IMU Kochi Answered Questions

IMU Kochi provides various programmes and specialisations to students. For obtaining IMU Kochi admission, candidates are required to appear for the prescribed entrance tests. Students can visit the official website of the FORE School of Management to learn more regarding the eligibility details for their preferred course choice. Accepted exams include KMAT KERALA and IMUCET.

The documents required for eligibility verification during B.Sc. in Nautical Science admissions at IMU Kochi are:
10+2 mark sheet
PCM (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics) mark sheet
English mark sheet
Transfer certificate
Conduct certificate
Medical fitness certificate
Passport size photos
Caste certificate (if applicable)
Income certificate (if applicable)

B.Sc. in Nautical Science at IMU Kochi can be chosen due to its eligibility criteria, which includes a minimum of 60% aggregate marks in PCM and 50% in English at 10th or 12th standard. The course has an age limit, with minimum age being 17 years and maximum age varying based on gender and category. There is also a 5% relaxation in eligibility marks for SC/ST candidates.

The college is quite strict when it comes to the eligibility requirements of B.Sc. in Nautical Science at IMU Kochi. The candidate must have completed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) as mandatory subjects from a recognized board with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks in PCM and 50% marks in English subject in 10+2 examination. The age limit for male candidates is 25 years and for female candidates is 27 years. Candidates must also be medically fit and meet the physical standards as prescribed in the Merchant Shipping (Medical Examination) Rules, 2000.

Yes, the counselling fee is refundable for the BSc course at the IMU Kochi campus. Candidates whose names have not been published in any of IMU's admission lists will be entitled to a refund after the deduction of 10% of the counselling fee. The amount will be refunded to the account from which the payment was made.  

B.Sc. in Nautical Science graduates from IMU Kochi can explore various onshore and offshore opportunities in the maritime industry. Onshore opportunities include roles such as navigation, communication, and loading and discharging of cargo, while offshore opportunities include working as a deck officer in the Merchant Navy. Some specific job roles and their corresponding salaries are:
| Rank | Job Description | Dry Ship | Tanker |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Captain or Master | In charge of a ship's general operation | ₹6,60,000 to ₹8,30,000 | ₹7,50,000 to ₹12,00,000 |
Graduates can also pursue further studies, such as MSc in Nautical Science or MBA in Shipping and Logistics, to enhance their career prospects.

The maximum age limit for pursuing the B.Sc. in Nautical Science course at IMU Kochi is 25 years for male candidates. However, there is a relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST candidates and 2 years for female candidates. The minimum age limit is 17 years.

The IMUCET category-wise cutoff for B.Sc. in Nautical Science at IMU Kochi is tabulated below. The cutoff ranks vary for different categories of students belonging to the AI quota. CategoryBSc in Nautical Science Round 3 Cutoff 2025 General1515OBC2492SC7672EWS3142