Top 5 ETO Colleges in India

If you are an electrical enthusiast by passion and want to join ship by profession then you must go for the pre-sea training courses offered by ETO colleges in India. If you desire adventure, thrill, respect, recognition and the most prominent white-collar job in electrical profile then you must start sailing as an Electro Technical Officer. Being an Electro Technical Officer is not an easy task. You need to be tough, physically fit and academically fine to clear examinations and survive onboard ship, but before this you need a certificate of pre-sea training course.

To obtain a Certificate of Pre-Sea Training, you need to get admission into a Maritime College. However, securing a sponsorship or admission to a maritime institute isn’t easy — it requires hard work and proper guidance, which we are here to provide. learn more about the ETO and from where and how to prepare then Download our APP “Merchant Navy Start“.
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Here comes the dilemma, which college to join for pre-sea training course to create a secure future? An increase in inductees of ETO aspirants in the COVID scenario has led to a decrease in placements. You need to be smart and the best, from the starting of your career. Choosing the right college used to be the biggest deal for an ETO pre-sea training course but after just 5 minutes of reading this blog you will have the answer to the question, ‘WHICH COLLEGE SHOULD I CHOOSE?’.

List of colleges to be preferred for Electro Technical Officer pre-sea training course with a brief description-

1. Anglo Eastern Maritime Academy, Maharashtra

This elite maritime academy provides 17 17-week pre-sea training course approved by the Director General of Shipping. This institute instills enough skills, and knowledge, and prepares Electro Technical Officer aspirants to take responsibilities positively onboard ship. All the major machinery, equipment, and shipboard systems have been established to give the familiarization of the ship’s environment inside the campus.

This institute mainly focuses on the following aspects to prepare the best Electro Technical Cadet-

• Troubleshooting
• Decision making
• Controlling automatic systems
• Safety skills

After the successful completion of the pre-sea training course, AEMA provides secure onboard training as an Electro Technical Cadet onboard ship for a duration of 10 months. The placement is 100% in AEMA. This is the major factor that should be checked before joining any institute. AEMA has maintained its high reputation by consistently providing placements to ETO cadets.

After successful completion of the course AEMA provides Certificates of Competency (CoC) after which a cadet becomes an officer. During the course AEMA provides stipend amount with free lodging and boarding.

The only demerit of AEMA is –

• The slow administration along with a long waiting period depending upon the company requirements. On an average it is 3 months but in the worst-case scenario it may be 6 to 8 months as well.

Fees for the ETO course is INR 3.3 lakhs here. For further queries you may visit Admissions – ETO (aema.edu.in)

2. Amet with Maersk Sponsorship

AMET University, India’s first Maritime Deemed-to-be University, offers a professionally designed Electro Technical Officer (ETO) course focusing on:

• Theoretical Knowledge
• Practical Electrical & Electronics Training
• Safety & Marine Regulations

Total Course Fee: ₹3,49,425

(Includes tuition, accommodation, uniform, INDOS, exam & other fees – as per Term I & II structure)

• 10+2 with PCM & 50% in English
• OR Diploma (60%) / Degree (50%) in Electrical/Electronics-related fields
• Course must be Govt/AICTE approved
• Passport mandatory

Selection Process

Entrance Exam + Interview + Medical

Age Limit

Maximum 35 years (Relaxation for SC/ST, OBC & Women as per rules)

3. Seven Islands Maritime Training Institute

ETO is a 4 Months Pre-Sea Training program followed by 8 Months Structured Shipboard Training onboard vessels as Trainee ETO / Assistant ETO.

After sea training, candidates complete 4 Months Advanced Courses and appear for the ETO Examination.

On passing the exam and obtaining Certificate of Competency (CoC) issued by
Directorate General of Shipping (Govt. of India), candidates become eligible to sail globally as a Full-Fledged Electro Technical Officer.

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Particulars

• Fees: ₹3,99,500
• Pre-Sea Training: 4 Months
• Shipboard Training: 8 Months
• Batch Commencement: March

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Eligibility (Short Summary)

Option 1: BE / B.Tech (4 Years)

• 60% in Electrical / Electronics / EEE / E&T / Instrumentation
• 50% in English (10th/12th)
• If less than 50% in English → 60% in Degree & English medium required

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Option 2: Diploma + Lateral Entry B.Tech

• 60% in relevant engineering field
• 50% in English (10th)
• If less → 60% in Diploma/Degree & English medium

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Option 3: 3-Year Diploma

• 60% in Electrical / Electronics related field
• 50% in English (10th)
• If less → 60% in Diploma & English medium

✔ 10th / 12th must be from recognized board
✔ Diploma/Degree must be Govt./AICTE approved

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Medical Standards

Must be medically fit as per STCW 2010 / MS Medical Rules 2000.
Medical exam by company-appointed doctor is mandatory.

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Age Criteria

• Preferred: Up to 25 years
• Maximum: 30 years

4 IMI Noida with Fleet Management

As one of the world’s largest independent third-party ship management companies, the fleet includes bulk carriers, container vessels, car carriers, oil tankers, gas carriers, and chemical tankers ranging from 600 to 320,000 DWT.
Most vessels are modern, energy-efficient, and below industry average age.

The company is a leading provider of Technical Management with vessels certified under:

• ISO 9001
• ISO 14001
• ISO 50001
• OHSAS 18001
• ISM Code compliance (Certified by DNV)

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Particulars

• Course: Pre-Sea Training for Electro-Technical Officer
• Fees: ₹3,02,000

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Eligibility Criteria

• Minimum 70% in English (10th & 12th)
• Minimum 70% in Graduation (B.Tech in Electrical / Electronics / EEE / E&T / Instrumentation or equivalent)
• Minimum 70% in 12th PCM OR Diploma in Electrical / Electronics Engineering

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Age Limit

• Maximum Age: 27 Years

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Medical Standards

• Vision: 6/6
• Height: Minimum 165 cm
• BMI: 20–25
• No Color Blindness

5. Tolani Maritime Institute (TMI)

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) adopted the STCW Manila Amendments (2010) introducing mandatory certification for Electro-Technical Officers (ETO) due to increased automation, control engineering, and computerization in modern ships.

As per STCW regulations, every ETO serving on ships with propulsion power of 750 kW or more must hold a valid Certificate of Competency (CoC).

TMI offers a DG Shipping approved ETO course, meeting the standards of
Directorate General of Shipping and complying with STCW Table A-III/6 (2010 amendments).

The course provides:

• In-depth knowledge of shipboard electrical & electronic systems
• Automation & control systems training
• Troubleshooting & defect rectification skills
• Strong safety culture & risk awareness at sea

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Course Fees (Batch – Aug 2025)

• Boys: ₹4.15 Lakhs
• Girls: ₹3.36 Lakhs
  (Inclusive of tuition, twin-sharing accommodation, food, laundry, uniform, books & stationery. Taxes extra as applicable.)

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Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

• 10+2 with PCM – 55% minimum
• English – Minimum 50%
• 4-Year Degree with 60% in:
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Electronics Engineering
  • EEE
  • E&T / Communication
  • Electronics & Instrumentation

✔ Degree must be Govt./AICTE recognized
✔ Course must be conducted in English
✔ Minimum 6 months industrial experience preferred

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Age Limit

• Maximum 26 years at commencement of training

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Medical Fitness

Must be medically fit as per Merchant Shipping (Medical Examination) Rules, 2000 (as amended), including eyesight & hearing standards.

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