How Do I Become A Marine Engineer?

⦁ Step 1 – Decision Making: After completing education in 12th class, (Science stream mandatory), you can start gathering information about the courses which can be taken up at graduation for Marine engineering. Next step after that would be to finalize a reputed and trustworthy institution for the same.

⦁ Step 2 – Preparation of Entrance Examinations: The most popular entrance exam for taking admission to UG Courses is IMUCET (Indian Maritime University Common Entrance test).

⦁ Step 3 – Applying for Jobs: You will have to start an entry-level marine engineering job where you will gain experience and understand your job better. Working as a Junior marine engineer and gaining the much-required experience will be helpful in becoming a Senior Marine Engineer.

How to become a Marine Engineer in India? 

Some of the details about the preparation at each level of education to become a Marine Engineer have been discussed below

⦁ School Level Preparation: In order to become a Marine Engineer, you should have taken Science Stream in 12th class. You should be thorough in your concepts and knowledge of Math and Science. You should be fluent in spoken English as it is essential for proper communication with others. English is a common language all over the world and the profession comes with a lot of travelling. These skills can help you in obtaining a higher package placements in good companies.

How to become a Marine Engineer after 12th?

The preparation to become a Marine Engineer at the undergraduate level and postgraduate level have been discussed below.

UG (Undergraduate) Preparation

The duration of a Bachelor’s Degree course may vary as per the institute but generally it is of 4 years in which you will learn both theoretical as well as practical subjects for better understanding. Practical sessions may also be carried ou at real sites like shipyards. Various subjects are included in a Marine Engineering Program such as computer science, applied mathematics, physics, Electronic Engine Course and marine management. At the level of UG Preparation, you would get to improve your intellectual as well as physical attributes as you would receive training in all these subjects.