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Have you ever seen towering ships traveling through the ocean and thought about how these ships run and move forward? What kind of amazing engineer would work with those engines and machinery? If yes, then you are in for a treat because we are going to delve into the hidden side of the ship i.e. Engine Department. We will discuss how you can be one of the engineers behind the heart of the ship which is the engine, and also explore the various aspects of GME from salary to job opportunities.
So, get ready as we embark on this amazing journey from GME to Chief Engineer.
Graduate Marine Engineering(GME) is a one-year Diploma program that allows students of mechanical engineering to delve into the world of shipping. This program educates the students about the ships and different kinds of machinery onboard with their functions.
Graduates from GME programs undergo comprehensive training to acquire the skills and knowledge required to work on ships and contribute to the maritime industry. Some colleges that offer this program directly work under the DG Shipping of India which makes the complete process of selection and admission easy and seamless.
After passing out from a maritime college, a candidate can work as a junior engineer and later as a 4th Engineer after appearing for MEO Class IV Exams.
Graduate Marine Engineering is one of the most important courses for the Merchant Navy in India. Most students who are pursuing Mechanical Engineering or Naval Architecture can get into the Merchant Navy through a Graduate in Marine Engineering course. There are many merits of GME in the Merchant Navy, for instance, low Cost. When compared to B.Tech Marine Engineering, GME is cheaper and within the reach of many mechanical engineers who belong to the middle class of society. GME is like a bridge between what you learn in mechanical engineering and how to apply that knowledge of yours on the ship. It is very important to know your strengths onboard and GME can assist you to learn more about your strengths and weaknesses.
Graduation in Marine Engineering is the key to the dreams of mechanical engineers to join the merchant navy. Not only does it provide value to aspiring engineers but it also gives complete knowledge in brief regarding the technical aspect of the ship.
1:- Foundation for Merchant Navy Careers: The GME course provides a foundation for students who want to join the merchant navy as a trainee marine engineer.
2:- Valuable for Engineers: GME provides in-hand value to mechanical engineers who want to become a trainee marine engineer in the merchant navy.
3:- Technical Knowledge: Graduate Marine Engineering provides the technical knowledge required to become a marine engineer on board a ship in a short and brief time.
4:- Enhanced Training: The GME course offers the opportunity to develop hands-on skills that are important for their professional development and success in the merchant navy.
| Course Level | Post-graduate (PG) |
| Accommodation | Residential |
| Course Fees | INR 4,00,000-7,00,000 (variable) |
| GME Entrance Exams | Most colleges and companies conduct their own exams |
| List of top 3 institutes of GME course |
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₹6,45,000 |
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₹5,89,800 |
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₹5,50,500 |
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The fundamental admission policies are given by the Director General of Shipping upon which maritime institutes can set their criteria for admission of Graduate Marine Engineering (GME) aspirants. The following set of points will sum up the admission criteria of most of the GME (Graduate Marine Engineering) Institutes –
The age of the Candidate must not be more than 28 years on the day of the start of training.
Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical engineering or Naval Architecture with a minimum score of 55% in aggregate.
A minimum score of 50% in the subject of English in their 10+2 examination is compulsory to get admission to a Graduate Marine Engineering (GME) college.
A minimum of 6/12 vision or 6/9 in the better eye and 6/18 in the worst eye and perfect hearing is necessary without any defects such as night blindness and color blindness. Medical parameters for selection are set by the Director General Shipping.
The fundamental admission policies are given by the Director General of Shipping upon which maritime institutes can set their criteria for admission of Graduate Marine Engineering (GME) aspirants. The following set of points will sum up the admission criteria of most of the GME (Graduate Marine Engineering) Institutes –
| S.No | Topic |
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| 1 | Internal Combustion Engine |
| 2 | Naval Architecture |
| 3 | Ship Construction |
| 4 | Basic Electricals |
| 5 | Thermodynamics |
| 6 | Marine Auxiliaries I |
| 7 | Workshop Theory & W/S Safety |
| S.No | Topic |
|---|---|
| 1 | Watchkeeping & ERM |
| 2 | Marine Boilers |
| 3 | Electrical & Electronic Engg |
| 4 | Control Engineering |
| 5 | ISM/ISO/International Rules |
| 6 | Marine Auxiliaries II |
| 7 | MARPOL |
| 8 | Leadership and Team Building |
| 9 | Workshop Theory |
| 10 | LSA & Fire Safety |
| 11 | RPSL & Articles of Agreement |
Now you know, what you need to do after Mechanical Engineer but how to do it is the main concern of this paragraph. We will look more closely into the admission procedure for GME.
Now you know, what you need to do after Mechanical Engineer but how to do it is the main concern of this paragraph. We will look more closely into the admission procedure for GME.
The last and final step is seat booking which you need to do. Some colleges will allot you the seat and center automatically but in some colleges, you can select your examination center and date from a few options available.
The Graduate Marine Engineering (GME) course is offered by many government institutions and private institutions. Here is a list of the top 3 Graduate Marine Engineering Institutes and their respective GME course fees.
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On average institutions charge 5 lakhs to 6 lakhs rupees for the total GME (Graduate Marine Engineering) course.
The criteria may differ from institute to institute but the baseline is that candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Naval architecture with a minimum of 50% in the final year.
The admission procedure includes 3 stages: an online entrance exam, a panel interview, and a Medical and optical test.
The top GME (Graduate Marine Engineering) Institutes, as of now, are AEMA (Anglo Eastern Maritime Academy), IMS (Institute of Maritime Studies) Goa, and GEIMS (Great Eastern Institute of Maritime Studies).
6 months after which GME (Graduate Marine Engineering) cadets can appear for their MEO Class IV Examination.
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