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5 Best Ways to Join Indian Navy

Indian Navy services are one of the most groomed services among all three major forces of the nation like Indian Army, Indian Air force, etc. Here in this article, I am about to share with you the complete details about the How to join the Indian Navy after 12th or after graduation etc. There are many ways by which one can become an officer as well as Sailor or engineer in the Indian Navy service. Here I will share with you the 5 best ways to join Indian Navy. Check the article below to get detailed information.

Ways to Join Indian Navy

Indian Navy lots of vacancies to join the service. To become an officer, the minimum qualification that is required is class 12th. One must have passed class 12th with physics and mathematics as compulsory subjects to apply for the Indian Navy Officer’s vacancy. let’s see the details about the top 5 vacancies of the Indian Navy to join the Service after 12th or after graduation etc.

Top 5 Ways to Join Indian Navy

Right after passing class 12th, one becomes eligible to apply for the Indian Navy officer’s entry as well as Indian Navy Sailor’s or Engineer’s entry. Here is the list of the following entries that are considered as the best entries or the way to join the Indian Navy.

  • NDA Entry (After 12th)
  • CDS Entry (After Graduation)
  • INET Entry (After B.tech or B.E)
  • UES- University Entry Scheme (After Graduation)
  • Navy Btech Entry Scheme etc

National Defense Academy Entry:

All the candidates who have passed class 12th with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics are eligible to apply for this entry. The age of the candidate should be at least 16 years old and it should not be more than 19 years old on the date of commencement of the course. Through this entry, One would join the National Defense Academy for three years and after the training, One can choose Indian Naval Wings and become an officer in the Indian Navy. 

In the Entry, There is no relaxation has been given to any candidate regarding age, Educational qualification etc on the basis of their caste, community or religion. It would be the completely same for all categories like General, OBC (Other Backward Class) and SC/ST (Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled tribes) etc. The selection of the candidates in the NDA would be done in three phases, Written Exam, SSB Interview and Medical Exam etc. The Selection phase is tough to clear and around lakhs of students appear for the exam and only a few get chances to reach the academy. 

Combined Defence Academy Entry:

To apply for the CDSE, A candidate must have done graduation in any stream. But Candidate must have passed class 12th with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics are eligible to apply for this entry.  A candidate who is in the final year or final semester is also eligible to apply for this. The age of the candidate should be at least 19 years old and it should not be more than 24 years old on the date of commencement of the course. Through this entry, One directly joins the Indian Naval Academy becomes an officer in the Indian Navy. 

In the Entry, There is no relaxation that has been given to any candidate regarding age, Educational qualification etc on the basis of their caste, community, or religion. It would be the completely same for all categories like General, OBC (Other Backward Class) and SC/ST (Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled tribes), etc. The selection of the candidates in the CDS would be done in three phases, Written Exam, SSB Interview and Medical Exam etc. The Selection phase is tough to clear< one will need to prepare very well for this. 

Indian Navy Entrance Test (INET) Entry:

To apply for the INET Entry, One must have passed Engineering (B.tech or B.E) from any government recognized Institute or University. A candidate who is in the final year or final semester is also eligible to apply for this. The age of the candidate should be at least 19 years old and it should not be more than 24 years old on the date of commencement of the course. In the Entry, There is no relaxation that has been given to any candidate regarding age, Educational qualification etc on the basis of their caste, community, or religion. It would be the completely same for all categories like General, OBC (Other Backward Class) and SC/ST (Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled tribes) etc

Through this entry, One directly joins the Indian Naval Academy to become an officer or Engineer in the Indian Navy service. The selection of the candidates in the INET would be done in three phases, Written Exam, SSB Interview, and Medical Exam etc. The Selection phase is tough to clear one will need to prepare very well for this. 

University Entry Scheme (UES) Entry:

The University entry scheme is basically a Short service commission entry in the Indian Navy Service. There are many branches of the Indian navy is offered like General  Services, Executive Entry, etc. For entry, one must be doing engineering from any government-recognized College, University or Institute. All the candidates who are in the final year or in the final semester can apply for this entry. The age of the candidate should be at least 21 years old and it should not be more than 24 years old on the date of commencement of the course. In the Entry, There is no relaxation has been given to any candidate regarding age, Educational qualification etc on the basis of their caste, community or religion. It would be the completely same for all categories like General, OBC (Other Backward Class) and SC/ST (Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled tribes), etc

The selection of the candidates in the UES (University Entry Scheme) would be done in three phases, Preliminary Interview, SSB Interview, and Medical Exam etc. The Selection phase is tough to clear, one will need to prepare very well for this. The SSB Interview is the toughest phase of selection. 

Navy B.tech Entry Scheme:

This is basically a direct entry scheme of the Indian Navy. All the candidates who have passed class 12th with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics with 70% marks Can apply for this entry. Through this entry, one can become an engineer in the Indian Navy Service. Here are the following eligibility criteria required to apply for this entry:

  • To apply for this entry, One will have to appear for this, JEE mains Examination. 
  • Must have at least 70% in class 12th Board. 
  • The age of the candidate should not be less than 16.5 years old to 19 years old. The age should not be more than this on the date of commencement of the course. 
  • There is no relaxation has been given to any candidate regarding age, educational qualification, etc on the basis of their caste, community, or religion.
  • It would be the completely same for all categories like General, OBC (Other Backward Class) and SC/ST (Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled tribes) etc

The Selection of the candidates will be done through the SSB Interview and shortlisting of the candidates for the SSB Interview would be done through the marks scored in the 12th exam as well as in the JEE mains Examination etc. Through this entry, one can join the Indian Naval Academy and pursue B.tech from there. These are the finest entry of the Indian Navy. Before applying for any entry, you must check the latest details about this. I have just shared here the short details to make you understand better about these entries. 

FAQs For Ways to join Indian Navy

Is there any direct entry Scheme in the Indian Navy?

Yes, you can apply for the 10+2 B.tech Entry Scheme. Where the selection is done through the SSB Interview. One will not have to appear for any Written Exam. 
 

What is the age limit requirement for CDSE?

Fo navy, Age must be between 19 years to 24 years old

What is the minimum qualification required to become an Officer in the Indian Navy?

A candidate must have passed class 12th with Physics and mathematics. 
 

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