The Indian Navy has opened applications for the prestigious 10+2 B.Tech Cadet Entry Scheme 2025 for JEE Main qualifiers. This comprehensive guide covers eligibility, selection process, training details, key dates, how to apply, and expert tips to boost your chances. If you’re aiming for a career as a Permanent Commission Officer in the Indian Navy, this article gives you everything you need to know before applying online at joinindiannavy.gov.in. Don’t miss this golden opportunity to serve the nation while earning a fully-funded engineering degree at the Indian Naval Academy.
The Indian Navy 10+2 (B.Tech) Cadet Entry Scheme 2025 allows unmarried male and female Indian citizens to join the prestigious Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala, Kerala for a fully-funded four-year B.Tech degree and a Permanent Commission in either the Executive or Technical Branch
- Vacancies: 44 seats (up to 6 reserved for women)
- Branches: Executive & Technical (Engineering/Electrical)
- Commission Type: Permanent Commission on successful graduation
Apply now through the official [Indian Navy SSB portal] before 14 July 2025. Secure your chance for an esteemed Naval career and a degree at INA, Ezhimala.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Opens | 30 June 2025 |
| Application Closes | 14 July 2025 |
| SSB Interviews | From September 2025 onwards |
- Date of Birth: Born between 2 July 2006 and 1 January 2009
- Education:
- 10+2 with 70% aggregate in PCM (Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics)
- 50% in English (Class 10 or 12)
- Entrance Exam: Must have appeared in JEE Main 2025; shortlisting based on CRL rank
- Marital Status: Must be unmarried at the time of application
- Visit the official Indian Navy SSB portal
- Register with valid details
- Fill out the application form and upload:
- Class 10 & 12 mark sheets
- JEE Main 2025 scorecard
- Passport-size photo
- Review carefully, as no edits allowed post submission
- Submit before 14 July 2025
- Four-year fully funded B.Tech program in Applied Electronics & Communication, Mechanical, or Electronics & Communication Engineering
- Post completion, cadets receive a degree from JNU and are commissioned as Officers
- The Navy fully covers all training costs, uniforms, books, accommodation, and food
- Shortlisting: Based on JEE Main CRL rank
- SSB Interview: Held at Bangalore, Bhopal, Kolkata, Visakhapatnam from September 2025
- Medical Examination & Document Verification
- Final Merit List: Based on performance in SSB & medical fitness
Key Advantages
- Zero course fee and full financial support
- Mix of academic and naval training at India’s top naval academy
- Permanent Commission: Long-term career with respect and global opportunities
Q. Who is eligible to apply?
A: Unmarried Indian nationals born between 2 July 2006 and 1 January 2009, with 70% in PCM, 50% in English, and a valid JEE Main 2025 attempt.
A: 44 Permanent Commission seats — comprising both Executive & Technical branches, with up to 6 reserved for women.
A: 30 June 2025 to 14 July 2025. No edits allowed after submission.
A: Shortlisting is based on JEE Main 2025 All-India CRL.
A: From September 2025 at Bangalore, Bhopal, Kolkata, and Visakhapatnam.
A: Fully-funded four-year B.Tech degree from JNU, with all related costs (uniform, books, accommodation, meals) covered.
