Marine Engineering

Admission to B.Tech Marine Engineering at CUSAT is done based on a rank list prepared on the IMU CET scores. Candidates must appear and secure a rank in the IMU CET exam and apply for admission at the time of counselling.

Marine Engineering course fees can often be paid in installments at a majority of the colleges where the policy allows for annual or semester-wise fee payments. But this depends on the college where you're pursuing the course, the course duration, and the course level.

Stringent college policies may demand for the entire Marine Engineering fees to be paid upfront at the time of admission. So, it is better to go to the official college websites or contact the college helpdesk to clear all your queries.

The Marine Engineering subjects taught in the classroom differ on the basis of the course level and the college offering the program. There are core subjects, electives, lab classes, and projects. Some core Marine Engineering subjects usually covered in the syllabus across colleges include:

• Seamanship, Elementary Navigation and Survival at Sea
• Ship Technology
• Hydraulic Machinery
• Applied Marine Control and Automation
• Ship Structure and Construction
• Ship Fire Management and Control
• Ship Operation and Management
• Marine Electrical Technology

Well, yes. Marine Engineering jobs will require you to travel for long durations, often a few months depending on the type of ship, voyage length and the agreement between the marine engineer and the employer. Sometimes you can get your family on the ship, but extended periods at sea and on-board duties often make it challenging to lead a consistent home life.

No matter how promising and bright the future of Marine Engineering looks, it has its own downsides that you must be aware of. You must be very passionate about the sea and mechanics to move ahead in this field.

The entry-level Marine Engineering salary in India is somewhere around INR 4 LPA to INR 6 LPA, which is subject to vary on the basis of your academic journey so far, skill set, internship or project work experience, job role, recruiter and work location. Most of the recruiters look for an ideal skill set for which it is important to have a strong resume showcasing your value add and the zeal for continuous learning.

College reputation has a major impact on the BTech Marine Engineering salary because top ranked colleges mean promising industry connections which lead to better placement opportunities with healthy starting salary packages and good internship options.

Your individual skill set also matters but strong industry connections can lead to sponsorship with major shipping lines that further push early career earnings and individual confidence.

The BTech Marine Engineering average package in college placement drives and annual fairs is decided by the college ranking and reputation, job role, recruiter, work location, your academic record, skills and internship or project experience (if any). Colleges with high All India rankings and solid placement cells generally offer better placement packages to freshers.