Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech] (Marine Engineering)

MERI, now operating as IMU Mumbai Port Campus, is one of India’s oldest marine engineering institutions, established in 1949 under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways. The 4-year B.Tech Marine Engineering is admitted through IMU-CET and the total program fee is INR 9,00,000. The program combines classroom instruction with onboard ship training and is approved by the Directorate General of Shipping for seafarer certification pathways.

📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. IMU-CET 2026 counselling is in the final rounds for the 2026 batch.

MERI Mumbai B.Tech Marine Engineering Fees 2026

• Hostel charges are not published for this campus and must be confirmed directly with MERI Mumbai.
• Cadet uniform, medical examination, and DGS-approved health certificate costs are paid separately.

MERI Mumbai B.Tech Marine Engineering Admission 2026

• IMU-CET is a national-level computer-based entrance test conducted once a year.
• Candidates must clear a medical fitness test from a DGS-approved doctor before final admission.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) with minimum 60% aggregate marks in PCM
• SC/ST candidates receive 5% relaxation in PCM aggregate marks for IMU-CET eligibility
• Minimum 50% marks in English in 10th or 12th examination with no relaxation for any category
• General category male candidates must be at most 25 years and female candidates at most 27 years as of August 1, 2026, with higher age limits for OBC-NCL and SC/ST categories
• Candidates must be unmarried at the time of admission and medically fit under Merchant Shipping (Medical Examination) Rules, 2000

Admission Process

• Register online at imu.edu.in, pay the IMU-CET application fee, and schedule the computer-based exam
• Appear for IMU-CET 2026 on May 24, 2026 at a designated test centre
• Register for IMU-CET counselling after result, pay the counselling fee, and fill campus and program preferences
• Seat is allotted based on IMU-CET rank and preference order through centralised counselling
• Allotted candidates submit documents, pay the program fee, and obtain a DGS-approved medical fitness certificate for final admission

✓ Opt for this if

• Aspiring to a career at sea as a licensed Marine Engineer in the merchant navy
• Seeking a government-run institution with DGS approval and industry tie-ups
• Comfortable with combined shipboard and classroom training over four years
• Meet the medical fitness standards under Merchant Shipping Act regulations

✗ Skip if

• Prefer shore-based engineering careers without mandatory seafaring requirements
• Cannot meet the DGS medical fitness standards for Merchant Shipping certification
• Looking for a broad engineering campus with multiple disciplines and hostel included in fees
• Married candidates or those above the IMU-CET age limit for their category

MERI Mumbai B.Tech Marine Engineering Placement 2025

• Graduates are placed as Marine Engineers on merchant ships across tanker, bulk carrier, container, and offshore vessel categories
• Key recruiters include Shipping Corporation of India, Maersk Line, Anglo Eastern Ship Management, and Great Eastern Ship Services
• The 2024 batch reported an average package of INR 6 LPA and a highest package of INR 10 LPA at the entry level

• Senior Marine Engineers with sea time typically progress to Chief Engineer roles with packages above INR 20 LPA.

MERI Mumbai B.Tech Marine Engineering Scholarships 2026

• Scholarship amounts and disbursement are confirmed annually by IMU and the relevant government authority.

MERI Mumbai B.Tech Marine Engineering FAQs

Ques. What is IMU-CET and how does it work for B.Tech Marine Engineering at MERI Mumbai?

Ans. IMU-CET is the Indian Maritime University Common Entrance Test, a national-level computer-based exam conducted once a year for admission to B.Tech Marine Engineering across IMU campuses. For the 2026 batch, registration was open from February 5 to April 28, 2026 and the exam was held on May 24, 2026. Post-result, candidates register for centralised counselling, fill campus preferences, and are allotted seats based on IMU-CET rank. A DGS-approved medical fitness certificate is also required before final admission is confirmed.

Ques. What is the total fee for B.Tech Marine Engineering at MERI Mumbai?

Ans. The total 4-year program fee for B.Tech Marine Engineering at MERI Mumbai is INR 9,00,000. Hostel charges are not published on the official website and must be confirmed directly with the institute. Additional costs include cadet uniform, medical examination fees, and obtaining a DGS-approved health certificate. Government scholarships for SC/ST, OBC, and EWS candidates, along with merit and girl cadet scholarships, are available and may partially offset the program cost.

Ques. What are the eligibility and medical requirements for B.Tech Marine Engineering at MERI Mumbai?

Ans. Candidates must have passed 10+2 with PCM with minimum 60% aggregate (55% for SC/ST) and minimum 50% in English. General category male candidates must be at most 25 years old as of August 1, 2026. General category female candidates must be at most 27 years old. Higher age limits apply for OBC-NCL and SC/ST categories. Candidates must be unmarried and medically fit under Merchant Shipping (Medical Examination) Rules, 2000, certified by a DGS-approved doctor.

Ques. What career paths are available after B.Tech Marine Engineering from MERI Mumbai?

Ans. Graduates begin their career as Junior Engineer (Engine) aboard merchant vessels including tankers, bulk carriers, container ships, and offshore platforms. With required sea time and STCW certificates, they progress to Second Engineer and eventually Chief Engineer roles. Experienced Marine Engineers also transition to shore-based roles in maritime surveying, marine insurance, shipbuilding supervision, and port management. Top employers include SCI, Maersk Line, Anglo Eastern, and Great Eastern Ship Services.

Ques. Is there a placement cell at MERI Mumbai and what do B.Tech Marine Engineering graduates earn?

Ans. MERI Mumbai has a dedicated placement cell connecting B.Tech Marine Engineering graduates with shipping companies. The 2024 batch reported an average package of INR 6 LPA and a highest package of INR 10 LPA at the entry level. Senior Marine Engineers with accumulated sea time typically earn well above INR 20 LPA in Chief Engineer roles on international vessels. The institute has tie-ups with major shipping companies including Maersk, Anglo Eastern, and Great Eastern for campus placements.