INDIAN MARITIME UNIVERSITY

(A Central University, Govt. of India)

MUMBAI PORT CAMPUS
Hay Bunder Road, Mumbai- 400033
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APPLICATION FORM FOR LATERAL ENTRY TO
B.TECH. (MARINE ENGINEERING)
Indian Maritime University invites applications from eligible candidates fulfilling the educational
and other eligibility criteria for the UG program at its Mumbai Port Campus through the lateral
entry scheme.
It is proposed to fill the seats available for the B.Tech. (Marine Engineering) program being
conducted at IMU, Mumbai Port Campus for Academic Year 2023-2024 through lateral entry
scheme (admission into 2nd year).

The duration will be three academic years consisting of six semesters of course work. For details
of the program and fees please refer to the academic brochure for 2023-2024 available at
www.imu.edu.in.

2nd Year B.Tech. (Marine Engineering) Lateral Entry

(i) Eligibility – 3-years Engineering Diploma in Marine/ Mechanical / Electrical /Electrical &
Educational Electronics, from the colleges approved by AICTE or State Board of Technical
Education with minimum 55% of aggregate marks in the last year of Diploma
Course.
OR
4 years Diploma in Shipbuilding Engineering from the colleges approved by
AICTE or State Board of Technical Education with minimum 55% aggregate
marks in the last year of diploma course
OR
1st year training from the Alternate Training Scheme, approved by D.G.
Shipping (This will not be applicable to MERI).
OR
1st year from the Engineering College in other streams like Mechanical or
Electrical approved by AICTE with minimum 60% average marks.
OR
3 years Diploma Course in the following categories, from the colleges
approved by AICTE or State Board of Technical Education with minimum
55% of aggregate marks in the last year of Diploma Course:
a) Mechanical Engineering Stream : Automobile /Machine Tools and
Maintenance /Plant Engineering / Production Technology /Production
Engineering /Advanced Diploma in Tool and Die Making.
b) Electrical Engineering Stream : Electrical Power System
c) Electrical and Electronics Engineering Stream : Digital Electronics /
Electronics and Communications/ Electronics & Telecommunication /
Industrial Electronics / Electronics / Electronics Production & Maintenance
/Instrumentation / Instrumentation & Control Engineering
 AND
The candidate must have secured a minimum of 50% marks in English
language at 10th or 12th or in the Degree/Diploma Course conducted by a
recognized board or University.

The candidate should have completed the diploma within its stipulated duration
of 3 or 4 years as the case may be.
(ii) Age Criteria Maximum age:
(as on Joining date) For Male : Gen-25 years, OBC(NCL)-28 years, SC/ST-30 years
For Female: Gen-27 years, OBC(NCL)-30 years, SC/ST-32 years.

The reference date for calculation of the age will be from the date of
commencement of the academic session.
(iii) Eligibility – Physical Fitness:
Medical Candidates seeking admission to the these Marine Programmes must be
medically fit including eye sight and hearing as prescribed in the Merchant
Shipping (Medical Examination) Rules, 2000, as amended.

At the time of admission, candidates will be required to produce certificate of

medical fitness issued by doctors approved by the Directorate General of
Shipping, Mumbai.

Eye sight :
There shall be no evidence of any morbid condition of either eye or of the lids
of either eye which may be liable to risk of aggravation or recurrence.
Candidates must possess good binocular vision (Fusion faculty and full field
of vision in both eyes). Movement of the eyeballs must be full in all directions
and the pupils should react normally to light and accommodation. Normal
colour vision shall be tested by Ishihara test chart. Distance Vision unaided
0.5*(6/12) in each eye or 0.67*(6/9) in better eye and 0.33*(6/18) in other eye.

At the time of admission, candidates will be required to produce certificate of

medical fitness issued by doctors approved by the Directorate General of
Shipping. (Refer the page at
https://www.dgshipping.gov.in/Content/MaritimeHealthBranch.aspx)

3. No. of seats vacant :

Total No of seats vacant are 08 and admissions will be made in the order of merit based (i.e. Merit
at the campus level) on aggregate percentage of marks in their respective diploma following the
rule of reservation. The shortlisted candidates will be intimated by e-mail.
4. Procedure to be followed :
A. Candidates should download the application form from www.imu.edu.in /
www.imumumbaiport.ac.in and submit the same along with self-attested copies of
certificates and mark sheets by post or scan copy through e-mail (infomeri@imu.ac.in) so
as to reach the following address on or before 18th July, 2023. The shortlisted candidates
will be intimated by e-mail within 7 working days.

Postal Address :

THE CAMPUS DIRECTOR,

INDIAN MARITIME UNIVERSITY,
MUMBAI PORT CAMPUS ,
(MARINE ENGINEERING & RESEARCH INSTITUTE)
HAY BUNDER ROAD,
MUMBAI- 400033.
B. The shortlisted candidates shall reach the campus in-person along with all original certificates,
medical fitness certificate issued by DGS approved Doctor, likely to be held between 24-07-2023
and 28-07-2023.

C. An Application Processing Fee `1000/- for General candidate and `700/- for Scheduled Caste
/ Scheduled Tribe candidate to be paid along with the submission of application in the form of
Demand draft payable at Mumbai in favour of “Indian Maritime University, Mumbai Port
Campus”, or you can pay through online, and payment receipt should be sent with the application
form. Online payment can be done through Bank Account No. 1 mentioned below.

D. All candidates require a PASSPORT for joining the course and for obtaining Indian
National Database of Seafarers (INDoS) number. Individually candidates are required to pay
INDOS fees Rs.1416/- (including GST) through online on or before joining date. Following
certificate are required :

i. SSC / 10th Standard Mark sheet / Birth Certificate (for proof of date of birth)
ii. Provisional Certificate / Degree or Diploma Certificate as applicable.
iii. Course Completion Certificate (if provisional certificate is not issued)
iv. Statement of Marks of all Semester / Academic Years.
v. Approved Medical Fitness Certificate from DGS approved doctors complying with MS
Act.
vi. Photo copy of Indian Passport.
vii. Photo copy of Aadhar Card.
viii. Passport Size photo with white background (3 Nos.).

E. IMU reserves the right to allocate any leftover seats in any category to waitlisted candidates in
that category or to any other remaining categories.
F. The selected candidates will have to report at IMU, Mumbai Port Campus and register for the
3rd Semester on 01-08-2023.
5. Fee to be paid after confirmation of admission :
Upon confirmation of admission, the candidates are instructed to pay the following fees by Demand Draft
in favour of “Indian Maritime University, Mumbai Port Campus” payble at “Mumbai” or through online
in the following account :
Fees Amount (Rs.) Bank Account Details
Application Processing Rs.700/- (for SC/ST) Account Name : Indian Maritime University,
Fee Rs.1000/- (for other) Mumbai Port Campus
Registration Fee Rs.10,000/- Account No.1 : 37107435531
Programme Fee Rs.30,000/- Bank Name : State Bank of India
3rd Semester Fee Rs.1,22,500/- Branch Name : Byculla Branch
Account Type : Current
IFSC Code : SBIN0000343
Caution Deposit Rs.30,000/- Account Name : Indian Maritime University,
(Refundable) Mumbai Port Campus
Account No. 5 : 37107488801
Bank Name : State Bank of India
Branch Name : Byculla Branch
Account Type : Saving
IFSC Code : SBIN0000343
Contact:
For any clarification please send an e-mail to: infomeri@imu.ac.in
Or Call : +91-7021710074
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 Indian Maritime University
Mumbai Port Campus
(A Central University, under Union Ministry of Shipping)
Hay Bunder Road, Mumbai - 400 033.
Affix your passport
size photograph
Application from for B.Tech. (Marine Engineering) (3.5 cm x 4.5 cm)
Lateral Entry August, 2023 Batch duly attested

01. Name of Candidate : ……………………………………………………………..........

02. Gender : ……………………………………………………………..........

03. Father’s (or) Mother’s name : ……………………………………………………………..........

04. Date of Birth and Age : ……………………………………………………………..........

(in years)
05. Address for Correspondence : ……………………………………………………………..........

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Phone No. :

Mobile No. :

E-mail :

06. Category : GEN OBC SC ST

07. Educational Qualification :

Sl. Exam Passed Discipline Board / University Year of % of Marks

No. Passing
i) Degree/Diploma Course :

ii) 10 + 2

iii) 10th

iv) Other
08. Percentage of Marks in English : 10th 12th Diploma Exam

09. Marks in 3-yers Diploma (Marine / Mechanical / Electrical / Electrical & Electronics Engineering) :
_________________ % (over all marks).

Or

Marks in 4 years Diploma in Shipbuilding Engineering ____________% (over all marks)

CERTIFICATE

I, ………………………………………….. hereby certify that the above information furnished by me

is correct in all respects. I understand that any misrepresentation or omission of facts in this
application may justify denial or cancellation of admission from the above course.

Signature of the Candidate

Date : …………………….

Place : …………………….

ALL COLUMNS SHOULD BE FILLED IN ENGLISH

Following documents shall be enclosed duly attested :

1. Payment Receipt of Application Processing Fees.

2. Photo copy of 10th Marksheet and Passing Certificate
3. Photo copy of 12th Marksheet and Passing Certificate
4. Photo copy of Diploma Marksheet and Passing Certificate.
5. Photo copy of Community Certificate for OBC / SC / ST.
6. Medical Certificate (DGS Approved)
7. Photo copy of Proof of Age (Birth Certificate / SSLC / Equivalent Mark-sheet)
8. Photo copy of Transfer Certificate or Migration Certificate
9. Passport Size photos with white background (3 Nos.)
10. AICTE Approval Letter form College (Annexure-I)
11. Parent / Guardian Consent Form Board (Annexure-II)
12. Undertaking & Indemnity Board (Annexure-III)
13. Affidavit by the Student (Annexure-IV)
14. Affidavit by Parent / Guardian (Annexure-V)
15. Photo copy of Indian Passport.
16. Photo copy of Aadhar Card.
 Annexure-I

ON THE COLLEGE / INSTITUTE LETTER HEAD

TO WHOMSOEVER IT MAY CONCERN

This is to certify that Shri. / Kum. ____________________________________________

Son / Daughter of Shri. __________________________________________________________

was a bonafide student of this college / Institute during the period ______________________ to

___________________________. He / She has successfully passed the Diploma Examination

in 3-years Diploma in Marine / Mechanical / Electrical / Electrical & Electronics Engineering

[OR] 4-years Diploma in Shipbuilding Engineering Branch held in the month of

_________________, and was placed in____________________. His / Her Registration No. was

__________________. His / Her conduct and character were ___________________________

through out his stay in this college / Institute.

Further certified that the said course and the college is approved by All India Council for

Technical Education (AICTE), New Delhi vide their letter No.___________________________

dated ____________________, and the validity of the AICTE approval covers the entire duration

of the degree course that the candidate attended.

Dated : - ________________________ PRINCIPAL’S SIGNATURE

WITH OFFICE SEAL

NOTE :

 This certificate is acceptable for admission only if signed by Principal / Director /

Registrar of the Institute / College with the appropriate office seal.
 ANNEXURE-II

INDIAN MARITIME UNIVERSITY, MUMBAI PORT CAMPUS

M.E.R.I., Mumbai
PARENT / GUARDIAN CONSENT FORM
(Filling of all fields is compulsory)

Name of Cadet : …………………………..……………………..……… Roll No. .…………..…....................

Category : GEN/SC/ST/OBC : ……………….……… Blood group ……………………………………………..
E-mail of Cadet : …………………………………………………………….………...……..…………….…….
Course ………………..……….. Year of Admission : ………....……..… Batch No. …..….….…………….
Father's Name : ………………….. Father’s E-mail ………...………… Father’s Mobile ….………...………...
Mother’s Name : …………………….. Mother’s E-mail ………....…………… Mother’s Mobile …….…..…..
Permanent Correspondence Address : ………………………..…………….…….……………………….......
……………………………………………………………………………………….………….…………………..
Contact No. Landline : ……………………………. Nearest Railway station : …………………...………….
Police Station (Address) : …………………...…...………………………………...…………………………….
Photographs & specimen signature of parent's :

Cadet’s
photo
Family photo with cadet & parents
Cadet’s Left
hand thumb
Signature : Cadet Father Mother

In case parents are from out of station and want to appoint a local guardian :

I appoint the following, as local guardian of my ward Mr. / Ms. ....................................................................

Signature of Parent : ………………………….……….……..

Guardian's name : …………………………………………………….……………………………….…………

Correspondence Address : ……………………..………………………………………….………………...…....
…………………………………………………………………………….………………….……………………..
Contact No. Landline : ……………………..………. Contact No. Mobile : …………………………………

Local Guardian's E-mail : …………………………...................…………………………………………….......

Photographs and Sample Signature of Local Guardian's :

Photo of local
Guardian

Signature of Guardian :

I undertake to act as local guardian for Mr. / Ms. …………..................………………………...…….………

Note : No shore leave shall be given to out of station Cadet / without the undertaking of a local guardian.
 ANNEXURE-III

UNDERTAKING & INDEMNITY BOND

THE CAMPUS DIRECTOR,

INDIAN MARITIME UNIVERSITY, MUMBAI PORT CAMPUS,
(MARINE ENGINEERING & RESEARCH INSTITUTE),
HAY BUNDER ROAD,
MUMBAI - 400 033.

SIR,
I, SHRI / KUM. ___________________________________________________ ROLL NO. ___________ SON / DAUGHTER
OF SHRI ______________________________________________________ HEREBY AGREE TO GET ADMITTED FOR TRAINING
IN THE INDIAN MARITIME UNIVERSITY, MUMBAI PORT CAMPUS, MARINE ENGINEERING & RESEARCH INSTITUTE
(HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS “MERI”) AND UNDERTAKE THAT :
1. I SHALL NOT MARRY DURING THE PERIOD OF TRAINING.
2. I SHALL FULLY ABIDE BY THE RULES AND REGULATIONS IN FORCE AND ANY ORDERS ISSUED BY THE
“MERI” FROM TIME TO TIME.
3. I SHALL FULLY ABIDE BY THE DECISIONS OF THE “MERI”; WHICH WILL BE FINAL AND BINDING ON ME,
IN THE EVENT OF ANY DISCIPLINARY ACTION AGAINST ME INCLUDING EXPULSION FROM THE TRAINING
COURSE FOR ANY BREACH OF DISCIPLINE, CONDUCT / RULES AND REGULATIONS ETC.
4. I SHALL EXCLUSIVELY FOLLOW THE COURSE IN MARINE ENGINEERING TRAINING AND SHALL NOT AT ANY
TIME PURSUE ANY OTHER COURSE / COURSES OF STUDIES DURING MY TRAINING PERIOD.
5. I, MY PARENTS / GUARDIANS AND MY SPONSORING COMPANY DO HEREBY INDEMNIFY AND AGREE TO
KEEP “MERI” AND THE ORGANISATION TO WHICH THE WORKSHOP BELONGS WHERE I WILL UNDERGO MY
PRACTICAL TRAINING DURING THE COURSE, (HEREIN AFTER REFERRED TO AS THE WORKSHOP)
INDEMNIFIED AGAINST ALL LOSSES, DAMAGES AND INJURY SUSTAINED OR CAUSED TO “MERI” AND THE
WORKSHOP DURING THE PERIOD OF TRAINING ON ACCOUNT OF ANY ACT OR OMISSION DONE OR
COMMITTED BY ME IN THE COURSE OF MY TRAINING.
6. I, MY PARENTS / GUARDIANS AND MY SPONSORING COMPANY SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR MY ANY ACT
OF INDISCIPLINE / BREACH OF SECURITY DURING MY VISITS TO THE WORKSHOPS / DOCKYARD / SHIPS / UNITS
DURING THE TRAINING PERIOD.

7. I, SHALL UNDERGO THE TRAINING AT MY OWN RISK AND RESPONSIBILITY AND THAT I OR MY EXECUTORS
/ ADMINISTRATORS OR MY LEGAL HEIRS OR MY PARENTS / GUARDIANS OR ANY OTHER LEGAL
REPRESENTATIVE EITHER INDIVIDUALLY OR COLLECTIVELY OR MY SPONSORING COMPANY SHALL NOT
BE ENTITLED TO CLAIM ANY COMPENSATION OR OTHER RELIEF FROM INDIAN MARITIME UNIVERSITY –
MUMBAI PORT CAMPUS (HEREINAFTER CALLED THE "IMU") OR FROM ANY PERSON IN THE SERVICE OF
THE "IMU" OR THE "MERI" OR OTHER WORKSHOP IN WHICH I WILL UNDERGO MY PRACTICAL TRAINING,
IN RESPECT OF ANY LOSS OR PHYSICAL OR MENTAL INJURY TO THE PROPERTY OR PERSON INCLUDING
INJURY RESULTING IN ILLNESS OR DISABILITY OR LOSS OF LIMB AND / OR LIFE WHICH I MAY SUFFER AT
THE "MERI" OR IN OTHER ASSOCIATED ORGANISATIONS WHETHER IN MUMBAI OR ELSEWHERE WHILE
UNDERGOING TRAINING UNDER INSTRUCTION OR OTHERWISE OR AS A CONSEQUENCE OF ACTIVITIES
ANCILLARY THERETO, WHETHER DUE TO THE NEGLIGENCE OF ANY PERSON OR OTHERWISE.
8. MY PARENTS / GUARDIAN AND I SHALL PAY AND DISCHARGE ALL DUES OF THE “MERI” AND
STATEMENT OF ANY CLAIM AND / OR ACCOUNT MADE BY THE “MERI” SHALL BE FINAL AND BINDING
UPON MY PARENTS / GUARDIAN AND ME.
YOURS FAITHFULLY,

SIGNATURE OF THE CANDIDATE.

WE AGREE TO THE ABOVE CONDITION

SIGNATURE OF THE PARENT / GUARDIAN

NAME :

RELATIONSHIP WITH CANDIDATE :

ADDRESS :

PLACE :

DATE :

NOTE : THIS UNDERTAKING & INDEMNITY BOND IS REQUIRED TO BE PRODUCED ON A NON-JUDICIAL

STAMP PAPER OF ` 100/- ONLY.
 ANNEXURE-IV
AFFIDAVIT BY THE STUDENT
1) I, _______________________________________________________ (full name of student
with admission / registration / enrolment number) s/o d/o Mr/Mrs/Ms __________________,
having been admitted to __________________________________________________________
__________________________________________ (name of the institution). have received a
copy of the UGC Regulations on Curbing the Menace of Ragging in Higher Educational
Institutions, 2009, (hereinafter called the "Regulations") carefully read and fully understood the
provisions contained in the said Regulations.

2) I have, in particular, perused clause 3 of the Regulations and am aware as to what constitutes
ragging.

3) I have also, In particular, perused clause 7 and clause 9.1 of the Regulations and I am
fully aware of the penal and administrative action that is liable to be taken against me in case I am
found guilty of or abetting ragging, actively or passively, or being part of a conspiracy to promote
ragging.

4) I hereby solemnly aver and undertake that

a. I will not indulge in any behaviour or act that may be constituted as ragging under clause
3 of the Regulations.
b. I will not participate in or abet or propagate through any act of commission or omission
that may be constituted as ragging under clause 3 of the Regulations.
5) I hereby affirm that, if found guilty of ragging, I am liable for punishment according to clause
9.1 of the Regulations, Without prejudice to any other criminal action that may be taken against
me under any penal law or any law for the time being in force.

6) I hereby declare that I have not been expelled or debarred from admission in any institution in
the country on account of being found guilty of, abetting or being part of a conspiracy to promote,
ragging, and further affirm that, In case the declaration is found to be untrue, I am aware that my
admission is liable to be cancelled.

Declared this______________ day of _________ month of __________ year

_________________
Signature of deponent
Name:
 ANNEXURE-V

AFFIDAVIT BY PARENT / GUARDIAN

1) I, Mr /Mrs /Ms______________________________________________________________

(Full name of parent/ guardian) father/ mother / guardian of (full name of student with
admission/registration/enrolment number), ___________________________________________
having been admitted to __________________________________________________________
__________________________________________ (name of the institution). have received a
copy of the UGC Regulations on Curbing the Menace of Ragging in Higher Educational
Institutions, 2009, (hereinafter called the "Regulations") carefully read and fully understood the
provisions contained in the said Regulations.

2) I have, in particular, perused clause 3 of the Regulations and am aware as to what constitutes
ragging.

3) I have also, In particular, perused clause 7 and clause 9.1 of the Regulations and am
fully aware of the penal and administrative action that is liable to be taken against my ward in case
he/she is found guilty of or abetting ragging, actively or passively, or being part of a conspiracy to
promote ragging.

4) I hereby solemnly aver and undertake that

a. My ward will not indulge in any behaviour or act that may be constituted as ragging
under clause 3 of the Regulations.
b. My ward will not participate In or abet or propagate through any act of commission
or omission that may be constituted as ragging under clause 3 of the Regulations.

5) I hereby affirm that, if found guilty of ragging, my ward is liable for punishment
according to clause 9.1 of the Regulations, Without prejudice to any other criminal action that may
be taken against my ward under any penal law or any law for the time being in force.
6) I hereby declare that my ward has not been expelled or debarred from admis8ion In any
institution In the country on account of being found guilty of, abetting or being part of a conspiracy
to promote, ragging, and further affirm that, In case the declaration is found to be untrue,
the admission of my ward is liable to be cancelled.

Declared this ______________ day of _________ month of __________ year

_________________
Signature of deponent
Name:
Address:

Telephone / Mobile No.: