Class 12 Students Alert! Indian Navy B.Tech Entry Now Open 🚨⚓

Are you a Class 12 student with a science background dreaming of wearing the crisp white uniform of the Indian Navy? Do you aspire to serve the nation as a commissioned officer without writing any entrance exam?

If yes, here’s your golden chance! The Indian Navy 10+2 (B.Tech) Cadet Entry Scheme – Jan 2026 Course is now open. It offers direct entry to the Indian Naval Academy (INA), where selected candidates undergo four years of professional training and graduate as officers in the Indian Navy.

Let’s break down everything you need to know – eligibility, important dates, selection process, and how to apply.

📌 What is the Indian Navy 10+2 (B.Tech) Cadet Entry Scheme?

The 10+2 (B.Tech) Cadet Entry Scheme is a direct SSB entry into the Indian Navy’s Executive and Technical branches. Candidates who are selected undergo a 4-year B.Tech course at the prestigious Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala, fully funded by the Indian Navy.

Once training is complete, cadets are commissioned as Permanent Commission Officers.

📢 No written exam required – Selection is based on JEE (Main) 2025 rank.

🗓️ Important Dates

Event	Date
Application Start Date	30 June 2025
Last Date to Apply	14 July 2025
SSB Interviews Begin	September 2025 onwards
Course Commencement	January 2026

🎯 Eligibility Criteria

✦ Nationality & Gender

• Must be a citizen of India

• Both boys and girls can apply (up to 6 vacancies for girls)

✦ Age Limit

• Born between 02 July 2006 and 01 January 2009 (inclusive)

✦ Educational Qualification

• Passed Class 12 with:

  • Minimum 70% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM)

  • Minimum 50% in English (either in Class 10 or 12)

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✦ JEE Main Requirement

• Must have appeared for JEE (Main) 2025 – Paper I

• Shortlisting is strictly based on the Common Rank List (CRL)

📋 Number of Vacancies

• Total Vacancies: 44

• Maximum for Girls: 6

• Final allocation between Executive and Technical branches will be done at INA based on naval requirements.

  
  

🧭 Selection Procedure

1. Shortlisting

Candidates are shortlisted based on their JEE (Main) 2025 CRL Rank.

2. SSB Interview

Shortlisted candidates will be called for SSB interviews at one of the following centres:

• Bhopal

• Bangalore

• Kolkata

• Visakhapatnam

SSB will include:

• OIR Test + PPDT (Stage I)

• Psychology, GTO, and Personal Interview (Stage II)

Candidates appearing for the first time are eligible for AC 3-tier train fare reimbursement.

3. Medical Examination

SSB-recommended candidates must pass the medical standards prescribed for B.Tech entry.

4. Merit List

Final selection is based on SSB marks and medical fitness. The merit list will determine who gets inducted.

🎓 Training at Indian Naval Academy (INA)

• Duration: 4 years

• Location: INA, Ezhimala, Kerala

• Streams Offered:

  • Applied Electronics & Communication Engineering

  • Mechanical Engineering

  • Electronics & Communication Engineering

• Degree awarded by: Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU)

• All training costs including mess, books, and clothing are fully sponsored by the Navy.

💼 Perks of the B.Tech Cadet Entry Scheme

✔️ Direct Commission as an Officer 

✔️ No Written Exam 

✔️ Fully Sponsored Education 

✔️ Leadership Training at INA 

✔️ Secure Career + Prestige + Adventure

📝 How to Apply – Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Register on the Indian Navy Portal

Go to 👉 www.joinindiannavy.gov.in

• Click on "Register" if you're a new user

• Fill in personal details, email, and phone number

• Verify via OTP

Step 2: Complete Your Profile

Fill in your:

• Educational details (10th & 12th marks)

• JEE (Main) 2025 Roll No. and Rank

• Upload scanned photo, signature, and documents

Step 3: Apply for the Entry

• Click on "Current Opportunities"

• Select 10+2 B.Tech Cadet Entry – Jan 2026

• Click Apply Now, review details, and submit

Step 4: Print the Application

• Save a copy of the PDF application

• Carry it with original documents when reporting for SSB

❗ Applications must be complete and accurate. No corrections will be allowed after submission.

📷 Documents Required

Keep the following ready in JPG/TIFF format before applying:

• Passport-size photograph

• Class 10 & 12 certificates and mark sheets

• JEE Main 2025 scorecard

• Valid ID proof

🚫 Important Rules to Remember

• Only one application per candidate is allowed

• Do not change your email/mobile number during the process

• Married candidates are not eligible

• Drug usage is strictly prohibited during selection and service

💬 FAQs

Q. Can girls apply for this entry? Yes, up to 6 vacancies are available for women.

Q. Is there any written test for selection? No, selection is based only on JEE (Main) CRL rank + SSB interview.

Q. What if I make a mistake in the form? Unfortunately, no correction window is provided. Double-check before submitting.

Q. Do I get any stipend during training? Yes, you will receive stipend, free training, and full facilities during your 4 years at INA.

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Getting shortlisted is just the beginning. To crack SSB, you need:

• Confidence

• Communication Skills

• Clear Thinking

• Right Guidance

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If you're in Class 12 (PCM) and have appeared for JEE Main 2025, this is your chance to join the Indian Navy without UPSC or NDA written exam. Apply now, prepare for SSB, and march towards your dream career.

⚓ Class 12 Students – Indian Navy B.Tech Entry is Your Gateway to a Life of Honour, Discipline & Service. 

📝 Applications open till 14th July 2025. Apply before it’s too late!