Course Overview
Marine Engineering focuses on the design, operation, and maintenance of ship machinery and systems. A 4-year B.Tech program, it covers subjects like marine propulsion, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and ship structure. Graduates work in shipping companies, shipyards, or maritime organizations.
Duration:
4 years (8 semesters)
Syllabus (Semester-wise):
Semester 1:
Mathematics-I
Physics
Chemistry
Basics of Marine Engineering
Engineering Mechanics
Environmental Science
Communication Skills
Semester 2:
Mathematics-II
Thermodynamics
Engineering Drawing and Graphics
Fluid Mechanics
Basic Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Workshop Practice
Semester 3:
Mathematics-III (Linear Algebra, Probability)
Strength of Materials
Marine Diesel Engines
Engineering Thermodynamics
Ship Construction and Stability
Electrical Machines
Semester 4:
Heat Transfer and Refrigeration
Marine Auxiliary Machinery
Marine Boilers and Steam Engineering
Mechanics of Materials
Electronics and Instrumentation
Marine Control Systems
Semester 5:
Ship Design
Advanced Marine Engines
Marine Automation and Control
Fluid Machinery and Power Generation
Elective I (e.g., Port and Harbor Engineering, Naval Architecture)
Minor Project
Semester 6:
Marine Propulsion
Advanced Ship Design
Shipyard Practice
Marine Electrical Systems
Elective II (e.g., Marine Pollution and Safety, Offshore Engineering)
Internship/Industrial Training
Semester 7:
Marine Navigation and Communication Systems
Coastal and Offshore Engineering
Marine Engineering Management
Elective III (e.g., Advanced Naval Architecture, Marine Law and Ethics)
Major Project – Phase I
Semester 8:
Advanced Marine Propulsion Systems
Marine Engine and Ship Repair Management
Seminar
Major Project – Phase II
Average Fees:
INR 2 - 6 Lakhs per year
Exams to Attend:
JEE Main (Joint Entrance Examination)
IMU CET (Indian Maritime University Common Entrance Test)
State-level entrance exams (KEAM, KCET, WBJEE, etc.)
Private university entrance exams (e.g., BITSAT, VITEEE, SRMJEEE)
Top 10 Institutions for Marine Engineering in India (Combined Ranking):
Indian Maritime University (IMU), Chennai
Tolani Maritime Institute, Pune
Marine Engineering and Research Institute (MERI), Kolkata
International Maritime Institute (IMI), Noida
Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT), Kochi
Vels Academy of Maritime Studies, Chennai
Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) Pilani
Maharashtra Academy of Naval Education and Training (MANET), Pune
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras (Ocean Engineering)
Academy of Maritime Education and Training (AMET), Chennai
Top 10 Institutions in Kerala for Marine Engineering:
Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT), Kochi
Indian Maritime University (IMU), Kochi Campus
TKM College of Engineering, Kollam
Government Engineering College, Thrissur
College of Engineering, Trivandrum
Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology, Kottayam
Mar Athanasius College of Engineering, Kothamangalam
Federal Institute of Science and Technology (FISAT), Angamaly
SCMS School of Engineering and Technology, Ernakulam
Model Engineering College, Kochi