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Draft EAC Circular on Eligibility criteria for admission to Graduate Marine Engineer (GME) Course, reg.
Applicable to:
Indian seafarers aspiring to be Marine Engineer Officers
Effective Date:
Upon final approval, superseding DGS Training Branch Circular No. 16 of 2018
Superseded Circulars:
DGS Training Branch Circular No. 16 of 2018
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Revised Eligibility Criteria for GME Course
The revised eligibility criteria for the Graduate Marine Engineer (GME) Course now include several specialized engineering disciplines.
- Eligible Streams: Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture, Mechatronics Engineering, Automotive/Automobile Engineering, and other allied branches.
- Qualification Requirements: B.E./B.Tech or higher engineering qualification (M.E./M.Tech) from an AICTE-approved institution, IIT, or University Engineering College.
2. Exemptions and Assessment
Candidates from eligible streams may be exempted from certain examinations:
- Exemptions: Candidates from Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture, Mechatronics, and Automotive/Automobile Engineering streams may be exempted from specific examinations.
- Assessment for Other Candidates: Candidates not falling under the above categories must approach the DGMA's Engineering Wing (Email) or a DGMA-approved MTI for eligibility assessment, submitting their Degree Certificate and mark sheets.
II/4 Regulation I/6 of STCW Convention, 1978, as amended
Important Note
This is a draft circular open for stakeholder comments until August 10, 2026. Please send your inputs/suggestions to praveen.nair@gov.in, indicating the subject of the draft circular.
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