B.Tech - Naval Architecture & Ocean Engineering

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Foreword by the Head of Department

Welcome to the Department of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering.Our B.Tech program is specifically designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of both the theoretical and practical aspects of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering. The program encompasses a wide range of subjects, including Naval Architecture and Ship Design, Ocean Engineering, Marine Structures, Marine Hydrodynamics, Marine Materials and Corrosion, Marine Propulsion, Offshore Engineering, and Renewable Energy.Our graduates are highly sought after in the maritime industry and have excelled in a range of careers, including Naval Architecture and Ship Design, Offshore Engineering, and Marine Surveying.

Overview

B.Tech in Naval Architecture & Ocean Engineering is a 4-year undergraduate engineering program that focuses on the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of ships, offshore structures, and other marine vessels. As a graduate of B.Tech in Naval Architecture & Ocean Engineering, students can gain employment on-board Indian/Foreign going ships as marine engineers or naval architects.

Eligibility

  • Educational Qualification

    Candidates must have completed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) as mandatory subjects from a recognized board.
    Minimum Marks: 
    a) 60% aggregate marks in PCM 
    b) 50% marks in English subject in 10+2 examination.
    There is a provision for Lateral Entry, to know more please download the brochure.


  • Relaxation

    For SC/ST candidates : There is a relaxation of 5% in the minimum marks required PCM; however, it will not apply to English subject Marks


  • Age Limit

    The minimum age limit for admission to the Marine Engineering programme is 17 years. However, the upper age limit may vary depending on the following:
    a) Male: General-25 years, OBC (NCL) - 28 years, (SC/ST-30 years)
    b) Female: General-27 years, OBC (NCL) - 30 years (SC/ST-32 years)
     
    Note: The reference date for calculation of the age will be from the date of commencement of the Academic Session. i.e. 01.08.2024.


  • Medical Certificate

    All the candidates who qualify for this program require to submit a Physical Fitness Certificate from a Registered Medical Practitioner at the time of Certificate Verification.


Course Fee

Here is the Fee structure for B.Tech - Naval Architecture & Ocean Engineering:

Fees Payable by Students for various Programmes in IMU Campuses  

(Not applicable to Affiliated Institutes)

Residential/ Non 

Residential

Total Fees for the

Academic Year (Rs.)

Fee Payable per Semester

Odd Semester 

Even  

Semester

Programme Fee (Rs.)

Semester Fee (Rs.)

Semester Fee 

(Rs.)

 

4-year Residential Programme

2,75,000 

30,000/- 

1,22,500/- 

1,22,500/-

Program Structure

Semester I

 

 

Theory

Practical Laboratories/Workshops

1

English

Workshop Practice-1(Welding)

2

Mathematics-I

 

3

Introduction to Shipping

 

4

Engineering Drawing

 

5

Workshop Technology

 

6

Applied Mechanics

 

 

Semester II

 

 

Theory

Practical Laboratories/Workshops

1

Mathematics-II

Workshop Practice -II (Fitting)

2

Introduction to Shipbuilding

 

3

Electrical & Electronics

 

4

Machine Drawing

 

5

Computer Programming

 

6

Fluid Mechanics - I

 

 

Semester III

 

 

Theory

Practical Laboratories/Workshops

1

Mathematics -III

Ship drawing

2

Fluid Mechanics II

Workshop Practice-3(Carpentry & Sheet metal shop)

3

Thermodynamics

 

4

Strength of Materials

 

5

Material Science

 

6

Ship Stability

 

 

Semester IV

 

 

Theory

Practical Laboratories/Workshops

1

Introduction to Ship Structures

Hydrostatics & Stability

calculations

2

Ship Dynamics

Workshop Practice - 4 (Machining)

3

Strength of Ships

 

4

Marine Electrical & Electronics

 

5

Marine Machinery I

 

6

Ship Production and Repair

 

 

Semester V

 

 

Theory

Practical Laboratories/Workshops

1

Ship Hull – Construction

Ship Structural Drawing

2

Production Planning and Control

General Arrangement & Layout Drawing

3

Marine Machinery II

 

4

Non Destructive Testing Methods

 

5

Small Craft Construction

 

 

Semester VI

 

 

Theory

Practical Laboratories/Workshops

1

Small Craft Repair

Hull Fabrication

2

 

Machinery Installation

3

 

Outfitting

4

 

Project

Career Opportunities

Graduates of B.Tech in Naval Architecture & Ocean Engineering can find employment opportunities in shipyards, shipping companies, offshore oil and gas exploration companies, marine research organizations, and government agencies related to the marine industry. Here are some of the career paths that graduates can pursue: 
a) Naval Architect
b) Marine Engineer
c) Offshore Engineer
d) Marine Surveyor 
e) Marine Consultant 
f) Research Scientist

Avenues for further studies

After completing a B.Tech in Naval Architecture & Ocean Engineering, students can pursue higher education in related fields. Some of the postgraduate programs to enhance their knowledge and career prospects in the field include:
a) M.Tech in Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering
b) M.Tech in Offshore Engineering
c) M.Tech in Marine Engineering:
d) MBA in Shipping and Logistics
e) PhD in Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering
To know more about the avenues for postgraduate students, please download the brochure