Clear the sponsorship process stage by stage.
Written test, essay, psychometric and the personal interview – prepared for separately, in the order the company will actually put you through them. Online or in our Dehradun classroom.
₹1,700 per interview session · ₹25,000 full programme, online · ₹45,000 full programme, classroom.
Same fee online or offline for interview sessions. No registration charge.
Every Master on every ship afloat started with a bare sleeve and a selection interview.
1000+
Students Mentored
Towards Their Dream
15+
Top Shipping
Companies
Proven
Stage-wise
Preparation
One Goal
Your Success
At Sea
Sail the ship
to where you are.
Drag it, tap a waypoint, or use the arrow keys. Wherever you drop it, we’ll tell you what’s still ahead of you – and quote you only for that.
Nothing cleared yet
You're alongside with the whole passage ahead. That's the cheapest place to start from, because nothing has to be un-learned.
Ahead of you: written · essay · psychometric · interview | ₹25,000 online · ₹45,000 classroomThree ways in.
Fees below are the full fees. Nothing is added later.
Single stage · most booked
Interview preparation
₹1,700 / session
Online or in classroom – same fee.
- One-to-one mock panel
- Personal introduction & company questions
- Technical fundamentals check
- Written feedback after the session
All stages · remote
Complete preparation, online
₹25,000 / programme
Written + essay + psychometric + interview.
- Live online classes
- Study material couriered
- Full-length mock tests
- Individual guidance calls
All stages · Dehradun
Complete preparation, classroom
₹45,000 / programme
Written + essay + psychometric + interview.
- Daily classroom sessions
- Study material included
- Full-length mock tests
- Face-to-face mock panels
Check that you're eligible.
Most companies ask for something close to this. Criteria change every intake — always confirm against the company’s own notification before applying.
- Age Usually 17–25 at the time of application, and the cut-off date matters more than your birthday.
- Class 12 Physics, chemistry and maths, with an aggregate most companies set around 60% and English around 50%.
- Medical DG Shipping medical fitness, including eyesight and colour vision standards you cannot prepare your way around.
- Status Unmarried, for most sponsorship intakes.
What we are, and what we are not
TWO MASTERS,
SHARING THEIR PERSPECTIVES.
MNOPTA is run by sailing officers, not by a franchise.
Different experiences, one shared goal – to guide you better.
Here’s what our directors want you to know.
Capt. Ankur Aggarwal
Director · Master Mariner
Selection is a journey that can feel unpredictable. There are days when we question our answers, and moments when we go blank.
It’s normal. Every interviewer sees something different, and every panel has its own approach.
Our role is to help you prepare for that room – with clarity, practice and honest feedback – so you can present the best version of yourself.
What matters most is consistency in your effort and learning from each experience. We’re here to support you through that process.
Capt. Ishan Arya
Director · Master Mariner
Before considering any decision, parents naturally want to know what to expect. It’s a valid question, and we truly understand that.
Our focus is on what adds value to your journey – realistic guidance, relevant preparation and continuous mentoring.
We can prepare you for different situations, but the final outcome depends on many factors – including the day, the panel and a bit of chance.
What we can promise is our honest effort, transparent support and commitment to help you move forward with confidence.
Both directors take sessions themselves.
If you want to speak to one before you pay anything, say so and we’ll put you through.
Mentors, then teachers.
Alongside the two directors above: interviews and psychometrics are run by officers, the written paper by subject faculty. They are not the same people, on purpose.
Companies we prepare you for.
Please read this
Get your preparation plan.
Tell us the company and the leg you’re on. A mentor replies on WhatsApp with the stages you still have to clear, what each one costs, and the next batch date — before you commit to anything.
No fee is collected on this page. We call, you decide.