There are very few institutes in India like Hindustan Institute of Maritime Training, and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Government Polytechnic that offers Post Diploma in Marine Engineering. Diploma holders in streams of Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture Engineering, etc are eligible to apply for the course. Selection to the course is primarily offered on the basis of merit. Total fee for the course amounts to Rs. 2060/- per year in Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Government Polytechnic college.

Main Subjects covered under ‘Post Diploma in Marine Engineering’

• Fluid Mechanics
• Manufacturing Processes
• Marine Auxiliary Machinery
• Marine Diesel Engine and Power Plant
• Marine Welding Technology
• Naval Architecture
• Electrical and Electronics Engineering
• Emergency First Aid
• Fire Fighting
• Personal Safety and Social Responsibility
• Seamanship and Navigation
• Ship Construction Technology
• Shipping Practice
• Solid Mechanics

Institutions offering ‘Post Diploma in Marine Engineering’

• Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Government Polytechnic
• Hindustan Institute of Maritime Training
• Maritime Foundation

Eligibility Criteria for ‘Post Diploma in Marine Engineering’

Eligibility criteria for the course may vary with institute. In case of Hindustan Maritime Institute, Maritime Foundation, etc eligible candidate must be a diploma holder in any of the following streams.

• Mechanical Engineering
• Marine Engineering
• Electronics Engineering
• Naval Architecture Engineering
• Electrical and Electronics Engineering

The qualification must be obtained with 50% marks in English, either in 10th, 12th or at degree levels. Age of the candidate must be below 28 years. Apart from this, candidate must satisfy pre-specified physical and medical standards. Eligibility criteria mentioned here remains same for most of the institutes.

In Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Government Polytechnic, age of the applicant must be less than 25 years, other conditions remaining the same.

Admission Procedure for ‘Diploma in Marine Engineering’

Admission to the course is offered primarily on the basis of merit. Application forms can be collected from the official web portal of the concerned institute. Filled up application forms must be submitted along with copies of mark list, pass port size photographs, etc. Selected candidates must submit all original documents at the time of admission.

Fee structure of ‘Post Diploma in Marine Engineering’

Fee structure for the course may vary slightly with institute. Fee structure for the course in Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Government Polytechnic is depicted below.

Fee structure for First Year

• Admission Fee: Rs. 100/-
• Term Fee: Rs. 800/-
• Library Fee: Rs. 200/-
• Lab/Workshop Fee: Rs. 600/-
• Development Fund: Rs. 400/-
• Internal exam Fee: Rs. 60/-
• Smart card Fee: Rs. 100/-
• Caution Deposit: Rs. 200/-
• PSSCS: Rs. 60/-
• Enrollment Fee: Rs. 200/-
• Total Fee: Rs. 2720/-

Fee structure for Second and Third Year

• Term Fee: Rs. 800/-
• Library Fee: Rs. 200/-
• Lab/Workshop Fee: Rs. 600/-
• Development Fund: Rs. 400/-
• Internal exam Fee: Rs. 60/-
• Total Fee: Rs. 2060/-

Fee structure mentioned here is not fixed. It may change from time to time according to the changes in the norms and policies of the concerned institution.