Opportunity for graduate engineers to make an attractive career in merchant navy

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course overview

Graduate Marine Engineering Course

If you are a Graduate Engineer and interested to join merchant navy than you have come to right place. Many graduate engineers want to know about merchant navy courses after graduation or merchant navy career. Institute of Maritime Studies Goa welcomes you to Maritime Training courses for Graduate Marine Engineering Course. Graduate Engineers who have completed degree in either Mechanical, Naval Architecture or Mechanical and Automation have the opportunity to be a Marine Engineer. At Institute of Maritime Studies Goa we conduct one year pre sea marine training course in marine engineering for graduate engineers in mechanical and naval architecture.

Career Scope

On completion of training graduate entry candidates are permitted to join ships immediately. Graduate candidates are exempted from appearing from MEO Class IV Part A. After completion of 6 months sea experience they can appear for MEO Class IV Part B exam.

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
Minimum Academic Qualification	(a) BE / B-Tech in Mechanical Engineering OR BE/B-Tech in Marine Engineer (non DGS approved) with minimum marks of 50% in final year. (b) The candidate must have secured minimum of 50% marks in English language at 1Oth or ’12th or Degree Exam. Note – 1. The BE/B. Tech degree or any other higher degree such as 5 year integrated M.E. / M. Tech degree must have been obtained from AICTE approved institute or the llT’s or from University Engineering Colleges (Colleges directly) run by University). 2. These Candidates are exempted from appearing in all subjects of part ‘A’ of both MEO Class – lV and M EO Class – ll grade of examinations. 3. 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 island and belong to the Scheduled Tribes of those islands. OR a. A full time BE/B Tech in all Mechanical Engineering streams e.g Mechanical and Automation, Mechanical and Electronics, Mechanical and automobile etc. However, the word “Mechanical” should be first indicating that Mechanical Engineering is the core and the second subject is the elective. b. The candidate must have secured minimum of 50 marks in English language at 10th or 12th standard or in Degree Exam. Note- 1 . The above BE/B.Tech Degree or any other higher degree such as 5 year integrated M.E/ M. Tech Degree must have been obtained from AICTE approved institute or llT’s or from University Engineering colleges( Colleges directly run by University). 2. These candidates will be required to Pass Part “A” subjects of both MEO Class-lV and Class-ll grade of examinations. These candidate may be considered for exemption from appearing in subject of Mathematics and Applied mechanics. 3. 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 island and belong to the Scheduled Tribes of those islands. OR (a) Candidates who have degree in all Naval Architecture streams e.g. Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering, Naval Architecture and Ship building, etc. However the word “Naval Architecture” should be first indicating that Naval Architecture is the core and the second subject is the elective. (b) The candidates must have secured minimum of 50% marks in English language at 1Oth or 12th or in Degree Exam. Note- 1. The above BE/B.Tech Degree or any other higher degree such as 5 year integrated M.E/ M. Tech Degree must have been obtained from AICTE approved institute or llT’s or from University Engineering colleges( Colleges directly run by University). 2. These candidates will be required to Pass Part “A” subjects of both MEO Class-lV and Class-ll grade of examinations. These candidate may be considered for exemption from appearing in subject of Mathematics and Applied mechanics. 3. 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 island and belong to the Scheduled Tribes of those islands.
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	80

Admission Procedure

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 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 08^th August 2025	Advance fees (Non-Refundable) (Tuition)	50,000/-
BALANCE FEE –Pay on or before 08^th September 2025	Tuition Fees	2,42,500/-	5,73,600/-
	Hostel Charges (Boarding, Lodging & mess)	1,74,100/-
	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.)	1,42,000/-
	Caution Money Deposit( Refundable at the end of course)	15,000/-
TOTAL AMOUNT PAYABLE		6,23,600/-
REFUNDABLE (Caution Money)		15,000/-
NET FEE		6,08,600/-

Additional Weightage for Final Selection:

Passed XII or Degree Goa University

Class XII / Diploma Percentage of Marks above 60%

Percentage of Marks in PCM more than 60%

Work Experience in Shipping Industry (> 3 months).

Admission Schedule: DEGREE 2025

Sr. Nos.	Details	Degree Entry Course
1	Commencement of Application Form	10^th March 2025 ( 9.00 a.m)
2	Last Date of Receipt of Applications	14^th July 2025 ( 9.00 a.m)
3	Issuance of Admit Card	One month before online entrance exam (if not received WhatsApp-9028759557)
4	Online Entrance Exam.	9^th May, 10^th June, 18^th July 2025
5	List of candidates selected for Interview	22^nd July 2025
6	Briefing For Interviews	23^rd July 2025 ( 11 a.m)
7	Online Psychometric Test	24^th July 2025 ( 11 a.m)
8	Interviews of the short-listed candidates at the Institute along with document verification.	29^th – 31^st July 2025 ( 9.00 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 .	01^st August 2025
10	Medical test of selected candidates	01^st & 02^nd August 2025
11	Data for Registration of INDOS	01^st August 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/-	08^th August 2025
14	Last date for payment of full fees	08^th September 2025
15	Course commencement at 09.00 a.m.	1^st 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.
Candidates who are awaiting final semester results may also apply.

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FAQs

What is the duration of the course?

The Degree course is of 1 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.