10+2 (B.TECH) CADET ENTRY SCHEME🎖️
The 10+2 (B.Tech) Cadet Entry Scheme is a direct entry scheme by the Indian Navy that allows students who have completed their 10+2 education with a background in Science (PCM) to join the Navy as officers. The scheme is primarily aimed at those pursuing a B.Tech (Engineering) degree. It provides a direct entry into the Indian Navy’s Executive and Technical branches after completing the training.

Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit: Typically 16½ to 19 years at the time of applying.
(This age range may vary based on the specific recruitment notification, but candidates must be within this age range at the time of entry.)
Educational Qualification:
10+2 (PCM): Minimum 70% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) in the 12th standard, and at least 50% marks in English (either in Class X or XII).
JEE (Main) Requirement: JEE (Main) rank has been made compulsory for the 10+2 (B.Tech) entry, as stated in the document and your text. This requirement is supported by the PDF, where it mentions that candidates need to have appeared for the JEE (Main) 2023 exam, and selection for SSB will be based on the JEE (Main) All India Rank (AIR)
Nationality: The candidate must be a citizen of India.
Marital Status: Only unmarried candidates are eligible for the scheme.
Selection Process
Shortlisting based on the marks obtained in 10+2 and the B.Tech examination.
Candidates who pass the written exam will be called for the Services Selection Board (SSB) interview.
The SSB interview is a five-day evaluation process. It assesses a candidate’s personality, intelligence, and psychological suitability, which includes various tests such as WAT, TAT, SRT, PPDT, GTO tasks, group discussions, personal interviews, and psychological evaluations.
Medical Examination: Candidates recommended by the SSB undergo a medical examination.
Candidates recommended by the SSB and declared medically fit will be issued a joining letter for training in the order of merit, depending on the number of vacancies available.
Training
Four-year B.Tech Course: Selected candidates will undergo training for 4 years in various engineering disciplines such as Applied Electronics & Communication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Electronics & Communication Engineering as per Navy requirements. The B.Tech degree will be awarded by Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU).
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