Hello,

Yes, you can join a Marine Engineering course through a diploma route, but there are specific pathways and eligibility criteria. If you have completed a Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, or Marine Engineering from a recognized institution with at least 60% aggregate marks, you may be eligible to apply for lateral entry into the second year of B.Tech/B.E. Marine Engineering in some colleges.

Hope this helps. All the best!

Hi aspirant,

1. You may undoubtedly enroll in a Marine Engineering school with a diploma, often under a " lateral entry " program . This typically allows diploma holders in relevant engineering subjects to begin the second year of a four-year B.Tech Marine Engineering degree program.
2. In general, you must meet certain eligibility conditions , such as a minimum aggregate percentage in your diploma and, in many cases, a certain percentage in English in your 10th or 12th standard or diploma.
3. Many institutes also need you to clear an entrance examination .

All the best!

Dear sir,

Yes, you can join a marine engineering course through the diploma route, and there are two main options depending on your qualifications and goals.

1. Diploma in Marine Engineering (After 10th or 12th):
This is a three-year course available after completing Class 10 or 12, preferably with science subjects—Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Most institutes require a minimum of 50–55% marks in these subjects. Admission is generally merit-based, though some colleges may conduct entrance tests or interviews. You must also meet physical fitness standards, including good vision (no color blindness) and general medical fitness, as per maritime requirements.

2. Lateral Entry to B.E./B.Tech in Marine Engineering (After Diploma):
If you already have a diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, EEE, or Naval Architecture Engineering, you can apply for lateral entry into the second year of a B.E./B.Tech Marine Engineering program. You’ll need at least 50–55% in your diploma and should have scored at least 50% in English during your 10th, 12th, or diploma. Admission depends on diploma marks and sometimes an entrance test or interview. Medical fitness is also mandatory here.

Both paths lead to careers in the merchant navy or marine-related industries, provided you meet all academic and physical requirements.