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AMET University — full name Academy of Maritime Education and Training (Deemed‑to‑be University) — is a private maritime university located in Kanathur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. It was established in 1993 and elevated to Deemed University status in 2007 under the UGC Act, 1956.

📍 Campus Address:
135, East Coast Road, Kanathur – 603112, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

🎓 Recognition & Approvals:

  • University Grants Commission (UGC)

  • All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)

  • Directorate General of Shipping (DGS), Govt. of India

  • International Association of Maritime Universities (IAMU) (only Indian member)

  • Recognised as a Scientific & Industrial Research Organisation (SIRO) by the Government of India’s DSIR.

AMET is India’s first maritime‑focused deemed university dedicated to training, education, research, and industry‑ready professionals in marine and maritime fields.

📚 2. Courses & Academic Programs

AMET offers a broad range of programs across undergraduate (UG), postgraduate (PG), diploma, and doctoral levels — with a strong maritime and engineering focus.

🧭 Undergraduate (UG)

  • B.Sc Nautical Science

  • B.E. Marine Engineering

  • B.E. Naval Architecture & Offshore Engineering

  • B.E. Harbour & Ocean Engineering

  • B.E. Petroleum Engineering

  • B.E. Marine Electrical & Electronics Engineering

  • B.B.A. Shipping
    (Some institutions may also use B.Tech terminology for similar programs)

🎓 Postgraduate (PG)

  • M.Tech – Power Systems & Offshore Energy Engineering

  • M.Tech – Marine Engineering Management

  • M.Tech – Naval Architecture & Offshore Engineering

  • M.Tech – Remote Sensing & GIS

  • M.Sc. Marine Biotechnology

  • MBA – Shipping & Logistics Management

📜 Other Programs

  • Diploma & short‑term maritime certificates

  • Doctoral (Ph.D.) programs in marine and marine‑related disciplines

These courses prepare students for careers in shipping, offshore industries, ports, logistics, marine engineering, naval architecture, and related sectors.

🎯 3. Admission Process & Eligibility

📌 Undergraduate Eligibility

  • 10+2 (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics) with minimum 50% aggregate (approx)* for engineering/nautical programs.

  • Selection is typically based on AMET CET (university entrance test) or merit + interview/medical exam as applicable.

📌 Postgraduate Eligibility

  • Bachelor’s degree in the relevant field (Engineering for M.Tech, any discipline for MBA with qualifying marks).

  • MBA aspirants may also be evaluated via CAT/MAT/TANCET or other accepted management test scores; otherwise AMET CET + interview.

Exact eligibility and selection stages are published annually by the university on admissions pages.

💸 4. Fee Structure (Indicative)

Fees vary widely by course. Below are approximate ranges (subject to change each academic year):

Program Approx. Fees (per year)
B.Sc Nautical Science ₹1.25 L – ₹3.54 L
B.E./B.Tech (Maritime/Engineering) ₹1.50 L – ₹4.00 L
MBA (Shipping & Logistics) ~₹1.50 L
M.Tech programs ~₹0.72 L – ₹1.25 L

Hostel & Mess Fees: ₹60,000 – ₹80,000 per year approximately.

These figures are indicative and vary by specialization, year of study, and campus policies.

🏫 5. Campus, Infrastructure & Facilities

AMET’s Kanathur campus offers specialized infrastructure for maritime training and education:

📍 Key Facilities

  • “Ship‑in‑Campus” training facility to simulate real marine conditions.

  • Polaris Bridge Simulator for navigation training.

  • Fully equipped marine and engineering workshops

  • State‑of‑the‑art classrooms & laboratories

  • Digital library and seminar halls

  • Hostel accommodation for students

  • Sports, recreation, canteen & medical facilities

📈 6. Accreditation, Rankings & Recognitions

AMET holds multiple national and international recognitions:

🏆 Accreditations & Approvals

  • UGC‑recognized Deemed University

  • AICTE approval

  • Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) Accredited – Grade A1 Outstanding (many consecutive years)

  • NAAC A Grade accreditation

  • NBA accreditation for selected programs

  • SIRO recognition by DSIR, Govt. of India

🌍 International Rankings

  • Ranked among the top maritime universities in the world in Performance Indicators in Maritime Education and Training (PIMET) by the International Association of Maritime Universities (IAMU).

📊 NIRF & ARIIA

  • Featured in the NIRF rankings (overall and innovation bands).

  • Categorized under ARIIA (innovation rankings) for innovation and entrepreneurship recognition.

📊 7. Placements & Career Outcomes

AMET’s placement cell works with leading maritime, logistics, engineering, and shipping companies:

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