The first year of Advanced Diploma Marine Engineering (Formerly HND) course will be conducted at School of Maritime Studies, Vels University, Chennai and the second year of study will be conducted at City of Glasgow College, UK. Phase 1 is of 45 weeks at Vels University, followed by 45 weeks at City of Glasgow College. Thereafter, 8 months of sea service are required to qualify for Engineer Officer of the Watch Certificate of Competency (earlier known as Class 4 Certificate) examinations in the UK.

Entry Requirements :

Academic Standards : A pass in 10+2 or its equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics subjects.
Age Limit : “Maximum 25 years on the date of commencement of the course.”
Medical Standard : Candidate should be physically fit for sea service as per DG Shipping norms, with minimum unaided vision 6/9 in each eye, with no colour blindness.

The candidate will have to appear in IELTS examination for English proficiency with minimum score of 5.5 before proceeding to 2nd year at City of Glasgow College, UK.

Boys & Girls are eligible to apply.

NOTE: Valid Passport is Must for All Maritime Courses