BSc. Nautical Science Degree Equivalent Certificate from Mumbai University on behalf of Master(F.G.) CoC

Procedure for obtaining BSc. Nautical Science Degree Equivalent Certificate from Mumbai University on behalf of Master(F.G.) CoC

Mariners holding a valid Class 1 Deck officer CoC i.e Master(F.G.) CoC are eligible for a Equivalent Certificate (Letter of Equivalency) of BSc. Nautical science Degree from Mumbai University.

The procedure is as follows:

Visit Mumbai University Kalina Campus.
Address: University of Mumbai
                    Vidyanagari
                    Kalina
                   Santacruz (E)
                  Mumbai 400 098
 Tel Nos. : +91-22-26543215/ 26543216

Go to Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Bhavan, a Building within the Campus.After entering the building, turn left on the ground Floor and enter the first room on the right side. 

Ask for BSc. Nautical Science Degree Certificate and you will be directed to the person in-charge.
You will be given a form to fill up.

Application Form

Fill up the form and submit to the same person along with copies of following Documents (Update: Copies of all certificates must be attested by class 1 gazetted officer):

Passport

CDC
Master (F.G.) CoC (UK CoC also considered)
(10+2)- Marksheet 
₹5000/- in cash

Cash Receipt

Carry the originals of above Certificates / Documents for verification at the time of application.

Update: Copies of all certificates must be attested by class 1 gazetted officer.


Deposit fees before 1430 Hrs as cash collection counter closes at 1430 Hrs.

University Office is open Monday to Friday and also on 1st & 3rd Saturdays.

Its closed on all Sundays, Public Holidays and 2nd & 4th Saturdays.

Also you have to visit the university in person to get this letter. To my knowledge, there is no other procedure available as of now.

You will get the Letter of Equivalence on the same day within 2 to 3 hours from the time of Application.

Letter of Equivalence

Please note this information was correct as of 20th Jan 2013.

Relevance and Importance of this Certificate:
Though this Certificate is only a Letter of Equivalence and not a true Graduation Degree but this may fulfill the requirements for exams/ admissions that require graduation in most of the institutions/ universities worldwide. 

This Letter has already been successfully used by fellow seafarers for obtaining admission in Post Graduation Courses in various UK universities and also for appearing in UPSC examinations in India that require Graduation.

Update: As informed by Capt. Manish in the comments below, this letter of equivalence is not accepted by IGNOU.