Approved by The Directorate General of Shipping, Government of India. Duration :- 4 years or 8 semesters residential course. Entry Requirements for the Course :- Age Limit:- Not more than 25 years at the time of commencement of the course Qualifications:- A pass in Plus-two (12th Standard) or its equivalent, with minimum 60% aggregate in Maths, Physics and Chemistry group and at least 50% marks in English Medical Standard:- Candidates should be physically fit for sea service under standard norms, with eyesight upto 6/12 in both eyes or 6/9 in better eye, 6/18 in other eye and with no colour blindness
AMET University established in the year 1993 is situated at kanathur, on the outskirts of Chennai.
It is India's first Maritime University granted deemed status by the UGC for its strength in Maritime courses and training. It has also obtained ISO 9001: 2000 from Det Norske Veritas, Norway.
It has a strength of over 1500 studens taking various diploma and degree courses.
It has a state of the art establishment totally dedicated to the dissemination of knowledge to the Shipping Industry. It is the only University of its kind in India that caters to the needs of Shipping Industry not just in India, but the world over.
AMET University has one of the best infrastructure in terms of class rooms with modern teaching aids, well equipped workshops for practical training, Marine workshop for hands on training on Marine Auxiliaries, Ship in campus, well furnished Hostel, Canteen facilities, Indoor & Outdoor games, Swimming pool, Medical facilities & an overall congenial atmosphere for learning by the students.