To join CSSM, one must fulfill the following requirements, as prescribed by the D.G.Shipping, Government of India.

• A pass in +2/Intermediate/PUC/HSC or any equivalent with 60% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry & Maths. 50% separately in English is a must in 10th std. or +2.
• Diploma holders OR B.Sc., degree holders are also eligible and they can apply on the basis of their +2 background with 60% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry & Maths and separately 50% in English.
  
  Physical Standards
  Candidates wishing to join Marine Engineering must be medically and physically fit as per Merchant Shipping (Medical Examinations) Rules, 2000 and Medical Examination (Seafarers) Convention 73, under ILO Convention 147.

Note: In case of Lakshadweep, Amindivi, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Assam and other hill areas including those from Nagaland, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Tirupura, Garhwal and Sikkim the candidates height may be reduced by 5 cm and proportionately the minimum weight should be 45kgs.

Candidates should undergo the following medical tests in any private or Government diagnostic centres (with a Government approved Doctors) prior to applying for the course, and attach the photocopies of the medical reports along with application. Original medical reports must be submitted at the time of interview.

Blood Test: HB %, TC, DC, ESR, Blood platelet count, VDRL, Blood grouping and RH typing
X - RAY : Chest PA
ECG in all leads
Urine analysis.
Eye test, Ear test