CIMeT GRADUATE ENGINEER TRAINING PROGRAMME [GME]:
The GME Course aims to equip you with the knowledge, skills and attitude required to start your career on ship as Marine engineer at the support level. The Course is a tightly structured one which you will complete in one year. The syllabus, which is in the form of Competencies to be mastered, is laid down by the International maritime Organization and ratified and enforced by the Director General of Shipping,Government of India. The Syllabus lays down in great detail the number of hours of training in each subject and in Class Rooms, Laboratories and Workshops.
Semester One:
Classes and Basic Workshop on alternate days.
Semester Two:
Practical skill Training at various locations, including the Institute’s Workshop, the Ship Repair Workshop inside the Chennai Harbour working on operational ships in Port.
MANDATORY:
1.Engineering Degree from an AICTE approved College.
[B E (Mech) / B Tech (Mech) / B Sc (Mech Engg) / B E (Naval Arch)]
2.Minimum Marks – 50% Overall.
3.Minimum 50% Marks in English in either 10th or 12th Standard.
4.Age: Below 28 years as on the date of start of Course.
5.Medical fitness: certified by a doctor approved by Director General Shipping.
6.Eye Sight: +/ - 2.5
7.No Colour Blindness.
PREFERENCE CRITERIA
1.Sponsorship by Shipping Companies.
2. Fluency in English.
3.Minimum 65%overall in 8 Semesters.
4.Extracurricular Activities: NSS / NCC / SPORTS.
5.Family Members / relatives in Shipping.
II.ADMISSION:
The Institute is authorized to train 48 Engineers every year. We admit them in 2 batches of 24 each commencing 1st March and 1st September every year. You can apply on line from this Web Site all through the year.
If your application is short listed you will receive our communication for further action.
The Selection process consists of an Entrance Test [Objective type] of 2 hours covering four subjects. You will be short listed based on the test and your B E marks. Shortlisted Candidates will be called the next day for counseling including a Psychometric Test to assess your suitability for a career at sea.
Selected candidates will be sent for Medical Examination. If you clear your medical, you will be offered a seat, which will be confirmed on payment of full tuition fees.
Please note that we give offer letter 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 organizing the funds may cost you your seat.
Other Charges: i) Application Processing Fee: Rs. 1000/- to be paid before taking the entrance test.
ii) Medical Examination Fee: As per the Bill of the Doctor.
IV. 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 08.30 to 12.30 hours and basic workshop 1400 to 1800 hours. The second Semester consists of 3 months workshop training and 3 months training on Board ships in Chennai Harbour.
V. 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.
VI. ACCOMMODATION:
The course is compulsorily residential and the cost of boarding and lodging is included in the amenities column of the fee structure.
VII. CAREER PROGRESS:
On successful completion of this course, you will get, on application, a CDC from the Mercantile Marine Department, Government of India. You are now qualified to sail as a Marine Engineer at the Support Level on ship. Progress in the Career to Operational Level and Management Level on the ship is achieved after serving the prescribed time on board ship at sea and obtaining the relevant Certificate of Competency. A dedicated and hard working engineer can hope to rise to the rank of Chief engineer in 8 – 10 years.
For details click on the link http://www.cmet.org/careerchart.htm
VIII. JOB OPPORTUNITY:
Most of the Shipping Companies have their recruiting offices in Mumbai. On completion of the Course, you will be required to go to Mumbai and find a job. CIMeT will provide all guidance and help, but we do not guarantee jobs. During the Training you will be assisted to improve your soft skills. Shipping Companies have been coming for Campus selection and employ apt candidates based on vacancies with them.
| Months | AM | PM |
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| 0-6 | Class Room Training -8.30 to 12.30 |
Basic Skill Workshop -13.30 to 17.30 |
| 6-9 | Port Workshop - 8.00 to 17.00  |
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| 9-12 | Afloat Training - 8.00 to 17.00  |
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CAREER FLOW CHART:
Click here to view Career Flow Chart
FEE STRUCTURE: