| 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/ |
