PROGRAMMES OFFERED

The B.Tech degree programme in Marine Engineering spanning 8 semesters has an exhaustive curriculum designed to provide the students with a modern and sound education in basic science and engineering subjects, along with an in-depth knowledge of the various facets of Marine Engineering. An intensive practical training of 6 months duration is given to all cadets inside the DG approved Ship-in-Campus Lab and in the machinery overhauling workshop.Students also get chances to go on board ships to acquire machinery maintenance experience.

KMSME conducts DG approved courses (both at operational and management level) on Engine Room Simulator. The Engine Room Simulator provides facilities to meet the international and national training requirements for engineer officers at MEO Class IV, Class II and Class I levels. the trainees are given experience of tackling emergency situations, various operational aspects of the vessel and its machinery, troubleshooting and role-play excercises during the training.

M.Tech Degree in Marine Engineering for the first time in the country by a Government University is also available for 18 students for year. The full time M.Tech programme offered by KMSME shall be of four semesters duration spanning over a period of two academic years. The students are offered with lectures by eminent and well-experienced professinals from the related industry. Also the institute is in tie-up with Cochin Shipyard Limited for the conduct of Metallurgy Laboratory training and industrial visits and internship programmes.

B.TECH IN MARINE ENGINEERING

Number of Seats

Total intake-80 (including 4 NRIs and 2 transgender).

Eligibility

Pass in the Plus Two Examination of the State of Kerala or any other examinations accepted as equivalent there to with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and English as separate subjects with a PCM average of not less than 60% marks and minimum 50% for Mathematics alone. Should have passed English at 10th or 12th Standards with 50% marks (No relaxation to SC/ST and SEBC Candidates).

Maximum age limit prescribed is 25 years as on 1st September of the year of admission. Physical and eye fitness certificate from a medical officer approved by the DG Shipping should be produced at the time of admission.

(The list of medical officers is available in the website of The Directorate General of Shipping, Ministry of Shipping, Govt. of India: http://www.dgshipping.gov.in).

Should possess a valid passport.

M.TECH IN MARINE ENGINEERING

Number of Seats

Seats available: 18.

Eligibility

Shall have passed B Tech /B.E/B.S degree in Marine Engineering or B. Tech/ B.Sc. (Engg.) degree in Mechanical Engineering or B. Tech degree in Naval Architecture and Ship Building with a minimum of 60% marks or an examination of any other University /Institution accepted by this University as equivalent thereto with 60% marks

Candidates who have passed sections A and B Examinations conducted by the Institution of Engineers (India) – AMIE or similar equivalent examinations in Mechanical Engineering with a minimum of 60 % of marks shall also be eligible.

Professional Experience:
Preference will be given to those who have passed M.E.O class IV examination or minimum of 2 years professional experience in ship building /ship repair yard /ship design office/Indian Navy.

Admission Procedure:
The admission will be based on the rank list prepared by giving due weightage to qualifying degree marks (50%), Admission Test conducted by the Department (40%), and number of years of experience after obtaining the degree (weightage is at the rate of 1% per year of experience subject to a maximum of 10%. In the case of Marine Engineers possessing M.E.O Class II Certificate of competency 5% weightage and for those possessing M.E.O. Class I Certificate 10% weightage).

ENGINE ROOM SIMULATOR COURSE (MANAGEMENT LEVEL)

The Full Mission Engine Room Simulator Course (Management / Operational Level) conducted at K M School of Marine Engineering, Cochin University of Science and Technology is approved by Directorate General of Shipping ,Govt. of India, meets the requirements laid down in Regulation 1/12, Code A-1/12 and B-1/12.73 of STCW Convention 1978 as amended and is in compliance of IMO Model Course 2.07(Engine Room Simulator).

Duration : 5 Days , 100% attendance and a score of not less than 70% in the Internal assessment is compulsory ,those who failed will have to repeat the course paying the fee again
Timing : 9 AM to 4 PM
Number of seats : 12 (Minimum strength should not be less than 5)
No accomodation provided
Dress code: : Even though we don't insist on a formal dress code please present yourself in a gentleman attire. Kindly refrain from wearing chappals and round neck t-shirts without collars.

ENGINE ROOM SIMULATOR COURSE (OPERATIONAL LEVEL)

The Full Mission Engine Room Simulator Course (Management / Operational Level) conducted at K M School of Marine Engineering, Cochin University of Science and Technology is approved by Directorate General of Shipping ,Govt. of India, meets the requirements laid down in Regulation 1/12, Code A-1/12 and B-1/12.73 of STCW Convention 1978 as amended and is in compliance of IMO Model Course 2.07(Engine Room Simulator).

Duration : 3 Days , 100% attendance and a score of not less than 70% in the Internal assessment is compulsory ,those who failed will have to repeat the course paying the fee again
Timing : 9 AM to 4 PM
Number of seats : 12 (Minimum strength should not be less than 5)
No accomodation provided
Dress code: : Even though we don't insist on a formal dress code please present yourself in a gentleman attire. Kindly refrain from wearing chappals and round neck t-shirts without collars.