

Academy of Maritime Education and Training University (AMET), Chennai
Also known as AMET University, AMET
- Fees
- Contact us
- Courses
- 38+
- Established
- 1993
About Academy of Maritime Education and Training University (AMET), Chennai
Academy of Maritime Education and Training (AMET University) is a private deemed-to-be university at Kanathur, on East Coast Road, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The institution began in 1993 with 14 cadets in a Higher National Diploma in marine engineering. The Government of India declared it a deemed university under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956, in the de novo category, by a notification dated 21 August 2007, and a notification of 8 June 2018 extended the status from 21 August 2012 to 30 June 2019. AICTE lists it as a deemed university (private) in its 2026-27 approval. The university says it is the only Indian member of the International Association of Maritime Universities. It puts its student numbers at over 3,500 (About page) and over 5,000 (admissions page).
Accreditation and rankings
- NAAC: A grade with a CGPA of 3.13 in the second cycle; the certificate is dated 13 September 2021 and was valid up to 12 September 2026. No later cycle was published on the university pages on 16 October 2026.
- NBA: B.E. Marine Engineering and B.E. Naval Architecture and Offshore Engineering hold Tier I accreditation for 2024-25 to 2026-27 (up to 30 June 2027). Earlier accreditation of three other programmes ended on 30 June 2024.
- AICTE and DG Shipping: AICTE approved the engineering, MBA and BBA programmes for 2026-27, with 300 seats in B.E. Marine Engineering. The Directorate General of Shipping approves its seafarer courses, including B.E. Marine Engineering and B.Sc. Nautical Science.
- NIRF: AMET submits NIRF data in the Overall, Engineering and Management categories (2025 and 2026 sheets are on its NIRF page) but was not in the NIRF 2025 ranked lists.
Faculties and programmes
The programme catalogue groups teaching into nine faculties: Maritime Studies; Engineering and Technology; Management Studies; Advanced Computing Sciences; Commerce; Aviation Studies; Life Sciences; Science and Humanities; and Allied Health Sciences.
- Maritime: B.E. Marine Engineering, B.Sc. Nautical Science, M.E. Marine Engineering and DG Shipping pre-sea courses (Graduate Marine Engineering, Electro Technical Officer, Advanced Diploma in Nautical Science, GP Rating).
- Engineering and computing: B.E. in Naval Architecture and Offshore, Mechanical, and Electrical and Computer Engineering; B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (with AI and Machine Learning and Cyber Security variants) and AI and Data Science; four M.E. programmes; B.Sc. in Data Science and AI.
- Management, commerce and others: BBA, MBA (Shipping and Logistics Management, Hospital Administration), B.Com., B.Sc. in Aviation, Food Processing, Hotel Management and allied health fields, and M.Sc. Marine Biotechnology.
In the NIRF 2026 data, 239 of the 291 students who graduated from four-year undergraduate programmes in 2024-25 were placed, at a median salary of Rs 5,75,000 a year. The university says A.P. Moller-Maersk has recruited more than 2,500 cadets from AMET.
Highlights
The essentials students check first.
- Established
- 1993
- Institution type
- Deemed
- Location
- Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Approvals
- UGC, AICTE, NBA, DG Shipping
- Programmes
- 38Engineering, Management, Science, Commerce
- Also known as
- AMET University, AMET
- Website
- ametuniv.ac.in
Courses
38 programmes offered
| Course | Level | Specialisations |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Science | Undergraduate | 6 |
| Bachelor of Engineering | Undergraduate | 4 |
| Bachelor of Technology | Undergraduate | 4 |
| Master of Engineering | Postgraduate | 4 |
| Bachelor of Business Administration | Undergraduate | 3 |
| Bachelor of Science (Hons) | Undergraduate | 3 |
| Bachelor of Commerce | Undergraduate | 2 |
| Master of Business Administration | Postgraduate | 2 |
Admission 2027
AMET admits through an online application and its own entrance test, AMET CET, with a rank list that also uses Class 12 marks. B.E. Marine Engineering and B.Sc. Nautical Science also need IMU CET (or a JEE or state engineering score) and a DG Shipping medical. The 2027 AMET CET dates were not published on 16 October 2026.
2027 intake
- The admissions page says applications are available from 1 December 2026 and the test runs in two phases, April and May, with dates to be announced. It labels the test "AMETCET 2026", so the 2027 schedule remains unpublished (checked 16 October 2026).
- Application fee: Rs 1,250 + GST, non-refundable.
Last cycle (2026-27)
- Applications ran from 1 December 2025 to 10 May 2026. AMET CET Phase I was tentatively 17-19 April 2026 and Phase II 15-17 May 2026. IMU CET registration was 6 February to 24 April 2026 and the test was on 28 April 2026.
By programme group
- B.E. Marine Engineering and B.Sc. Nautical Science: Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and English, a PCM average of at least 60% and at least 50% in English (Class 10 or 12); IMU CET or at least 40 percentile in JEE or a state engineering test; passport; Indian citizen. The medical exam costs Rs 1,500. At least 60% of seats go through IMU CET.
- Other B.E., B.Tech. and B.Sc.: Class 12 pass (Maths, Physics, Chemistry for engineering) and an AMET CET rank. Programme pages label the B.E. and B.Tech. route "JEE Main Score + Counselling", but the admissions page names only AMET CET.
- MBA: any degree with 50%; the Shipping and Logistics MBA names CAT, MAT, XAT, ATMA, JMET, TANCET or the AMET test, then an interview or group discussion.
- M.E.: merit and a personal interview.
Selected candidates pay Rs 25,000 within five days of the selection list and the balance within 15 days.
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(10)Academy of Maritime Education and Training University (AMET), Chennai: Frequently Asked Questions
When is AMET CET 2027?
AMET has not published the 2027 AMET CET dates (checked 16 October 2026). Its admissions page says applications are available from 1 December 2026 and the test is held in two phases, April and May, with dates to be informed shortly, though it labels the test "AMETCET 2026". In the 2026-27 cycle, Phase I was tentatively 17-19 April 2026 and Phase II 15-17 May 2026. The application fee is Rs 1,250 + GST.
What is the fee at AMET University?
AMET has not published a 2026-27 tuition fee table: the Fee Structure 2026-27 and Prospectus 2026-27 pages on ametuniv.ac.in had no working download link on 16 October 2026. Published amounts are the Rs 1,250 + GST application fee, Rs 25,000 as admission and registration fee within five days of the selection list, and 2026-27 refund deductions of Rs 7,500 (by 3 June 2026), Rs 15,000 (4-25 June) and Rs 50,000 (26 June-15 July). For tuition, write to admission@ametuniv.ac.in or call 1800 108 3030.
What is the eligibility for B.E. Marine Engineering at AMET?
Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and English, a PCM average of at least 60%, and at least 50% in English in Class 10 or 12. A candidate must qualify in IMU CET or score at least the 40th percentile in JEE or a state engineering entrance exam, hold a passport, be an Indian citizen, be below 25 at the start, and pass the DG Shipping medical (Rs 1,500). At least 60% of the sanctioned seats are filled through IMU CET. AICTE approved 300 seats for 2026-27.
How are placements at AMET University?
In the data AMET submitted to NIRF 2026, 239 of the 291 students who graduated from four-year undergraduate programmes in 2024-25 were placed (82%), at a median salary of Rs 5,75,000 a year, and 21 went on to higher studies. For three-year undergraduate programmes, 350 of 386 were placed (median Rs 5,80,000); for postgraduate programmes, 53 of 58 (median Rs 4,10,000). Highest and average packages are not published on the pages read.
What are the NAAC grade, NBA status and NIRF ranking of AMET?
NAAC gave AMET an A grade (CGPA 3.13, second cycle); the certificate dated 13 September 2021 was valid up to 12 September 2026 and no later cycle had been published on 16 October 2026. NBA accredited B.E. Marine Engineering and B.E. Naval Architecture and Offshore Engineering at Tier I up to 30 June 2027. AMET submits NIRF data but was not in the NIRF 2025 ranked lists.
Is AMET University a government or private university?
AMET is a private deemed-to-be university. The Government of India declared it a deemed university under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956, on 21 August 2007 (de novo category), and AICTE lists it as a deemed university (private). The institution itself began in 1993. It awards its own degrees.
Which DG Shipping approved courses does AMET run?
The Directorate General of Shipping's approval letter (MTI No. 401001, 29 May 2019) covers B.Sc. Nautical Science, B.E. or B.Tech. Marine Engineering, Electro Technical Officer, Graduate Marine Engineering, Training for General Purpose Ratings, GMDSS and other pre-sea modules. AMET lists five DG approved certification programmes besides its degrees, and the A.P. Moller-Maersk Centre of Excellence on campus trains Maersk cadets.
Does AMET University offer scholarships or fee concessions?
Yes. The university gives a 15% tuition concession to students with more than 90% in Class 12, to first-generation graduates, to female cadets in marine education, to wards of ex-servicemen and to fishermen-community students, each with a family income limit of Rs 2,00,000. The Maritime Training Trust of DG Shipping gives Rs 1,00,000 a year to Indian women seafarers in approved pre-sea courses.
Where is AMET University located?
AMET is at No. 135, East Coast Road, Kanathur, Reddykuppam, Chennai 603 112, Tamil Nadu, on East Coast Road, overlooking the Bay of Bengal, as the university describes it. The phone number on the site is +91 44 2744 4625.
What is the admission process at Academy of Maritime Education and Training University (AMET), Chennai?
AMET admits through an online application and its own entrance test, AMET CET, with a rank list that also uses Class 12 marks. B.E. Marine Engineering and B.Sc. Nautical Science also need IMU CET (or a JEE or state engineering score) and a DG Shipping medical. The 2027 AMET CET dates were not published on 16 October 2026.
Which courses does Academy of Maritime Education and Training University (AMET), Chennai offer?
Academy of Maritime Education and Training University (AMET), Chennai offers 38 programmes in Engineering, Management, Science, Commerce, Hospitality and Paramedical, including Bachelor of Engineering, Bachelor of Technology, Master of Engineering, PG Diploma in Marine Engineering, Electro Technical Officer and Diploma in Nautical Science.
Which bodies approve or accredit Academy of Maritime Education and Training University (AMET), Chennai?
Academy of Maritime Education and Training University (AMET), Chennai lists approval or accreditation from UGC, AICTE, NBA and DG Shipping.
What other names is Academy of Maritime Education and Training University (AMET), Chennai known by?
Academy of Maritime Education and Training University (AMET), Chennai is also known as AMET University and AMET.
Sources
Courses and fees: as listed for Academy of Maritime Education and Training University (AMET), Chennai on CollegeChalo; confirm current fees with the college before applying.
Last updated 24 October 2026.
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