The Graduate Marine Engineering (GME) course provides mechanical engineering graduates an opportunity to take up one year course and enter merchant navy by becoming a marine engineer.
In order to become a marine engineer after doing mechanical engineering, one needs to do a compulsory 1-year Graduate marine engineering course.
In India, this course is offered by 20 institutes which are approved by the Directorate General of Shipping. They are mentioned below.
Contact the institute directly in order to know more about the course and admission procedure.
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20 Colleges Offering Graduate Marine Engineering (GME) Course in India
1. HIMT College, Kanchipuram, Tamilnadu
2. Academy of Maritime Education & Training, Chennai
3. Coimbatore Marine Centre, Coimbatore
4. Chidamabarm Institute of Maritime Technology – Strangely this institute does not have its website even in 2017. The address for it is:
No.78, Merkandai ( Village), Vittilapuram (Post), Kalpakkam (via), Tamil Nadu 603102
5. Mangalore Marine College, Mangalore
6. Institute of Maritime Studies, Vasco-da-Gama,Goa
7. Cochin Shipyard Ltd.,Perumanoor,Kochi
8. Samundra Institute of Maritime Studies, Lonavala, Maharashtra
9. Vel’s Academy of Maritime Education and Training, Chennai
10. Maritime Foundation, Chennai
11. Garden Reach Ship Builders and Engineers Ltd, Kolkata (Direct Link: GRSE (pdf))
12. International Maritime Institute Ltd, Greater Noida
13. Great Eastern shipping company Training Institute, Lonavala, Pune
14. RL Institute of Nautical Science, Madurai
15. PSN College of Engineering, Tirunelveli
16. C.V. Raman College of Engineering, Bhubaneswar
17. Vishwakarma Maritime Institute, Pune
18. Praveenya Institute of Marine Engineering & Maritime Studies, Vizag, AP
19. Anglo Eastern Maritime Academy, Karjat, Maharashtra.
20. Marine Engineering and Research Institute
Do you know any other institutes that we can add to the list? Do share with us in the comments.
rony says
Can anyone suggest me. Which is better college among the two : 1) Anglo Eastern Maritime Academy and 2) Vishwakarma Maritime Institute. Thanks
ved says
there one more and may be the topmost but not included
TOLANI MARITIME INSTITUTE pune
hope to see this one on the updated list.
TAUQEER RAZA says
HELLO THERE
HOW TO JOIN MERCHANT NAVY AFTER BE IN MECHANICAL ENGG
WHAT IS THE CURRENT JOB MARKET IN MERCHANT NAVY AFTER DOING GME COURSE
WHICH ARE THE BEST INSTITUTES IN INDIA TO PURSUE GME COURSE WHICH PROVIDE
QUALITY TRANING IN INDIA
rakesh kumar says
sir i want to do gme course.
but in my stomatch surgery is created.
plese say i’m eligible or not..
ketan says
hello guys plz any one tell me that btech in mechanical from amie by institute of engg kolkata is eligible for gme course or not…
sunder says
ya sure mr ketan.
JITENDER says
best institute for GME , syllabus of entrance exam & fee structure
RAHUL says
average package after complition of 1 year programme??????
Anish says
The Average package varies from USD200 – USD 500 depending upon the company as you will be joining as TME
alagaraswamy says
hello sir i am BE in electrical and electronics engg .so am eligible for Graduate Marine engineering
thank you
shailendra sahu says
sir who is the best ins. for gme course & please give the fees information
vikky kumar says
sr plz suggest me to which academy/maritime college is best for complete the ETO course…..
abey reji says
i finished my engineering waiting for my last sem result n i guess my agg s 54% n im really interested in marine engineering plz suggest me a good n 100% placement college plz….im confused
aman says
I am awaiting my last and 4th semester result…..i have done b.tech in mechanical……….am i eligible for gme course
Anish says
Check this link-http://goo.gl/Np09SP
nandhakumar says
which is the best college in tamilndu for GME cources
nagendra says
sir am completed BE in mechanical Engg and wish to join GME course in chidambaram institute of technology without sponsership so plzz any guidens from you to my choise and may is it write or choose any other college …
Anish says
It’s always better to choose those institute which are run in parallel with ship management company.
mohinuddin says
Sir which is the best college,which gives 100% placements among these. 1)samudra institute 2)the great eastern shipping company training institute or 3)Viswakarma maritime institute.?????…..
DERE KISHOR BHAU says
Admission for gme after be mechanical….
nagendra says
sir how is HINT chennai college for study GME course . is it right choose to select it
plzz sir am waiting your reply
Noble Sharma says
Thanks for info, I am worried about my eyes related question = i wear spectacles. Power is -2 ( i am short sighted i.e. can’t see far without spectacles )
Can i apply for GME ( I am mechanical engineer with 70% score )
Please respond
Akash nill says
Sir, i want to join Springdale maritime academy for Nautical Science (Deck). is it a good academy?
will there be more job scope after this cource? please help
its a link to the cource they offer please help me out.
http://www.springdalemaritimeacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/SAMET-Course-Factfile-Deck-Cadet-Training-Programme-2013-ammended.pdf
AJAY JAISWAL says
sir, i complited B.E MECHANICAL engg.. i want to join GME course, please suggest me top and best placement collage in india, and i also want to know fee structure of course
raghu says
what can I do for take an admission in top institutes they offering GME course in india,and is it depends on what i got marks in BE MECH….if depends what is min cutoff result…I’m so confused so give me suggestion those who read out this plz……….
Prathamesh Ingle says
Please provide me list of institutes in India which offers ETO course ?????
gaurav kapatia says
hi frinds
plz send me the details GME enters test syllabus .
in my E-mail ID gaurav.kapatia@gmail.com.
thanks
gaurav kapatia
Dhruv jadav says
Sir, i am in final sem of B.E. electrical engineering so ,is there any course in shipping or marine engineering after compeleting my B.E.? plz send the detail.
venkadeish says
hi i am venkadeish i am studying B.E mechanical 1st year i want to study GME after my mechanical but i am going to do operation for my eyes because my eye power is less i am eiligible r not for gme to deck officer post
Faisal says
@Anish
Hi, can u plz enlist colleges that run parallel with shipping Companies??
Sagar Thakare says
WHICH ARE THE BEST INSTITUTES IN INDIA TO PURSUE GME COURSE, WHICH PROVIDE
QUALITY TRANING IN INDIA.
Ajinkya Patil says
Respected sir,
I’m studying in last year of mechanical engineering , but after first year i got drop year.
I want to know is there any problem with dropped year or not ?
Prashant says
sir,
im mechanical engineer from karnataka …. im intrested in GME ….can u plzz say me the package of GME??
GULAM SABBIR says
Can u plz tell me about whole criteria as well as selection procedure for GME and of course batch details
iyappan says
Sir.i am mechanical engineering ,10th english mark 40% but diploma 84%mark so i am apply GME course eligible a?ple tell me sir
tanbir singh says
Pls help me for dns ank deck cedit fees and info
sarathkumar says
sir i am mechanical engineer .engineering mark 65%,10th mark 82%and 12th mark 84%.my eye power -1.5 so iam eligible for gme course ….plz help me
Dev shukla says
respected sir
i am 15 year old but my dream is to be marine engineer but i have problem to
choose college praveenya maritime inatitute and Tolani marin time inatute and who is the best and what is different in fees ans hostle and if they are not best so which college is good and plZ ans me
Raunek says
Hi Dev, please ask your questions at http://forums.marineinsight.com
praveenkumar says
Sir.I am finished mechanical engg.now I want to joint GME .please say about package, best college in tamilnadu,course acedamic year,entrance exam,fees structure.thank you
praveenkumar says
Also about the medical fitness,eye sight power,
vaibhav deolikar says
How is samundra institute for GME. Course..?
Preet says
can any 1 advice me the sylabous & company provide GME cource after mechanical engg.
Gokul Gopan says
Sir, what is the difference between doing gme after b.tech mechanical engineering and doing b.tech marine engineering directly?
Geetha says
hello there,
i have completed B.E(Electrical and Electronics engineering) with 80%. Am i eligible to apply for GME.
syed md abbas says
Sir.
. I am student of Btech (Mechanical Engineering) third year I want to take admission in GME Course please advice me how to prepare entrance exams
shyam says
1 septmbr se konse institute se GME course start hoga
8562011610
ans me
m.karunakara raja says
please tell me a best college to do gme so i will be placed on the end of my study
Anish says
@Opt for colleges who sponsor students: ASM, Univan, Great Eastern etc.
nikhil says
Sir now I’m sty in TE mech …I’m int to join merchant neavy ….plz sir tell me which year % are req to join merine acadamys…..
Anish says
@Nikhil: Check this article: https://www.marineinsight.com/careers-2/how-to-become-a-marine-engineer-after-doing-mechanical-engineering/
For any further queries, please post it in our forums- http://forums.marineinsight.com
Allvin says
I have an eye problem
My lens power is -4.5 ,so can I get admission in marine engineering
I am in 12th so what should I do to get into marine engineering college????
Rohit Boora says
What is status of paper for the GME. Q.paper come how many number & how many passing number take for clear the test
Mahesh Jagtap says
I am doing BE(mech). I have much intrest to join marchant navy. But I have cheaked not a single college is displayed fee structure clearly on their websites. So what is the average fees for 1 year GME cource??? I am not economically much strong. So can i get such a job by which I can give satisfactory happyness to my parents???
dipu says
Which is the best college for GME.
Please reply .
suraj kartade says
i want to join maritime college in gme so please tell me how much packages provided by shipping company,nd facility provided by them
Anish says
Most of these questions has already been answered in our forums. Please check the same – http://forums.marineinsight.com
You can also post any query for immediate and multiple expert replies.
amol says
Sir, i m in BE (mech) last semister..phonix sea pvt. Limited company visted our college & i m thinking to go with this company to do GME course..my quetion that this i should do with this company or not?
Ankur Singh says
Dear Sir
HELLO THERE
HOW TO JOIN MERCHANT NAVY AFTER BE IN MECHANICAL ENGG
WHAT IS THE CURRENT JOB MARKET IN MERCHANT NAVY AFTER DOING GME COURSE
WHICH ARE THE BEST INSTITUTES IN INDIA TO PURSUE GME COURSE WHICH PROVIDE
QUALITY TRANING IN INDIA
Anish says
Dear Ankur,
Please refer this article: https://www.marineinsight.com/careers-2/how-to-become-a-marine-engineer-after-doing-mechanical-engineering/
Most of the questions has already been answered in our forums. Please visit: http://forums.marineinsight.com
For any further questions, Please post the same in our forums.
amal says
sir I have passed my btech from amiie an autonomous body which has same syllabus to aicte. can I do gme course.
Nidhish Gowda says
I’m planning to pursue marine engineering & my extensive research has made me choose International Maritime Academy, based on their education standards.
anna says
Sir l am from naharashtra completing diploma in mechanical engg. Goes 78% percebtage in 5th semester so i interesred in marine pls help me
Prasanna yadav says
Sir can i get admisiion for 2nd year marine engineering after completion of 1st year mechanical engineering ?
Pls sir answer my question .
femin Simon says
can anybody tell me what will be the approximate fee for studing b.e/b.tech marine engineering
NAVEEN KUMAR. R says
Hello.. My friend really wants to do marine engineering, but due to his family’s unaffordable situation he has to give up his dream..Is there anyway that could help him pursue his ambition. Please, give me any information regarding sponsorship for Marine Engineering Graduation in chennai. Thank you..
Ankit Jentilal Solanki says
Sir,
I had completed my B.E and now futher planing for Marin engineering so can you please guide me on this. And i also want to know weather there is any entrances exam or compatative for it. Please guide me on this topic it would be very helpful for me.
Anish says
Please check this link:https://www.marineinsight.com/careers-2/how-to-become-a-marine-engineer-after-doing-mechanical-engineering/
https://www.marineinsight.com/careers-2/list-of-institutes-offering-graduate-marine-engineering-gme-course-in-india/
ankul tiwari says
sir, i am ankul tiwari. i have done b.tech in EN with 76%. i am desperately want to join navy now. so could you please tell me, is there any scope and good career for electrical and electronic engineers in GME?
Anish says
You can try for electrical engineer post on ships
abhijit says
tell me about fee’s
Tejpal Singh Grover says
Sir i will be completing B.Tech in Mechanical and Automation Engineering in June 2017. Am i eligible to do one year GME course from any of the 20 DG recognized institutes in India.
R,PRABAKARAN says
I am join of GME
midhun says
I’m a mechanical engineer. I wold like to join for GME or TME. don’t know which one is best for future. Please help me
Yogesh bhagat says
I’m a mechanical engineer. I wold like to join for GME. But in 10std english marks is less than 50…so i can joine us or not plzz reply me sir
Onkar Dalavi says
Can i get admission for post graduate diploma in marine engineering after b-tech in electronic and telecommunication engineering?
Anish says
You can find similar queries or post yours in our career forum: http://forums.marineinsight.com/forum/join-merchant-navy
B.KISHOREKUMAR says
after complete mechanical i will join you sir
premprakash pracheta says
I am completed graduation in b.tech mechanical and which is the best institute of placement 100 %
Andiswa says
which institutions offer marine engineering or nautical sciences in KZN because I’m really interested in it
Bipul says
I have completed diploma in mechanical engineering.Am I eligible to join merchant navy as an engineer??
vijay raveen says
Can u help me to select a right college for my GME course after finishing my mechanic engineering degree……One year more to complete my degree…..Please anyone help….I need to select a right college for my GME for an bright career in my future
Hadeep says
Which college is best in delhi
Rahul says
Nice Post! thanks for sharing.
kuldip vora says
Please give me a one contact number….
Please…..
Aditya singh says
Sir my cet rank is 2257….in which college should i take admission for ME
rahul says
Hy can anyone tell is their any cllge in india where i can studdy navy courses any as i hve % 50 in 12 pls tell me guys
Gaurav Sutar says
Im studying BE Production Engg
I want to join merchant navy via GME
Is there chance
edidiong udoyen says
which indian institute accepts foreign students for eto course
abhinav kumar says
want to join marine engineering, what is the procedure for direct admission sir.
Ravi says
TMC shipping is good for gme or not ..TMC is DG approved or not …
Tandel Kenal says
sir i haved 55% in pcm and 49 in english and i want to know that am i eligible for gme?
Anish says
Please check this article:
https://www.marineinsight.com/careers-2/how-to-become-a-marine-engineer/
Anish says
It is a DG approved Institute. Please do research more on last few years placement records before taking any decision.
Anish says
Please check the details for eligibility here: https://www.marineinsight.com/careers-2/how-to-become-a-marine-engineer-after-doing-mechanical-engineering/
Vinodh says
Top GME colleges
Anglo eastern
Great eastern
Ims goa
Viswakarma ,pune
Nawab khan says
Sir, I’m going to complete my mechanical engineering, after that I want to join GME in HIMT, if u give me. I’m very thankful to u sir.
Prakhar Sahu says
sir my name is Prakhar Sahu , i wanted to ask two question.?
1) I wanted to know that for GME i have to fill online form For IMU-CET or not…?
2) I had a UGC regonised B.TECH degreeat present so,can i pursue PGDME as they ask for IIT or AICTE Approved affliation.
selvaraja.s says
am pursuing BE mechanical engineering,i want to join graduate marine engineering ,what is procedure for direct admission sir
Priyansh chaturvedi says
Hello sir, i am priyansh chaturvedi from kanpur. I am doing b tech from mechanical engineering and it is my final year.
I want to know the procedure that how i can do the gme course wether from cracking imu cet or by giving particularly entrance exams of best colleges. And what are the courses that i have to study for both imu and colleges. Please guide me sir.
irman khan says
sir, seamen ship management pvt ltd. its a DG approved
muhammed ashif .p says
iam study in mechanical engineering diploma i want to join marine engineering after complete b.tech in mechanic how can i join
kn pillai says
sir, iam working in indian coast guard as an artificier after DME for last 20 years. I have completed AMIE in Mechanical engg. How to join in merchant ship foreign going vessels as a engineer. is there any age relaxation for GME course or is it required for us also. what exam i have to give, presently iam in cuttack. pls guide me sir.
sri ranjit says
can anyone suggest those institute which are run in parallel with ship management company.
Abhishek Yesekar says
am pursuing BE mechanical engineering,i want to join graduate marine engineering ,what is procedure for direct admission sir
KamalPreet singh says
Sir, I am also pursuing b.tech Marine ,last semester but problem is it’s not approval by DG shipping only approved by AICTE .so what should I do . am I eligible for GME?
Anish says
@Kamalpreet: DG shipping approval is an important factor for companies giving jobs to the candidates. DG shipping has already canceled operation of many similar institutes.
Anish says
@Abhishek: Please check this article for complete information- https://www.marineinsight.com/careers-2/how-to-become-a-marine-engineer-after-doing-mechanical-engineering/
Prabhat Dubey says
Sir I want to do this course so please contact me on mail.
Amit Kumar Sharma says
Sir, i am 28years 7 months old, can i get admission in gme in any institute, please suggest
Anish says
You have crossed the age limit requirement.
mostafa elsamak says
i have a bachelor degree in mechanical engineering and i am not indian .what is steps to join the graduate marine course and can you answer me if the job market in that field is good enough or not ?
Javid mansoor says
Sir , Coming September 20 I’m turning 28 , am I eligible for the GME course.
Anish says
@javid: Please check this article for eligibility details – https://www.marineinsight.com/careers-2/how-to-become-a-marine-engineer-after-doing-mechanical-engineering/
Mohit saini says
Sir, I have done B. Tech mechanical engineering, and I want to join Graduate marine engineering, plz tell me the procedure of direct admission and best institutions name.
Thank you
Sai says
Out of 20 how many institutes provide placement this is one of business leading institutes I am not saying all some institutes giving placement for cadet good .my question is really given placement even 1percent given or not that one also doubts there are not encourage to education they need money y bcoz they build there business.
Shubham Dharmadhikari says
Hi…
Sir, I am doing mechanical engineering and I want to become marine engineering.
So Sir I have some questions to ask please reply as soon as possible..
1) How many persentage are needed??
2)how many backlog are allowed in mechanical engineering to get GME course???
3) time period of GME COURSE…
M.saikrishna says
Sir, Iam from Hyderabad and I had completed my btech in abhinav Hi-Tech engineering college in 2016, and can you please suggest me that how I am join into the respective institution and what is the exact format to join, is there conduct any entrance exam to join in a particular institution..? Thanking you sir.
Anish says
@M. Saikrishna: Please check this article:
https://www.marineinsight.com/careers-2/how-to-become-a-marine-engineer-after-doing-mechanical-engineering/
Akash Ravi says
Hai sir,
I am a bca final year student studying at University of Calicut…can i go for GME or anyother Marchant navy courses..I have keen interest in doing so
Anish says
@Akash: GME course is fr mechanical engineering graduate. BCA qualification is not eligibal for entry in this field. You can use your 10 + 2 status if you had PCM as the subject. For detailed explanation –
https://www.marineinsight.com/a-guide-to-join-merchant-navy/
Sai says
Westline shipping says that they will place the students in CMC,RLINS,EUROTECH,GM,MF acadamy.Sir are these academies good enough to join? If yes,then which one should I opt.? Arey there any good placements from these colleges after completing the GME
Thakur says
Sir do I need to write cet before joining the institute for doing GME?
Anish says
@Thakur: Not CET. You need to appear for the entrance test conducted by the institute. For e.g., Shipping Corporation of India conducts All India online test, and after successfully qualifying the same you will be called for the interview.
sheik abdullah says
hi sir I am BE-Electrical electronic engineer and I am waiting for final semester result .can i joint GME course when was thelast date to apply
Anish says
@Sheik: GME is for mechanical engineering graduates only.
Shweta Divedi says
I’m a girl can I still join gme
Anish says
ofcourse, you can.
Saajan Singh says
Sir.I am doing btech in mechanical engineering from poornima university jaipur it is UGC approved.Will there be any problem to take admission in gme after completing my btech.
Anish says
@Saajan: If you are of appropriate age and fulfill medical and other requirement stated in this article, you should be fine – https://www.marineinsight.com/careers-2/how-to-become-a-marine-engineer-after-doing-mechanical-engineering/
Brian Lobow says
Sir. I’m a i have just completed my B.E Mech, i would like to join marine, but I have a issue with sight on only one eye… Am i eligible ??, Bit with one where vision i have no problems at all i even drive a four wheeler and I’m not using spectacles till date…. Please let me know sir
Anish says
@Brian: Unfortunately, the vision requirement is more stringent for merchant navy. Please refer to this- https://forums.marineinsight.com/forum/join-merchant-navy/2488-eyesight-requirement-for-seafarers
N. Prakash says
Sir,Iam completed btech eee, but I want become a marine engineer so how to join marine job course. Sir, could u please tell me, one year course of marine is available or not in any coaching center of marine
Anish says
@N. Prakash: With your qualification, you are eligible to join as an electrical engineer officer or ETO on ships. For becoming a marine engineer, you need to have a mechanical degree to complete a 1-year course.
Vinod says
Sir reply asap.
Shipping corporation of India is good for GME course and they have any gaurntee for giving job
Anish says
@Vinod: Yes, SCI is pretty good, However, no company will give you job guarantee unless you are a true performer.
Ganesh says
Sir, I had a degree in automobile engineering. Can in apply for 1 year marine engineering course
Anish says
@Ganesh: Yes, you can apply if the university provides certificate for Automobile Engg. equivalent to Mechanical Engg. Read the requirement in the DG circular here– https://forums.marineinsight.com/forum/join-merchant-navy/3493-regarding-gme-eligibility
Ganesh says
Sir,Thank you for your reply
Akash Singh says
Sir, i m fourth year student of mechanical engineering and i want to know the procedure of getting sponsorship and admission in various institute.
Mayank says
Hi sir i am pursuing electrical engineering right now and after my engineering .i m eligible for gme course and for merchant mavy?
Anish says
@Mayank: The GME course is only for candidates holding mechanical degree.
Anish says
@Akash: As you need to do GME course, there are very few institutes which provide sponsorship to them.
Anish says
@Ganesh: You are most welcome. ????????
Suhail says
I am completed B.E mechatronics can i able to joint this GME course
Anish says
If the degree is equivalent to a mechanical engineering degree, yer you can.
Srikanth R says
Hello hii sir ,iam Srikanth .belongs to bangalore
I completed b tech in mechanical engineering ,
But I want become a marine engineer so , can u please help me ,what to do know?
ANKIT SHUKLA says
Sir,I am interested to persue the GME Course so is there any entrance exam to join and can i get breif info about career in this field
Anish says
@Ankit: Please check this detailed article – https://www.marineinsight.com/a-guide-to-join-merchant-navy/
Anish says
@Srikanth: Please check the details here– https://www.marineinsight.com/careers-2/how-to-become-a-marine-engineer-after-doing-mechanical-engineering/
Sreerag v says
I have premature greying of hair..is it an problem for passing medical test
Anish says
@Sreerag: NO, any hair colour or even no hair is fine.
Lakshya says
Please give me a suggestion …..best college for GM course