BD Marine Cadet Admission study plan
BD Marine Cadet Admission · Give each week a clear focus.
8 weeks · About 7 hours per week
Mathematics & Physics
Diagnose current ability in Mathematics and Physics by completing a timed 40-question mixed baseline test and logging every error by cause.
Rebuild core algebra skills by solving 60 linear equations, simultaneous-equation pairs, and quadratic factorisations with at least 90 percent accuracy.
Establish a formula sheet for kinematics and Newton's laws by deriving each equation from first principles and annotating its variables and units.
Set up a fixed weekly timetable of four 90-minute evening blocks plus one 60-minute weekend review slot.
Your checkpoint
A baseline score report for Mathematics and Physics plus a one-page error log listing weak subtopics ranked by frequency.
Mathematics & English
Convert word problems into equations by translating 25 mixed scenario questions into algebraic statements before solving them.
Practise ratio, proportion, percentage, and average calculations until 40 items are completed with at least 85 percent accuracy.
Build an English vocabulary log of 80 marine and general academic words with definitions and one original sentence each.
Read two 400-word passages and answer inference and main-idea questions, recording the textual evidence used for each answer.
Your checkpoint
A completed 40-item arithmetic and word-problem set with worked solutions and a scored 20-question reading comprehension check.
Physics & English
Solve 40 mechanics problems covering forces, moments, pressure, and density, showing every free-body diagram explicitly.
Explain in writing how pressure varies with depth and apply the relationship to three buoyancy and flotation scenarios.
Draft 10 short English paragraphs of 120 words each on technical topics, applying correct tense consistency and subject-verb agreement.
Self-edit each paragraph against a checklist of punctuation, article use, and sentence structure, marking every correction.
Your checkpoint
A physics problem portfolio of 40 solved mechanics items with diagrams, plus 10 edited technical paragraphs.
Mathematics & Physics
Complete 30 geometry problems on triangles, circles, and areas, stating the theorem used for each step.
Apply trigonometry to 20 right-triangle and bearing problems relevant to navigation and coastal position fixing.
Solve 25 electricity and magnetism items on Ohm's law, series and parallel circuits, and magnetic effects of current.
Review all logged errors from weeks 1 to 3 and re-solve each incorrectly answered question without notes.
Your checkpoint
A mid-plan mock test in Mathematics and Physics scored and analysed, with a written list of the three weakest subtopics.
Chemistry & Physics
Memorise and apply the first 20 elements by symbol, atomic number, and common valency, verified by a self-quiz.
Write and balance 30 chemical equations covering combination, decomposition, displacement, and neutralisation reactions.
Define acids, bases, and salts and classify 20 everyday substances by pH using indicator reasoning.
Link chemistry to the marine context by explaining corrosion, hard water, and fuel combustion in short written answers.
Your checkpoint
A balanced-equation workbook of 30 reactions plus a 25-item chemistry self-test with a recorded score.
General Knowledge and Current Affairs & English
Summarise the structure and functions of the International Maritime Organization and the role of a flag state in 300 words.
Explain key maritime terms including SOLAS, MARPOL, tonnage, draught, and deadweight with accurate one-line definitions.
Review eight weeks of current affairs from two credible sources and record 20 significant events with dates and significance.
Write two 200-word opinion responses to current-affairs prompts using structured argument and correct grammar.
Your checkpoint
A one-page maritime knowledge summary sheet and a dated current-affairs log of 20 events with brief significance notes.
Medical and Physical Fitness Assessment & General Knowledge and Current Affairs
Confirm the medical fitness requirements for cadet entry, including vision, hearing, and colour-vision standards, from official admission information.
Design and begin a five-day fitness routine targeting cardiovascular endurance, core strength, and flexibility, and log each session.
Prepare a personal health record covering sleep, diet, and exercise, and identify three habits to improve before assessment.
Complete a 30-question general-knowledge and current-affairs quiz under timed conditions and review every error.
Your checkpoint
A signed weekly fitness log with baseline measurements and a completed general-knowledge quiz score report.
English & Mathematics & Physics
Sit two full-length timed mock tests under exam conditions and record section-wise scores and time allocation.
Revisit every error from both mocks and re-solve each question until the method is reproduced correctly without prompts.
Consolidate formula sheets, vocabulary logs, and maritime definitions into a single revision pack of no more than 12 pages.
Rehearse the physical assessment routine at target pace and confirm all documents and medical checks are complete.
Your checkpoint
A final mock-test scorecard showing improvement over the week-4 baseline, plus a completed 12-page revision pack.
Milestones
Week 2: Score at least 70 percent on the arithmetic and word-problem set and demonstrate a working vocabulary log of 80 words.
Week 4: Achieve at least 60 percent in both Mathematics and Physics on the mid-plan mock and show that every logged error has been re-solved.
Week 6: Correctly define at least 18 of 20 maritime terms and produce a current-affairs log containing 20 dated entries.
Week 8: Improve the combined mock-test score by at least 15 percentage points over the week-4 baseline and submit the complete revision pack.