Coimbatore Marine College Marine ETO Ocean & Marine: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for the four-month Marine Electro Technical Officer programme at CMC Coimbatore is INR 2,00,500 as per the published fee structure for 2025-26. A separate non-refundable registration fee of INR 15,500 is payable during the application process. Hostel charges are billed separately.

Ans. Candidates must hold a B.E./B.Tech in Electrical or Electronics Engineering with at least 50 percent marks, or a 3-year Diploma in Electrical or Electronics Engineering with at least 60 percent marks. A minimum of 50 percent in English (Class 10 or 12), a valid passport, and DGS medical fitness are required. Age limit is 35 years (General), 40 years (SC/ST), and 38 years (OBC/NT).

Ans. Yes, a valid IMU CET score is required for admission to the Marine Electro Technical Officer programme at CMC Coimbatore. IMU CET 2026 is scheduled for May 24, 2026, with the application deadline on April 28, 2026. Registration is on the official IMU portal (imu.edu.in).

Ans. Graduates are eligible to sail as Electro Technical Officers (ETO) on merchant vessels worldwide. ETOs are responsible for all electrical, electronic, and control systems on board, including high-voltage switchboards, automation systems, navigation electronics, and communication equipment. The DGS-approved qualification is recognised internationally under STCW conventions, opening global career opportunities in shipping and offshore industries.

Ans. The four-month programme covers marine electrical systems, high-voltage operations, automation and instrumentation, marine electronics, shipboard communication systems, refrigeration and air conditioning, fire detection and alarm systems, STCW safety training, and practical workshops on marine electrical equipment. Training is conducted as per DGS guidelines with hands-on simulation exercises.