Indian Navy Btech Entry through JEE Mains
The Indian Navy 10+2 B.Tech Cadet Entry Scheme offers unmarried male and female candidates a sponsored 4-year B.Tech degree at the Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala, Kerala, leading to Permanent Commission in Executive and Technical branches. Applications for the July 2026 course open soon, with shortlisting based on JEE Main 2025 All India Common Rank List (CRL).
Candidates will get an intimation or an interview letter via email after the scrutiny of their application form
Indian Navy 10+2 B.Tech Eligibility Criteria 2026
Candidates must be born between January 2, 2007, and July 1, 2009 (inclusive). They need to have passed 10+2 or equivalent with at least 70% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM), plus 50% in English (Class X or XII). Appearance in JEE Main 2025 is mandatory for SSB shortlisting.
Vacancies and Branches
- Total vacancies stand at 44
- Branch – Executive and Technical branches,
- Seats for Women- with a maximum of 7 reserved for women.
- B.Tech specializations include Applied Electronics & Communication (Executive), Mechanical Engineering (Engineering, including Naval Architect), or Electronics & Communication (Electrical), allocated per Navy needs.
- Degree-The JNU-awarded degree covers full costs like tuition, books, and mess.
Indian Navy BTech Selection Process
- Shortlisting for SSB uses JEE Main 2025 CRL,
- Interview Date not fixed dates will be out in due course of time
- Interviw centers-Bangalore, Bhopal, Kolkata, or Visakhapatnam.
- SSB involves Stage I (Intelligence, Picture Perception, Group Discussion) and Stage II (Psychological, Group Testing, Interview over 4 days), followed by medicals. Final merit depends on SSB performance, medical fitness, and vacancies.
Application Details
The application form is opening from 3 January 2026 but candidates can apply by creating their account and upload their document before the last dateApply online at www.joinindiannavy.gov.in starting January 3, 2026, until January 19, 2026,
Application fee-No fee.
Keep documents ready and check email/SMS for SSB calls; only one application allowed. Training starts July 2026 for selected cadetsI
Indian Navy B.Tech Cadet Selection Process & SSB Dates
- Candidates will be inducted as cadets for the 4 years B.Tech course in Applied Electronics and Communication Engineering,Mechanical Engineering or Electronics and Communication engineering.
- After completion of course candidates will get a B.Tech degree from JNU and entire cost will be borne by Indian Navy
- TA/DA is admissible to the candidates who comes for interview, A third AC ticket is admissible for these candidates
- Candidates will also bring the photocopy of their passbook where their account number and IFSC code is mentioned. They can also carry cheque book photocopy also
- Last Date to apply-19 January 2026
The full application process for the Indian Navy 10+2 B.Tech Cadet Entry Scheme requires online submission only via the official portal at www.joinindiannavy.gov.in, with no application fee. Applications for the July 2026 batch open on January 3, 2026, and close on January 19, 2026; prepare scanned documents in JPG/TIFF format beforehand.
Step-by-Step Application Guide
- Visit www.joinindiannavy.gov.in and navigate to ‘register’ or the specific 10+2 B.Tech Cadet Entry link.
- Register as a new user with your email, mobile number, and personal details, or log in if already registered.
- Complete your profile by entering academic details, including 10th/12th marks, JEE Main 2025 roll number, and rank (mandatory).
- Upload required documents: passport-size photo, 10th and 12th mark sheets, JEE Main 2025 scorecard, and valid ID proof (ensure legible scans).
- Review all details, submit the form (no changes allowed post-submission), and download/print the PDF application for records and SSB.
Key Instructions
Use a valid email and mobile for updates via SMS/email; only one application per candidate is accepted. Shortlisting for SSB is based solely on JEE Main 2025 All India Common Rank List (CRL); check status on the portal. Carry the printed form and originals to SSB if shortlisted
Indian Navy BTech Entry FAQs
It will open tomorrow 3 January and will close on 19 January
No Indian Navy Clearly mentions about JEE Main 2025 score not others
No only the candidates have appeared in the year 2025
There are 44 vacancies available to applied for.
The application submitted by candidates will be scrutinized by Indian Navy and candidates will get an email form the HO for interview
