Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech] (Marine Engineering) From BPUT, Rourkela

B.Tech Marine Engineering is an undergraduate course. In this course, the students are equipped with skills required to design, construct and maintain the structures around or on water. This branch of engineering is largely concerned with nautical architecture and science.

It is a 4 year program spread over eight semesters. The minimum eligibility for this course is 10+2 with science subjects. The general admission mode is through different entrance exams or under merit list.

The range of average tuition fee for this course is 2 Lakh INR to 8 Lakh INR. Admissions to this program is done through various entrance tests conducted at national and state level.

B.Tech Marine Engineering graduates can secure a job in marine facilities, warehousing and logistics sector, transportation sector, shipping industry, shipyards, offshore drilling platforms, marine engineering service etc. Average entry level salary for marine engineers ranges from 3.6 to 6 lakhs per annum.

Duration

Being an engineering course, the duration of B.Tech Marine Engineering is 4 years spread over eight semesters.

What is B.Tech Marine Engineering?

B.Tech Marine Engineering is a course which acquaints the students with a basic knowledge of marine engineering. This course includes classroom teaching, practical workshops on campus and training in shipyard. The students are trained with techniques and technologies used in construction and maintenance of harbors, ships and oil platforms. It mainly deals with systems and machinery of ships and other marine structures, vessels and vehicles. The coastal security reasons have helped the popularity of this course rise multi-fold. This course prepares the students with knowledge of control engineering, naval architecture, hydraulicas turbine, pneumatic, ship design and process engineering among various concepts.

Who Should Opt For The Course?

Any student who aspires to make a successful career in marine engineering can go for this course. It is meant for the students who are looking forward to contribute towards marine and shipping industry. The aspirants who see their future in conducting research in oceans and coastal waters connected to the sea. Those candidates who want to become a part of the ship’s crew by being in charge as a manager of marine craftspeople and technicians who ensures the safety and standards of the marine body.

Where to Study?

Among various colleges offering B.Tech Marine Engineering, the top ones are:

• Indian Maritime University
• International Institute of Maritime Science (IIT-JEE)
• The Department of Marine Engineering, College of Engineering, Andhra University
• Hindustan Institute of Maritime Training
• Indian Maritime College
• Samundra Institute of Maritime Studies
• Tolani Maritime Institute
• IIT- Mumbai
• T.S. Chanakya, Karaus
• International Maritime Academy
• International Maritime Institute
• Global Academy of Technology

Academic Options after This Course

Graduates of B.Tech Marine Engineering can further boost their qualification by applying for M. Tech Marine Engineering Management from AMET University

Aspirants seeking admission to 4 year Full-time Program should be pass in (10+2) with Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry/Biotechnology, Language and any other subject from a recognised board.