M.E - Marine Engineering

Overview:

M.E in Marine Engineering is a 2 year full time post graduate program. This course provides knowledge about ship construction and other marine operations. This is a branch of engineering with deals with the repair and maintenance of the ship or ship parts. Candidates who have completed B.tech in marine Engineering or in any relevant stream etc.

To take admission in the course, candidates will be required to appear in the entrance test. Some of the entrance tests are HITSEEE, ITSAT, JEE Main etc. Candidates need to clear the entrance exam and attend the counseling process. The average course fees are INR 1,00,000 - 7,00,000 per annum. Some of the top colleges in India are National Institute of Technology, Indian Maritime University, Cochin University . There are several other universities that offer similar courses such as M.Tech in naval Architecture and Marine Engineering,  M.E Marine management etc.

Post completion of the course, the candidate can choose to do jobs in Shipping manufacturing companies, Marine machinery manufacturing companies, Marine Workshops and even government organizations such as Indian Defence services etc. They can be appointed at the post of Design Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Chief Security officer, navy personnel, etc. A fresh graduate can expect a starting salary of INR 4,12,000 - 5,50,000 per annum.

Some Highlights of M.E - Marine Engineering:

Top Colleges Offering  M.E - Marine Engineering

• Academy of Maritime Education and Training
  
• International Maritime Institute
  
• Tolani Maritime Institute
  
• Cochin University of Science and Technology
  
• Samundra Institute of Maritime Studies
  
• Vels University School of Maritime Studies
  
• Coimbatore Marine College
  
• Defence Institute Of Advanced Technology
  
• Hindustan Institute of Maritime Training - HIMT
  
  

Why Choose  MTech in Marine Engineering?

Marine Engineering is gaining and seeing substantial growth in the engineering industry. The demand is rising to pursue Marine Engineering. This course has various benefits too. Some of them are discussed below for your reference,

• Candidates pursuing M.E in MarineEngineering have a lot of opportunities to explore various private and public sector undertakings as well as government organizations. Indian Defence organizations release various vacancies for marine officers. They can be hired at positions like marine officers, Production engineers, site managers, etc.
  
• Marine engineers can expect a high salary in this field. According to Glassdoor, the average salary of a marine officer is around INR 10,00,000 per annum. However, the salary is dependent on a number of factors such as years of experience, skills, company, location etc. They are also entitled to other monetary benefits as well as compensation.
  
• This course helps in the development of new skills such as designing, and planning, as candidates develop high knowledge and understanding of the marine program which will be useful for them in the long run.
  

Admission Proceduer For  M.E - Marine Engineering :

The admission process differs from one college to another. The eligibility criteria might also differ. Candidates must check the eligibility criteria before applying for the program. The basic eligibility criteria are that the candidates must have completed B.tech in any branch of Engineering.

The admission process is the same as that of other  M.E Programs with some minor changes. Some of the steps that must be followed while taking admission in  M.E Marine Engineering are as follows;

• Candidates must check the admission portal regularly for the latest updates.
  
• Candidates must check the eligibility criteria before applying for the program.
  
• Candidates must register themselves by providing their Mobile Number and Email ID so that all future communications will be made through that.
  
• Candidates must appear for the entrance exam such as GATE, JEE Mains etc
  
• A valid Score is necessary in order to get admission to the program.
  
• The candidates will be called for the counseling process where candidates will be required to fill out the form and pay the requisite fees.
  

Eligibility For M.E - Marine Engineering :

In order to pursue a postgraduate program in Marine Engineering, the candidates will be required to fulfill specific eligibility criteria. Below mentioned are some of the eligibility criteria which are essential and if not fulfilled can lead to rejection of admission,

• The candidate must have completed a bachelor’s degree or B.Tech in any branch of engineering from a recognized Institute.
  
• Preference will be given to candidates who have completed bachelor's degree in Marine Engineering or other related courses.
  
• Candidates must have acquired a minimum aggregate of 60% or above or equivalent CGPA.
  
• Candidates belonging to SC/ST and handicapped category, there is a relaxation of 5%. Candidates must have scored a minimum of 55% in their Bachelor's program
  
• Candidates are required to appear for entrance tests such as GATE,?tc with a valid score.
  

M.E - Marine Engineering Career Opportunities:

Graduates of M.E in Marine Engineering and Management have various career opportunities in the maritime industry, both onshore and offshore. Some of the potential job roles for M.E in Marine Engineering and Management graduates 

Jobs opportunities after  M.E - Marine Engineering:

• Navy Personnel
  
• Maintenance Engineer
  
• Chief Electric Tech Officer
  
• Design Engineer
  
• Chief Security Officer
  
• Chief Engineer
  

Top Recruiters of  M.E - Marine Engineering:

• Maersk
  
• ABG Shipyard
  
• Bharati Shipyard
  
• CMA CGM
  
• Happy Lloyd AG
  
• Indian Navy
  
• Indian Coast Guard
  

Syllabus M.E - Marine Engineering:

Semester I

General Oceanography, Estuarine dynamics and Coastal Engineering
Marine Geotechnical Engineering
Theoretical and Experimental Stress Analysis
Wind Waves and Wave Hydrodynamics
Computer Laboratory and Marine Structures Lab -

Semester II

Analysis and Design of Marine Structures
Construction , Planning, Operation and Management of Ports
Port Planning and Dredging
Coastal Engineering Laboratory and Marine Geotechnical Lab

Semester III

Design Project
Technical Visit
Industrial Training

Semester IV
Thesis Work Including Defence of Thesis (in the area of Specialization)
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