Marine Engineering

Advantages :
You can visit various countries while at work.
Tax free payment if you spend more than 6 months outside india.
Good payment at senior level.
Interaction with multinational crew.
Disadvantages :
Working in a hot weather inside the engine room, which already has a Temp of 50C due to the marine propulsion engine and auxiliaries inside it.
You have to work inside the engine room and there are some days when you will not even get to see the sky.
Boiler is your only uniform for the engine room and you have to wear it, as long as you are working inside the engine room.

Hello Simson,
Yes, you would be eligible if you can score certain minimum marks.
I am attaching a link that will give you all the required information.
http://www.geinstitute.com/courseoverview.html

Hello Gaurav,
Aah life of a marine engineer! It's tough, adventurous and full of opportunities to see the world. It has its pros and cons. Money part is very good. But separation from family, at least in initial days or years is a fact of life.

No.
Eligibility is given below:
Pass diploma in Mechanical/Marine/Naval Architecture /Electrical/Electrical and Electronics Engineering with minimum marks of 50% in final year and with minimum of 50% marks in English language at 10th, or12th std. or diploma exam.
Or
Passed diploma in Shipbuilding Engineering with minimum marks of 50% in final year (4 year course) and with minimum of 50% marks in English language at 10th or 12th std. or diploma exam.

Some of the best colleges in India for B.Sc Nautical Science, which offer placements in India and abroad are as follows:
1. AMET University, Kanathur, Chennai
2. Coimbatore Marine College
3. Haldia Institute of Maritime Studies and Research
4. Hindustan Institute of Maritime Training, Chennai
5. Institute of Technology and Marine Engineering
6. International Maritime Academy
7. Maharashtra Academy of Naval Education& Training
8. NIPM, Chennai, Indian Maritime University
9. School of Maritime Studies, VELS University, Tamil Nadu
10. T S Chanakya, Indian Maritime University, Maharashtra
Regards.

Hello Ayshu, This query is often asked. Be rest assured that there is no bar for girl candidates. In fact it is understood that girls are being given two years relaxation in CET being conducted by IMU this year. So don't worry and start preparing for IMUCET!