#1 · NIRF 1
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Government
NAAC A++
Est. 1959
1NIRF Rank
Rs 2LAnnual Fee
Rs 21Avg Pkg
#2 · NIRF 2
Delhi, Delhi
Government
NAAC A++
Est. 1961
2NIRF Rank
Rs 2.1LAnnual Fee
Rs 20Avg Pkg
#3 · NIRF 3
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Government
NAAC A++
Est. 1958
3NIRF Rank
Rs 2.3LAnnual Fee
Rs 22Avg Pkg
#4 · NIRF 4
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
Government
NAAC A++
Est. 1959
4NIRF Rank
Rs 2LAnnual Fee
Rs 20Avg Pkg
#5 · NIRF 5
Kharagpur, West Bengal
Government
NAAC A++
Est. 1951
5NIRF Rank
Rs 1.8LAnnual Fee
Rs 19Avg Pkg
#6 · NIRF 6
Roorkee, Uttarakhand
Government
NAAC A++
Est. 1847
6NIRF Rank
Rs 1.9LAnnual Fee
Rs 18Avg Pkg
#7 · NIRF 7
Hyderabad, Telangana
Government
NAAC A+
Est. 2008
7NIRF Rank
Rs 2LAnnual Fee
Rs 15Avg Pkg
#8 · NIRF 8
Guwahati, Assam
Government
NAAC A+
Est. 1994
8NIRF Rank
Rs 1.9LAnnual Fee
Rs 16Avg Pkg
#9 · NIRF 10
Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Government
NAAC A
Est. 2008
10NIRF Rank
Rs 1.9LAnnual Fee
Rs 11Avg Pkg
#10 · NIRF 12
Indore, Madhya Pradesh
Government
NAAC A
Est. 2009
12NIRF Rank
Rs 2LAnnual Fee
Rs 14Avg Pkg
#11 · NIRF 15
Dhanbad, Jharkhand
Government
NAAC A+
Est. 1926
15NIRF Rank
Rs 1.8LAnnual Fee
Rs 14Avg Pkg
#12 · NIRF 26
Mandi, Himachal Pradesh
Government
NAAC A
Est. 2009
26NIRF Rank
Rs 1.9LAnnual Fee
Rs 10Avg Pkg
#13 · NIRF 56
Jammu, Jammu & Kashmir
Government
Est. 2016
56NIRF Rank
Rs 1.9LAnnual Fee
Rs 8Avg Pkg
#14 · NIRF 76
Bangalore, Karnataka
Government
Est. 2016
76NIRF Rank
Rs 2LAnnual Fee
Rs 8Avg Pkg
#15
Raipur, Chhattisgarh
Government
Est. 2016
-NIRF Rank
Rs 1.9LAnnual Fee
Rs 7Avg Pkg
#16
Gandhinagar, Gujarat
Government
NAAC A
Est. 2008
-NIRF Rank
Rs 2LAnnual Fee
Rs 11Avg Pkg
#17
Jodhpur, Rajasthan
Government
NAAC A
Est. 2008
-NIRF Rank
Rs 2LAnnual Fee
Rs 11Avg Pkg
#18
Imphal, Manipur
Government
Est. 2016
-NIRF Rank
Rs 1.9LAnnual Fee
Rs 7Avg Pkg
#19
Thrissur, Kerala
Government
Est. 2015
-NIRF Rank
Rs 2LAnnual Fee
Rs 9Avg Pkg
#20
Patna, Bihar
Government
NAAC A
Est. 2008
-NIRF Rank
Rs 1.9LAnnual Fee
Rs 12Avg Pkg
#21
Patna, Bihar
Government
NAAC A
Est. 2008
-NIRF Rank
Rs 1.9LAnnual Fee
Rs 10Avg Pkg
#22
Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh
Government
Est. 2015
-NIRF Rank
Rs 2LAnnual Fee
Rs 9Avg Pkg
About Top Marine Engineering Colleges - 2026
Marine Engineering is a 4-year B.Tech degree that prepares students for careers as marine engineers on merchant ships, in ports and shipyards. Find the best Marine Engineering colleges in India - IMU campuses, MERI Mumbai/Kolkata, Tolani Maritime and AMET.
Career Opportunities & Salary
Average package: Rs. 6-30+ LPA on merchant ships | USD 4,000-10,000/month at sea
Career roles: Marine Engineer, Ship Chief Engineer, Port Engineer, Naval Architect, Maritime Inspector, Surveyor, Cruise Ship Officer
Why Choose This Course?
- Strong demand: Industry growth and government recruitment opportunities continue to expand in 2026.
- Multiple entrance options: JEE Main, IMU CET, AMET CET, TMI, Direct Merit
- Flexible eligibility: 10+2 with PCM (60%+) for B.Tech | B.E./B.Tech for GME.
- Affordable to premium options: Rs. 2 - 5 Lakh per year - choose government colleges for lowest fee or top private colleges for best placement.
How to Choose the Right College
- Check NIRF Ranking and NAAC Grade (A++ / A+ recommended).
- Compare annual fee and placement record.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the best Marine Engineering college in India?
IMU Chennai (Indian Maritime University HQ), MERI Mumbai (Marine Engineering & Research Institute), MERI Kolkata, Tolani Maritime Institute Pune and AMET University Chennai are the top Marine Engineering colleges in India.
What is IMU CET 2026?
IMU CET is the entrance exam conducted by Indian Maritime University for admission to its 6 campuses (Chennai, Kolkata, Visakhapatnam, Kochi, Mumbai, IMU CET-affiliated colleges). It is conducted in May-June every year.
What is the salary of a Marine Engineer?
Junior Marine Engineers earn USD 1,500-3,000/month (~Rs. 6-12 LPA). Chief Engineers and Master Mariners earn USD 8,000-15,000+ per month (Rs. 30+ LPA), tax-free for time spent at sea.
What is the difference between Marine Engineering and Naval Architecture?
Marine Engineering deals with ship machinery, propulsion and onboard systems. Naval Architecture deals with ship design, hull construction and hydrodynamics. Both are offered at IMU and IIT Madras / IIT Kharagpur.
Are Marine Engineering jobs available after the course?
Yes - DG Shipping (India) and international shipping companies (MSC, Maersk, V.Ships, Anglo-Eastern, Synergy Marine) recruit marine engineers regularly. Most colleges have 90%+ placement records and many graduates also get direct international placements.