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1. Understand the syllabus
This is a useful tip for almost any exam. Understand the syllabus by going through past years papers and official guidelines. CAT can be segmented into four broad parts-
Quantitative Ability
Data Interpretation
Logical Reasoning
Verbal Ability
The concepts used in this examination are broadly of class 10 level. However, the questions are a little bit tricky to solve and require a good amount of logical thinking. But it can be developed by practice.
2. Books and material
3. Reading, reading & reading
4. Test Series
5. News coverage for post-CAT preparation
Colleges:
First, consider all the IIM's.
After that target the top ten best b-schools of that year.

Career as a Merchant Navy could be in 2 fields mainly - Engineer or a Cadet. Other fields could be catering, junior offiecers, etc. Subjects Required :Only PCM students can apply. Entrance Exam
IMU- CET :Indian Maritime University conducts an entrance exam IMUCET for various courses such as B.Sc. Nautical Science, B.Sc. Marine, B.Sc. Marine Catering, etc. You are also required to clear an interview and medical check-up. JEE T. S. Chanakya, Marine Engineering & Research Institute, Kolkata, & National Maritime Academy, Chennai, etc. Accepts JEE score. They are required to fill the forms for IMU as well. Colleges offering B.Sc. Nautical Science/ B.Sc. Marine Science/ Diploma in Nautical Science
HIMT College (Hindustan Institute of Maritime Training)
Tolani Maritime Institute
Anglo Eastern Maritime Academy
Applied Research International School of Maritime Studies
Great Eastern Institute of Maritime Studies
Post Graduate Diploma in Marine Engineering
Coimbatore Marine College
HIMT College Hindustan Institute of Maritime Training
B.Tech (Marine Engineering)
Coimbatore Marine College
Euro Tech Maritime Academy
HIMT College (Hindustan Institute of Maritime Training)
International Maritime Institute
Samundra Institute of Maritime Studies
NOTE :You can also get into Merchant Navy after a regular engineering degree.

Register and Apply
Interested candidates have to register online with required information. Non-refundable online registration fee is a mandate without which candidates application would not be considered for further processing.
Candidate has to select preferred course at the time of registration, there is no limit on the maximum number of courses in which the candidate can apply and there is no additional fee for applying in multiple courses.
Application registration fee for various categories -
UG/OBS) Rs.100
SC/ST/PwD Rs.50
Sports/ECA quota - Rs.200
Course and College Selection
Cut-off list for each college, course and reservation category would be published on the university portal. Candidates meeting the requisite cut-offs, has to select the desired course and college on DU admission portal.
Document Verification
Candidates have to get all the required documents verified by the college they choose based on the announced cut-offs. Candidates should carry original documents along with 2 sets of self-attested photocopies.
Required documents:
Class X Board Examination Certificate
Class X Marks-Sheet
Class XII Marks-Sheet
Class XII Provisional Certificate / Original Certificate
Character Certificate (recent)
SC/ST/PwD/CW/KM Certificate (in the name of the candidate) issued by the competent authority
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) Certificate (in the name of the Candidate) issued by competent authority
Transfer Certificate from school / college as well as Migration Certificate from Board / University are required from those students who have passed senior secondary exam from outside Delhi
At least two passport size self-attested photographs
Final Selection
Admission is based on the marks obtained in qualifying exam. Selected list of admitted candidates would be displayed on the DU admission portal.
Admission is confirmed only if online admission fee is paid with in the stipulated time. One candidate can take admission only in one course in one college at any given time.