Diploma in Nautical Science (DNS) program – January 2026 batch.

The cadet selection process for our DNS program’s January 2026 batch will be conducted on 26th November 2025.

The selection process consists of an online test in multiple-choice questions format, an interview, and a psychometric test.

Interested candidates are requested to check the eligibility criteria and register via the link below. This registration link will be open from 8th November to 22nd November 2025

All candidates who clear company assessment, will be sent to IMI(Noida) for pre sea training.

The minimum criteria for selection of DNS candidates at FLEET :

• Age: 20 years or less as of 1st Jan 2026 (born on or after 1st Jan 2006)

• Education:

• • 12th cleared in 2025
  • Not more than two years difference in the year of passing 10th and 12th exams respectively.
  • Minimum Physics-Chemistry-Maths (PCM) marks in 12th Std: 70 % (improvement exam results will not be considered)
  • Minimum English score in 12th Std: 70 % (improvement exam results will not be considered)
  • Candidates who have appeared for their 12th standard board exams via an Open Board, the NIOS board or through distance learning are not eligible..

• Physical Criteria:

• • Height: Minimum 160 centimetres
  • BMI: not more than 25
  • No speech deformity
  • Eyesight 6/6 without aid and no colour blindness.

To register on our website click link below.

Click here to register for the January 2026 DNS selection process. Link will be open from 8th November to 22nd November.

IMPORTANT NOTE – All candidates who clear our assessment are required to clear IMU CET and satisfy Fleet’s criteria to be eligible for admission in pre-sea institute. Additionally, they should be in possession of a passport before taking admission.