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Marine Engineer

Marine Engineers are responsible for the mechanical, electrical, and propulsion systems on merchant vessels, naval ships, and offshore platforms. In India, the career opens doors to the global merchant navy with tax-free salaries and international voyages. Key training institutions are Indian Maritime University and Marine Engineering Research Institute Kolkata.

Salary range
₹6–36 LPA
Job growth
medium
Work type
Field
Paths to entry
3 routes

Actions for your grade

  • Score 85%+ in Science and Maths in board exams
  • Visit IMU and MERI websites to study admission eligibility criteria
  • Confirm PCM stream selection for Class 11

Your complete path from Grade 10 to Marine Engineer

Every step you need — from now to your first job.

B.Tech Marine Engineering via JEE Main
Science

Most marine institutes run their own entrance (IMU CET); JEE Main scores accepted by select affiliated colleges.

  1. Now
    Science Stream
  2. Exams
    JEE Main
  3. Degree
    B.Tech Marine Engineering (4 years)
  4. Colleges
    Marine Engineering Research Institute Kolkata · Tolani Maritime Institute Pune · Vels Institute of Science Technology Chennai
  5. Career
    Marine Engineer
B.Tech via CUET at Indian Maritime University
Science

IMU is a central university; CUET UG is the gateway alongside its own IMU CET test.

  1. Now
    Science Stream
  2. Exams
    CUET UG
  3. Degree
    B.Tech Marine Engineering (4 years)
  4. Colleges
    Indian Maritime University Chennai · Imu Mumbai Campus · Imu Visakhapatnam Campus
  5. Career
    Marine Engineer
B.Tech via MHT-CET (Maharashtra institutes)
Science

Maharashtra maritime colleges accept MHT-CET; minimum 60% PCM in Class 12 mandatory.

  1. Now
    Science Stream
  2. Exams
    MHT CET
  3. Degree
    B.Tech Marine Engineering (4 years)
  4. Colleges
    Samundra Institute of Maritime Studies Mumbai · Tolani Maritime Institute Pune
  5. Career
    Marine Engineer

Entrance exams

ExamEligibilityDifficultyWindow
JEE Main
NTA
Class 12 PCMVery HardJan & Apr
MHT CET
Maharashtra State CET Cell
Class 12 PCM (Maharashtra domicile preferred)MediumApr-May
CUET UG
NTA
Class 12 (any stream)MediumMay-Jun

Where to Study

Institutes known to offer this career pathway in India.

Marine Engineering Research Institute Kolkata
Tolani Maritime Institute Pune
Vels Institute of Science Technology Chennai
Indian Maritime University Chennai
Imu Mumbai Campus
Imu Visakhapatnam Campus
Samundra Institute of Maritime Studies Mumbai
Recommendations only — verify eligibility, seat availability, and admission rules from official portals before applying.