Courses
Three disciplined pathways from Class 11th to the bridge — each taught with the rigour of the sea, in Ajmer.
Merchant Navy Officer Prep
Our flagship wing prepares cadets for every gateway into the Merchant Navy — from the IMU-CET entrance to DNS, B.Sc. Nautical Science and B.Tech Marine Engineering admissions. Training is led by Capt. Vishal Singh Rawat, a Master Mariner who commanded 175,000 DWT vessels for 21+ years, so every class is taught from real bridge experience, not just textbooks.
Programmes Covered
- IMU-CET Foundation (after 10th / 12th)
- B.Sc. Nautical Science (Deck Cadet route)
- DNS — Diploma in Nautical Science
- B.Tech Marine Engineering (Engine Cadet route)
10+2 with Physics, Chemistry & Maths (PCM), minimum 60% aggregate • Age 17–25 years • Medically fit as per DG Shipping (DOS) norms
- IMU-CET — Indian Maritime University Common Entrance Test
- DNS entrance & sponsorship interviews
- B.Sc. Nautical Science university admissions
- Shipping company cadet interviews
NDA & Defence Preparation
The defence wing trains aspirants for the UPSC NDA & NA examination and the five-day SSB interview. Beyond written marks, cadets are drilled in officer-like qualities — discipline, physical fitness, current affairs and communication — with mock SSB screenings conducted by experienced mentors in Ajmer.
Programmes Covered
- NDA Written Exam — Mathematics + General Ability Test
- Mock SSB screenings & personal interview practice
- SSB Interview — OLQs, psychology & GTO tasks
- NDA Foundation batch (Class 11th–12th)
Age 16½–19½ years at course commencement • Unmarried candidates • 10+2 appearing / passed with Physics & Maths (for Air Force & Naval wings)
- NDA & NA Examination (UPSC) — conducted twice a year
- SSB Interview — 5-day selection process
- Medical examination as per defence standards
Class 11th & 12th PCM Foundation
The foundation wing builds unshakeable academic roots for Science students. Aligned with CBSE / RBSE syllabi and taught with the discipline of a naval schedule, it prepares students simultaneously for board examinations and the entrance tests that follow — NDA, IMU-CET and beyond.
Programmes Covered
- Class 11th Science (PCM) — full syllabus coaching
- NDA / IMU-CET foundation track within school hours
- Class 12th Science (PCM) — board examination focus
- English, communication & personality development
Admission to Class 11th Science (PCM) stream • Selection through CRC entrance test & interaction • Transfer students welcome in Class 12th (PCM)
- CBSE / RBSE Class 12 Board Examinations
- NDA & NA Examination (after 12th)
- IMU-CET (after 12th)
Coverage, Eligibility & Examinations
A clear comparison of every pathway taught at CRC Academy, Ajmer.
| Stream | Course | Coverage | Eligibility | Examination Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Merchant Navy |
IMU-CET Preparation | English, General Aptitude, Mathematics, Science | 10+2 PCM (60%), Age 17–25 | IMU-CET — annual online entrance test |
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Merchant Navy |
DNS (Diploma in Nautical Science) | Nautical science fundamentals, SPM, seamanship | 10+2 PCM, DG Shipping medical fitness | DNS entrance & company sponsorship interview |
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Merchant Navy |
B.Sc. Nautical Science | 3-year degree with deck training modules | 10+2 PCM with IMU-CET score | University exams + shipping company interview |
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Merchant Navy |
B.Tech Marine Engineering | Marine engineering, workshop & sea training | 10+2 PCM (60%) / diploma lateral entry | IMU-CET / institute-level engineering exams |
| NDA / Defence | NDA & NA (UPSC) | Mathematics, GAT, SSB psychology & GTO tasks | Age 16½–19½, 10+2 PCM (Air/Naval wings) | UPSC NDA written exam + 5-day SSB interview |
| Foundation | Class 11th & 12th PCM | NCERT PCM + English + GK + current affairs | Class 11th admission via CRC entrance test | Board exams — NDA / IMU-CET after 12th |
Let a Master Mariner Chart Your Path
One free counselling session — eligibility, cost, duration and sponsorship, laid out honestly.