Academy of Maritime Education and Training

The majority of students received job opportunities at AMET Chennai placements in the operations sector. Apart from operations, students received placement in Engineering, IT, Military and Protective Services, Business Development, Sales, Education, Project and Project Management, Administrative, Quality Assurance etc. The University owns a placement cell called, the Centre for Placement and Training. The placement cell focuses on developing soft skills and qualities that the students will require during the time of placement.

As per the AMET Chennai placement stats for 2023, the UG 3-year programme witnessed the placement of 270 students. The median package received in the placement drive was INR 3.5 Lakh, while the median package for the UG 4-year programme was INR 5.25 Lakh.

AMET Chennai admission is conducted online through merit and entrance. Candidates must secure 40% - 60% in Class 12 and 50% in graduation. Along with the marks, candidates must appear for any of the entrance exams such as JEE Mains, TANCET, ACAT, TNEA, TSC etc. Candidates must go through the eligibility criteria and the list of all the admission criteria given on the official website. Candidates must also check for scholarship applications and fill in as per the eligibility criteria. The AMET Chennai admission process includes registration, followed by application submission. After successfully applying for the candidature, the entrance exam will be considered for the shorlisting for the process ahead. The shorlisted candidates will be called for personal interview and medical examination. 

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AMET Chennai offers a BSc in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence, Nautical Science and Data Science. It offers all 3 as full-time 3-year courses along with the total tuition fees of INR 4. 5 Lakh - INR 12.6 Lakh. To seek admission at AMET Chennai for BSc in Nautical Science, candidates must secure 60% in Class 12 with PCM and English. Furthermore, the eligibility criteria also involve physical fitness. Candidates must be physically and mentally fit for sea service as per the standard norms. To seek admission at AMET Chennai, candidates must register and apply first. After the registration, candidates must appear for the entrance exam of AMET, also called, the Academy of Maritime Education and Training. The shortlisted candidates will be called for the interview round and the medical examination. The final selection will be based on the results of all the aforementioned conditions.

For more than 20 years, AP Moller-Maersk and AMET Chennai have been in association, wherein, the former facilitates training to the fresh cadets. The AP Moller- Maersk- AMET Centre of Excellence is the prime facility designed to cater to the skill development and training needs of the cadets. The MoU signed with AP Moller-Maersk agreed to provide placement opportunities to the Deck and Engine Cadets from AMET Chennai only. Similarly, partnerships with V. Group and Wallem Ship Management facilitate exclusive recruitments for the cadets of AMET Chennai. The partnerships and collaborations also bring resources for AMET Chennai to provide training and learning experiences for the freshers further on.