Can you tell me if there is any Branch of Marine Engineering and Research Institute (MERI) in Pune, other than Kolkata and Mumbai?

The Marine Engineering and Research Institute (MERI) is India's national and the best known institute for the training of marine engineers and has campuses in Kolkata and Mumbai.

There is no Branch of Marine Engineering and Research Institute (MERI) in Pune.

MERI, Calcutta offers a (four-years pre-sea) Bachelor's degree program in Marine Engineering, admissions for which are made through the CET conducted by Indian Maritime University (IMU).

MERI, Bombay offers (One-Year pre-sea) Post-Graduate Diploma In Marine Engineering whose admissions are made through All-India Based Entrance Exam conducted by Reputed Shipping Organisations on behalf of MERI, Mumbai.

MERI, Mumbai also offers (three -years pre-sea) B. Sc in Maritime Science which is a Dual Certification Degree programme, admission of which are made through the CET. All degrees are now granted by Indian Maritime University (IMU).

The Cadets of B. Sc in Maritime Science are well educated and trained in both Nautical and Engine disciplines. MERI, Mumbai also offers (four-years pre-sea) bachelor's degree program in marine engineering, admissions for which are made through CET conducted [IMU].

A new course (the Diploma in Nautical Science, leading to a B.Sc in Nautical Science) has been introduced at MERI, Calcutta.

Admissions

There are 120 seats available in TS Chanakya, Navi Mumbai, 286 MERI, Kolkata and 40 seats for B. Sc Maritime Science (BMS) and 120 seats for Post-Graduate Diploma in Marine Engineering (PGDME) for Graduate Mechanical Engineers (GME) in MERI, Mumbai.

10 seats are reserved for foreign nationals in TS Chanakya, MERI, Kolkata and MERI, Mumbai. Of the remainder, 15% are reserved for SC and 7-1/2% for ST.

Admission was made through the prestigious IIT JEE, conducted by Indian Institutes of Technology, till 2012. Now, admissions are made through All India CET (Indian Maritime University), conducted every year.

120 seats for PGDME entry at MERI, Mumbai is through sponsorship from foreign shipping companies and Indian Shipping companies including The shipping Corporation Of India.

Candidates have 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics and with a minimum age as mentioned in the prospectus with relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST candidates.

Contact Detail:
Marine Engineering and Research Institute Mumbai
Haji Bunder Road, Near L.B.S. College, Sewri East,
Mumbai, Maharashtra 400033
Phone: 022 2372 5987

Marine Engineering and Research Institute
P-19, Taratala Road,
Kolkata, West Bengal 700088
Phone: 033 2401 4675