The Documented Path
10 Stages · Every Step in Writing
NAF&SA is a controlled framework. Every aspirant moves through ten governance stages — each with its own gate output, signed acknowledgement, and audit trail. No stage is skipped.
Awareness & Application
Online form submitted, NAF ID issued, application confirmation sent on WhatsApp.
Gate Output
NAF ID issued
Eligibility Pre-Screening
Age, education, category and basic medical criteria checked against DGMA standards.
Gate Output
Eligibility Cleared
Aptitude Screening Test
Online proctored screening — non-qualifying, used only to flag readiness.
Gate Output
AST Cleared
Counselling Session
Ex-Merchant Navy officer walks you through the career realities — vessel types, sea life, salary, growth path.
Gate Output
Counselling Done
Parent Briefing & Consent
Mandatory parent inclusion. Family briefed on costs, MTI options, and joining timeline. Annexure C signed.
Gate Output
Consent Signed
Medical Facilitation
Booked with DGMA-approved doctors only. HBIMS never influences findings or alters reports.
Gate Output
Medical Tag
Dossier Lock
All 8 documents verified, scanned, indexed. Partial dossiers never proceed.
Gate Output
Dossier Ready
MTI Mapping
Multiple DGMA-approved MTI options presented with seat availability, fees, location. You choose.
Gate Output
MTI Acceptance
Pre-Joining Orientation
Joining briefing, kit list, travel arrangements, hostel preparation. Annexure A7 signed by MTI.
Gate Output
Orientation Complete
Clean Handover · Enrolled
File closed. Ownership transfers to MTI. Aspirant becomes cadet. Pipeline complete.
Final Gate
ENROLLED ⚓