Every year many students dream of joining the lucrative merchant navy and nowadays merchant navy is the talk of the town thanks to social media . Students aims to catch and secure sponsorship with top shipping giants , pursue DNS and secure sea career ahead. They prepare for IMU-CET, watch YouTube videos, join coachings , and make plans. IMUCET is held every year and it opens options for two batches the AUGUST BATCH & FEBRUARY BATCH .
But there’s a pattern we see every single year
Students ignore the February batch.
And then?
They waste 6 months doing nothing but waiting.
February vs August Batch – What’s the Real Difference?
August batch is the leading batch , the choice of every candidate with more seats , more companies/institutes and hence more competition too .
But February is not a formality batch either . It is also very crucial and students should start taking it seriously . It’s not a scam.
Companies/Institutes like GEIMS, SCI, SIMS, IMI, AMET, Seven Islands, Anglo Eastern, Fleet Management – they all have selected students from the February cycle too .
Competition is less so the seats too.
Hence,Your Focus Should Be More.
You have less crowd to compete with in February. That’s your weapon.
But you must show up, prepare smart, and perform hard in interviews.
DNS Sponsorship Eligibility by PCM Percentage
For Students with PCM ≥ 70%
- Seven Islands Shipping
- SCI (Shipping Corporation of India)
- SIMS (Samundra)
- Great Eastern (GEIMS)
- IMI Noida
- AMET University
- Ganpat University
- Fleet Management
- Anglo Eastern
For Students with PCM 65%–69%
- Seven Islands Shipping
- SCI (Shipping Corporation of India)
- SIMS (Samundra)
- Great Eastern (GEIMS)
- IMI Noida
- AMET University
- Ganpat University
For Students with PCM 60%–64%
- SCI
- Great Eastern (GEIMS)
This is your do-or-die chance. Many students with 60-62% PCM have made it to the merit list by performing well in the GEIMS written test and interview.
So unless you have below 60%, you have a chance.
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Shipping Companies Hiring in February DNS
Many students think:
“I’ll skip Feb and prepare for Aug batch.”
That’s a mistake.
Because:
- You’ll waste 6 precious months.
- You might not have better luck in August.
- The competition will double with fresh 12th pass-outs and repeaters.
- Seats are limited, and delays can cost you both time and motivation.
Trying for February costs nothing but skipping it can cost your dream.
People will discourage you:
- “It’s all scam.”
- “August is more worth”.
- “No good companies come.”
But here’s the truth:
Many students are selected every year in February. Even in 2025, we had successful selections and many of them were from lower category of PCM scores but strong interviews.
Take this from the IMUMATE community itself students with 60% PCM cracked GEIMS just because they had the right preparation, clarity of concepts, and strong interviews.
Your academics matter, but your preparation and attitude matter more.
Real Selection Data from IMUMATE
We’re not the biggest.
We’re not the cheapest.
We don’t claim to have the fanciest infrastructure or business .
But here’s what IMUMATE gives you that no YouTube channel or offline center can:
- Daily guidance: What to study, what to skip, how to revise
- Mentorship: Real Merchant Navy alumni who’ve been there
- Interview Prep: From mock sessions to feedback
- Doubt Support: Ask anytime. We’ll reply like you’re family.
- Success Rate: 20–30 IMUMATE students in every GEIMS batch.
In GEIMS alone, 6,000–7,000 students fill the form every August. Only 600–700 make it to the interview. And out of that, 150–180 get selected. 80 make it to the final merit list.
That’s less than 1.5%.
And IMUMATE students consistently make up over 25% of that 1.5%.
Even students who aren’t enrolled ask us doubts and we guide them equally.
Because we’re building a community, not a business.
Join IMUMATE for serious preparation of DNS sponsorship and aspirants who want direction, clarity, and success.
Also join our offline classes if you are in Kolkata.
Our Institute Address here: 101, Madurdaha Main Rd, Madurdaha, Hussainpur, Kolkata, West Bengal 700107
Let’s build your Merchant Navy journey together.
“Merchant Navy is a career of action-takers.
Don’t be the one who waits. Be the one who tries.”
Because sometimes, all it takes is one attempt & February might just be yours.
How IMUMATE Helps You Crack DNS Sponsorship
Whether you’re:
- A fresh 12th pass student
- A dropper who missed earlier chances
- A low PCM scorer
If you’re thinking:
- “What if I don’t get selected?”
- “What if I waste time?”
- “Should I just prepare for August?”
The February batch is a golden, low-competition opportunity.
Don’t wait. Don’t overthink. Apply. Prepare. Appear.
If you make it great.
If you don’t August is still there.
But at least, you’ll have learned and improved with February’s attempt.
Trying never hurts. Not trying always does.
Prepare for Feb. Appear in Feb.
If you get selected you save 6 months and get a head-start.
If not you’re 10x more ready for August.
It’s a win-win either way.
