Marine Engineering Degree
(Exemption for DGS Class IV Part A Examination)
Start your engineering journey with the best maritime institutes.
• Mumbai
• INR 11,00,000
• 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (PCM) with minimum 60% average
• Minimum 50% marks in English subject in 10th or 12th examination
• Unmarried
• Minimum age: 17 years
• For Male: General – 25 years, OBC (NCL) – 28 years, SC/ST – 30 years
• For Female: General – 27 years, OBC (NCL) – 30 years, SC/ST – 32 years
• Age will be calculated from the date of commencement of the academic session
• The commencement date may change due to exceptional situations such as a pandemic
• 5% relaxation in PCM eligibility marks
• No relaxation in English marks
• 5% relaxation in English marks for candidates belonging to Scheduled Tribes from Lakshadweep and Andaman & Nicobar Islands
• Applicable only if both parents were born in those islands and belong to the Scheduled Tribes of those islands
• Candidates must be medically fit including eyesight and hearing as per Merchant Shipping (Medical Examination) Rules 2000 and its amendments
• No morbid condition in either eye or eyelids that may worsen during sea service
• Good binocular vision (fusion faculty and full field of vision in both eyes)
• Movement of eyeballs must be normal in all directions and pupils must react normally to light
• Normal colour vision tested through Ishihara Test Chart
• Distance vision unaided: 6/12 in each eye or 6/9 in better eye and 6/18 in the other
• Candidates must produce a medical fitness certificate from a DG Shipping approved doctor at the time of admission
• Details available at: dgshipping.gov.in
• 3-year Engineering Diploma in Marine / Mechanical / Electrical / Electrical & Electronics from AICTE or State Board approved colleges with minimum 55% marks in final year
• 4-year Diploma in Shipbuilding Engineering from AICTE or State Board approved colleges with minimum 55% marks in final year
• 1st year training from Alternate Training Scheme approved by DG Shipping (not applicable for MERI)
• 1st year from Engineering College in streams like Mechanical or Electrical approved by AICTE with minimum 60% average marks
• Minimum 50% marks in English in 10th, 12th, Degree or Diploma course from a recognized board or university
• Diploma must be completed within its prescribed duration of 3 or 4 years
• Batch August: 40 seats
• IMU-CET exam conducted at examination center
• 3 hours
• Total: 200 Questions
• Maths – 50
• Physics – 50
• Chemistry – 20
• English – 40
• General Aptitude – 40
• English
• Logical Reasoning
• Physics
• Chemistry
• Quantitative Aptitude
• General Awareness / Knowledge
• 1 marks, 0.25 marks negative (each marks)
• Not applicable
• No interview
• 6/12 vision in both eyes OR 6/9 in one eye and 6/18 in the other
• Color blindness not allowed
• Medical must be conducted by a DG Shipping approved doctor
• Different companies have different waiting periods, so it cannot be specified
• $400 – $700
• Fleet Management
• Anglo Eastern
• Synergy
• MMSI
• Seven Islands
• X-Mars
• K-Line
• Pacific Basin
• INR 11,00,000
• Kolkata
• INR 11,00,000
• 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (PCM) with minimum 60% average
• Minimum 50% marks in English subject in 10th or 12th examination
• Unmarried
• Minimum age: 17 years
• For Male: General – 25 years, OBC (NCL) – 28 years, SC/ST – 30 years
• For Female: General – 27 years, OBC (NCL) – 30 years, SC/ST – 32 years
• Age will be calculated from the date of commencement of the academic session
• The commencement date may change due to exceptional situations such as a pandemic
• 5% relaxation in PCM eligibility marks
• No relaxation in English marks
• 5% relaxation in English marks for candidates belonging to Scheduled Tribes from Lakshadweep and Andaman & Nicobar Islands
• Applicable only if both parents were born in those islands and belong to the Scheduled Tribes of those islands
• Candidates must be medically fit including eyesight and hearing as per Merchant Shipping (Medical Examination) Rules 2000 and amendments
• No morbid condition in either eye or eyelids that may worsen during sea service
• Good binocular vision with full field of vision in both eyes
• Eyeball movement must be normal in all directions and pupils should react normally to light
• Normal colour vision tested through Ishihara Test Chart
• Distance vision unaided: 6/12 in each eye or 6/9 in better eye and 6/18 in the other
• Medical fitness certificate from a DG Shipping approved doctor is required at the time of admission
• Details available at: dgshipping.gov.in
• 3-year Engineering Diploma in Marine / Mechanical / Electrical / Electrical & Electronics from AICTE or State Board approved colleges with minimum 55% marks in final year
• 4-year Diploma in Shipbuilding Engineering from AICTE or State Board approved colleges with minimum 55% marks in final year
• 1st year training from Alternate Training Scheme approved by DG Shipping (not applicable for MERI)
• 1st year from Engineering College in streams like Mechanical or Electrical approved by AICTE with minimum 60% average marks
• Minimum 50% marks in English in 10th, 12th, Degree or Diploma course from a recognized board or university
• Diploma must be completed within its prescribed duration of 3 or 4 years
• Batch August: 286 seats
• IMU-CET exam conducted at examination center
• 3 hours
• Total: 200 Questions
• Maths – 50
• Physics – 50
• Chemistry – 20
• English – 40
• General Aptitude – 40
• English
• Logical Reasoning
• Physics
• Chemistry
• Quantitative Aptitude
• General Awareness / Knowledge
• 1 marks, 0.25 marks negative (each marks)
• Not applicable
• No interview
• 6/12 vision in both eyes OR 6/9 in one eye and 6/18 in the other
• Color blindness not allowed
• Medical must be done by a DG approved doctor
• Different companies have different waiting periods, so it cannot be specified
• $400 – $700
• NYK
• Pacific Basin
• Fleet Management
• MSC
• Torm
• Goodwood
• Wallem
• WSM
• INR 11,00,000
• Chennai
• INR 17,66,080
• Pass in 12th Standard examination with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and English as separate subjects with a PCM average of not less than 60%
• Minimum 50% marks in English language in 10th or 12th standard examination (as per DGS norms)
• Candidate must have passed 10th and 12th standard from a recognized board
• Qualifying IMU-CET is mandatory for admission
• Passport is mandatory
• 4 years (8 semesters) residential course
• Below 25 years at the time of commencement of the programme
• SC/ST candidates: 5 years relaxation
• OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years relaxation
• Women candidates: Additional 2 years relaxation in each category
• Candidates must be physically fit for sea service
• Eyesight up to 6/12 in both eyes OR 6/9 in better eye and 6/18 in the other
• Color blindness not allowed
• Both boys and girls are eligible to apply
• Passport is mandatory
• Batch August: 40 seats
• Online from home
• 3 hours
• 80 questions (PCM, Aptitude, English and GK)
• English
• Logical Reasoning
• Physics
• Chemistry
• Quantitative Aptitude
• General Awareness / Knowledge
• 1 marks, 0.25 marks negative (each marks)
• 195 questions
• Duration: 1 hour
• Shortlisted candidates will be contacted individually via email with instructions for interview and selection process
• 6/12 vision in both eyes OR 6/9 in one eye and 6/18 in the other
• Color blindness not allowed
• Medical must be conducted by a DG Shipping approved doctor
• 1 – 2 months
• $400
• INR 17,66,080
• Maersk Line was founded in 1928 in Copenhagen, Denmark
• One of the world's largest shipping companies
• Operates more than 700 vessels
• Serves 374 ports in over 116 countries
• Operates 54 terminals in 29 nations
• Offices in more than 130 countries with over 100,000 employees
• Part of A.P. Moller-Maersk Group
• Offers mixed nationality crews, internet onboard, good salary and stable career growth
• Promotions may be slightly slower due to large organizational structure
• MSC Sponsorship
• MANET
• Coimbatore Marine College
• Pune
• Tamil Nadu
• MANET: INR 18,26,000
• Coimbatore: INR 8,00,000
• 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics with minimum 65% aggregate marks from a recognized board or university
• Minimum 50% marks in English at 10th or 12th level
• Fluency in written and spoken English is expected
• Minimum age: 17 years as on approximately 1st August 2025
• Maximum age: 19 years as on approximately 1st August 2025
• Candidate must be medically fit with eyesight 6/6 with or without external aids
• Maximum power permitted ±2.5
• Color blindness not allowed
• All candidates must pass a complete medical examination before joining
• IMI has a panel of qualified doctors and professional laboratories specializing in Merchant Navy medical regulations as per ILO Convention 147 Seafarer Medical Examination
• MSC Entrance Written Exam
• MSC Interview
• IMU Entrance Exam Result (IMU Ranking)
• MSC Eyesight and Medical Test
• MSC Psychometric Test
• Seats vary every year depending on company requirements and previous batch performance
• Final seat count is decided in the annual meeting at the end of the year
• Online from home
• 1.5 hours
• Total Questions: 50
• Maths / Physics: 25
• English: 15
• General Knowledge: 10
• English
• Logical Reasoning
• Physics
• Chemistry
• Quantitative Aptitude
• General Awareness / Knowledge
• No negative marking
• Yes, psychometric test will be conducted
• Shortlisted candidates will be contacted individually via email with further instructions for the interview and selection process
• 6/12 vision in both eyes OR 6/9 in one eye and 6/18 in the other
• Color blindness not allowed
• Medical must be conducted by a DG Shipping approved doctor
• Negligible
• $499
• MANET: INR 18,26,000
• Coimbatore Marine College: INR 8,00,000
• Founded in 1970 in Brussels, MSC Group, headquartered in Geneva, operates 900 vessels across 155 countries with 200,000+ employees, offering global exposure, mixed-nationality crews, onboard internet, high salaries, and steady career progression.
• Pune
• INR 25,92,000
• Qualifying in IMUCET as well as TMISAT is mandatory for admission
• Candidates must have completed Senior Secondary Examination (10+2) or equivalent
• Minimum 60% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (PCM)
• Minimum 50% marks in English in either Class 10th or Class 12th
• Male candidates born on or after 1st September 2005 are eligible for the 2026 batch
• Female candidates get a 2-year age relaxation
• Girls born on or after 1st September 2003 are eligible for the 2026 batch
• Both male and female candidates are encouraged to apply
• Only unmarried candidates are eligible
• Candidates must meet the minimum physical fitness and medical standards set by the institute
• Applicants are advised to get a medical examination done before applying
• This helps ensure eligibility and avoids rejection at later stages
• Tolani Maritime Institute offers lateral entry depending on IMU eligibility criteria and seat availability
• Unmarried candidates of either gender below 24 years of age
• 3-year Engineering Diploma in Marine / Mechanical / Electrical / Electrical & Electronics from AICTE or State Board approved colleges with minimum 60% marks in the final year
• 4-year Diploma in Shipbuilding Engineering with minimum 60% marks in the final year
• 1st year training from the Alternate Training Scheme approved by DG Shipping
• 1st year Engineering in Mechanical or Electrical streams from AICTE approved colleges with minimum 60% marks
• Automobile Engineering
• Machine Tools and Maintenance
• Plant Engineering
• Production Technology
• Production Engineering
• Advanced Diploma in Tool and Die Making
• Electrical Power System
• Digital Electronics
• Electronics and Communication Engineering
• Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering
• Industrial Electronics
• Electronics Engineering
• Electronics Production and Maintenance
• Instrumentation
• Instrumentation and Control Engineering
• Minimum 50% marks in English in 10th, 12th or Degree/Diploma course from a recognized board or university
• Diploma must be completed within the stipulated duration of 3 or 4 years
• Queries regarding lateral entry can be sent to admissions@tmi.tolani.edu
• Medical examination must be conducted by DG Shipping approved doctors
• Refer to the list of DG Shipping approved medical practitioners
• Batch August: 80 seats
• Online from home
• 3 hours
• 200 questions (PCM, Aptitude, English and General Knowledge)
• English
• Logical Reasoning
• Physics
• Chemistry
• Quantitative Aptitude
• General Awareness / Knowledge
• No negative marking
• 50 questions
• Duration: 10 minutes
• Qualified candidates will be called for an interview
• 6/6 vision in both eyes OR 6/6 in one eye and 6/9 in the other
• Color blindness not allowed
• Medical must be conducted by a DG Shipping approved doctor
• Waiting period varies depending on different companies
• $400 – $700
• Maersk
• Chevron
• Teekay Tankers
• MMSI
• Stena
• NYK
• BW
• Chellaram
• Shell
• MOL
• EPS
• BSM
• MOLTA
• D'Amico
• Dockendale
• Synergy
• Scorpio
• Wilhelmsen
• MSC
• Dynacom
• INR 25,92,000
• Mumbai
• For Male: INR 20,80,000
• For Female: INR 17,32,900
• As on the date of commencement of the course
• Minimum age: 17 years
• Maximum age: 20 years
• Unmarried
• Result must be obtained at the first attempt from regular boards only (Class XII)
• Minimum aggregate: 60%
• Minimum PCM aggregate: 60%
• Minimum score in Physics and Maths individually: 50%
• Minimum aggregate for Physics and Maths: 60%
• For Andhra Pradesh and Kerala State Boards, separate board exams are conducted for Class 11 and 12, therefore the aggregate of both years is considered
• Candidates must appear for all subjects in the improvement tests from the same board as the previous attempt (Physics, Chemistry, Maths)
• English must be one of the subjects with minimum 50% marks in Class 10 or Class 12
• Candidates must be physically fit and meet the standards laid out by DG Shipping
• No color blindness
• Corrective lenses are permitted
• Maximum permissible limits: 6/12 in each eye OR 6/9 in better eye and 6/18 in the other eye (distant unaided vision)
• Candidates must clear IMU-CET
• Candidate must possess a valid passport before joining the course
• All original mark sheets and certificates must be submitted before commencement of DNS or B.Tech course
• 10th Mark Sheet / Passing Certificate
• 12th Mark Sheet / Passing Certificate
• B.Sc Semester 1st to 6th Mark Sheets (not applicable for B.Tech)
• Transfer / Leaving / Migration Certificate
• Not more than 22 years
• Unmarried
• Candidate must possess a valid passport before joining the course
• 3-year Diploma in Mechanical / Marine / Electrical / Electrical & Electronics Engineering
• Diploma must be from a college approved by AICTE and State Department of Technical Education
• Minimum 55% marks in the final year
• Minimum 60% overall marks
• Diploma must be completed within 3 years
• Minimum 50% marks in English in Class 10 or Class 12
• 6/12 vision in each eye OR 6/9 in better eye and 6/18 in the other
• Corrective lenses allowed
• No color blindness
• Candidates who have appeared for the last semester exam and are awaiting results can apply
• They can appear for the online written test and interview
• Final admission is subject to strict medical fitness test
• Medical test must be conducted by a DG Shipping approved doctor recognized by SIMS
• Batch August: 40 seats
• Online from home
• 70 minutes
• 45 questions
• English
• Logical Reasoning
• Physics
• Chemistry
• Quantitative Aptitude
• General Awareness / Knowledge
• No negative marking
• Conducted online after written exam and interview
• Qualified candidates will attend the interview online from home
• 6/6 vision in both eyes OR 6/6 in one eye and 6/9 in the other
• Color blindness not allowed
• Medical must be conducted by a DG Shipping approved doctor
• Not available yet
• $350
• Executive Ship Management (ESM), founded in 1998 and based in Singapore, manages 170+ vessels with 10,000+ global employees. Offices are in India, USA, Japan, Netherlands, and Greece. Crews are mainly Indian and Filipino, with limited internet (500 MB-1 GB/month). Salaries and promotions are average.
• Chennai
• INR 11,00,000
• 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics
• Minimum 60% average in PCM
• Minimum 50% marks in English in Class 10 or Class 12
• Unmarried
• Minimum age: 17 years
• Male Candidates:
• General: 25 years
• OBC (NCL): 28 years
• SC/ST: 30 years
• Female Candidates:
• General: 27 years
• OBC (NCL): 30 years
• SC/ST: 32 years
• Age will be calculated from the date of commencement of the academic session
• 5% relaxation in PCM eligibility marks
• Relaxation does not apply to English marks
• 5% relaxation in English marks is applicable for candidates belonging to Scheduled Tribes from Lakshadweep and Andaman & Nicobar Islands whose parents were also born there
• Candidates must be medically fit as per Merchant Shipping (Medical Examination) Rules, 2000
• No morbid condition of the eyes or eyelids which may worsen during sea service
• Candidates must have good binocular vision with full field of vision in both eyes
• Eyeball movement must be normal in all directions
• Pupils must react normally to light and accommodation
• Normal color vision tested using Ishihara Test Chart
• Distance vision: 6/12 in each eye OR 6/9 in better eye and 6/18 in the other
• Medical certificate must be issued by a DG Shipping approved doctor
• More details available at dgshipping.gov.in
• 3-year Engineering Diploma in Marine / Mechanical / Electrical / Electrical & Electronics Engineering
• Diploma must be from AICTE or State Board approved colleges
• Minimum 55% aggregate marks in the final year
• 4-year Diploma in Shipbuilding Engineering with minimum 55% marks
• 1st year training under Alternate Training Scheme approved by DG Shipping (not applicable for MERI)
• 1st year Engineering in Mechanical or Electrical streams with minimum 60% marks
• Minimum 50% marks in English in 10th or 12th or Degree/Diploma course
• Diploma must be completed within the stipulated duration of 3 or 4 years
• Batch August: 80 seats
• IMU-CET examination conducted at exam centre
• 3 hours
• Total: 200 questions
• Mathematics: 50
• Physics: 50
• Chemistry: 20
• English: 40
• General Aptitude: 40
• English
• Logical Reasoning
• Physics
• Chemistry
• Quantitative Aptitude
• General Awareness / Knowledge
• 1 marks, 0.25 marks negative (each marks)
• Not applicable
• No interview
• 6/12 vision in both eyes OR 6/9 in one eye and 6/18 in the other
• Color blindness not allowed
• Medical must be conducted by a DG Shipping approved doctor
• Waiting period varies depending on the company
• $400 – $700
• MSC
• Stena
• MSI
• Fleet
• Synergy
• Torm
• Maersk (for female candidates)
• Andromeda
• CMA-CGM
• INR 11,00,000
• Fleet Management Limited
• IMI Noida
• Noida, Uttar Pradesh
• INR 19,41,000/-
• 12th pass in 2024 or 2025 (candidates appearing in 2025 board exams and awaiting results can also apply)
• Maximum gap of two academic years allowed between passing 10th and 12th examinations
• Minimum PCM (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics) marks in 12th: 70% (improvement exam results not accepted)
• Minimum English marks in 12th: 70% (improvement exam results not accepted)
• Candidates from Open Board, NIOS board, or distance learning are not eligible
• Candidates must clear IMU CET 2025
• Maximum age: 20 years as of 1st July 2025
• Candidate must be born on or after 1st July 2005
• Minimum height: 160 cm
• BMI: Not more than 25
• No speech deformity
• Eyesight: 6/6 without aid and no color blindness
• August Batch: 80 seats
• Online at examination centre
• 30 minutes
• 50 questions
• English
• Logical Reasoning
• Physics
• Chemistry
• Quantitative Aptitude
• General Awareness / Knowledge
• 1 marks, 0.25 marks negative (each marks)
• 576 questions
• Duration: 3 hours
• Conducted after written exam results
• Shortlisted candidates will be contacted via email
• 6/6 vision in both eyes OR 6/18 in one eye and 6/6 in the other
• Color blindness not allowed
• Medical examination must be conducted by a DG Shipping approved doctor
• Must meet DG Shipping medical guidelines
• Negligible
• $500
• IMI Noida: INR 19,41,000
• Founded in 1994 by Dr. Kishore Rajvanshy, Fleet Management is based in Singapore and manages 698 vessels. With 27 offices in 12 countries and over 28,000 employees, it offers a multicultural work environment with internet access onboard.The company offers higher pay but slower promotions.
• Gujarat
• INR 17,84,524
• Candidate must qualify in Indian Maritime University Common Entrance Test (IMU-CET)
• Pass in 12th standard or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and English as separate subjects
• Minimum PCM average: 60%
• Minimum age: 17 years
• Male Candidates:
• General: 25 years
• OBC (NCL): 28 years
• SC/ST: 30 years
• Female Candidates:
• General: 27 years
• OBC (NCL): 30 years
• SC/ST: 32 years
• Age will be calculated from the date of commencement of the academic session
• Unmarried
• 5% relaxation in PCM eligibility marks
• Relaxation does not apply to English marks
• 5% relaxation in English marks applicable for candidates belonging to Scheduled Tribes from Lakshadweep and Andaman & Nicobar Islands whose parents were also born there
• Candidates must be medically fit according to Merchant Shipping (Medical Examination) Rules, 2000
• No morbid condition in either eye or eyelids that may worsen during sea service
• Candidates must have good binocular vision and full field of vision in both eyes
• Eyeball movement must be normal in all directions
• Pupils must react normally to light and accommodation
• Normal color vision tested using Ishihara Test Chart
• Distance vision: 6/12 in each eye OR 6/9 in better eye and 6/18 in the other
• Medical certificate must be issued by a DG Shipping approved doctor
• More details available at dgshipping.gov.in
• 3-year Engineering Diploma in Marine / Mechanical / Electrical / Electrical & Electronics Engineering
• Diploma must be from AICTE or State Board approved colleges
• Minimum 55% aggregate marks in the final year
• 4-year Diploma in Shipbuilding Engineering with minimum 55% marks in the final year
• 1st year training from Alternate Training Scheme approved by DG Shipping (not applicable to MERI)
• 1st year Engineering in Mechanical or Electrical streams from AICTE approved colleges with minimum 60% marks
• Automobile Engineering
• Machine Tools and Maintenance
• Plant Engineering
• Production Technology
• Production Engineering
• Advanced Diploma in Tool and Die Making
• Electrical Power System
• Digital Electronics
• Electronics and Communication Engineering
• Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering
• Industrial Electronics
• Electronics Engineering
• Electronics Production and Maintenance
• Instrumentation
• Instrumentation and Control Engineering
• Minimum 50% marks in English in Class 10 or 12 or in Degree/Diploma course
• Diploma must be completed within the stipulated duration of 3 or 4 years
Number of Seats
● 60 seats
● Online from home
30 Minutes
• Total: 50 Questions
• English
• Logical Reasoning
• Physics
• Chemistry
• Quantitative Aptitude
• General Awareness / Knowledge
● 1 mark, 0.25 negative marking
Not applicable
● Shortlisted candidates contacted via email
● 1-2 months
● 300$ – 600$
● INR 17,69,524
• 6/6 vision in both eyes OR 6/18 in one eye and 6/6 in the other
• Color blindness not allowed
• Medical examination must be conducted by a DG Shipping approved doctor
• Must meet DG Shipping medical guidelines
• Pune
• INR 18,52,605
• Candidates must have a valid passport at the time of admission
• Qualifying IMU-CET is mandatory for admission to B.Tech Marine Engineering and B.Sc Nautical Science
• Onboard training is mandatory after course completion (6 months for B.Tech Marine Engineering and 12 months for B.Sc Nautical Science) if pursuing a sea career
• Candidate must have completed Senior Secondary Examination (10+2) or equivalent
• Minimum 60% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (PCM)
• Minimum 50% marks in English in either Class 10 or Class 12
• Candidates must be less than 25 years of age as on 1st August of the admission year
• Date of birth mentioned in School Leaving Certificate will be considered
• Age relaxation of 5 years is applicable for SC/ST candidates
• Both male and female candidates are eligible to apply
• Only unmarried candidates are eligible
• Candidates must meet the physical fitness and medical standards prescribed by the institute
• It is advised to undergo medical examination by a qualified doctor before applying
• This helps ensure that candidates meet the required standards
• Candidates must meet the Directorate General of Shipping medical fitness requirements for sea service
• Candidates must be in good mental and physical health
• No weak constitution, muscle weakness, or serious malformation
• Minimum height: 157 cm with proportionate weight and chest expansion of at least 5 cm
• No disease affecting bones or joints
• No deformities such as bow legs, knock knees, flat feet, or abnormal spine curvature
• No deformities in limbs or skull injuries
• Healed fractures with pins inside are disqualifying
• No hearing impairment or ear disease
• Must hear a whisper from 5 meters distance without hearing aids
• Hearing threshold must not exceed 40 dB at specified frequencies
• Teeth must be healthy and capable of proper chewing
• No diseases affecting throat, gums, tonsils, or jaw joints
• Severe dental conditions like pyorrhoea are not allowed
• No speech impediments such as severe stammering
• No glandular disorders or abnormalities
• No heart or vascular diseases
• Blood pressure must not exceed 140/90 mmHg
• Chest X-ray must be normal and free from tuberculosis
• No digestive system diseases
• Liver and spleen must be normal
• Kidneys must be healthy and urine tests must be normal
• No hernia or related complications
• Candidates operated for hernia may be considered if one year has passed after surgery
• No hydrocele, varicocele, or genital abnormalities
• No piles, fissures, rectal polyps, or venereal diseases
• No serious skin diseases or disabling scars
• No history of mental illness or neurological disorders
• No history of seizures, abnormal gait, or nervous disorders
• No squint or eye disease that may worsen during sea service
• Candidates must have good binocular vision
• Eyeball movement must be normal in all directions
• Corrective lenses are allowed
• Distance vision requirement: 6/12 in each eye OR 6/9 in better eye and 6/18 in the other eye
• Color blindness is not permitted
• Color vision tested using Ishihara chart
• Candidates may be disqualified for any condition that affects their ability to perform duties at sea
• Candidates may be required to undergo drug and HIV tests during admission or course period
• Candidates should get their eyesight checked by a qualified eye specialist before applying
• This helps avoid disqualification during admission medical tests
120 seats
• IMU-CET
3 hours.
• Total: 200 Questions
• English: 40
• Math: 50
• Physics: 50
• Chemistry: 20
• Aptitude: 40
• 1 marks, 0.25 marks negative (each marks)
• 30 minutes
• Shortlisted candidates contacted via email
• 3–6 months
• 500$
• INR 14,75,000 – 18,50,000
• Chennai
• INR 12,79,000
• Pass in 10+2 or equivalent examination
• Minimum 60% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM)
• Minimum 50% marks in English in Class 10 or Class 12
• Qualifying IMU-CET examination is mandatory
• Maximum 25 years on the date of commencement of the course
• Age relaxation for SC/ST candidates as per DG Shipping guidelines
• Candidate must be physically fit for sea service as per DG Shipping norms
• Minimum unaided vision of 6/12 in each eye
• Color blindness is not permitted
• Both boys and girls are eligible to apply
• Valid passport is mandatory for all maritime courses
120 Seats
• Vels entrance exam (offline)
1.5 hours (90 min)
• Maths
• Physics
• Chemistry
• English(Besides qualifying the offline Vels entrance examination, is it also mandatory to clear IMU-CET)
• 1 marks, 0.25 marks negative (each marks)
• Not applicable
• 3 months
• Shortlisted candidates will be contacted via email.
• 6/6 vision in both eyes OR 6/18 in one eye and 6/6 in the other
• Color blindness not allowed
• Medical examination must be conducted by a DG Shipping approved doctor
• Must meet DG Shipping medical guidelines
• 250$ – 600$
• INR 11,49,000 – 12,79,552
• Chennai
• INR 15,80,000
• All candidates applying for B.Tech Marine Engineering must appear for the Common Entrance Test (CET) conducted by Indian Maritime University (IMU)
• Candidates should visit the IMU official website (www.imu.edu.in) for exam details and application process
• 10+2 or equivalent qualification
• Minimum 60% average in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM)
• Minimum 50% marks in English in Class 10 or Class 12
• Minimum age: 17 years
• Male Candidates:
• General: 25 years
• OBC (NCL): 28 years
• SC/ST: 30 years
• Female Candidates:
• General: 27 years
• OBC (NCL): 30 years
• SC/ST: 32 years
• Age will be calculated from the date of commencement of the academic session
• 5% relaxation in PCM eligibility marks
• Relaxation does not apply to English marks
• 5% relaxation in English marks applicable for candidates belonging to Scheduled Tribes from Lakshadweep and Andaman & Nicobar Islands whose parents were also born there
• Candidates must be medically fit as per Merchant Shipping (Medical Examination) Rules, 2000
• No morbid condition in eyes or eyelids that may worsen during sea service
• Candidates must have good binocular vision and full field of vision in both eyes
• Eyeball movement must be normal in all directions
• Pupils must react normally to light and accommodation
• Normal color vision tested using Ishihara Test Chart
• Distance vision requirement: 6/12 in each eye OR 6/9 in better eye and 6/18 in the other eye
• Medical certificate must be issued by a doctor approved by the Directorate General of Shipping
• More details available at dgshipping.gov.in
• 120 seats
• CBT (IMU-CET)
• 3 hours
• English: 40
• Math: 50
• Physics: 50
• GK (Aptitude): 40
• Chemistry: 20
• 1 marks, 0.25 marks negative (each marks)
• Yes
• Shortlisted candidates contacted via email
• Minimum height: 160 cm
• BMI: Not more than 25
• No speech deformity
• Eyesight: 6/6 without aid and no color blindness
• 3–6 months
• 300$ – 800$
• INR 13,86,000 – 15,80,000
• Kerala
• INR 12,00,000
• The following criteria must be met for admission into the B.Tech Marine Engineering program at Eurotech Maritime Academy, Kochi
• Candidate must have completed the Senior Secondary Examination (10+2) or equivalent
• Minimum 60% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM)
• Minimum 50% marks in English in either Class 10 or Class 12
• Maximum age: 25 years
• Maximum age for SC/ST candidates: 30 years
• Both male and female candidates are encouraged to apply without discrimination
• Only unmarried candidates will be considered
• Candidates must be medically fit as per Merchant Shipping (M.S) Rules 2000
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• 40 – 80
• CBT Exam
• 3 hours
• 1 marks, 0.25 marks negative (each marks)
200
• English(40)
• Math(50)
• Physics(50)
• Chemistry(20)
• GK/Aptitude(40)
• Yes
• Shortlisted candidates contacted via email.
• 2-6 months
• 400$ – 800$
• INR 12,00,000 – 14,00,000
• Coimbatore
• INR 8,00,500
• Pass in 10+2 with minimum 60% average in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (PCM)
• Minimum 50% marks in English in Class 10 or Class 12
• Candidate must appear for the IMU Common Entrance Test (IMU-CET)
• IMU-CET application form is available on the official website www.imu.edu.in
• Candidate must pass the IMU-CET exam for admission
• Passing the IMU-CET exam is mandatory for admission
• Four Years
• Below 25 years
• Candidate must be physically fit for sea service as per standard norms
• Eyesight allowed up to ±2.5 power with no color blindness
• Minimum height requirement: 157 centimeters
• Diploma in Mechanical or Marine Engineering from an AICTE approved institute
• Minimum 60% aggregate marks in Diploma
• Diploma must be completed within the stipulated duration of 3 years
• Minimum 50% marks in English in Class 10 or Class 12
• Three Years
• Below 25 years at the time of entry
• Candidate must be physically fit for sea service as per standard norms
• Eyesight distance vision allowed up to ±2.5 power with no color blindness
• Minimum height requirement: 157 centimeters
40-80 seats
● CBT exam
● 3 hours
• Total: 200 Questions
• Maths – 50
• Physics – 50
• Chemistry – 20
• English – 40
• GK & Aptitude – 40
● Not applicable
• 1 marks, 0.25 marks negative (each marks)
● Shortlisted candidates contacted via email
• 3–6 months
• 400$ – 750$
• INR 7,40,000 – 8,00,500
(Exemption for DGS Class IV Part A Examination)
6 Months Sea Service as Junior Engineer
3 Advanced Modular Courses
Part B Examination
18 Months Sea Service
4 Month Preparatory Course
Examination
18 Month Sea Service
2 Month Preparatory Course
Examination
Qualified as Chief Engineer
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