About GP Rating
GP Rating, also known as General Purpose Rating, serves as an entry/basic-level role in the Merchant Navy’s engine departments or deck, very much ideal for beginner students after 10th standard.
GP Rating Highlights
| Topics | Details |
| Conducted Body | Directorate General of Shipping (DGS), Ministry of Shipping, Government of India. The Board of Examination for Seafarers (BES) Trust |
| Full Form | General Purpose Rating |
| Exam Frequency | Twice a year |
| Exam Level | National |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Application fee | between INR 700 and INR 1,000 |
| Exam Mode | Online |
| Question Type | MCQs |
| Medium of Exam | Usually bilingual (English and Hindi |
| Interview | Often, personal/technical interviews |
| Exam Purpose | to select and certify candidates for a 6-month pre-sea training program |
| Entry | Entrance Based |
| Marking Scheme | Correct Answer: +1 marking/correct Answer: -0.25 marks deducted |
| Official Website | https://seafarers.edu.in/gp-ccmc/ |
GP Rating Eligibility
| Topics | Details |
| Educational Qualification | After 10th standard, Science & Mathematics with a minimum 40% aggregate marks and 40% in English from a recognised board. |
| After 12th standard – any stream with a minimum 40% aggregate marks from a recognised board (or ITI/Diploma) | |
| Proficiency | minimum of 40% marks in English (10th or 12th) |
| Medical | Eyesight-6/6 (no glasses), no colour blindness, DG Shipping-approved fitness |
| Age Limit | Min. 17.5 and Max. 25 years |
GP Rating Exam Pattern
| Topics | Details |
| Subjects | English, Mathematics, Science, General Knowledge, Reasoning |
| No. of Questions | 100 to 200 (varies by institute) |
| Total Marks | 100 to 200 (varies by institute) |
| Exam Duration | 1 hour 45 minutes to 3 hours |