B.Tech Marine Engineering course: fees, eligibility and sponsorship

B.Tech Marine Engineering fees: ₹26.97 lakh for the whole course, from 1 DGS-approved institute that publish their fee. What is included — hostel, uniform, IMU and exam fees — differs between institutes, so compare the notes below and confirm with the institute.

Fees published by institutes

Institute	DGS grade	Published fee	Notes
Tolani Maritime Institute, Pune	A1	₹26.97 lakh	Estimated fees and student services for the four-year programme, for students joining in 2026–27. IMU exam fees are extra. Women receive a 50% tuition waiver each semester.

Figures as published on each institute's website on 31 October 2026. The grade is from the DGMA inspection (CIP) report. Click an institute for its full fee details.

Who can apply

• Academic: 10+2 with PCM and English: Class 12 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and English as separate subjects, averaging at least 60% across PCM.
• English: At least 50% in English in Class 10 or Class 12.
• Maximum age: The upper age limit is 25 years.
• Full-time qualification only: Only full-time qualifications count — part-time, distance-learning and correspondence courses are not accepted.
• Pre-sea medical examination by a DGS-approved medical examiner: A medical examination by a DGS-approved medical examiner, done after selection for pre-sea training.

Source: the DGMA (formerly DG Shipping) training rules — TEAP Part A III/1 paras 4.1, 4.5 · Table III/1-3 · Appendix III/1A.1.

Duration and where it leads

Four years, with workshop training ashore, then sea service as a trainee marine engineer.

Trainee marine engineer, then MEO Class IV (Fourth Engineer).

How admission works

Admission is through IMU-CET. Diploma holders in mechanical, marine or naval architecture can join in the second year (lateral entry).

B.Tech Marine Engineering sponsorship

Some colleges have company tie-ups for sea placements; ask before you join.