Academy of Maritime Education and Training AMET, Chennai

      Academy of Maritime Education and Training (AMET), established in 1993, is a Maritime Educational Academy situated in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, serenely located on the scenic ECR driveway over-looking the deep blue Bay of Bengal. It is a technology-oriented institute for higher education, which was regarded as a University under section 3 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956. This institute offers UG, PG, Ph.D., and various other courses in streams of Engineering, and Maritime Education & Training.

     The articulate visionary Dr Janakiraman Ramachandrani is the President of AMET Trust in Chennai. With a humble beginning of just 14 cadets molded for a career in merchant navy, AMET expanded rapidly through a Higher National Diploma Programme in Marine Engineering. With Quality, Commitment, Knowledge and Excellence as its corner stones, AMET’s uncompromising strides of excellence in the field of maritime education and training, laced with its capacity to feed the global shipping industry with an unrivalled maritime human resource, secured it the status of becoming the first Deemed-to-be University in India for maritime related Education, Training, Research and Development activities on the 21st August 2007.  It also happens to be the one and only University from India to be a Member of the International Association of Maritime Universities.

     AMET serves as an ocean of knowledge for over 3500 students pursuing Programmes ranging from Diploma to Doctoral programs through the excellent teaching/guidance of Faculty of Maritime Studies, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Faculty of Advanced Computing Science, Faculty of Management Studies, Faculty of Commerce, Faculty of Life Sciences, Faculty of Liberal Arts, Faculty of Science and Humanities, related to Marine and General Sector Programmes.

     Equipped with an excellent infrastructure for Research and Development, Co-curricular and Extracurricular activities, AMET secured its Compliance Certificate for ISO 9001:2015 QMS standards from the prestigious and globally renowned DET NORSKE VERITAS, Norway. The National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) an autonomous institution of the University Grants Commission has assessed AMET and accredited with an A Grade during September 2021. The accreditation is an indication of standards of quality as set by the NAAC and valid for a period of five years from 13-09-2021.

     Forged with a vision to secure a position of prominence among the world’s Maritime Universities and with a mission to be the fountainhead for nurturing finest intellectual capital base for the Maritime Sector worldwide, education at AMET caters to the comprehensive development of all its students so as to make them better educated, more articulate and demanding. Enabled and inculcated by modern teaching aids, well equipped workshops for practical training, marine workshop for hands on training on marine auxiliaries, Ship in Campus, well furnished hostel, canteen facilities, indoor and outdoor games, swimming pool, medical facilities backed by an overall conducive learning environment makes its students industry-ready.

     For over two decades AMET remains the favorite destination for campus interviews by many shipping giants such as AP MOLLER MAERSK, GOODWOOD, NYK, SONANGOL, VSHIPS, WALLEMS, SHELL, CHEVRON, STENA and so goes a list of over 100 companies. Besides positions onboard, AMET Business school graduates have secured lucrative jobs in commercial shipping sectors such as chartering and ship broking. Not to be left behind, Naval architecture, Petroleum engineering, Harbor engineering, Marine electrical and electronics Engineering Graduates have successfully walked away from AMET with jobs offering sumptuous packages along with an opportunity to grow and glow in their career swiftly.

      AMET works closely and cohesively with the global shipping industry and aligns its objectives regularly to suit the demands of evolving technology. Such alignment keeps the students updated and industry-ready. With a consistent placement record AMET has been recognized as a premier institution for Marine and Marine related jobs and has earned a position as a trustworthy consultants for Research and Development projects wherein the investment are worth to the tune of several crores of rupees.

      Adducing to these achievements are the awards and accolades garnered by AMET for a range of activities in pursuit of excellence over the last two decades in Maritime Education, Training, Research and Development. 

     AMET’s strong hold as an institution for quality, discipline and rigor has drawn the attention of several growing maritime nations. To name a few are Republic of Nigeria, Angola and Djibouti that has signed a long term memorandum of understanding with AMET for developing their nation’s maritime human resource in particular and maritime infrastructure in general. Nigerian Maritime safety authority (NIMASA) which is the supreme authority for maritime administration in Nigeria, has got over 500 cadets trained through AMET over the last five years.

     AMET is a host to over 700 international students hailing from more than 10 countries across the world, thus providing and proving itself as a culturally diverse destination with a pledge to “Respect Diversity” and to promote cross-cultural understanding which is the most essential quality for working in global environment. AMET has a very ambitious Vision-2025 plan wherein it aims to be a one stop solution for all Marine related activities happening around the world and has clearly charted out an action plan to gauge its growth towards its 2025 milestone.

     The relentless perseverance of AMET’s unmatched faculty gears up the students to meet the challenges of their life and career with tenacity of mind, endeavor to face challenges and emerge victorious. With a synergetic attitude prevailing among management, staff and student, AMET is all set to achieve and sustain a status Par -Excellence.

Vision

     To sustain identity as a World Class Leader in Maritime Education and empower learners with wholesome knowledge through progressive innovation in training, research and development which will render students a unique learning experience and a transformation impact on the Global Society.

Mission

AMET will strive continuously to

Impart value-based higher education and technical knowledge with uncompromising strides of an outstanding quality.

Emerge as a Centre of Excellence inculcating skill development in recent technologies in accordance with industrial trends.

Create World class research capabilities on par with the finest in the world and broaden student’s horizons beyond classroom education.

Nurture talent and entrepreneurship to enable all round personality development among students.

Empower students across socio economic strata.

Make a positive difference to society through technical education.

Quality Policy

AMET is committed to provide the highest quality in education and be the most preferred institution for pursuing marine and marine related courses.

This will be achieved by consistent focus on:

Providing a conducive, vibrant, progressive and enriching learning atmosphere.

Teaching Excellence and Research Output.

Global outlook and engaging with the world through learning, teaching and research.

Providing competitive advantage in gaining employment for further academic opportunities.

Maintaining excellent links with commerce and industry both national and international.

Complying with all applicable requirements and continually improving the effectiveness of Quality Management System.

    The AMET Admission Department is responsible for managing the admissions process for prospective students seeking admission to the University. The Department coordinates the application process, reviews applications, conduct entrance exam and makes admission decisions through the proper channel based on academic qualifications, ACET Rank (AMET Common Entrance Test), and other criteria.

    The Admission Department also provides information and guidance to prospective students about the University, the application process, academic requirements, Scholarship assistance, Guidance for Education loans, and other related matters. We conduct campus tours and information sessions to help students make informed decisions about attending the university.

    The Admission Department works closely with other Departments within the University to ensure that the admissions process is efficient and effective. Overall, the Admission Department plays a crucial role in attracting and enrolling qualified students to the University, and in promoting the AMET’s mission and values to the wider community.

     Admission Department is headed by Additional Registrar and supported by Head i/c Indian Admissions, Admission Co-ordinator, Admission Counselor, and Marketing executives working in various states of India.

     All the Entrance Examinations conducted by AMET are usually held in the month of June every year. The overall admission timeline for all programs for 2023-2024 is as follows-

Centre for Placement and Training

     AMET Deemed to be University has endeavoured to make its students fare exceptionally well in the life beyond the Campus. The University had installed the infrastructure, employed well experienced faculty, designed, and delivered programs that help enhancing the communication, soft skills, aptitude, and technical skills which are required for making the students employable. An excellent system is in place that considers all the issues that make a student employable.

     The CPT plays an integral role in grooms’ students at our university in multi-dimensional areas thereby enabling them to effortlessly face the challenges of corporate world. It ensures smooth functioning of the training and placement activities in the campus. The centre further facilitates training and placement activities of the students and makes sure they get placed in the best of both reputed national and international industries and companies.

Training

   Placement training plays a major role in shaping up the career goals of students. It is the dream of every student to get placed in a top organization visiting their campus for recruitment.

   Our training programmes, here at AMET deemed to be university, are designed to instil leadership, teamwork, and global focus among learners. The training programmes are continuously and closely monitored and regularly revised to include latest trend-setting technological theories and practices in the activities.

List of Training / Programs

Create awareness about "Career Planning" and "Career Mapping" among the students

Communication Skills Training

Personality Development Program

Technical Skills Training

    Organize Various Training Programmes to train the students in the areas of Quantitative Aptitude, Logical Reasoning and Verbal reasoning through the reputed external training organizations and in-house trainers.

Group Discussion Practice

Mock Interview Sessions

In plant Training

Conducting Industry to Institute Convergence expert interaction sessions

Industry Internship Programs

Syllabus for Communication / Aptitude

Recently Recruited Companies

Scholarship Provided by AMET

Directorate Directorate General of Shipping  (DG) Scholarship

Maritime Training Trust Scholarship for Female Cadets

Maritime Training Trust (MTT) of Directorate General of Shipping, (Ministry of Shipping, Govt. of India) has announced the Financial support of Rs.1,00,000/- per annum scholarship to all Indian Woman Seafarers who are undergoing pre-sea courses in the DGS approved Maritime Training Institutes (MTIs).

AMET Institution Scholarships

     The AMET Institution Scholarship application form and Guidelines are available now. The eligible first students who are pursuing in the academic year 2022-2023 can download and apply for it. The last date for submission of the Application is 30 October 2022.

Shree Janakiraman Scholarship

     AMET University is offering fees concessions to the Students from economically backward family who are not affordable to pay the fees regularly. Whenever the request for concession received from the Student and the same, submitted to Vice Chancellor for consideration. After a review of the application case by case, the application may place before the committee for approval and sanction the eligible amount. Candidate family annual income should not exceed Rs.2.00 lakhs. The Students who deserved to get financial help from the management may awarded this scholarship in the name of Shree Janakiraman.

Meritorious Student Scholarship

     The University is awarding Meritorious Student Scholarship to the outstanding students who have secured more than 90% of marks in their Higher Secondary Examination. The eligible students will get 15% of Tuition fees as fees concession of course. The same may verified and submitted to Vice Chancellor. Candidate family annual income should not exceed Rs.2.00 lakhs. All applications may placed before the committee for recommendation and sanction.

First Graduate Fees Concession

     As per the Government order Ms:No:85/Higher Education (J2) Department dt:16.04.10, First graduate fees concession are offered to the eligible candidates at the time of admission. The candidate can submit the joint declaration of parents and candidate along with the “No graduate Certificate” issued by the Revenue authority to avail the fees concession in the first year. Candidate family annual income should not exceed Rs.2.00 lakhs. The University is offering 15% of Tuition fees as fees concession to the first graduate eligible candidate at the first year.

Single Parent Scholarship

     Single Parents Scholarship is entitled to the students who are deserted by parents either by death or divorce and they are economically poor to offer the course fees. The eligible Students can submit the application along with death certificate, Legal heir certificate or court proceedings of the parents which ever admissible. Candidate family annual income should not exceed Rs.2.00 lakhs. The applications are verified and sanctioned 15% of tuition fees as concession through this scholarship.

Girl Cadet Scholarship

     In Order to encourage the girl students to pursue Marine education, the University is offering Fees concession to the female cadets/students @ 15% of Tuition fees. Candidate family annual income should not exceed Rs.2.00 lakhs. This fee concession allowed at the time of admission based on the request of the parent and the economic status of the family and the educational performance of the students.

Ex Servicemen Scholarship

     The ward of Ex-servicemen, undergoing any courses in this University can apply for the Ex-servicemen Scholarship. The application for this scholarship must be accompanied with the relevant proof of document for Ex-servicemen issued by central government. Only authorized student can apply for this scholarship. Candidate family annual income should not exceed Rs.2.00 lakhs. 15% of the tuition is allowed to the eligible student at the time of admission.

Fishermen Scholarship

    Candidate belongs to Fishermen community. Candidate family annual income should not exceed Rs.2.00 lakhs. 15% of the tuition is allowed to the eligible student at the time of admission.

NGO Scholarship -

Government Scholarship

     Academy of Maritime Education and Training (AMET) is initiating many steps for the welfare of the students and one of its kind assisting for scholarships for the deserving students.

        Academy of Maritime Education and Training (AMET) is assisting the deserving students to get their scholarships from various Government Departments like Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department of Government of Tamil Nadu and Minority Community Welfare Department of Government of Tamil Nadu and the Director of Fisheries, Government of Tamil Nadu. Apart from Government Scholarship, deserving students are also eligible for Maritime Training Scholarship, Merit award and Management Scholarship.

Eligibility criteria for Post Matric Scholarship for SC/ST/Converted Christians from SC:

Candidates belong to SC/ST/Converted Christians from SC

Father’s annual income should not exceed Rs.2.00 lakhs/Candidate’s father’s annual income should not exceed Rs.2.5 lakhs for those who are working in the Government Departments.

 How Tp Apply

The candidates are informed to collect the application forms from the Administration office and submit the filled in application form along with the following testimonials.

Community Certificate

Income Certificate

Candidates bank details : Account No., IFS code number, MICR code number

Eligibility criteria for students belong to Minority Community:

Candidate belongs to Minority community

Candidate’s father’s annual income should not exceed Rs.2.00 lakhs/Candidate’s father’s annual income should not exceed Rs.2.5 lakh for those who are working in the Government Departments.

 After scrutiny of the filled application forms received from the candidates, the same will be submitted on line to the Director of Minority, Government of Tamil Nadu. The Department will sanction the amount and credit into the candidate bank accounts.

Engine & Deck Room

      A state of the Art Polaris Bridge Simulator is being installed in our campus. Konsberg, Norway, leaders in Maritime and Offshore simulators are supplying the hardware and the software for this Simulator. This advanced equipment will add skills to our students to navigate ships of all classes, plan and conduct passage, determine location, use radar, respond to distress calls etc., all sitting in front of the Simulator powered by advanced technology.

     No lesser in technology is the Neptune Engine Room Simulator which is also being simultaneously installed. This 21st Century simulator will provide the students Real Time / Hands On experience with Diesel Engine Plants. This Simulator along with the Bridge Simulator will replicate the activities of a real ocean sailing vessel.

Class Room

Overhead Projectors

Slide Projectors

Video Projectors

Public address systems

Laboratories

Physics Lab

Fluid Mechanics Lab

Chemistry Lab

Engineering Mechanics Lab

Computer Lab

Electronic Engineering Lab

Alternators & Motors Lab

Electrical Engineering Lab

Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Lab

Seamanship Lab

Computer based Training [CBT] Programmes

Bridge Simulator

 Radar/Arpa Simulator

 Ecdis Simulator

 Visual Steering Simulator

 Virtual Engine Simulator

 Power Generation Simulator

 Gmdss Simulator

 Rules Of The Road

 Seamanship Examiner

 Ship Stability Deck Officers

 Chief Engineers Assistant

 Engineering Examiner Class4

 Chief Mates Assistant

 Second Mates Assistant

 
Library

    Prof. V. B. S. Rajan Library is functioning in 2 floor, (stack section and reference section) The University library was called as George T.R. Campbell library and was again renamed as Prof. V.B.S. Rajan Library. The Central Library is situated in the Raja Raja Cholan building and the total area of the library is 21499.97 Sq.ft. The Library was inaugurated by Mr. Efthimos E. Metropouls, Chancellor, Secretary General Emeritus, International Maritime Organisation (IMO) on 4th September, 2014. it is Automated Library consisting Books, Periodicals, Dissertations, Back Volumes, Projects and e-journal facilities, etc.,

We are having wide collections of Books and Periodicals on Marine Engineering, Nautical Science, Management Studies, Information Technology, Marine Biotechnology, Naval Architecture, Harbour Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, English and General area of Studies.

For more information, 

Sports and Games

Sports and Games being an integral part of AMET’s total educational programme, the following Indoor and Outdoor facilities are developed and maintained for the students.

Boarding Point

PERIYAR PATHAI

ARCOT ROAD

T. NAGAR

NANDANAM

THIRUVANMIYUR