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The Marine Engineering and Research Institute (MERI), formerly known as the Directorate of Marine Engineering Training (DMET), now known as Indian Maritime University - Kolkata Campus and Mumbai Port Campus, is India's national and the best known institute for the training of marine engineers and polyvalent officers.

MERI, Calcutta offers a (four-years pre-sea) bachelor's degree program in Marine Engineering, admissions for which are made through the CET conducted by Indian Maritime University (IMU). MERI, Bombay offers (one-year pre-sea) post-graduate diploma in Marine Engineering whose admissions are made through All-India Based Entrance Exam conducted by Reputed Shipping Organisations on behalf of MERI, Mumbai. MERI, Mumbai also offers (three-years pre-sea) B.Sc in Maritime Science, which is a dual certification degree programme, admissions to which are made through the CET. All degrees are now granted by Indian Maritime University (IMU). The cadets of B.Sc in Maritime Science are well educated and trained in both nautical and engine disciplines. MERI, Mumbai also offers (four-years pre-sea) bachelor's degree program in marine engineering, admissions for which are made through CET conducted by IMU.