Marina Maritime Academy, Chennai, established in 2006, is one of India’s best institutions providing various certification, diploma and UG courses in a wide range of disciplines. Some of the courses provided by Marina Maritime Academy are B.Sc in nautical science, marine engineering, diploma in nautical science, diploma in mechanical engineering, graduate in marine engineering, courses in GP rating, course in electro technical officer, BBA in shipping, MBA in shipping, orientation course for catering personnel, etc.

Marina Maritime Academy offers recruitment services and placement into the marine industry and has tie-ups with numerous RPSL/ Ownership shipping companies. The placement cell available at the Marina Maritime Academy ensures 100% sponsorship and recruitment of students into the top shipping companies, RPSL Companies, or Ownership Companies. Marina Maritime Academy also provides career counselling services to its students and training facilities to interested students.

Marina Maritime Academy Key Points

  • Marina Maritime Academy is an ISO 9001:2015 certified institution.
  • IMU conducts IMU-CET for admission to various courses offered by the Marina Maritime Academy.
  • Admission into the BE/ BTech course offered at Marina Maritime Academy is based on the performance of the candidates in the entrance exam. 
  • The academy ensures 100% placement to students in top shipping organizations.
  • Candidates can apply to Marina Maritime Academy through offline mode. 

Marina Maritime Academy Courses and Fees

Marina Maritime Academy offers various certification, diploma, and UG courses in various disciplines. The details of the courses offered by this academy are given below: 

Program Program Details Eligibility
Certification Specialization: Catering Personnel, Electro Technical Officer, General Purpose.
Fees: 1,80000 INR		 Candidates must have passed class 12 from a recognized board. 
Polytechnic Specialization: Mechanical Engineering Fees: 5,50000 INR Candidates must have secured an aggregate of at least 50% marks in the final year of Diploma.
HND Specialization: Nautical Science Fees: 5,50000 INR Passed Class 12 or equivalent from a recognized board with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as compulsory subjects with an aggregate of at least 50% marks
BTech  Specialization: Marine Engineering Fees: 10,00000 INR Passed Class 12 or equivalent from a recognized board with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as compulsory subjects with an aggregate of at least 60% marks and 50% in English (10th/12th) along with medical fitness.
B.SC Specialization: Nautical Science Fees: 8,00000 INR Passed class 12 with 45% aggregate marks in PCM and 50% marks in English (10th/12th)
B.E Specialization: Naval architecture Fees: 10,00000 INR Passed class 12 with a minimum of 50% Marks for OC and 45% for others aggregate in PCM. Candidates with a diploma in civil/ mechanical engineering or B.Sc in Mathematics /Physics are eligible for lateral entry.

Marina Maritime Academy Admissions

The detailed admission process of the Marina Maritime Academy is given below: 

  • Visit the official website of the Marina Maritime Academy
  • Download the admission form from the website.
  • Fill the admission form with correct details
  • Submit the admission form directly to the academy. 

Marina Maritime Academy Placements

The Marina Maritime Academy has a well functional Training and Placement cell that provides placement assistance to the students. The academy provides sponsorship placement, which means “guarantee of providing a job” after the completion of the course. 

  • Students are recruited into many different Shipping Companies, RPSL Companies or Ownership Companies. 
  • The candidates are selected for the placement drives based on their CVs.
  • Every student has 2 chances to sit for the interview.
  • After the student is selected, they have to go through an HR interview round, followed by a medical test.

Marina Maritime Academy FAQs

Ques. How can I apply for any of the courses offered by Marina Maritime? 

Ans. Students have to download the application form from the official website of the Marina Maritime Academy and submit the same to the academy. 

Ques. Does Marina Maritime provide reservation criteria in admissions?

Ans. Yes, Marina Maritime provides reservation criteria for students. The reservation criteria are as per the rules of the Government of India and AICTE. 

Ques. Does Marina Maritime allow lateral entry to the B.E course?

Ans. Yes, Marina Maritime Academy offers lateral entry admission into the B.E course. The candidate must have a diploma in civil/ mechanical engineering or B.Sc in Mathematics /Physics to be eligible for lateral entry. The eligible candidates are admitted in the 2nd year of the course.

Ques. What are the various modes of payment accepted at Marina Maritime? 

Ans. Students can pay the application fee either offline or online using Credit/ Debit Card/ Net Banking etc. 

Ques. Does Marina Maritime Academy offer any post graduate courses?

Ans. Yes, Marina Maritime Academy provides a 2 year post graduate degree in shipping and logistic management. Candidates are selected based on their entrance exam marks and graduation marks. Some of the entrance exams accepted by the academy are CAT, XAT, MAT, ATMA, JMET.