BTech Marine Engineering In Merchant Navy

Approved by D. G. Shipping Govt. of India

Trains You For—Both Engine And Deck Departments

(Limited Seats Available)

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Course Duration

4 years

Post / Department

Engine cadet (engine department )

Average Salary

45000- 65000

Eligibility

  • Candidates must have passed 12th standard or an equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and English as separate subjects, with a PCM average of not less than 60%.

  • The candidate must have secured a minimum of 50% marks in English in the 10th or 12th standard examination.
  • Must be qualified in the Online Common Entrance Test. The candidate should appear for the IMU Common Entrance Test (IMU-CET) and must pass the test. The application form for IMU-CET is available at BTech Marine Engineering In Merchant Navy www.imu.edu.in.
  • Passport is mandatory.
  • Age limit: Maximum 25 years.

Medical Standards:

  • Candidates must be medically fit, including eyesight and hearing, as prescribed in the Merchant Shipping (Medical Examination) Rules, 2000.
  • Eyesight up to (+ or -) 2.5 with no color blindness.
  • Minimum height should be 157 centimeters. 

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Test Or Additional Requirement

The candidate should appear for the IMU Common Entrance Test.

Notes:

  • The candidate must have passed the 10th and 12th standard from a recognized board.
  • These candidates are exempted from appearing in all subjects of Part ‘A’ of both MEO Class – IV and MEO Class – II grade of examinations.BTech Marine Engineering In Merchant Navy
  • A relaxation of 5% marks in English shall be granted to candidates who are natives of Lakshadweep and Andaman & Nicobar Islands, belong to Scheduled Tribes, and whose both parents were born in those islands and belong to the Scheduled Tribes of those islands. BTech Marine Engineering In Merchant Navy
  • The maximum age limit mentioned above shall be applicable for General Category candidates.
  • The maximum age limit for Scheduled Caste (SC) / Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates shall be relaxed by 5 years.
  • The maximum age limit for Non-Creamy Layer Other Backward Classes (OBC) candidates shall be relaxed by 3 years.
  • The maximum age limit for women candidates of each category shall be relaxed by an additional 2 years.

Course Description

  • The B.Tech Marine Engineering course is a 4-year residential program, structured into eight academic semesters.

  • Apart from the regular curriculum, cadets are trained in our Ship-in-Campus to monitor normal operations of the main engine, including all auxiliary machinery, and develop the capability to troubleshoot malfunctions, perform repairs, and conduct maintenance.
  • Marine Engineering cadets are trained in using onboard workshops and tools to repair components and manufacture simple items. The training also includes the development of competency in verbal communication, safety culture in the maritime environment, and key aspects of shipping.BTech Marine Engineering In Merchant Navy

Career Path

After completing the course, cadets will be issued with the CDC, INDoS Number, and Course Completion Certificate. They will then join a ship as a 5th Engineer

BTech in Marine Engineering is a professional undergraduate degree that focuses on the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of ship machinery and marine structures. 

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  • The cadets will join the Ship as 5th Engineer officers.
  • They can go for higher stud
  • They can get shore jobs in ship building industries

Certificate

  • After the completion of the course, the cadets will be issued with the CDC, INDoS No., Course Completion and Degree Certificate.

CAREER FLOW CHART

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  • BTech Marine Engineering In Merchant navy 4 Year (Eight Semesters) Marine Engineering Course under IMU
  • Oblain Degree in Marine Engineering
  • Pass MEO Class IV Part A Examination
  • 6 months Duly Documented Sea service as assistant Marine Engineer Officer In charge of an engineering watch
  • Pass MEO Class IV. Part B Examination
  • 12 months approved Sea Service as Officer in Charge of an Engineering Watch
  • 4 months Training Course
  • Obtain Class II Marine Engineer Officer Part A & B Certificate of Competency
  • 18 months approved Sea Service as Officer in Charge of an Engineering Watch
  • 2 months Engineering Management Training Course
  • Obtain Class | Manne ingineer Officer Cedificate of Competency

Career Flow Chart

FAQ

Your guide to a successful career in the Merchant Navy

B.Tech Marine Engineering is a 4-year undergraduate program that trains students in ship construction, maintenance, and operation of marine engines and machinery.

To enroll, candidates must have:

  • Completed 10+2 with PCM (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics) with at least 60% marks.
  • English proficiency with a minimum of 50% marks in English (Class 10 or 12).
  • Medical fitness as per DG Shipping standards, including 6/6 eyesight (corrected vision allowed) and no color blindness.

Graduates join ships as Junior Engineer (TME – Trainee Marine Engineer) and progress to:

  • Fourth Engineer
  • Third Engineer
  • Second Engineer
  • Chief Engineer (highest rank in the engine department)

Starting salary as a Junior Engineer ranges from $1,500 to $3,500 per month, and can go up to $12,000+ per month as a Chief Engineer.

Yes, B.Tech Marine Engineering must be pursued from DG Shipping-approved institutes in India to be eligible for a Merchant Navy career.

Some DG Shipping-approved institutes include:

  • IMU (Indian Maritime University) – Chennai, Kolkata, Mumbai, Visakhapatnam, Cochin
  • MERI (Marine Engineering and Research Institute), Kolkata
  • Tolani Maritime Institute (Pune)
  • Great Eastern Institute of Maritime Studies (Lonavala)