INET EXAM 2024: Eligibility, Application Form, Exam Pattern, Syllabus, Admit Card & Result

About

INET stands for Indian Navy Entrance Test. INET is a National Level Entrance Examination used to recruit personnel for the Indian Navy. The Indian Naval Academy is in charge of it. The INET test is comparable to the AFCAT exam, which is used to recruit officers for the Indian Air Force.

The main distinction is that the INET test is used to select individuals for the Indian Navy. INET has several open positions for various positions.
Unmarried male and female applicants are eligible to take this exam.
The test will be administered online (computer-based) and will consist of multiple-choice, objective-type questions.

Highlights

Notification

INET 2024 notification will likely be released in November 2024 and the last date to apply will be in December 2024. The application fee is INR 215 for unreserved/OBC candidates while women candidates and SC/ST candidates are exempted from any fees

Dates

INET 2024 Dates (January Session)

On November 1, 2024, the INET 2024 application form for the January session will be available. Though the official dates for the year 2024 have not yet been announced, the following are the tentative dates:

Vacancy

The vacancy list is announced by the official authority of INET every year. The INET 2024 vacancies have not been released yet. There are slight changes in posts every year for an idea of no. of vacancies & post we have presented last year vacancies. The vacancies are for the post in executive, technical & education Branch. Here is the list of vacancies for INET previous year:

Executive Branch

Technical Branch

Education Branch

Eligibility

Before applying for INET you should check if you are eligible for the exam. INET eligibility criteria depend on the post you are applying for:

Applications

Applicants can apply for INET through the online mode from the official website. Here is the step-wise process to fill INET application:

• Visit the official website of INET.
• Click on the “Apply Online” tab & you will be redirected to another page.
• Create a new account & log in with the details sent on your registered email id to start filling the INET application form.
• Fill in your personal & academic details.
• Upload the necessary documents (Signature & photograph)
• Pay the application fee & take two printouts of the application form for future reference.
• Click Here to Apply for INET

Application Fee

To complete the application process of INET all applicants to pay the application fee. Application Fee can be paid through Debit/Credit card or internet banking. The application fee amount for the general & OBC category is Rs. 215/- & for SC/ST/Female candidates don’t have to pay any application fee.

Admit Card

The INET admit Card is released a few weeks before the date of examination. Without the admit card, no student will be allowed to enter the INET examination center. Check the details on your admit card, if there is any incorrect information raise a ticket to the concerned department. Also, carry a valid identification card on the day of the exam along with an INET admit card. Here are the steps to download the INET Admit card:

• Visit the official website of INET.
• Click on admit card link/notification.
• You will be redirected to another page & you can log in with your username & password.
• Download the admit card displayed on your screen & take two printouts.

Exam Centres

It is conducted in the following examination centers INET 2024. All the candidates have to select the examination city at the time of filling the INET 2024 application form.

These military SSBs are located at these places where candidates are tested. Candidates who are shortlisted for SSB are reimbursed with travel expenses, candidates are required to ensure that they bring the INET 2024 Admit Card along with a government ID proof to the examination center, failing which, However, candidates are not allowed to enter the examination hall.

Exam Pattern

Before appearing for an exam, applicants must know about the exam pattern. Knowing the exam pattern beforehand helps students in preparing, planning & can also develop an exam strategy accordingly. There is a total of 4 sections in the INET exam & each section has 25 questions. The weightage of each section is 100 marks. Here is the exam pattern of INET:

Syllabus

Knowing about the exam syllabus helps applicants to evaluate his/her strong topics & topics that require more effort at the time of preparation.

There are 4 sections in INET written exam & Here is the syllabus of the INET Exam:

Study Material

There are plenty of books available in the market but applicants must refer to the right books. With the help of the right books, students can prepare better & ace their exams. With the number of books available, it becomes difficult to select the right one. Here are the books suggested by toppers for preparation & revision of the INET examination. Here is the list of books.

• Objective General English by SP Bakshi
• Word Power Made Easy by Norman & Lewis
• Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning by RS Aggarwal
• Analytical Reasoning by MK Pandey
• Fast Track Objective Arithmetic by Rajesh Verma
• Quantitative Aptitude for All Competitive Examinations by Abhijit Guha

Selection Process

• INET Registration – The application form is released on the official website. You have to pay the application fee and register yourself for the INET exam (https://www.joinindiannavy.gov.in/)
• Shortlisting Applicants – The candidates are shortlisted and if they meet the eligibility criteria only then the application can proceed to the next stage.
• SSB Interview – SSB interview consists of two stages. Stage 1 includes Officer Intelligence Rating tests and Picture Perception & Description Test. Stage 2 consists of Psychology Tests, Group Testing Officer Tasks, and interview rounds. Candidates can only stage 2 after they have cleared stage 1
• Medical Test – After clearing the SSB interview the selected candidates are required to clear the medical round. Only the medically fit candidates can proceed further. There is no relaxation for anyone.
• Merit List – The merit list is released based on the SSB interview and medical round. The selected candidates also receive appointment letters.

Result

The applicant must get the minimum qualifying marks in each section to be qualified for the final merit in the INET test. After the results are announced, candidates can verify them by following the procedures below:

• Visit the Indian Navy’s official webpage.
• Click the ‘Login’ button in the upper right corner.
• Log in with your registered email address and password.
• Click on the ‘View Result for INET Officer’ button.
• The outcome will be shown on the system and may be downloaded by clicking the ‘Download’ button.

Estimated Cut-off 2024

After the exam, the predicted cut-off will be updated. The expected cut-off is calculated by taking into account a variety of criteria such as the difficulty level of the exam, the number of candidates, and the number of openings.

Previous Year Cut-off Trend (2024)

The table below displays the minimal grades necessary for selection into various INET 2024 positions:

Salary

INET gives you the opportunity to serve your nation, a reputed job profile, and also a well-paying job with additional benefits and perks. Here is the salary structure along with some job profiles:

FAQs