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Design + build ships + offshore structures. IIT-M Naval Arch + DGS routes.
Naval architects design ships, oil rigs, submarines, offshore structures. Marine engineers operate + maintain ship engine rooms. Career routes: shipyards, classification societies (DNV, ABS), oil + gas offshore, defence.
2 viable paths.
JEE → IIT-Madras Naval Architecture BTech
India's only IIT Naval Arch programme.
GME (Graduate Marine Engineering) → Marine Engineer
1-year programme for BTech graduates; sea service then COC.
Wide bands — real salary depends on city, employer, performance. Pick the midpoint for planning.
Naval Arch → Sr Designer → Project Manager → Director Engineering. Marine Engr: see merchant-navy career.
Top employers (informational, not endorsement)
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Strong. Indian shipbuilding + offshore expanding.
Mechanical Engineer
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Merchant Navy Officer
Deck/engine officer on commercial ships. Tax-free salary; 6-month-on/6-month-off lifestyle.