| Marine engineers are skilled in the manufacture, | | | | Vels Academy of Maritime Studies is one of the |
| design and the methodologies applied for | | | | foremost institution in South India to be conferred |
| executing operations of machinery items in ships. | | | | an ISO 9001:2000 certification by Lloyds Register |
| This branch of engineering also deals in the | | | | of Quality Assurance, London. Apart from the |
| support and operation of the equipments and | | | | basic academic qualification, a medical test is |
| systems which control and propel marine vehicles | | | | conducted by this academy before allowing the |
| for passengers, crew and cargo. Some new | | | | students to take admission for a B.E. in marine |
| technologies that have developed in the field of | | | | engineering. Students should not be suffering from |
| marine engineering are fuel cells and magneto | | | | color blindness, with a minimum clear vision of 6 |
| hydrodynamics. Still development and research | | | | 12 in each eye besides being physically fit for the |
| related works are going on in these areas. After | | | | sea services. |
| getting a Bachelors degree from any reputed | | | | Any interested student can be a part of the |
| marine engineering colleges, a candidate can apply | | | | majestic Maharashtra Academy of Engineering |
| for a job both in state and central government | | | | and Educational Research (MAEER) by taking |
| sector. | | | | admission in Maharashtra Academy of Naval |
| Tolani Maritime Institute (TMI) situated in Pune | | | | Education and Training (MANET). This academy is |
| which is approved by the DG Shipping, Govt. of | | | | located in Pune which also falls in the MIT's Group |
| India is one of the largest maritime institutes in | | | | of Institutions. The four-year marine engineering |
| this country. Over 1600 students are studying in | | | | course in MANET is recognized by the |
| this reputed institute that promises imparting of | | | | Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open |
| good quality marine training and education. It also | | | | University (YCMOU), Nasik. Apart from these, the |
| helps dedicated students for starting their | | | | course content is also approved by the D. G. |
| professional careers in the shipping industry. | | | | Shipping, Ministry of Shipping Government of India. |
| BITSAT and TMISAT are the two entrance | | | | Admission procedure includes fulfillment of the |
| exams out of which a student has to qualify in | | | | rules for physical fitness as per Directorate |
| any one to take admission for a four year B. S. | | | | General of Shipping's Fitness Requirements for |
| Marine Engineering course. Academic qualification | | | | Sea Service besides MANET Entrance Test Score |
| includes minimum 60% marks in Physics, | | | | Merit List. |
| Chemistry and Mathematics and 50% marks in | | | | Institute of Technology & Marine Engineering |
| English either in Class X or Class XII. Besides, a | | | | (ITME) is also one of the recognized marine |
| student should also qualify a medical test that will | | | | engineering colleges in India. This institution is |
| be followed by a personal interview before taking | | | | located in Kolkatta, West Bengal and its |
| admission for B. S. Marine Engineering course. | | | | infrastructure includes well equipped laboratories, |
| Another esteemed institute for pursuing a | | | | hostel, gymnasium and library. This college |
| Bachelors degree in marine engineering is Vels | | | | provides a four year B.Tech degree in marine |
| Academy of Maritime Studies is situated at | | | | engineering. For seeking admission in this |
| Pallavaram, Chennai. This academy is located | | | | renowned institute a student has to qualify the |
| about three kilometers from Chennai International | | | | entrance tests like WBJEE or AIEEE. |
| and Domestic Airport with excellent infrastructure. | | | | |