Academy of Maritime Education and Training University (AMET)

AMET

India's First Deemed to be University in Maritime Education

● Chennai▣ Deemed University▣ Established in 2008
✓NAAC Accredited Grade A✓DGS Approved, Government of India✓ISO 9001:2015 Certified✓ABET Accredited Programs✓Deemed to be University

About Academy of Maritime Education and Training University (AMET)

Academy of Maritime Education and Training (AMET) University, located on the scenic East Coast Road of Chennai, is India's premier and first deemed-to-be university dedicated exclusively to maritime education and training. Established with a mission to cater to the global shipping and marine industries, AMET offers comprehensive undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in marine engineering, nautical science, naval architecture, port management, and related disciplines. The campus features world-class infrastructure, including a ship-in-campus facility, advanced marine simulators, high-tech engineering workshops, and extensive research laboratories. Backed by approvals from the Directorate General of Shipping and global maritime bodies, AMET has earned a stellar reputation for producing highly skilled seafaring professionals and maritime executives who serve in leading shipping fleets across the globe.

Highlights

✓India's first deemed university for maritime education
⌂Exclusive 'Ship-in-Campus' practical training facility
✓Approved by Directorate General of Shipping (DGS), Govt. of India
✓Advanced marine engineering workshops and simulators
▥Exceptional global placement record with top shipping lines
✓Experienced master mariners and chief engineers as faculty
⚗Robust research output and international collaborations
⌂Spacious residential campus with modern amenities
✓Mandatory uniform and disciplined lifestyle fostering leadership
✓Active industry partnerships with global shipping conglomerates

Courses Offered

S.NoCourse NameLevel
1Marine EngineeringPhD
2Nautical ScienceUG
3Naval ArchitecturePhD
4Port and Shipping ManagementPhD

Admission Process

01

Application Form

Submit application online through AMET university portal or offline office.

02

Entrance Examination

Appear for AMET CET (Common Entrance Test) or national level tests.

03

Medical Fitness Test

Strict medical examination as per Directorate General of Shipping standards.

04

Personal Interview

Counseling and personal interview conducted by maritime experts.

05

Admission Confirmation

Verification of documents and payment of tuition fees.

Facilities

⌁Campus Wi-Fi
▤Central Library
▣Computer Lab
✓Smart Classrooms
⌂Hostel
▣Transport
◎Language Lab
✓Sports
●Seminar Hall
♛Placement Cell
✓Innovation Cell
▣Digital Learning Centre

Placement Information

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Placement Rate92%
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Average Package6.5 LPA
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Highest Package24 LPA

Scholarships

  • ✓Merit scholarships for board exam toppers
  • ✓Full fee waiver for children of martyred defense personnel
  • ✓Women in maritime scholarship grants
  • ✓Sports scholarship for national level players
  • ✓Alumni association financial aid
  • ✓Government post-matric scholarships
  • ✓Need-based tuition assistance
  • ✓Research fellowship grants for Ph.D. scholars

Hostel Facilities

⌂Separate residential complexes for cadets and officers
✓Mess serving hygienic multi-cuisine meals
⌂Mandatory physical fitness and gymnasium facilities
♥24/7 medical center with resident doctor
⌂Strict maritime discipline and monitoring
⌁Wi-Fi enabled study rooms
▣Laundry and housekeeping services
●Power backup and purified drinking water

Events

  • ✓World Maritime Day Celebrations
  • ✓AMET Maritime Symposium
  • ✓Global ShipTech Conference
  • ✓Annual Sports Meet - Olympia
  • ✓Cultural Fest - AMET Spectra
  • ✓Recruiters Meet & Maritime Expo

Campus Life

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Technical Clubs

  • ✓Marine Engineers Society
  • ✓Nautical Association
  • ✓Naval Architecture Guild
  • ✓Robotics and Automation Club
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Cultural Clubs

  • ✓Maritime Band
  • ✓Dramatic Club
  • ✓Debating Society
  • ✓Photography Club
  • ✓Adventure Club
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Community Service

  • ✓Coastal Clean-up Drives
  • ✓National Cadet Corps (NCC Naval Wing)
  • ✓Youth Red Cross
  • ✓Blood Donation Camps
  • ✓Village Adoption Schemes
  • ✓Disaster Management Workshops

Location & Distance

✈Airport35 km from Chennai International Airport
▣Railway Station28 km from Chennai Egmore Railway Station
▣Bus Stand25 km from Koyambedu Bus Terminus
▣Metro20 km from Guindy Metro Station
♥Hospital5 km from Chettinad Health City

Google Map Location

●135, Kanathur, East Coast Road, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 603112● Open in Google Maps

Contact Details

●135, Kanathur, East Coast Road, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 603112
✓+91 44 2747 2155✓office@ametuniv.ac.in◎www.ametuniv.ac.in● Open in Google Maps