Graduate Marine Engineering (GME) 

at AMET Chennai, Kanathur

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 University Chennai is a private university located in Kanathur and was established in the year 1993. It is a deemed-to-be-university that started off with a humble beginning of graduating 14 cadets and today is known to have a record of having 16000+ graduates, so far. The University provides specialisations in Engineering, Management, Commerce, Liberal Arts, Science and many more, primarily centric to Marine Sciences. 

Considered as a deemed-to-be-university with a grade 'A' by NAAC accreditation, AMET Chennai has evolved massively, catering generations. AMET University can be considered a good university for providing such exclusive courses at a decent tuition fees and placement history.

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.

Academy of Maritime Education and Training is a private university and was established in 1993. It is deemed to be a university and is recognised by the UGC. Further, it has also been accredited by the NBA and NAAC with an A grade. The university also provides placement assistance to students and helps them in resume building, interview preparation, and job search strategies. 

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.

Below is the new structure of the courses at AMET University Powered by Emversity:

Academy of Maritime Education and Training, also known as AMET Chennai, is a private university. It is deemed to be a university and is recognised by the UGC. Further, it has also been accredited by the NBA and NAAC with an A grade. The college has a huge campus with all the modern facilities and provides a vibrant environment to students. 

Yes, admission is open at AMET University Powered by Emversity for the academic session 2026. Candidates applying to different courses in this college should check the eligibility before applying to any course. They have to fill the application form along with an application fee.

Interested candidates can check the application steps for AMET University Powered by Emversity 2026:

• Go to the campus of AMET University Powered by Emversity
• A virtual/ in-person counselling is conducted
• Fill the application form
• Pay application fee of INR 1000- INR 1500
• Give Scholarship cum Assessment Test
• Pay an enrollment fee of INR 30,000
• Pay the course fee of first semester
• Get your seat confirmation letter