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  What is Grading of a Maritime Institute ?  
 
Grading is a process of inspection of the Maritime Training Institute, by a Specialist Firm, approved by the Director General of Shipping. Auditors / Domain Experts from the Grading company do an in depth study, of the entirety of each course and assign a number which reflects how well the Course is being conducted.
Being a completely independent specialist firm, approved by the Director General of Shipping, the credibility of the result is very high.

 
     
  How is the Grading Process done ?  
 

The Director General of Shipping has authorised three companies which specialize in grading / rating Institutions (CRISIL, ICRA & CARE). A common methodology has been discussed and approved. Institutes who wish to get themselves graded, apply to any of these companies, who then inspect them and the courses they conduct. The Grading is done for each course and not for the entire Institute. The result of the Grading is expressed as a number between 1 and 5.

Grade 1 = Excellent, Grade 2 = Very Good, Grade 3 = Good, Grade 4 = Satisfactory,
Grade 5 = Below Rating Standard.

 
     
  Where can one find out if the Institute's Courses has been graded and what are the Grades?  
  The Grades allotted are displayed at the DG Shipping Website.  
     
  How does this information help a new entrant?  
  With about 130 Maritime Institutes, both in the Private sector and the Govt. Sector offering a variety of courses, new entrants into the field are faced with a bewildering choice and at a loss as to where to go. Till recently parents and students had to go by the advertisement, gut feeling and hearsay. Now they have an independent rating system to guide them.

1. Identify the Course you wish to do.
2. Check how many Institutions offer the same
3. Check how many have been graded, and what the course grades are?
4. Select your training destination.
 
     
  What are the Grades given for the courses conducted by CIMeT?  
 

  GME    2    VERY GOOD

   DME    3    GOOD

 
     
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