Hey Mukul,

There is always confusion regarding the eligibility to study marine engineering if you have a diploma. This is because for enrolling into the course of marine engineering like the ME/M tech course in marine engineering or the graduate marine engineering course, or post graduate marine engineering course, an engineering degree is mandatory. But now there is a course called diploma in marine engineering or DME which is particularly for students who are diploma holders. However, not all diploma holders are qualified to pursue this course. Mechanical, Electrical, Marine, Naval Architecture, EEE etc are some of the course that are eligible. If machinist trade comes within the scope of this then you can definitely become a marine engineer.

Details regarding the course DME or diploma in marine engineering

The course has 2 academic years. It is a pre sea training course. This course specifically covers the technical aspects of marine engineering. Some of the areas of study are as follows:

Ship Construction

Ship Design

Marine Electrical and Electronics Systems

Safety Technology

Marine Engineering Drawing

Automation and Control

Hydraulics

Marine Machinery

Naval Architecture

Communication Skills

Once you successfully complete this Diploma course and after clearing MEO Class-4 Part A Examination, students will have to go through 6 months of compulsory sea service. After this stint and clearing safety courses, other training modules and tests, clearing MEO Class-4 Part B Examination, a cadet will be provided with Marine Engineering Officer Class 4 Certificate of Competency.

After 12 months’ worth experience on the sea, you can again appear for training modules and appear for MEO Class 2- Part B Examination. You have the option while pursuing the career to choose to appear for further training modules, courses and appear for exams. These exams will help you to achieve advanced competency certificates, like- Marine Engineering Class 2 Certificate of Competency and Marine Engineer Class 1 Certificate of Competency.

Eligibility

Diploma holders belonging to certain branches are eligible to pursue this course. Mechanical, Electrical, Marine, Naval Architecture, EEE etc are some of the course that are eligible.

Some institutions might further have a Minimum marks criterion. It is generally around 50-60% marks in final year of Diploma program.

Physical criteria

Candidates appearing for the course must be fit for a sea faring job. This is very important. Eyesight is also checked before admission. The vision of each eye must be 6/12 that too without glasses. Candidate should not be suffering from color or night blindness.

Hello Mukul,

If you have done ITI you can go for IMU-CET if you want to do B.Tech in Marine Engineering which is conducted by Indian Maritime University every year or you also join other Institutes such as TOLANI MARITIME INSTITUTE, ANGLO-EASTERN MARITIME ACADEMY etc. Which have their own test but first criteria is that you have to pass the IMU-CET. 

The minimum criteria is that after clearing the exam you have to go for the counseling if you want to join IMU campuses or else you have to apply separately to other Institutes test. After that you have to pass the Medical conducted by D.G. approved Doctor. Also, if you have a eyesight with no. 6/12 or 2.5 without glasses or more you won't be able to clear the Medicals.

For more details you can go to www.imu.edu.in

Hope this will help you. Feel free to ask any query.

All the best!!