About Department of Ocean Engineering, IIT Madras
The Department of Ocean Engineering at IIT Madras, begun as a centre in 1977, offers a B.Tech in Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering, M.Tech, MS and PhD.
Ocean Engineering at IIT Madras began in 1977 as the Ocean Engineering Centre, set up by the Union education ministry on the advice of a committee led by Dr Y. Nayudamma, and it has worked as an academic department since 1982. Undergraduates study a B.Tech in Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering, with an option to move to a Dual Degree. Postgraduate students can take an M.Tech such as Ocean Technology, and a large group of MS and PhD scholars work on wave hydrodynamics, coastal processes, ships and underwater vehicles, marine geotechnics and ocean energy. The department reports about 3,000 square metres of laboratory space.
Courses and fees
| Course | Mode | Duration | Seats | Fee per year | Total fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Technology Accepts: JEE Advanced |
Full-time | 4 yrs | — | — | — |
| Master of Technology Accepts: GATE |
Full-time | 2 yrs | — | — | — |
| Doctor of Philosophy | Full-time | — | — | — | — |
Tuition fees as published by the college for the fee year shown. Hostel, mess and exam fees are extra unless stated.
Admission
Admission through: Entrance test, Interview
The B.Tech in Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering is filled through JEE Advanced and JoSAA counselling. M.Tech applicants, including for Ocean Technology, apply on the IIT Madras M.Tech admission portal, usually with GATE. MS and PhD admission follows the IIT Madras research admission notices and the department admission page.
Typical eligibility
- Bachelor of Technology: Studying in: Class 12; Must have studied: Physics; Must have studied: Mathematics; At least 45% marks in Class 12; one more subject from the AICTE list (e.g. Chemistry, Biotechnology, Computer Science, Biology)
- Master of Technology: Studying in: UG; Enrolled in: Bachelor of Technology; At least 50% marks in UG; B.E./B.Tech in a relevant discipline; GATE score preferred
- Doctor of Philosophy: Studying in: PG; At least 55% marks in PG
The college may set higher cut-offs. Check its prospectus.
Facilities
- Labs
- Library
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Frequently asked questions
What undergraduate course does Ocean Engineering at IIT Madras offer?
A B.Tech in Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering, with a Dual Degree option.
When was the department set up?
It started as the Ocean Engineering Centre in 1977 and became an academic department in 1982.
How can I contact the department?
Phone 044-22574800 or email oeoffice@iitm.ac.in.
Sources
Information verified on 26 Oct 2026
- About - Department of Ocean Engineering IIT Madras · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
- Department of Ocean Engineering - IIT Madras · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
- IIT Madras M.Tech Information Brochure 2025 · Prospectus PDF, accessed 26 Oct 2026
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