Graduate Marine Engineering (GME).
Graduate Marine Engineering (GME) Course is a one year Pre sea Training course for Graduates those who have completed BE /B Tech in Mechanical Engineering or Naval Architecture. GME is a course leading to Class IV Marine Engineer Officer Certificate of competency, awarded by the Ministry of shipping Government of India, after six months of sea service, enabling the cadets to become Marine Engineers on board Merchant Navy Vessels (Ships) anywhere in the world. GME Course is the gateway for Mechanical & Naval Architecture Graduates to enter into Merchant Navy.
Eligibility Criteria For Graduate Mechanical Engineering(GME).
Educational Qualifications:
- B.E / B.Tech. in Engineering streams e.g. Mechanical and Automation, Mechanical and Electronics, Mechanical and Automobile etc. or Naval Architecture streams e.g. Naval Architecture and Ocean. Engineering, Naval Architecture and Ship building with 50% aggregate marks from AICTE / DOTE Universities / Colleges.
- Minimum 50% marks in English at 10th standard or 10+2 or B.E / B.Tech.
- Fluency in written and spoken English.
Age limit:
Maximum 28 Years at the commencement of the course.
Physical Standards - Medically fit as per the standards set by M. S. Medical Examination Rules, 2000.
Eyesight - Candidates have to qualify a full eyesight test conducted by the DG Shipping approved medical doctor before being finally selected for the course. Maximum permissible tolerance is + 2.5 on each eye. Colour blindness candidates are not eligible.
GME Course Duration: One year (2 Semesters).
GME Course Fees: Rs. 2,75,000/- Per Year (all inclusive)