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Amendment to the eligibility criteria for admission into GME Course-reg.
Applicable to:
All candidates seeking admission into GME Course
Effective Date:
14.05.2018
Superseded Circulars:
None
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Eligibility Criteria Update
The eligibility criteria for admission into the GME Course have been updated to include candidates with certain combinations of engineering degrees.
- Category (a): BE/B.Tech in Mechanical streams with Mechanical as the core subject and any other subject as elective.
- Category (b): BE/B.Tech in Naval Architecture streams with Naval Architecture as the core subject and any other subject as elective.
- Category (c) & (d): BE/B.Tech in Marine Engineering or Mechanical Engineering from AICTE-approved institutes, IITs, or university engineering colleges.
2. Exemptions and Requirements for Combined Streams
Candidates from combination streams (Category (a) and (b)) must appear for exams of both MEO class IV and MEO class II grade. Exemptions may apply for Mathematics and Applied Mechanics.
Note: All BE/B.Tech degrees must be from AICTE-approved institutes, IITs, or university engineering colleges.
Important Note
Candidates are advised to check the DGS website (dgshipping.gov.in) for updates and further information.
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