Indian Navy's admissions to BTech course

Indian Navy invites applications from unmarried male candidates (fulfilling the conditions regarding nationality as laid down by the Govt of India) to join the prestigious Naval Accademy, Ezhimala, Kerala under 10+2 (Technical) Cadet Entry Scheme.

Selected candidates will be inducted as Cadets for four-year BTech course in Electronics & Communication and Mechanical Engineering at the Naval Academy, Ezhimala Kerala. During the course cadets will be allotted Engineering or Electrical branch. On completion of the course, BTech Degree will be awarded by Jawahar Lal Nehru University (JNU).

Few cadets after first term may be nominated for BTech in Naval Architecture from Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT). They will have to appear for Common Admission Test of CUSAT. The successful candidates after first term will undergo four years BTech in Naval Architecture and Ship Building at CUSAT. Thereafter, the cadets will be deputed for a six-months course in warship design at Visakhapatnam, followed by 18 months Post Graduate Diploma in Naval Architecture (DIIT-NC) at IIT Delhi.

The entire cost of training, including books and reading material, will be borne by the Indian Navy. The cadets will also be provided with free clothing and messing.

Eligibility
Age: 16 to 19 years (ie born between January 2, 1991 & July 1, 1993. (both dates inclusive).

Educational Qualification: Senior Secondary Examination (10+2 Pattern) or its equivalent from University/Board with at least 70 per cent aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (PCM) and at least 50 per cent marks in English (either in Class X or Class XII).

Physical Standards

(a) Height and Weight: Minimum height - 157 cms with correlated weight as per age.
(b) Eye Sight: The minimum acceptable vision standard for distant vision 6/12, 6/12 correctable to 6/6, 6/6 with glasses. Should not be colour /night blind.

How to apply:
Application forms in accordance with the prescribed format and complete in all respects with superscription on the envelope "APPLICATION FOR 10+2 (TECH) - JAN 2010 COURSE. Qualification _______ Percentage ______ % is to be sent to the following address by 29 Jun 2009.

POST BAG NO. 4,
Nirman Bhawan,
New Delhi - 110 001

The application format is available at http://www.nausena-bharti.nic.in/

Last date of Application: June 29, 2009.