Merchant Navy is a purely civilian job with slight glamour of money and a uniform, most of the time private uniform. Is the merchant is a government job? That depends on your employer. If you secure a job in a Vessel/ship controlled by the Directorate General of Shipping, Govt of India, then it is a Govt job.
In Merchant Navy, the salary can range from anywhere between Rs. 12000 to Rs. 8 lakhs per month though the pay structure differ from company to company, city to city, the export-import needs, seniority etc.
List of best Maritime courses for getting Merchant Navy job
- 1 B.E./B. Tech.
- 2 GME course. GME course is a pre-sea training course for Graduates.
- 3 B.Sc. Nautical Science.
- 4 DME Course (Diploma Marine Engineering)
- 5 GP Rating course.
- 6 Deck Rating course.
- 7 Engine Rating course.
- 8 Saloon Rating course.
Merchant navy officers are employed by commercial shipping companies to work on all kinds of seagoing vessels, such as cruise liners, cargo ships, tankers and hovercraft. You will also conduct inspections on a regular basis to make sure everything on the ship is functioning effectively (or, indeed, “shipshape”).
The naval division of the Indian armed forces is called as the Indian Navy. The task force of the Indian Navy composes of war ships and planes that are utilized in emergency situations or combat While the Merchant Navy is concerned with the transportation of passengers or cargo by sea.
| Course Name | Duration | Salary for Freshers |
|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering | 4 Years | 3-5 Lakhs |
| Civil Engineering | 4 Years | 3-5 Lakhs |
| Mechanical Engineering | 4 Years | 4-7 Lakhs |
| Electrical Engineering | 4 Years | 4-7 Lakhs |
Direct entry to Merchant Navy is also possible - students who have completed their 12th with PCM (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics) are eligible to join as Deck Cadets and a student holding a bachelor's degree in Mechanical/ Electrical/ Technology Engineering could also join the Merchant navy as a Engine Cadet/ Fifth
Tech after diploma in mechanical engineering is one of the best options students can go for. Diploma holders get lateral entry in B. Tech through LEET, which spans over a period of 3 years.
All you need is a one year specialized course. A one year Graduate Marine Engineering (GME) course after mechanical engineering would give students the licence to enter merchant navy. This one year GME course is all you need to become a marine engineer after doing mechanical engineering.
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List of Top 10 Marine Engineering Colleges in India:
- Indian Maritime University (IMU) Chennai.
- Vels Academy of Maritime Studies Chennai.
- Tolani Maritime Institute(TMI) Mumbai.
- Maharashtra Academy of Naval Education & Training (MANET) Pune.
- International Maritime Institute (IMI) Noida.
After 12th you may apply for IMU CET exam for
marine.
You have 3 options for this:
- Do a B. Tech.
- Do a B.E. Mechanical Engineering course or a B.E.
- Do a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering course (3 yr) or a Diploma in Shipbuilding course (4 yr) and then do a 2 year pre-sea course for Marine Engineering (DME course)
The Graduate Marine Engineering (GME) course provides mechanical engineering graduates an opportunity to take up one year course and enter merchant navy by becoming a marine engineer. In India, this course is offered by 20 institutes which are approved by the Directorate General of Shipping. They are mentioned below.
Navy-UES is a good entry for candidates doing B. Tech. You can apply for GS(X), Pilot, SSC-Tech, etc. There are individual SSC entries for GS(X), Tech, Submarine, Pilot/Observer, NAIC, Education, Logistics, ATC but you can apply after you have passed out from your college.
We present below a list of popular job-oriented courses after mechanical engineering:
- M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering. The ever-popular advanced course is an M.
- Piping Design and Engineering Course.
- Master of Engineering in Tool Design.
- Robotics Course.
- Mechatronics Course.
- Nanotechnology.
- Masters in Business Administration.
After Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, you can go for short term certificate courses like CNC Training, CAD/CAM Training, Catia, and Unigraphics etc. You can even go for a proper btech degree in Mechanical engineering or related field.
Fourth Engineer: Rs 1.5 to 2.25 lacs INR; or 2000 to 4000 USD per month. Third Engineer: Rs 2.75- 3.5 lacs INR; or 4000 to 5900 USD per month. Second Engineer: Rs 4 to 5 lacs INR; or 7500 to 9500 USD per month. Chief Engineer: Rs 5 lacs and above INR per month; or 10,000 USD and above per month.
A student who has completed his/her 10+2 education with minimum 60% aggregate marks and is from the science and maths background can take up a diploma course in engineering which is of one year and then can directly take admission to the B.Tech after diploma.
After Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, you can go for short term certificate courses like CNC Training, CAD/CAM Training, Catia, and Unigraphics etc. You can even go for a proper BTech degree in Mechanical engineering or related field.
A one year Graduate Marine Engineering (GME) course after mechanical engineering would give students the licence to enter merchant navy. This one year GME course is all you need to become a marine engineer after doing mechanical engineering.
So being a Mechanical Engineer you can easily get a job for maintenance and machine controlling jobs on a ship or any marine vessel like submarines, cargo ships boats, petrol refining and drudging vessels in the oceans.
After pursuing B. Tech in
Mechanical Engineering you will have job opportunities in the Government as well as the Private sector.
Some industries that hire Mechanical Engineers are as below:
- Aerospace Industries.
- Automobile Industries.
- Thermal Plants.
- Steel Plants.
- Shipping Industry.
- Mechatronics.
- Robotics.
Basic Eligibility:
For UG Courses – Minimum educational qualification of 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as a compulsory subjects is required for this course. If you completed a three year diploma in marine engineering, you can apply for UG course in marine engineering. Your age should be 17-25 years.B. Tech Marine Engineering is a course which acquaints the students with a basic knowledge of marine engineering. This course includes classroom teaching, practical workshops on campus and training in a shipyard.
6 Diploma in Marine Engineering
Still, some institutes do give admission to 10th passed students too! Diploma in Marine Engineering is a 3 years long Diploma certificate program. After completing Diploma in Marine Engineering, one may go for 2 years long pre sea training course for Diploma holders.TGC (Engineers)
after doing engineering there is only one step to join the Army — apply for the TGC (Technical Graduate Commission). You will be called for SSB selection and if found suitable will report to IMA Dehradun for 1 year training.13 Ways To Join Indian Army As An Officer In 2020
- National Defence Academy Exam.
- Combined Defence Services Exam [CDS Exam]
- Territorial Army.
- Technical Entry Scheme (TES) 10+2 :
- Technical Graduates Course (TGC)
- Short Service Commission (Technical) Entry.
- NCC (Special Entry Scheme)
- Judge Advocate General Entry.
B. Tech graduates can Indian Air force as Flying Officer in Flying Branch and Aeronautical Engineer in Technical Branch. Three modes are available for B. Tech graduates to join Flying Branch as Combined Defence Services Examination (CDSE), Flying Pilot Short Service Commission and National Cadet Corps Special Entry.
Permanent Commission (PC): You serve in the armed forces until the day you retire.
Intermediate Entry.
| National Defence Academy Entry for Men – PC | 10+2 Technical Entry Scheme (TES) for Men – PC |
|---|
| Usually serve the nation in active fighting service | Usually serve the nation as technical arm of the fighting servicemen |
Yes you can join the Navy after complete the mechanical diploma. To join the navy first you can apply for the NDA exam. NDA stands for National Defence Service. This exam conducted by the UPSC twice in a year.
Navy-UES is a good entry for candidates doing B. Tech. You can apply for GS(X), Pilot, SSC-Tech, etc. There are individual SSC entries for GS(X), Tech, Submarine, Pilot/Observer, NAIC, Education, Logistics, ATC but you can apply after you have passed out from your college.
yes, you can join in Army wing after diploma through NDA exam.
Indian Army recruits candidates with Diploma in Civil, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering in Military Engineering Services (MES) in the rank of Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO).
As mechanical engineer you can join EME or Corps of Engineers as per your merit in IMA or OTA. Second way is to go through CDS Examination conducted by UPSC every year. Here you can go for short service or permanent commissioning based on your merit. Third is to join territorial army on temporary basis.
