Oceanography is the science of studying oceans and the various processes related to it. It is also known as oceanology or marine science. The subject deals with the study of the ocean bed, ocean currents, waves, marine organisms, plate tectonics, ecosystem analysis, fluid dynamics and other related topics. Oceanography is also related to various other subjects like geology, physics, meteorology and geography.

The main branches of oceanography include biological oceanography, chemical oceanography, physical oceanography and geological oceanography.

For a developing country like India, oceanography is a fast-growing profession that offers first-rate career opportunities.

Oceanography Courses in India are offered at various levels from bachelor level to postgraduate level

• B. Sc. Oceanography/Marine Science
• B. Sc. Earth and Ocean Sciences
• M. Sc. Oceanography
• M. Sc. Marine Biology
• M. Tech in Oceanography
• M. Phil. Marine Biology
• PHD. Oceanology

• Chemical Oceanography
• Geological Oceanography
• Physical Oceanography
• Marine Biology
• Marine archaeologists
• Marine and Ocean Engineers
• Marine Policy experts
• Biological Oceanographers, Marine Biologists and Fisheries Scientists.
• Marine Technician
• Marine Environmentalists

• Indian Institute of Technology-Madras
• Indian Institute of Technology-Kharagpur
• Annamalai University-Tamil Naidu
• Andhra University-Vishakhapatnam
• Anna University, Institute for Ocean Management-Chennai

Indian Institute  of Technology-Madras

• Course: Tech & M.Tech( Naval Architecture & Ocean Engineering), B.Tech (Naval Architecture & Ocean Engineering
• Eligibility: Candidates must have completed 10+2 from the recognized board

Minimum 75% marks in Higher Secondary Examination. There will be no preference of 10+2 marks for calculating the ranks in JEE Main

• Admission Mode: JEE MAINS and JEE Advance

Indian Institute  of Technology-Kharagpur

• Course : Ocean Engineering& Naval Arch. B.Tech(4 Years), Ocean Engineering Naval Arch(M.Tech Dual 5 years)
• Eligibility : Candidates must have completed 10+2 from the recognized board with science stream(PCM)
• Admission Mode: JEE MAINS and JEE Advance

Annamalai University-Tamil Naidu

• Course :Sc. in Ocean Science and Tech (Integrated Program)
• Duration: 5 Years
• Eligibility criteria: 10 +2 passed under Academic Stream in the following subjects Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry & Biology.
• Admission Mode: The selection of candidates to the above programs will be made based on the performance of the candidates in the qualifying examination, besides an

• Performing experiments, collecting data and keeping the track of the activities of plants and animals living in the ocean.
• Studying the relationship between the chemical compounds in the sea and how it affects the ocean.
• Measure currents, waves, tides, temperature, salt and gas concentrations other fluid movement.
• Use satellite for collecting data such as sea temperature, currents, wave heights and patterning, and wind speeds.
• Assist with oceanographic instrumentation system design, specification, construction, and documentation