AMET Chennai Admission 2026

Academy of Maritime Education and Training

Chennai, Tamil Nadu · AMET Chennai · Estd. 2007

UG Open PG Open PhD Open

AMET 2026-27 admissions at ametuniv.ac.in. Entrance typically May-June 2026. Updated: 2026-05-11

About Academy of Maritime Education and Training

Academy of Maritime Education and Training (AMET), established in 1993 as a maritime training institute and declared a Deemed-to-be University in 2007 under the UGC Act, is a private deemed maritime university located at 135, East Coast Road, Kanathur, Chennai. AMET is India's first private maritime deemed university and offers comprehensive marine education and training.

AMET has multiple schools — Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture & Ocean Engineering, Nautical Science, Marine Mechatronics, Marine Business Management, Marine Biology, Maritime Law. Operates state-of-the-art simulators and training facilities. Recognised by DG Shipping (Directorate General of Shipping, India) and Indian Register of Shipping.

B.Tech Marine Engineering / BSc Nautical Science admissions through AMET Entrance Test or IMU CET. JEE Main accepted. Medical fitness certification mandatory. M.Tech through GATE. PhD through AMET PhD entrance.

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Application fee: ₹1,500 (General) / ₹1,500 (Reserved) · Official site ↗

Entrance Exams

Multiple modes accepted

AMET Entrance / IMU CET / JEE Main

Conducted by AMET University / IMU / NTA

B.Tech Marine Engineering / BSc Nautical admissions through AMET Entrance Test or IMU CET. JEE Main accepted. Medical fitness mandatory. M.Tech through GATE. PhD through AMET PhD entrance.

Eligibility

B.Tech Marine: Plus Two PCM 60% (50% SC/ST/OBC) + entrance + medical fit. BSc Nautical: Plus Two PCM 60% + entrance + medical. PG: bachelor in marine 60%. PhD: PG 60% + entrance.

Important Dates

Event	Date	Stage	Portal	Status
AMET Application 2026	15 Mar 2026	—	ametuniv.ac.in	Upcoming
AMET Entrance 2026	10 Jun 2026	—	ametuniv.ac.in	Upcoming
AMET Counselling 2026	20 Jul 2026	—	ametuniv.ac.in	Upcoming

How to Apply

Previous Year Cutoffs

Cutoffs will be published here once last year's data is verified.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available for eligible candidates at this university.

AMET scholarships, DG Shipping fellowships, Maritime industry scholarships, TN state scholarships.

Reservations

SC 15%, ST 7.5%, OBC-NCL 27%, EWS 10%, PwBD 5%; DG Shipping medical fitness mandatory.

Results & Merit Lists

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at Academy of Maritime Education and Training?

Academy of Maritime Education and Training admits students primarily through AMET Entrance / IMU CET / JEE Main. After the entrance exam result, candidates register on the university's CSAS (or equivalent) portal, fill college and programme preferences, and accept seats round-by-round.

What is the application fee at Academy of Maritime Education and Training?

For 2026, the application fee is ₹1500 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹1500 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.

When does Academy of Maritime Education and Training declare its cutoff?

Cutoffs at Academy of Maritime Education and Training are released after each round of seat allotment. CSAS/portal-based universities typically publish round-wise allocation lists; merit-based universities release a single merit list. Watch the Important Dates section above for exact dates.

Does Academy of Maritime Education and Training accept AMET Entrance / IMU CET / JEE Main scores?

AMET Entrance / IMU CET / JEE Main is the primary basis for admission at Academy of Maritime Education and Training. See the Entrance Exams section for details on accepted exams.