GME (Graduate Mechanical Engineer Training Programme)
     
     
COURSE DETAIL
     
 
The GME Course aims to equip you with the Knowledge , Skills and Attitude required to work on ship as a Junior Engineer. The Course is a tightly structured one which you will complete in one year. The syllabus, which is in the form of 15 Competencies to be mastered, is laid down by the International Maritime Organisation and ratified and enforced by the Director General Shipping, Govt. of India. The Syllabus lays down in great detail the number of hours of training in each subject and in classrooms, laboratories and workshops.
 
     
 
Semester One

Classes and Basic Skill Workshop on alternate days

Semester Two Practical Skill trainning at various location, including the Institute's workshop, the Ship Repair workshop inside the chennai Harbour, working on ship as well as in a power plant.
 
   
SELECTION CRITERIA
   
1.ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA  
     
  Mandatory  
 

1. Engineering Degree from an AICTE approved college..
2. BE (Mech) /B.Tech (Mech) / BSc (Mech Engg) / BE (Naval Arch).
3. Min 50% Overall.
4. Min 50% marks in English in either 10th or 12th Std.

5. Age below 24 years as on date of start of course.
6. Medically fit certified by a Doctor approved by Director General Shipping
.
7. Eye sight ± 2.5.
8. No colour blindness.

 
     
  Preference  
  1. Sponsorship by Shipping Company.
2. Fluency in English.
3. Min 65% Overall (8 semesters).
4. Extra Curricular activities: NSS / NCC / Sports.
5. Family Members / relatives in Shipping.
 
     
  2.ADMISSION  
 
The Institute is authorized to train 48 Engineers every year. We admit them in 2 batches of 24 each, for courses which commence 1st March and 1st September every year. You can apply on line from our site.

The admission process commences 3 months before the start of the course, if your application is shortlisted you will receive our interview call letter.

 
     
  3. SELECTION PROCESS  
 
The selection process consists of a entrance test, objective type, of 2 hours covering four subjects. You will be shortlisted based on the test and your B.E. Marks. Shortlisted candidates will be called the next day for an interview. Selected candidates will be sent for a medical exam. If you clear your medical, you will be offered a seat, which will be confirmed by payment of the full Tution fee. Please note we give offer letters subject to your meeting a certain minimum standard. Your seat then gets allotted once you pay the fee. Hence it is advisable to make arrangements for funds because seats are allotted on a first come, first served basis and delay in organizing the funds may cost you your seat.
 
     
  Additional Charges : Registration : Rs.750/-  
                                    Medical       : Rs.1000/-  
     
  4. TRAINING  
 
The training period is one year, with a break of 2 weeks after the first semester. The first semester consists of classes every morning 0830 - 1230 and Basic Workshop 1400 - 1800 hrs. The second semester consists of 3 months Workshop Training and 3 months training onboard ships in Chennai Harbour.
 
     
  5. DISCIPLINE / ATTENDANCE  
 
The institute is run on para military lines and strict discipline is enforced. Disobedience / breach of discipline will be dealt with very severely. 100% attendance is mandatory. Any additional leave taken, will have to be served on completion of the training
 
     
  6. ACCOMMODATION  
  The course is compulsorily residential and the cost of boarding and lodging is included in the amenities column of the fee structure  
     
  7. KEY DATES  
 
BATCH ENTRY
MAR
SEP
LAST DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATION
20 Dec
20 June
DATE OF INTERVIEW
10-15 Jan
1-20 July
NOTIFICATION OF ACCEPTANCE IF ADMITTED
01 Feb
01 Aug
LAST DATE FOR PAYMENT OF FEE
07 Feb
07 Aug
COURSE STARTS
01 Mar
01 Sep
 
     
  8. CAREER PROGRESS  
 
On successful completion of this course, you will get, on application, a Class 4 Part A Certificate of Competency from the Mercantile Marine Department, Govt. of India. This qualification permits you to sail as a Junior Engineer on Ship. There are a series of examinations to be passed for each promotion and a dedicated engineer can hope to rise to Chief Engineer rank in 8-10 years. For details click on the link http://www.cmet.org/gmecareerchart.htm.
 
     
  9. JOB OPPORTUNITIES  
 
Most of the shipping companies have their recruiting offices in Mumbai. On completion of the course you will require to go to Mumbai and find a job. CMET will provide all guidance and help but we do not guarantee jobs. Shipping companies have been coming for Campus Selection. However we would like to emphasize that over 95% of our ex-students are successfully employed in the Shipping Industry. For details of the employment position of our ex-students click on the link www.cmet.org/alumni.htm.
 
     
  10. EX.STUDENT FEED BACK :  
  Please click on http://www.cmet.org/alumni.htm to see what our Ex. Students have to say  
     
   
SCHEDULE OF TRAINING
     
 
Months
AM
PM
0
6
9
12
Class Room Training
0830 - 1230
    
   
Basic Skill Workshop
1400 - 1800
    
    
Port Workshop
0800 - 1700
    
   
 
 
    
   
Afloat Training
0800 - 1700
 
 
     
CAREER FLOW CHART
     
 
 
   
FEE STRUCTURE
 



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