Graduate Marine Engineering (GME) Courses in Chennai, India. Sylllabus, Colleges

Course Duration: 1 Year

Approved by : D.G. Shipping Govt.Of India Approval No: TR/A/125/2017

Department : Engine

Entrance Test : HIMT (Online)

Course Commencement : Sept 2025

Mechanical Engineers aspiring to transition into the merchant navy can elevate their careers with the Graduate Marine Engineering (GME) program. Tailored for engineering graduates, this course bridges mechanical engineering basics to specialized maritime skills, offering a robust curriculum, advanced training, and industry-focused learning. Benefit from hands-on experience in state-of-the-art facilities, guided by maritime experts. Join HIMT’s GME program and launch a dynamic, fulfilling career in marine engineering, equipped with the expertise to excel in the global maritime sector.

ELIGIBILITY

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION	AGE LIMIT	MEDICAL EXAMINATION
Mechanical Engineering Candidates: Qualification: Bachelor of Engineering (BE) or Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Mechanical Engineering or its specialized streams (e.g., Mechanical and Automation, Mechanical and Electronics, Mechanical and Automobile). However, the word “Mechanical” should be first indicating Mechanical Engineering is the core and second subject is the elective. Academic Performance: Minimum 50% marks in the final year of the degree program. Minimum 50% marks in *English* in 10th/12th/Degree Examinations Naval Architecture Candidates: Qualification: BE or B.Tech in Naval Architecture or its specialized streams (e.g., Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering, Naval Architecture and Ship Building). However, the word “Naval Architecture” should be first indicating naval architecture is the core and second subject is the elective. Academic Performance: Minimum 50% marks in the final year of the degree program. Note: Must have completed 10th and 12th from a recognized board. The degree must be recognized by the government or AICTE. Note: A relaxation of 5% marks in English shall be granted to the candidates who are native of the Lakshadweep and Andaman and Nicobar islands and belong to Scheduled Tribes and who and both of whose parents were born in those islands and belong to the Scheduled Tribes of those islands.	Maximum 28 years of age at the time of commencement of the course.	Eye-Sight: Minimum Unaided Vision 6/12 Eye Health: No eye conditions, full eye movement, normal pupil response, good binocular vision. No Color blindness and Color vision tested with Ishihara Chart. Physical Fitness: Candidates seeking admission to this Programme must be medically fit and need to produce certificate of medical fitness issued by D.G.Shipping Approved Doctors. The Medical Fitness Test can also be done with our in-house DGS Approved Doctor, at additional charges. Click Here to find the list of all D.G.Shipping Approved Doctors

Mechanical Engineering Candidates:

Qualification:
Bachelor of Engineering (BE) or Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Mechanical Engineering or its specialized streams (e.g., Mechanical and Automation, Mechanical and Electronics, Mechanical and Automobile). However, the word “Mechanical” should be first indicating Mechanical Engineering is the core and second subject is the elective.

Academic Performance:
Minimum 50% marks in the final year of the degree program.

Minimum 50% marks in English in 10th/12th/Degree Examinations

Naval Architecture Candidates:

Qualification:
BE or B.Tech in Naval Architecture or its specialized streams (e.g., Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering, Naval Architecture and Ship Building). However, the word “Naval Architecture” should be first indicating naval architecture is the core and second subject is the elective.

Academic Performance:
Minimum 50% marks in the final year of the degree program.

Maximum 28 years of age at the time of commencement of the course.

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Eye-Sight:
Minimum Unaided Vision 6/12

Eye Health:
No eye conditions, full eye movement, normal pupil response, good binocular vision. No Color blindness and Color vision tested with Ishihara Chart.

Physical Fitness:
Candidates seeking admission to this Programme must be medically fit and need to produce certificate of medical fitness issued by D.G.Shipping Approved Doctors.

The Medical Fitness Test can also be done with our in-house DGS Approved Doctor, at additional charges.

Click Here to find the list of all D.G.Shipping Approved Doctors

ADMISSION PROCESS

Step 1

Registration

Step 2

Application Fee
Payment

Step 3

Online Test
and Interview

Step 4

Course Fee
Payment

Step 5

Medical
Examination

Step 6

Start Your
Merchant
Navy Career

WITHDRAWAL POLICY

Withdrawal Period	Cancellation Fee (Rs)
More than 15 days of Course Commencement	10,000/-
Within 14 days of course commencement or After Course Commencement	No Refund of Fees

Note:

Application Fee is non-refundable.
Refund requests must be submitted via email to [email protected].
Refunds, as applicable based on the above policy, will be processed within 30 days of receiving the cancellation email.
The refund policy also applies to candidates whose enrollment is canceled due to failure to clear the IMUCET (applicable only for B.Sc. Nautical Science, B. Tech Marine Engineering, and DNS) or failure to clear the medical examination.
In respect of refund policy, the decision of the institute is final and binding.
This cancellation policy is subject to change at the discretion of the institution. Candidates are advised to review this policy periodically for any updates.

FEE STRUCTURE

PARTICULARS	FEE (Rs)
Application Fee	999/-
Course Fees*	3,95,000/-
Caution Deposit (Refundable)	20,000/-

*Course Fees include Accommodation, Food, Workshops, Laboratory, Library, Uniform & Books.

HIMT is offering a 25% Discount in Course Fees for all Female Candidates

Notes

⁠We offer scholarships for deserving students. Click here to find the list of scholarships.
The Application Fee paid is non-refundable
As per D. G. Shipping Guidelines, passport is mandatory to join the course.
Caution Deposits are refundable at the end of the course after adjustments of laundry charges & damages, breakages etc., if any.
Fees paid is forfeited if withdrawn from the Course after the course commencement.
⁠Admissions are subject to meeting the mandatory requirement of course.
⁠All fees can be paid online. We offer Net Banking, UPI, Credit Card, and Debit Card. ⁠Cash/Cheque payments are not entertained.