The faculty for B.Tech Marine Engineering at VELS School of Maritime Studies includes highly skilled lecturers who were once mariners as well as instructors with years of experience. These individuals take great care in preparing the cadets to become future navigating officers and marine engineers.
The four-year B.E.Marine Engineering course is approved by the DG Shipping, Ministry of Shipping, Government of India, and leads to Class IV Marine Engineer Officer Certificate of Competency, awarded by the Ministry of Shipping, Government of India, after six months of sea service.
The faculty members are experienced professionals with Master Mariner (FG), MEO Class I, Mate (FG), Diploma in Nautical Science, Chief Officer – Merchant Navy, MCA, M Tech, M.Sc, M.Phil, B.Ed, MBA, and other relevant qualifications.
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Answered 9 months ago
No, studying at the VELS School of Maritime Studies is not very expensive. The fee ranges from 3 Lacs to INR 12.3 lakh. Even if students complain about the courses being expensive, worry not there are ample of scholarships and awards available for students. The below-mentioned are the scholarships o
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Answered 9 months ago
Yes, VELS School of Maritime Studies is a good college/ university. VISTAS follows the Choice-Based Credit System (CBCS), and the courses offered are approved by the AICTE and other statutory bodies such as the Bar Council of India (BCI), Pharmacy Council of India (PCI), and the Director General of
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Answered 9 months ago
The pros of studying at the VELS School of Maritime Studies are mentioned below:
- Financial assistance: The VELS School of Maritime Studies under the Vels University, awards various scholarships and freeships to undergraduate and postgraduate students. Some of the scholarships available for other stud
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Answered 9 months ago
VELS School of Maritime Studies offers diploma, postgraduate, and undergraduate courses to students. These courses are provided across the Marine Engineering, Nautical Science, and various other streams. At the UG level, the college offers BSc, BBA, B.E., BTech, and other courses to students. At the
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Answered 9 months ago
Yes, VELS School of Maritime Studies has collaborated with various companies and organisations. The college has signed MoUs with several industries and colleges. The below-mentioned are the VELS collaborations and partnerships:
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| Confederation of Indian Industry Indian Institute of Logistics | IBM India Pvt., Ltd., Bangalore | WCSC – Directorate of VisionAcademy |
| Primax Foundation, Bengaluru, Karnataka | - | - |
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Dr. Capt. N. Kumar is the Director of the School of Maritime Studies. He has degrees such as Master (FG), MICS, MBA, and others. He is a Merchant Navy Ship Captain and has also completed a PhD in Management. The other faculty members are also experts and professionals in their field. Hence, the faculty members are good.