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GRADUATE MECHANICAL ENGINEERING(GME)

GRADUATE MECHANICAL ENGINEERING(GME)

GRADUATE MECHANICAL ENGINEERING(GME)

PRE-SEA COURSES
  • Course Duration – 12 Months
  • Fees – Rs.5,50,000/-
  • The Standing Rules and regulations of the Academy shall be binding on all students. This may be changed without prior intimation to the students.
  • Gold ornaments or other valuable items or any kind of electrical apparatus are not allowed to be kept.
  • Cadets are not allowed to keep more than about Rs. 500/- in cash with them. Excess cash should be deposited with the cashier and can be withdrawn in lots of Rs. 500/-.
  • Uniform is to be worn at all times during training. Hence, very few civilian clothes are to be brought. In case any student found not in the proper uniform, he has to Penalize for the day.
  • Cadets are permitted ‘shore leave’ in uniform only on Sundays between 07.00 and 20.00 hours.
  • Cadets are not allowed to stay out of the campus at night under any circumstances. Parents are instructed not to make any request for the same.
  • Visitors are permitted only on Sundays between 09.00 and 18.00 hours.
  • The use of tobacco and alcohol is strictly prohibited in the Academy. If the candidate is found in alcoholic condition or under drug effect, this would cause immediate rustication from the Academy. The Academy’s decision, in this case, will be final. No appeal against the decision will be entertained by parents or guardians.
  • Long hair, mustaches, and beards are not allowed during the period of training. Sikh candidates are exempted from this.
  • The following are prohibited in the hostel –
    • Illegal drugs
    • Gambling
    • Firearms of any kind
    • Knives
    • Pets or livestock of any description
  • Special area has been earmarked for Cadets to meet their guests. Guests wishing to meet the cadets are to approach the course instructor / Course Officer (during off-work hours). The cadets will be informed, whilst the guest wait in the guest waiting area. Under no circumstances the guest are to proceed to the hostel rooms / classrooms.
  • In case if the student withdrawing from the course in between the Completion period of the course, he has to pay entire amount of the concern course fees. (Either withdrawing himself or rusticated due to major offence).
  • In case of damage or loss of hostel property the cost will be recovered from the students if identified It will be individual otherwise all the student of the hostel room (Individual area) decided by the associate warden.
  • The use of electrical appliances such as immersion heaters, electric stove/ heaters / electric iron are forbidden in any of the rooms allotted for residence. Private cooking in the hostels / student’s room is strictly forbidden. Such appliances, if found will be confiscated and a fine will also be imposed.
  • When the students go out of their room they should switch off all the electrical / electronic appliances, and keep it locked (at all times). Violation will attract suitable penalty and punishment as decided by authorities.
  • Not attending classroom lectures without permission will result in Violation will attract suitable penalty and punishment as decided by authorities.
  • In case the applicant withdraw from the course before commencement of the course or does not report on the day of commencement of course. I or we shall not ask for any refund or transfer of any fees.
  • The college is not responsible if any student/parents paying any money to any agent for admission or placement.
  • All payments must be made in college, at the college counter only and receipts to be obtained for all payments.
  • Disputes are subject to Mumbai jurisdiction.
  • Indian National Male/Female holding Indian Passport or applied for Indian Passport
  • Age limits- Age not more than 28 yrs on the date of commencement of the course.
  • A Candidate should hold a Bachelors Degree in Mechanical, Mechanical & Automation & Naval Architecture Engineering after attending a course of 4 years duration, from a UGC recognized University and or approved by AICTE, with minimum marks of 50% in the final year and minimum 50% Marks in English language at 10th or 12th standard or in Degree Examination.
  • Eye Sight 6/6 or 6/12 in each eye or 6/18 in one eye and 6/9 in the better eye. Normal colour vision (tested by Ishihara test chart ) and no colour blindness.
  • Medically fit for Sea service and should produce a certificate to that effect at the time of joining the course from a medical officer approved by Director General of Shipping Govt. of. India OR T. S. Rahaman will carry out Medical Examination by DG approved Medical Officer at the time of joining as per Reg. 1/9 STCW Code.
Placement for the last batch 2021-2022? +
  • Batch no. 10 Out of 20 nos, 11 students were placed through campus selection and other placement.
Is course approved by DG? +
  • Course is Approved by D G Shipping vide their approval letter TR/A/100/2012.
Relaxation of age for SC/ST candidate? +
  • Upper age limit is relaxed for SC & ST Candidates by 5 (Five) years.
Is this course residential? +
  • This pre sea course is mandatorily residential.
Can a B.Sc (Maths) graduate apply for this course? +
  • No.
How much stipend is paid to a GME trainee cadet on board? +
  • Generally, this depends on Company to Company, It ranges from USD 300 to 500 pm on Foreign flag vessels. On Indian flag vessels it ranges around INR 15,000/- pm.
What is Merchant Navy? +
  • Merchant Ships that carry goods, people or render services of a non-military nature constitute the merchant navy.
Is there any education loan available? +
  • Yes, once you have been selected by T S Rahaman, we can arrange for banks to give you education loans at existing market rates. You could also on your own approach a bank of your choice to obtain educational loans at favorable interest rates. At present, T S Rahaman has a tie-up with Bank of India, a nationalized bank.
What is IMU? +
  • The IMU or Indian Maritime University was formed by an Act of Parliament; the headquarters of the University is at Chennai with its campuses at Mumbai, Kolkata Chennai, and Vishakhapatnam. Further information about IMU can be obtained from their website www.imu.tn.nic.in.
What are cadets? Are they some kind of trainees? +
  • Yes, you are right. Trainees who train in the deck department to become Navigating officers are called “deck cadets”. Similarly, a trainee in the Engineering department is called an “engine cadet” or an “Engineering Cadet”.
Do we have to sign a bond? +
  • No. T S Rahaman does not ask for a bond.
What if I want to give up sailing in the future after becoming a Chief Engineer of a ship? Can I get employment ashore? +
  • There are plenty of jobs available for Chief Engineers ashore in marine-related or engineering-related fields. These positions carry much prestige and status.