What do you mean by a sponsored candidate?

IMI has a tie-up with various premier shipping companies.
The candidates are seeking admission to DNS/B.Tech/GME/ETO course register with IMI.
The institute conducts a Pre Screening test and interviews with a senior Master Mariner online. Details of suitable candidates are then forwarded to various shipping companies.
The companies further shortlist suitable candidates as per their eligibility criteria. These candidates must clear the shipping company’s written test, interview, psychometric test, and medical examination (by the shipping company’s approved doctor). The shipping company issues successful candidates with a sponsorship letter. The sponsored candidates are then admitted to the DNS/B.Tech/GME/ETO course at IMI.