Indian Maritime University - [IMU], Chennai - Affiliated Colleges

AMET University is a private university located in Chennai. On the other hand, IMU is a Central University recognized by the Ministry of Shipping, Government of India. IMU is the only institution of the country exclusively dedicated to maritime studies. It offers a total of 15 courses. The choice between the two can be easily made, once we analyze both the institution on the basis of factors like fee structure, placement stats, etc.

A quick highlight into both the institutes is given below in the table:

Admission Process

• The criteria for admission at AMET University for any course are academic merit, AMET Entrance Test, and personal interview. There can be medical examinations for certain courses as well.
• While at Indian Maritime University, the admissions are done on the basis of marks scored by the candidates in the IMU Common Entrance Test (CET).

Fee Structure:

• The total fee for B.E/B.Tech at AMET is 3.6 lakhs to 13.9 lakhs. While at IMU, the course costs a total of 2.97 lakhs to 14.95 lakhs.
• The fee for B.Sc courses in fields like Nautical Science at IMU is 4.4 lakhs to 9 lakhs. Similar courses at AMET cost between 10.45 lakhs to 16 lakhs.
• Another popular course MBA at IMU costs 4 lakhs. At AMCET, it can be pursued at a total cost of 5.78 lakhs.

Placement Statistics:

• The placement rate at IMU is 70% and the average package lies between 5 to 6 lakhs. Some of the top recruiters of the university include names like Shipping Corporation of India, NYK Ship Management, Dredging Corporation of India Limited, Synergy Ship Management, Anglo-Eastern Ship Management, etc.
• On the other hand, the average package at AMCET is 3.6 to 3.9 lakhs. The top recruiters include Maersk, Shell, Selandia, Fleet, DHL, Transworld, Beta, HCL, Chevron, Sea Team, Shell, Good Wood, etc.

The information presented above can be used as an information guide and a suitable institute can be decided on the basis of individual preferences.

Indian Maritime University (IMU) Chennai is obviously better than Vels University. It has a brand of its own and is known outside of Chennai as well. Vels University, on the other hand, is just like any other university and anyone hardly outside Chennai even knows about it. 

The study environment at Vels University is not at all good though other facilities are good to decent. I would say that if you want to relax and just want a degree after 3-4 years of enjoyment, go to Vels University. Otherwise, IMU Chennai is the one to go for.