Approved by the Director General of Shipping, Government of India, we offer a 6-month residential GP Rating course which focuses on training cadets in two main roles of the shipping sector- Deck crew and engine crew. Deck and Engine Rating programmes are offered separately; however, GP Rating combines both of them and instructs candidates in both facets!

GP Rating Course Eligibility-
There are certain things that need to be considered while applying for the general purpose rating course. These criteria decide whether you are eligible for the desired course or not. Following are the GP rating course eligibility-

• Pass in 10th standard or above from recognised board with 40% aggregate and 40% in English subject either in 10th or (10+2)
• Must be medically and physically fit
• 6/6 eye vision and no colour blindness
• Age: 18 to 25 years

Certificates Provided After Maritime Engineering Courses–
Once the training has been successfully completed, the GPR Course certificate and the STCW course certificate will be issued by the academy and approved by the Director General of Shipping. In addition to that candidate will be awarded INDOS & CDC (Continuous Discharge Certificate). These certificates are of exceptionally high value as they are used for the identification of seafarers.

Marine Engineering in India Career Flow Chart-
6-month pre-sea training → Join as Trainee Ordinary Seaman in Deck / Trainee Wiper in Engine for a minimum period of 12 months with a stipend of 200$ – 400$ → After getting watchkeeping certificate, Sail as AB / Oiler for 12 to 18 months with a salary of 00$ -800$ / 800$ – 1200$ respectively → After total sea time of 24 months, appear for NCV/FG 2nd mate(Deck)/appear for class 4 NCV/FG (Engine) → Upon obtaining 2nd mate, sail as 2nd Officer or obtaining class 4 certificate, sail as 4th engineer with a salary of 3500$ – 5500$ → Further sea experience & passing exam, can rise up to the rank of Master Mariner/Chief engineer with a salary of 8500$ -12000$.

Placement Opportunities After GP Rating Course in India
Royal Institute has established a market based on trust rather than deception in the merchant navy training academy. We guarantee the best placements with the highest packages. In our active placement assessment cell, we act as mediators between the industry and the candidates. The performance and capabilities of the candidates during the course hold great importance in getting placed at a good company with a high package. 

Lifetime placement support will be given to the students. In case of any problems, students may get in touch with us and we shall help them sort it out.