Pre-sea courses are the entry route to a career at sea, taken before a first ship. Typically 4 years.
BE or B.Tech Marine Engineering is the four-year degree route into the engine department. It combines an engineering degree with the marine-specific content and workshop training required for certification, covering marine machinery, thermodynamics, electrical systems, naval architecture and ship operation.
Marine engineer cadet, then MEO Class IV certificate of competency.
10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Maths, at least 60% aggregate in PCM and 50% in English. IMU CET is compulsory. Some institutes admit by lateral entry into a later year.
Approvals and durations as published by DG Shipping, and the duration can differ between institutes. Fees and batch dates are set by the institute.