B.Tech - Naval Architecture and Offshore Engineering

Overview:

B.Tech Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering is 4- year long undergraduate engineering program aimed at preparing students in the concepts of design and construction of marine crafts and structures. CET is conducted for admission to the course. The course is divided evenly into 8 semesters, with each semester lasting a period of 6 months. During each semester, students are taught separate sets of theoretical subjects and also exposed to practical lab sessions.

The minimum eligibility for admission to B. Tech Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering is a class 12th/ Higher Secondary qualification with Biology, Maths, and Chemistry as main subjects. The mode of admission is a relevant entrance examination carried out by different universities such as JEE Main, UPSEE, AIEEE and other State-level examinations. The average tuition fee charged in India for this course ranges between INR 3 to 6 Lacs annually.

Successful graduates of the course are hired by firms like Mazagon Dock Limited, Garden Reach Shipbuilders Engineers Ltd, Bharati Shipyard Ltd, Larsen & Toubro Limited, Shipping Corporation of India Ltd and Goa Shipyard Limited. They are hired in capacities such as Port Manager, Chief Marine Engineer, Technical Superintendent etc. Average starting salary offered to such graduates lies generally between INR 4 to 10 Lacs per year, which increases with experience in the field.

Admission Procedure For B.Tech Naval Architecture and Offshore Engineering:

• Candidates should have completed their 10+2 level of education with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as their primary subjects. Candidates must have scored at least 50% marks in their 10+2 level of education.Entrance Exam: Some colleges or universities offering the course may require candidates to clear an entrance exam
• Entrance Test: The question paper for the exam follows the QMR format, testing the students’ aptitude and logical reasoning. These examinations are generally conducted in the month of April. Here is a list of entrance exams conducted in the country for admission to the course.
  
  

Eligibility For B.Tech Naval Architecture and Offshore Engineering:

• The criteria determining the minimum eligible score for admission to the course may vary from one institute to the other. Generally, it lies between 40-50% aggregate marks. Students need to also have qualified the relevant State level entrance examination to be considered eligible to take part in the admission process.
  
• Interested candidates are required to have qualified the 10+2 examination with Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry as the main subjects.
  

Career Opportunities For B.Tech Naval Architecture and Offshore Engineering:

A Naval Architect is a professional engineer responsible for the design, construction and repair of ships, boats, other marine vessels and offshore structures, of both civil and military kind, such as:

Jobs Opportunities After B.Tech Naval Architecture and Offshore Engineering:

• Port Manager
  
• Chief Marine Engineer
  
• Technical Superintendent
  
• Marine Surveyor
  
• Ship Operator
  
• Second Marine Engineer
  

Top Recruiters of B.Tech Naval Architecture and Offshore Engineering:

• Mazagon Dock Limited
  
• Garden Reach Shipbuilders Engineers Ltd.
  
• Bharati Shipyard Ltd.
  
• Larsen & Toubro Limited
  
• Shipping Corporation of India Ltd
  
• Goa Shipyard Limited
  
• Indian Navy
  
• Cybermarine Knowledge Systems Pvt. Ltd.
  
• Pipavav Shipyard Ltd.
  
• Deloitte Consulting
  
• Indian Register of Shipping
  
• ABG Shipyard Limited
  
• Garden Reach Shipbuilders Engineers Ltd.
  
• Zebec Marine Consultant & Services Pvt. Ltd.
  
• PricewaterhouseCoopers Private Limited
  

Syllabus For B.Tech Naval Architecture and Offshore Engineering:

Semester I

Mathematics-I
Chemistry
Chemistry Laboratory
Mechanics Electrical Technology
Electrical Technology Laboratory
English for Communication
Engineering Drawings and Graphics Workshop
Practice EAA

Semester II

Mathematics-II
Physics
Physics Laboratory
Programming & Data Structure
Programming &Data Structure Laboratory Engineering Drawings & Graphics Workshop
Practice Fluid Dynamics
Introduction to Naval Architecture

Semester III

Mathematics-III
Thermodynamics
Basic Electronics
Basic Electronics Laboratory
Hydrostatics & Stability Marine
Hydrodynamics

Semester IV

Machine Design
Elements of Ocean Engineering
Resistance & Propulsion
Marine Construction & Welding Marine
Structures-I
Marine Structures computations
Hydrostatics & Stability calculations

Semester V

Pattern Recognition and Artificial Intelligence
Industrial Training
Ship Design Project
Business Fundamentals & EconomicsVibration & Noise
Vibration & Noise Laboratory
Marine Power Plant Comprehensive
Viva-voce

Semester VI

Project
Viva-voce
Physical Oceanography
Seminar
Elective II
Elective III
Automation & Control Theory