Naval Architecture

The science and engineering of designing and manufacturing of sea-going vessels such as ships, yachts, powerboats, steamers, tugs, fishing boats, barges, warships, cruise ships, icebreakers, and even submarines are known as Naval Architecture. It is one of the most essential parts of the shipping sector and has been gaining popularity among students in recent years. The number of students opting for a Naval Architecture degree and building a career in the shipping industry has seen a steady rise. Nowadays, many institutes also offer Naval Architecture diplomas to interested students.

Students need to study Naval Architecture courses through Bachelor, Master, or Doctoral degrees. Since the Naval architects will have to work in ships, ferries, submarines, and other types of vessels, they need to have a specific skill set and eligibility.

Naval Architecture Eligibility

There are certain eligibility criteria that the students will have to satisfy for admission into the Naval Architecture courses. While different institutes may have different requirements, there is certain common Naval Architecture eligibility, that the students will have to fulfill.

For Undergraduate Courses:

• Candidates should have qualified 10+2th standard examination (or equivalent examination) from a recognised board.
• Should have studied Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics in the 10+2th standard.
• Minimum 50% aggregate should have been secured by the candidates.

For Postgraduate Courses:

• Should have a Bachelor’s Degree in Naval Architecture.
• Candidates should have graduated from a known institute.

For Diploma Courses

• Candidates should have qualified 10^th standard examination
• Should have secured minimum required marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.

Entrance Exams for Naval Architecture

In order to secure admission to colleges offering different degrees in Naval Architecture courses, students need to appear in the following popular entrance tests:

• Joint Entrance Exam (JEE) Main
• Maharashtra Common Entrance Test
• Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions
• Andhra Pradesh Engineering, Agriculture and Medical Common Entrance Test
• Joint Seat Allocation Authority
• Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University YCMOU
• Birla Institute of Technology & Science Admission Test

Required Skillsets for Naval Architecture

Along with the eligibility, students who wish to study Naval Architecture courses should have certain skillsets, which will help them to excel in the career. Students who have the following skillsets will have higher chances of performing well.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Technical skills
• Leadership and interpersonal skills
• Problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
• Creativity
• Teamwork
• Mathematics and analytical skills
• Observation skills

Naval Architecture Admission Process

Most of the institutes offering Naval Architecture degrees will take admissions based on the student’s performance in the entrance examination. After the entrance examination, the qualified candidates will have to participate in the counseling/personal interview to be allotted. However, a few institutes offer admissions based on 10+2/Bachelor/10^th standard marks depending on which degree they are opting for.

Candidates can check the list of a few entrance examinations, which will provide admissions into Naval Architecture courses.

• IMU-CET - Indian Maritime University conducts IMU-CET to provide admissions into the various courses offered by the institute. The scores can also be used for admissions into the participating institutes.
• JEE Main - National Testing Agency is responsible for JEE Main, which is the national-level exam through which students can gain admission into IIITs, NITs, and GFTIs.
• GATE – For MTech admissions, most of the institutes will accept GATE scores. The examination is administered every year jointly by IISc Bangalore and Seven IITs.

Naval Architecture Syllabus

For BTech Naval Architecture, the students will have to complete a 4-year course (8 semesters). During these four years, the students will have to study various Naval Architecture subjects. The list of subjects, which most Naval Architecture institutes offer to the students, are listed in the tables given below.

Naval Architecture Job Profiles

After completing their Naval Architecture degree, the students can opt for higher studies or diverse job opportunities in both private and government sectors. Listed below are some popular job profiles that students can opt for after they complete their Naval Architecture course:

• Naval Architect Coastal Engineer – Mainly responsible for the construction and building of artificial ports. They work for event, safety and increase the connectivity to the coastal areas.
• Naval Architect Marine Engineer – The main responsibilities of Marine Engineering are designing, building, testing, and repairing ships, boats, underwater craft, offshore platforms, and drilling equipment.
• Port Manager – In this job profile, the work will consist of planning, administering, and reviewing the operations on a port terminal.
• Ship Operator – A ship operator will be responsible for managing the vessel in terms of bunkers, crew members, appointments, and more.
• Oceanographer – The main responsibilities consist of studying the motion and circulation of ocean waters and checking their impact on weather, climate, coastal areas, and more.
• Marine Surveyor - Inspections, surveys, or examinations of marine vessels to assess, monitor, and report on their condition and the products on them is the main duty of a Marine Surveyor. They also provide expert consultation to the shipping industry.

Top Recruiters for Naval Architecture

There are many governments and private industries that hire students who have completed their Naval Architecture degree.

• Indian Navy
• Goa Shipyard Limited
• Hindustan Shipyard Limited
• Reliance Defence Industries Limited
• Cochin Shipyard Limited

A. Students need to have qualified 10+2th standard with PCM to be eligible for Naval Architecture. If the students have additional points such as creativity, teamwork, observation, and analytical skills, then it is a plus point.

A. Students will have to complete the 4-years course Naval Architecture degree to become a Naval Architect. An entrance examination has to be cleared for admission.

A. There are a few top institutes where students can apply for Naval Architecture. Students can apply to IIT Delhi, IIT Madras, Indian Maritime University, and more.

A. After graduating with a Naval Architecture, the students can apply for private and government jobs. The students can choose their preferences as per their aptitude and interest from many job profiles, such as Naval Architect Marine Engineer, Oceanographer, Port Surveyor, and more.

A. Some of the top companies that hire Naval Architects are Hindustan Shipyard Limited, Reliance Defence Industries Limited, Goa Shipyard Limited, and more.