B.Sc Nautical Science 3 Years Class 12 with PCM and at least 60%;
At least 50% in English in SSC or HSC;
Maximum age of 25;
Medical fitness and eyesight certificate		 Entrance test and interview
B.Sc Maritime Hospitality Services 3 Years Class 12 in any stream Merit-based
B.A. Culinary Arts 3 Years Class 12 in any stream Entrance test and interview

Undergraduate Application Process

Students must apply through the Pre-Sea section of the Training Ship Rahaman website. Applicants for B.Sc Maritime Hospitality Services and B.A. Culinary Arts must also register separately through the University of Mumbai digital portal.

  • Open the Pre-Sea course section and select the required undergraduate programme.
  • Review the academic requirements, age limit, and medical fitness conditions before completing the online form.
  • Upload the required documents and pay the INR 850 registration fee online.
  • Attend the applicable entrance test and interview.
  • Complete the medical examination through a doctor approved by DG Shipping.
  • Admission is confirmed after the documents are checked and the required fee is paid.

TS Rahaman Diploma and Certificate Admission

The Pre-Sea diploma and training options include Diploma in Nautical Science, Graduate Mechanical Engineering, GP Rating, and Maritime Catering. Diploma in Nautical Science admission requires IMU CET. Selection for the other programmes is based on merit or an entrance test and interview, as shown below. Applicants must also meet the applicable medical and eyesight standards.

Course Duration Eligibility Criteria Selection Criteria
Diploma in Nautical Science 3 Years 10+2 with PCM and at least 60%;
or B.Sc in PCM, or B.Sc Electronics with Physics as an individual subject in one of the two years, with at least 55%;
or B.E./B.Tech with at least 60%;
Maximum age of 25;
Medical fitness and eyesight certificate		 IMU CET
Graduate Mechanical Engineering 1 Year A four-year bachelor's degree in a relevant field with 50%;
Maximum age of 28;
Eyesight of 6/6 or 6/12 in each eye, or 6/18 in one eye and 6/9 in the better eye		 Merit-based
GP Rating 6 Months Class 10, Class 12, or IIT with 40%;
Maximum age of 25 years;
Eyesight and medical fitness certificate		 Entrance test and interview
Maritime Catering 25 Weeks Class 10 with at least 40%;
Age between 17.5 and 27		 Entrance test and interview

Diploma and Certificate Application Process

Applicants should select their programme through the Pre-Sea course booking section, check all eligibility conditions, complete the online form, and upload the requested documents. The registration fee is INR 850. The final offer is issued after the applicable selection stages, medical examination, document verification, and fee payment.

Diploma in Nautical Science applicants must qualify in IMU CET. Shipping companies select and sponsor some successful candidates. Sponsored students complete Stage 1 through classroom training at the campus and then move to Stage 2 for practical shipboard training, which Training Ship Rahaman and IMU help arrange.

For GP Rating, the institute reviews submitted applications and invites eligible applicants to an entrance test. Students who clear the test must attend an interview, after which the institute communicates the joining requirements to selected applicants.

TS Rahaman Post-Sea Certificate Admission

Post-Sea courses are intended for seafarers who have finished Pre-Sea training and gained the required sea service. These courses are compulsory for promotion to higher ranks aboard a ship. Eligible applicants book courses online, and seats are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.

Course Type Specialisation Duration Eligibility Criteria
Package Courses AFF + PSCRB + MFA 3 Weeks 6 months of sea service; STCW 95/2000 Convention PST, FPFF, and EFA certificates; fitness certificate
ROSC, ARPA & ECDIS 4 Weeks At least 12 months of sea service; STCW 95/2000 Convention Basic STCW courses; passport and CDC
Advanced Refresher Package 2 Days At least 6 months of sea service; STCW 95/2000 Convention AFF and PSC&RB certificates; fitness certificate and INDoS number
PST + FPFF 2 Days Seafarers or prospective seafarers; STCW 95/2010 Convention PST and FPFF certificates; fitness certificate and INDoS number
Single Courses Advanced Fire Fighting 5 Days At least 6 months of sea service; STCW 95/2000 Convention FPFF certificate; fitness certificate and INDoS number
Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boats 5 Days At least 6 months of sea service; STCW 95/2000 Convention PST certificate; fitness certificate and INDoS number
Medical First Aid 4 Days At least 6 months of sea service; STCW 95/2000 Convention EFA certificate and INDoS number
Radar Observer Simulator 2 Weeks At least 12 months of sea service; sea-time company letter; STCW 95/2000 Convention STCW certificate and INDoS number
Automatic Radar Plotting Aids 5 Days At least 12 months of sea service, ROSC certificate, and sea-time letter
Electronic Chart Display & Information System 5 Days At least 12 months of sea service, ROSC and ARPA certificates, and sea-time letter
GMDSS (Indian) 2 Weeks Minimum age of 18; GMDSS training course at a training centre approved by MCA (UK)
GMDSS (UK) 2 Weeks
Fast Rescue Boats 3 Days At least 6 months of sea service; STCW 95/2000 Convention PSCRB certificate and INDoS number
Basic STCW Course (PST + PSSR + EFA + FPFF) 2 Weeks Passport, fitness certificate, e-learning, and INDoS number
STSDSD 2 Days Passport, e-learning, and INDoS number
GTFC 5 Days Seafarers and prospective seafarers; STCW 95/2000 Convention Basic STCW certificate; INDoS number
Basic Training for Oil & Chemical Tanker Cargo 56 Days Seafarers and prospective seafarers; STCW 95/2000 Convention Basic STCW certificate; INDoS number
Refresher Courses PST 1 Day Seafarers and prospective seafarers; STCW 95/210 Convention PST certificate; fitness certificate; INDoS number
FPFF 1 Day At least 6 months of sea service; STCW 95/2000 Convention AFF certificate; fitness certificate and INDoS number
AFF 1 Day
PSCRB 1 Day
MFA 1 Day At least 6 months of sea service; STCW 95/2000 Convention MFA certificate; fitness certificate and INDoS number
Pre-Sea STCW Courses Basic STCW Course (PST + PSSR + EFA + FPFF) 2 Weeks Passport, fitness certificate, e-learning, and INDoS number
STSDSD 2 Days Passport, e-learning, and INDoS number

Post-Sea Course Booking Process

  • Open the Post-Sea course booking section on the official website.
  • Register with the INDoS number and select the required course.
  • Enter the requested personal information and pay the course fee online.
  • Book hostel accommodation after completing the course booking, if required.
  • Attend the campus on the scheduled reporting date with all original documents.

TS Rahaman Scholarships

Training Ship Rahaman provides scholarship opportunities to eligible students. The college also follows a reservation policy for admission.

TS Rahaman Admission FAQs

Ques. What selection steps are used for admission to GP Rating?

Ans. Applicants first submit the online form to Training Ship Rahaman. The institute screens the applications and calls eligible students for an entrance test. Those who pass the test attend an interview. Successful applicants then receive instructions about the joining formalities.

Ques. How is the three-year Diploma in Nautical Science divided at TS Rahaman?

Ans. The Diploma in Nautical Science is completed through three stages spread across three years:

  • Stage 1, Semesters 1 and 2: 12 months of campus training
  • Stage 2, Semesters 3, 4 and 5: 18 months of shipboard training
  • Stage 3, Semester 6: 4 months of classroom revision and completion of the B.Sc degree

Ques. How much of the course fee is returned after a cancellation?

Ans. A cancellation made more than 60 days before the course begins qualifies for a 90% refund. The refund is 50% when cancellation takes place 30 to 60 days before the start date and 30% when it is made 15 to 30 days before the course. No refund is given for a cancellation made less than 14 days before the course starts.

Ques. Is company sponsorship compulsory before applying for Diploma in Nautical Science?

Ans. No. Many Diploma in Nautical Science seats are filled by sponsored students, but unsponsored applicants may also submit the standard application and qualify through IMU CET. Sponsorship assures faster placement, although it is not a compulsory admission condition.

Ques. What training takes place during Stages 1 and 2 of the DNS programme?

Ans. Stage 1 is classroom-based training conducted at the Training Ship Rahaman campus. During Stage 2, cadets receive practical training aboard a ship. Training Ship Rahaman and IMU assist with arranging the shipboard training.