Home India Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Addendum -II to the DGS Training Circular 12 of 2020....
Date: 2021-08-17 Category: DGS Circular State: Union Government Country: India

Addendum -II to the DGS Training Circular 12 of 2020.

Issued by Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways · Directorate General of Shipping

Research with AI Agent Chat with Document Generate Summary Translate Helpful Share Add to Project Create Task

Executive Summary & Key Takeaways

**Executive Summary** DGS Circular No. 24 of 2021, dated 16.08.2021, serves as Addendum –II to the DGS Training Circular 12 of 2020. It amends the eligibility criteria for admission to the one-year Graduate Marine Engineering (GME) course by including BE/B-Tech in Marine Engineering degree (non-DGS approved) as an eligible qualification. This change is effective immediately. **Key Points / Main Content** * **Amendment to Eligibility Criteria:** * BE/B-Tech in Marine Engineering degree (non-DGS approved) is now an eligible qualification for admission to the one-year GME course. * Sr. No. 4 of Annexure -1 of the Training Circular 12 of 2020 has been amended accordingly. * **Academic Qualification Requirements:** * Candidates must have a BE/B-Tech in Mechanical Engineering OR BE/B-Tech in Marine Engineer (non DGS approved) with minimum marks of 50% in the final year. * Candidates must have secured a minimum of 50% marks in English language at 10th or 12th or Degree Exam. * The BE/B. Tech degree or any other higher degree such as 5 year integrated M.E. / M. Tech degree must have been obtained from AICTE approved institute or the IIT's or from University Engineering Colleges (Colleges directly) run by University. * **Exemptions and Relaxations** * GME Candidates with a BE/B. Tech degree or any other higher degree, must be obtained from AICTE approved institute or the IIT's or from University Engineering Colleges (Colleges directly) run by University, are exempted from appearing in all subjects of part 'A' of both MEO Class IV and MEO Class grade of examinations. * A relaxation of 5% marks in English shall be granted to the candidates who are native of the Lakshadweep and Andaman and Nicobar islands and belong to Scheduled Tribes and who and both of whose parents were born in those island and belong to the Scheduled Tribes of those islands. * **Other Provisions:** * All other content of DGS Training Circular 12 of 2020 dated 01.04.2020 remains unchanged. **Impact Analysis** **Stakeholder: Maritime Training Institutes** * **Impact:** Must update their admission criteria to reflect the inclusion of BE/B-Tech in Marine Engineering degree (non-DGS approved) as an eligible qualification for the GME course. * **Action Required:** Revise admission guidelines and inform prospective students about the updated eligibility criteria. **Stakeholder: Prospective GME Students** * **Impact:** Expanded eligibility criteria now allows individuals with BE/B-Tech in Marine Engineering degrees (non-DGS approved) to apply for the GME course. * **Action Required:** Review the updated eligibility criteria and prepare applications accordingly. **Stakeholder: Principal Officers, MMD, Mumbai/Chennai/ Kolkata/ Kochi/ Kandla** * **Impact:** Need to ensure compliance with the updated eligibility criteria in their respective regions. * **Action Required:** Implement the changes and disseminate information to relevant stakeholders. **Stakeholder: Engineering Branch & Nautical Branch, DGS, GOI** * **Impact:** Implementation and oversight of the circular's provisions. * **Action Required:** Ensure the correct application of the revised criteria and address any queries related to the changes.

Key Entities Referenced

DGS Training Circular 12 of 2020: The primary policy document being amended by this addendum. Graduate Marine Engineering course(GME): A one-year course for which eligibility criteria are being modified. Directorate General of Shipping (DGS): The issuing authority for the circular and responsible for maritime training.
Official Source Record View Original Source →
See Full Document Text
I{TCT trGIR/ GOVERNMENT OF INDIA {ilw Tff{, frf, qR-d6q st{ wdqr.f TTINISTRY OF PORTS, SHIPPIiIG AiID WATERWAYS frdfi Ii€ rsrRtqTrflq, DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF SHIPPING, MUMBAI File No: 20-1101111612020/ TRG - DGS Dated: 16.08.2021 DGS Circular No. 24 of 2021 Sub.: Addendum -II to the DGS Trainins Circular 12 of 2020 1. Whereas the Directorate had issued the DGS Training Circular 16 of 2018 dated 14.05.2018 prescribing the eligibility criteria for admission to one year Graduate Marine Engineering course(GME). 2. Whereas, per the Sr. No. 4 of attached Annexure to the DGS Training Circular 12 of 2020 dated 01.04.2020, the BE/ B-Tech in Marine engineering degree (non DGS approved) has been missed out as one of the eligibility criteria for admission into GME course. 3. Whereas, the Directorate has received request from lnstitutes pointing out the omission and to include BE/B-Tech Marine Engineering degree (non DGS approved ) as one of the eligible criteria for admission into one year GME course. 4. ln view of above, the Directorate has reviewed the Training Circular 12 of 2020 and has decided to include BE/B-Tech in Marine Engineering degree (non DGS approved) as one of the eligible criteria for admission into one year GME course. 4.1. Accordingly, Sr. No. 4 of the Annexure -1 of the Training Circular 12 of 2020 has been amended and attached with the Circular. 1 ,f^ efi rifum, +cr RR*.r, sTr{ Ri6 2dr fuq, 6rg{.fiq ts, 6igrqrt($) gsi- 4oom2 9th Floor, BETA Building, l-Think Techno Campus, Kanjur Mllage Road, Kanjurmarg (E), Mumbai4OOO42 mttnet Noj +91-22-2575 2uol1l2l3 thmnar.r +91-22-2575 2o2gl35 {-tg/Ern"ifr dgship{gs@nic.in tGlll|-{dAl/ebsite: www.dgshipping.gov.inAnnexure SN Name of Pre- Gourse Minimum academic Qualification Minimum Maximum sea maritime duration Age limit Age limit course (years) (years) RADUATE l year (a) BE / B-Tech in Mechanical zo 1 OR MARINE Engineering BE/B-Tech in (non ENGINEERING Marine Engineer DGS GME) approved) with minimum marks of 50% in final year. (b) The candidate must have secured minimum of 50% marks in English language at 1Oth or '12th or Degree Exam. Note - 1. The BE/B. Tech degree or any other higher degree such as 5 / year integrated M.E. M. Tech degree must have been obtained from AICTE approved institute or the llT's or from University Engineering Colleges (Colleges directly) run by University). 2. These Candidates are in -.xempted from appearing all subjects of part 'A' of both MEO lass - lV and M EO Class - ll grade of examinations. 3. A relaxation of 5% marks in English shall be granted to the candidates who are native of the Lakshadweep and Andaman and Nicobar islands and belong to Scheduled Tribes and who and both of whose parents were born in those island and belong to the Scheduled Tribes of those islands. Or a. A full time BE/B Tech in all Mechanical Engineering streams e.g Mechanical and Automation, Mechanical and Electronics, Mechanical and automobile etc. However, the word "Mechanical" should be first indicating that 2 N'Mechanical Engineering i the core and the secon subject is the elective. b The candidate must hav of secured minimum 50 marks in English language a or or 10th 12rh standard i Degree Exam. Note-'l . The above BE/B.Tech Degree or any other higher degree such as 5 year integrated M.E/ M. Tech Degree must have been obtained from AICTE approved institute or llT's or from Universi Engineering colleges( Colleges directly run by University).2. These candidates will be required to Pass Part "A" subjects of both MEO Class -lV and Class-ll grade examinations These candidate may be considered for exemption from appearing in subject Mathematics and Applied mechanics. 3. A relaxation of 5% marks in English shall be granted t the candidates who are native of th Lakshadweep and Andaman and Nicobar islands and belong t Scheduled Tribes and who and both of whose parents were born in th island and belong to the Scheduled Tribes of those islands. A OR (a) Candidates who have degree in 28 all Naval Architecture streams e.g. Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering, Naval Architecture and Ship building, etc. However the word "Naval Architecture" should be first indicating that Naval Architecture is the core and the second subject is the elective. (b) The candidates must have secured minimum of 50% marks in English language at 1Oth or 12th or in Degree Exam. Note - 1. The above BE / B. Tech deqree or any other higher degree Wch as 5 year integrated M.E. / M ech degree must have bee btained from AICTE app nstitute or the llT's or niversity Engineering Coll Colleges directly run by University) These candidates will be requi pass Part 'A' subject of both ME lass - lV and tvlEo Class - ll rade of examinations. T ndidates may be considered ption from appearing in subj I/athematics and Applied echanics. 3. A relaxation of 5% arks in English shall be granted candidates who are native of t Lakshadweep and Andaman and Nicobar islands and belong Scheduled Tribes and who and both whose parents were born in th islands and belong to the Scheduled bes of those islands 4.2 The other content of the DGS training Circular 12 of 2020 dated 01.04.2020 remain unchanged. 5. This issues with the approval of the Director General of Shipping and Additional Secretary to the Govt. of lndia \b (Deependra h Bisen) Assistant Director General of Shipping (Trg) To, All Maritime Training lnstitutes Principal Officers, MMD, Mumbai /Chennai/ Kolkata/ Kochi/ Kandla Engineering Branch & Nautical Branch, DGS, GOl. 4

Continue your research