Opportunity for diploma engineers to make an attractive career in merchant navy
join our two year pre-sea training course in marine engineering at IMS Goa
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course overview
Diploma in Marine Engineering
If you are a Diploma Engineering and want to join merchant navy marine engineer than you have come to right place.
For Diploma Engineer who have completed their diploma in either Mechanical, Electrical or Electrical and Electronics Streams, Institute of Maritime Studies Goa provides training to be a Marine Engineer Officer. After completion of this course a DME student joins ship as Trainee Engineer. A Diploma Engineer becomes at par with a Degree Engineer in the Maritime Field. We have an excellent two year pre sea training course in marine engineering for diploma engineers.
Career Scope
On completion of training diploma entry candidates are permitted to join ships immediately. They can answer their MEO Class IV Part A exams either before or after joining their first Vessel. After completion of 6 months sea experience they appear for MEO Class IV Part B.
Trainee Engineer rises to become a Chief Engineer normally in 7 to 8 years, subject to passing further examinations conducted by Mercantile Marine Department, Government of India.
Salaries
The Salaries of Junior Engineer vary from company to company. However, approximate starting salary is ₹25000/- per month for Indian companies and US $500-1100 in foreign companies. A chief Engineer draws a salary of over ₹700000/- to 1000000/- per month.
Eligibility Criteria
Nationality | Indian |
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Minimum Academic Qualification | a. Passed Diploma in Mechanical / Naval Architecture / Electrical / Electrical and Electronic Engineering with minimum 50% in final year.
b. The candidates must have secured minimum 50% marks in English in 10th or 12th standard exams or Diploma exam.
c. A relaxation of 5% marks in English shall be granted to the candidates who are native of the Lakshadweep and Andaman and Nicobar inlands 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.
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Eye Sight | 6/6 or 6/12 in each eye or 6/18 in one eye and 6/9 in other eye without glasses WITH NO COLOUR BLINDNESS by Ishihara chart. Partial Colour Blindness is also not acceptable. |
No. of Seats | 40 |
Aspiring Candidates can Apply online if he is fulfils above Eligibility Criteria.
- Candidate need to Pay Application processing fee online by clicking “Online Payment Link” under Admission Tab.
- After payment candidate is required to fill the Google form by clicking the link “Apply’ under Admission Tab.
- Fill the form correctly as data Entered in the form will be used for Generating admit card, sending correspondence and Institute will not be responsible for any wrong entries.
- On receipt of online applications, payment of Rs. 3000/-( non-refundable) and soft copy of passport size colour photograph in JPEG format (maximum 120×160 pixels) and file size less than 20 KB uploaded on the application form, the eligible candidate will be sent an Admit card on registered email Id only.
- Candidate should take a colour print out of the Admit card and should follow all Instructions on the Admit card.
- The list of Candidates shortlisted for interview, along with an interview schedule will be displayed on www.imsgoa.org. The interviews will be held at the Institute, on the dates mentioned in the Admission Schedule. (Note: No separate notification shall be sent to candidates)
- Candidates Shortlisted will undergo Psychometric Test as per Admission Schedule.
- Shortlisted candidates will have to Download and fill up candidate application form.
- Candidate Application form, Original Certificates and one set of self-attested photocopies of certificates to be brought to Institute for Verification at time of interview. (List of certificates to attach is in the candidate application form).
- Names of the candidates selected in the interviews and also those placed in waitlist will be informed at the Institute as per the admission Schedule.
- The selected and waitlisted candidates will have to pay Admission Processing Fee of Rs. 7,000/- and Medical Fee of Rs. 4,500/- (Total Rs. 11,500/-).
- The Admission fee of Rs. 7,000/- will be returned to waitlist Candidate not called for selection and/or fails in Medicals. The medical fee of Rs. 4,500/- will not be refunded after undergoing a medical test.
Syllabus for Online Test:
Entrance Exam is of 1 hour Duration.
Paper – Aptitude and Engineering (1 hour)
Section A: Mechanical and Spatial Aptitude (40 Marks) English (10 marks); Aptitude and Reasoning (10 Marks); Basic math’s (5 Marks); Physics and Chemistry (5 Marks); Spatial and Mechanical Reasoning (10 Marks)
Section B: Basic Engineering Knowledge (60 Marks); Material and Workshop (10 Marks); Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (5 Marks); Diesel Engines (10 Marks); Electricity and Automation (10 Marks); Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics (10 marks); Thermal Engineering (10 Marks); Mechanics (5 Marks)
Fee Details &Payment Schedule:
| Pay on or before 03rd October 2025 | Advance fees (Non-Refundable) (Tuition) | 50,000/-
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| BALANCE FEE –FIRST YEAR Pay on or before 03rd November 2025 | Tuition Fees | 2,37,500/- | 5,24,600/- |
| Hostel Charges (Boarding, Lodging & mess) | 1,68,100/- | ||
| STUDENT DEVELOPMENT CHARGES (Uniform, Boiler Suits, uniform shoes, safety shoes ,Stationery, Safety Courses, TAR Books, Examinations, IME(I) Student Membership, Library, group insurance, training manuals, , INDos registration Personality Development, D.G. Shipping fees, Basic STCW courses +STSDSD and Workshop Consumables.) | 1,04,000/- | ||
| Caution Money Deposit( Refundable at the end of course) | 15,000/- | ||
| BALANCE FEE –SECOND YEAR Pay on or before 3rd November 2026 | Tution fees and Hostel Charges | 1,62,600/- |
1,98,600/- |
| STUDENT DEVELOPMENT CHARGES AS ABOVE | 36,000/- | ||
| TOTAL AMOUNT PAYABLE | 7,73,200/- | ||
| REFUNDABLE (Caution Money) | 15,000/- | ||
| NET FEE | 7,58,200/- | ||
Passed X or XII or Diploma from Goa Board/ Technical Board /Goa University.
Percentage of Marks in X more than 60%
Passed XII th Standard
Completed Diploma in Shipbuilding / Electrical Engineering.
Work Experience in Shipping Industry (> 3 months).
Admission Schedule 2025:
| Sr. Nos. | Details | Diploma Entry Course |
| 1 | Commencement of Application Form | 10th March 2025 ( 9.00 a.m) |
| 2 | Last Date of Receipt of Applications | 08th September 2025 (9.00 a.m) |
| 3 | Issuance of Admit Card | Within 7 days of receipt of Application (if not received WhatsApp-9028759557) |
| 4 | Online Entrance Exam. | 09th May, 10th June,18th July, 22nd August, 11th Sept 2025 |
| 5 | List of candidates selected for Interview | 16th September 2025 |
| 6 | Briefing For Interviews | 17th September 2025 ( 11 a.m) |
| 7 | Online Psychometric Test | 18th September 2025 ( 11 a.m) |
| 8 | Interviews of the short-listed candidates at the Institute along with document verification. | 23rd , 24th , September 2025 ( 09.00 a.m) |
| 9 | Declaration of List of Selected and Waitlisted ,Measurement of uniforms and Certificate Verification (Remaining Candidates if any), fee payment of Admission Process , Medical Test fee | 25th September 2025 |
| 10 | Medical test of selected candidates | 25th & 26th September 2025 |
| 11 | Data for Registration of INDOS | 25th September 2025 |
| 12 | Admission Intimation for Candidates | Intimation by issuance of Admission Letter after passing Medical Examination, Registering with DGS and obtaining INDOS No |
| 13 | Last date of Acceptance of Admission & Advance Fee of Rs.50,000/- | 03rd October 2025 |
| 14 | Last date for payment of first year fees. | 03rd November 2025 |
| 15 | Course commencement at 09.00 a.m. | 01st December 2025 |
Note:
- You must be in possession of a passport. You need to apply for a passport if you do not have it. It is a requirement before admission letter can be issued.
- All expenses incurred by way of travelling, boarding, lodging etc. for the purpose of this selection, will have to be borne by the candidate.
- Any candidate found using unfair means or having made false representations will be disqualified.
- It has been brought to our notice that some agents / persons are charging a fee from the prospective candidates to facilitate selection at IMS, Goa. Please be advised that we have NO such agreement with any agents nor any individual or Company, for the purpose of selection of candidates.
Become a Marine Engineer
FAQs
What is the duration of the course?
The Diploma course is of 2 year duration.
When does the course begin?
The course begin on 1st December every year.
What baggage/personal belongings should I bring when I join the course?
The course fee includes, boarding & lodging, uniforms, uniform shoes, helmets, boiler suits, safety shoes. Bedding is provided by us.
What is the course fee?
Current year course fee is displayed in the Admission Instructions.
Is there any relaxation of fees for SC and ST?
No.
I am a local resident of Goa and so can come daily to college and go back. Is hostel stay compulsory for me?
Hostel is compulsory for everybody, even locals, as we have to train you to stay away from family.