Are you a diploma holder? Do you want to build a career in merchant navy sector? Do you want to pursue a maritime training course after completing diploma program? If yes, this post will be of help to you. Here, I’ve compiled a list of best DME (Diploma in Marine Engineering) colleges in India.
DME stands for Diploma in Marine Engineering. It is a pre sea training course for diploma holders. Candidates who have completed diploma program in certain disciplines (discussed in detail ahead) are eligible to pursue this course.
DME course lasts for a period of 2 years. After completing the course, one may start job aboard a merchant navy ship. After completing 6 months of sea service aboard the ship, a candidate is eligible to apply for MEO Class 4, Part A examination. Gradually, one may appear for further tests and climb up the career ladder and become a chief engineer some day!
Without wasting any time, let us check out the list of colleges now. Here is the list of best DME colleges in India –
Candidate must have completed Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical/Electrical & Electronics/Naval Architecture/Shipbuilding & Repair course from a recognized institute
Minimum marks required
Candidate must have scored at least 50% marks in the final year of the diploma program. Apart from that, candidate must also have scored at least 50% marks in English subject in 10th or 12th or diploma course.
Eyesight
Candidate must have eyesight of 6/6 or 6/12 in each eye or 6/9 in the better eye and 6/18 in the other eye. Candidate must not have color-blindness
Age limit
Applicant must be within 28 years of age at the time of admission
Medical standards
Candidate should be physically fit to carry out seafaring role aboard merchant navy ships
DME admission process
Selection of candidates is based on merit-based admission process. In the first stage, an aptitude test is carried out to filter out undeserving candidates. The aptitude test consists of topics such as – GK & English. You may also check – Merchant Navy after 10th & GP Rating after 10th.
The second stage consists of a panel interview. The third stage consists of physical and medical fitness tests. Final selection is done on the basis of these selection tests and stage-specific tests.
