Date: 2023-02-24Category: DGS CircularState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
5% relaxation in PCM marks at the Intermediate Level for SC/ST Candidates towards eligibility for Assessment for Nautical and MEO grade Exams conducted by DGS
**Executive Summary**
Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) Circular No. 08 of 2023, dated 24.02.2023, grants a 5% relaxation in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) marks at the intermediate level for SC/ST candidates towards eligibility for assessment for Nautical and Marine Engineering Officer (MEO) grade exams. This relaxation aligns with admission norms in various universities and aims to enable SC/ST candidates to pursue careers in the Merchant Navy. The relaxation is applicable to specific courses, including B.Sc. (Nautical Science) and Diploma in Nautical Science.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Relaxation for SC/ST Candidates:**
* A 5% relaxation in PCM marks is granted at the intermediate level for SC/ST candidates seeking eligibility for Nautical and MEO grade exams.
* **Nautical Side (2MFG):**
* SC/ST candidates appearing for the 2nd Mate Foreign-going (2MFG) exam are granted a 5% relaxation in PCM marks in 12th standard.
* Applicable to candidates with approved 03-year B.Sc. (Nautical Science) course.
* Also applicable to candidates with approved 01-year Diploma in Nautical Science (Leading to a B.Sc. Nautical Science degree).
* **Engineering Side (MEO):**
* SC/ST candidates can proceed with MEO Competency certificate examination as per MS (STCW) Rules.
* These candidates are not eligible for exemption from any functions of the said examinations.
* Candidates must pass Part A Examinations of MEO Class IV and Class II (as applicable) before appearing for Part B Examinations.
* **General Conditions:**
* Candidates seeking relaxation must provide evidence of belonging to the SC/ST category, if advised by the Assessing Officer of the MMD.
* The relaxation applies to all universities conducting B.Sc. (Nautical Science) and B.Tech (Marine Engineering) courses.
* The relaxation does not apply to required marks in the "English" subject.
**Impact Analysis**
**SC/ST Candidates:**
* **Impact:**
* Enables more SC/ST candidates to meet the eligibility criteria for Nautical and MEO grade exams.
* Provides increased opportunities to pursue careers in the Merchant Navy.
* **Action Required:**
* Produce evidence of SC/ST category membership if advised by the Assessing Officer of the MMD.
**Maritime Training Institutes/Universities (e.g., IMU):**
* **Impact:**
* Need to adjust their admission processes and assessment criteria to reflect the 5% PCM relaxation for SC/ST candidates.
* **Action Required:**
* Ensure alignment with the circular's provisions for SC/ST candidates in Nautical Science and Marine Engineering programs.
**Mercantile Marine Department (MMD):**
* **Impact:**
* MMD Assessing Officers will need to verify SC/ST status as needed.
* MMD examination processes need to comply with the relaxation granted.
* **Action Required:**
* Implement the relaxation for eligible SC/ST candidates during the assessment and examination process.
Key Entities Referenced
Directorate General of Shipping (DGS): The primary entity responsible for setting eligibility criteria and conducting assessments related to nautical and marine engineering exams.
SC/ST Candidates: The specific group of candidates targeted by the policy for relaxation in eligibility criteria.
PCM (Physics, Chemistry, & Mathematics): The subject area in which a relaxation of marks is being granted for eligibility.
Indian Maritime University (IMU): Referenced for extending similar relaxation in eligibility marks for admission into Pre-Sea courses for SC/ST candidates.
Training Circular No. 12 of 2020: The document that set the initial eligibility criteria of 60% marks in PCM, which the current circular modifies for SC/ST candidates.
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Sub:- 5% relaxation in PCM marks at the Intermediate Level for SC/ST Candidates
towards eli ibit for Assessment for N I& MEO rade Exams conduc GS
Whereas the Directorate vide Training Circular No. 12 of 2020 daled 01.04.2020 has set the
Minimum eligibility criteria of 60% marks in PCI\/ of 12th Standard from a recognised board for
admission to various courses such as B.SC (Nautical Science) and B.Tech (Marine
Engineering).
2. Further, the Training, Examination and Assessment Programme (TEAP) manual of the
DGS prescribes eligibility criteria for submission of assessment for issuance of a Certificate of
Competency for Nautical and Engine Department, According to this the candidate has to pass
with a minimum of 60% marks in PCM at intermediate level.
3. Whereas it has been brought to the attentjon of the Directorate General of Shipping that
the lndian lrilaritrme University (llVU) has extended 5% relaxation in eligibility marks for
admission into Pre-Sea courses (BE/B.Sc./ DNS) of the IMU for SC/ST candidates based on
a resolution of it's 31st Executive Council held on 26.06.201 5
4. Whereas, the candidates who have availed this relaxation granted to SC/ST candidates
have been found ineligible in the 2'd mate and MEO Class lV assessment for appearing in
respective COC examinations at the MMDs as they do not possess minimum eligibility criteria
as prescribed by the Directorate.
5. Considering that such relaxation in Admission norms has been in vogue for SC/ST
candidates in various Universities across lndia and to enable these SC/ST candidates to
pursue their career in the Merchant Navy and sail on foreign going vessels the following is
prescribed for SC/ST candidates who have availed the 5% relaxation on the eligibility criteria
of 60% in PCII/ at the lntermediate Level:-
Nautical Side:-
6.
The SC/ST Candidates appearing for 2nd Mate Foreign-going (2MFG) has been granted
5% relaxation in eligibility marks of Physics Chemistry, & Mathematics (PCM) in 12th
Standard from a recognised board for:-
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approved O3-years B. SC(Nautical Science) Course;
ii. approved 01-year Diploma in Nautical Science (Leading to a B.SC. Nautical
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The candidates falling in the category as referred at para,3 above, are hereby
permitted to proceed with I\/EO Competency certificate examination as per MS (STCW)
Rules, provided that such candidates shall not be eligible for exemption from any functions of
the said examinations. The candidates have to pass Part A Examinations of MEO Class lV
and Class ll, as the case may be, before they can appear for their Part B Examinations of
respective grade.
8. The candidates seeking relaxation in eligibility marks, as above, may produce evidence
that he/she belongs to the SC/ST category, if so advised by the Assessing Officer of the
MMD concerned.
9. The above relaxation will be applicable for all SC/ST candidates of all universities
conducting the various courses such as B.SC (Nautical Science) and B,Tech (Marine
Engineering). However, this relaxation will not be applicable for required marks in "English"
subject.
I This is issued with the approval of the Director General of Shipping cum Additional Secretary
to the Govt. of lndia.
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(AniruddhaChaki)
Engineer & Ship Surveyor cum DDG (Tech)
To
1. Principal Officer, Mercantile Marine Department, Mumbai/Kolkata/Chennai/Kochi/Kandla
2. CS/NA/CSS
J, Engineering Wing/ Nautical Wing/ Training Branch.
4 Hindi Cell, DGS, for Hindi Translation.
5. Guard File, DGS, Gol.
o. Computer Cell, DGS, for uploading on website.
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