GME Admission 2023‌:‌ Entrance Exams, ‌Eligibility,‌ ‌Syllabus,‌ ‌Top ‌Colleges‌, Admission Process‌

GME Admission 2023 in India is done through various entrance exams conducted at National or University level. Admission into the top Marine Engineering colleges in India offering GME courses are offered on merit based as well as entrance exams such as IMU CET, AP EAMCET, WBJEE, JEE, etc. Shortlisted candidates after qualifying entrance exams may be required to face the GD/PI round for admission.

The registration process for WBJEE exam was open from December 23 – January 20, 2023, and WBJEE 2023 is scheduled to be conducted on April 30, 2023. Candidates can register for IMU CET between May 2023 to the 2nd week of June 2023. The application process in the top Marine Engineering colleges in India will begin in April or May 2023.

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GME is a specially designed PG Diploma course offered for the duration of 1-year. It imparts knowledge about the maintenance of marine equipment and its operations and helps the students to develop a career in the Merchant Navy sector. Aspirants need to qualify an entrance exam and score at least 50% marks in graduation. Apart from academic qualifications, candidates should also fulfill the medical requirements for the course.

Table of Content

GME Admission 2023 Highlights
GME Entrance Exam Schedule
GME Admission Process

3.1 Eligibility

3.2 How to Apply?

GME Admission 2023 Syllabus
Top GME Colleges
GME Admission 2023 Tips
FAQs

GME Admission Highlights 2023

Course Level	Postgraduate
Course Name	Graduate Marine Engineering
Duration	1 year
Course Type	Semester System
Eligibility	Bachelor’s degree in any specialization (but Mechanical engineering and Naval Architecture will be preferred)
Admission Process	Merit-based or entrance examination based
Average Course Fee	INR 24,000 to INR 3,50,000
Entrance Exams	IMU CET, AP EAMCET, JEE, WBJEE

GME Entrance Exam Schedule 2023

Entrance Exam	Registration Date	Exam Date
IMU-CET	March 2023	June 2023
JEE Main	December 15 - January 12, 2023 (Session I) February 14 – March 16, 2023 (Session II)	January 24, 25, 27, 28, 29, 30, and 31, 2023 (Session I) April 6, 8, 10, 11, and 12, 2023 (Session II)
AP EAPCET	March 11 – April 15, 2023	May 15 – 22, 2023
WBJEE	December 23 - January 20, 2023	April 30, 2023

GME Admission Process 2023

GME admissions are mostly offered based on the scores of the entrance exam conducted at National or University level which may be followed by a Group Discussion or Personal Interview round. However, there are few institutes offering direct admission based on the scores obtained by a candidate in their graduation. To be eligible for GME admission based on entrance exams, aspirants need to appear for any entrance exam and take part in the counseling process.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates wishing to get admission to the Graduate Marine Engineering (GME) course must fulfill the minimum eligibility criteria given below:

Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in any discipline (preferably Mechanical engineering and Naval Architecture) with at least 60% marks from a recognised university.
Candidates must have fluency in English Language and must be medically fit (height, vision, hearing, etc.)
One must be not greater than 25 years and not less than 17 years.
Aspirants must have qualified any of the entrance exams such as WBJEE, JEE, IMU CET, AP EAMCET, etc. conducted at the National or State level.
For GME admissions into some of the top GME colleges one may also be required to face the GD/PI round

How to Apply?

Check the Eligibility Criteria for GME Admission: Candidates should have completed their bachelor's degree with minimum 50% aggregate marks from a recognized University.
Check all the Prerequisites for GME Entrance Examinations: Most of the colleges/universities offering GME grant admission based on an entrance exam.
Cut-off list and Counseling: Colleges that are offering merit-based admission will release the cutoff marks for the students based on merit. Colleges that are offering entrance exam based admission will consider the entrance exam score for cut-off.
Final Selection: After a successful counselling session, students will get final admission for which one may be required to go through the GD/PI round.
Accept Admission Offers and Pay Fee: The candidate can finalize admission to the seat by paying the admission fee.

GME Admission 2023 Syllabus

GME course syllabus comprises various subjects or topics which are necessary for maintancene, designing, and working of the Marine equipment. The courses consist of two semesters with 8 subjects in the first semester and 12 subjects in the second semester. Given below is the detailed breakdown of the GME Syllabus 2023.

Semester - I	Semester - II
Marine Auxiliaries	Ship Operation Management
Marine Electro Technology	Watch-keeping & Poll Prev
Marine Refrigeration & Air Con.	Naval Arch & Ship Const
Electrical lab	Electronic Laboratory
Boilers	Chemistry Lab
Safe Working Practices	Welding & Smithy Shop
Fitting / Machine Shop	Internal Combustion Engines
Computer Lab	Marine Engineering Drawing
-	Ship-in- Campus
-	Ship-in-Campus Annex
-	Control Eng Lab
-	Simulator (AFLOAT)

Top GME Colleges

Tabulated below are some of the top colleges offering GME courses along with their average fees and application mode:

Name of the Colleges	Annual Fee	Mode of Admission
Coimbatore Marine Centre, Coimbatore	-	IMU-CET
Sri Chakra Maritime College, Pondicherry	-	IMU-CET
Samundra Institute of Maritime Studies, Lonavala, Maharashtra	INR 3,99,000	IMU CET
Marine Engineering and Research Institute, Mumbai	INR 3,50,000	IMU-CET
Hindustan Institute of Maritime Training, Chennai	INR 3,65,000	IMU-CET
RL Institute of Nautical Science, Madurai	INR 2,22,000	IMU-CET
Academy of Maritime Education and Training, Chennai	INR 3,20,000	AMET
C V Raman College of Engineering, Orissa	INR 59,000	JEE Main
Vishwakarma Maritime Institute, Pune	INR 24,000	JEE Main
Praveenya Institute of Marine Engineering, Vizianagaram	INR 3,00,000	AP EAMCET
VELS University, Chennai	INR 1,28,000	Vels Entrance Exam
B.P Marine Academy, Navi Mumbai	INR 3,75,000	Merit-based

GME Admission 2023 Tips

Listed below are some points which will help candidates to get smooth GME Admissions 2023 and to crack the entrance exam.

One must be mentally and physically fit and healthy for taking up admissions in GME courses.
Start giving mock tests on a regular basis to get a know-how. A better alternative is to sign up for the GME 2023 test series which will allow you to regularly gauge your preparation against the other aspirants.
Create a schedule for weaker sections. Identify it and prepare the exam by arranging books and resources for it.
It requires a candidate to be well versed with the topic rather than a strategy to maximize the score. GME syllabus includes a number of subjects like Ship Operation Management, Marine Auxiliaries, Marine Electro Technology, etc..
Mark your progress and revise important topics regularly to be in the groove. This can be done with the help of mocks taken periodically or sectional tests taken every once in a while.

GME Admission 2023 FAQs

Ques. How many years does it take to graduate marine engineering?

Ans. The Diploma course in Graduate Marine Engineering or GME is offered for the duration of 1-year.

Ques. What degree do you need to be a marine engineer?

Ans. To become a Marine Engineer one can pursue a bachelor's degree in marine engineering and naval architecture or can go for any Certificate or Diploma courses in Marine Engineering such as GME.

Ques. What can I do with a degree in marine engineering?

Ans. After finishing this course, one can take up both on and offshore jobs and can make a career as a Marine Engineer, Marine Outside Sales Engineer, Marine Surveyor, Coastal Marine Engineer, etc.

Ques. What is the GME syllabus?

Ans. GME course syllabus comprises various subjects or topics which are necessary for maintancene, designing, working of the Marine equipment.

Ques. Which is the best college for marine engineering?

Ans. Given below are some of the best Marine Engineering colleges in India:

CV Raman Global University, Bhubaneswar
Vels University - Vel's Institute of Science Technology and Advanced Studies
Srinivas Institute of Technology, Mangalore
Marine Engineering and Research Institute, Kolkata

Ques. How do I get a job after GME?

Ans. Candidates can apply for various high profile jobs such as Marine Engineer, Marine Outside Sales Engineer, Marine Surveyor, Coastal Marine Engineer, etc. depending upon their speciality.

Ques. How do I get GME sponsorship?

Ans. Candidates must have completed B.E. /B. Tech. Mechanical Engineering or Naval Architecture with a minimum of 50% marks from an AICTE/ UGC recognized University. Also candidates must have passed their 10+2 with 50% marks from a recognized Board and must be proficient in English.

Ques. Is IMU CET required for GME?

Ans. No, IMU CET is not required for GME. There are several colleges that offer GME admission through JEE or other entrance exam scores. However, there are few colleges that offer GME admission through merit-based programs.

Ques. How can I get admission in GME?

Ans. For GME admission, aspirants need to qualify an entrance exam conducted at National, State or Universities level which may also be followed by a GD/PI round.

Ques. What is the age limit for GME?

Ans. The minimum age limit for GME admission is 17 years while the maximum is 28 years old.