Candidates are offered admission in undergraduate (UG) as well as postgraduate (PG) programmes offered at Indian Maritime University (IMU) and its affiliated institutes/colleges on the basis of their performance in All-India level Online Common Entrance Tests (CETs). IMU conducts separate CETs for admission in different courses. Thus, one IMU CET is conducted for admission in all UG programmes and another one for admission in the two MTech courses offered by the University. Apart from this, IMU conducts a separate CET to shortlist aspirants for admission in its two MBA courses.
IMU CET is of three hours duration and comprises of multiple choice questions.
| IMU Campus |
Programme Offered |
Approved Intake |
| MBA (PSM) |
30 |
|
| MBA (ITL) |
45 |
|
| BSc (NS) |
120 |
|
| DNS |
80 |
|
| MBA (PSM) |
30 |
|
| MBA (ITL) |
30 |
|
| BSc (SBR) |
40 |
|
| DNS |
40 |
|
| IMU Kolkata Campus |
MBA (ITL) |
15 |
| BTech (ME) |
286 |
|
| BTech (ME) |
80 |
|
| BSc (NS) |
185 |
|
| B.Sc (MS) |
40 |
|
| DNS |
80 |
|
| MTech (NA & OE) |
20 |
|
| MTech (D & HE) |
20 |
|
| BTech (NA & OE) |
40 |
|
| Affiliated College |
Programme Offered |
Approved Intake |
| Anglo Eastern Maritime Academy, Mumbai |
DNS |
160 |
| Applied Research International, New Delhi |
DNS |
120 |
| C V Raman College of Engineering, Bhubaneswar |
DNS |
40 |
| BTech (ME) |
40 |
|
| Coimbatore Marine College, Coimbatore |
BTech (ME) |
80 |
| College of Ship Technology, Palakkad |
BSc (SBR) |
40 |
| Dr B R Ambedkar Institute of Technology, Port Blair |
DNS |
30 |
| Euro Tech Maritime Academy, Cochin |
DNS |
80 |
| BTech (ME) |
80 |
|
| Great Eastern Institute of Maritime Studies, Mumbai |
DNS |
80 |
| Hindustan Institute of Maritime Training, Chennai |
BTech (ME) |
40 |
| BSc (NS) |
40 |
|
| Hind Institute of Nautical Science & Engg, Noida |
BSc (SBR) |
40 |
| International Maritime Institute, Greater Noida |
DNS |
120 |
| BTech (ME) |
40 |
|
| BTech (ME) |
200 |
|
| MMTI'S Education Trust, Mumbai |
DNS |
40 |
| Park Maritime Academy, Coimbatore |
BTech (ME) |
40 |
| Perunthalaivar Kamarajar Institute of Maritime Science & Engg, Chidambaram |
DNS |
40 |
| R L Institute of Nautical Sciences, Madurai |
BTech (ME) |
120 |
| Sailors Maritime Academy, Visakhapatnam |
DNS |
40 |
| Samundra Institute of Maritime Studies, Lonavala |
DNS |
120 |
| BTech (ME) |
40 |
|
| Shipping Corporation of India (MTI), Mumbai |
DNS |
120 |
| Shipping Corporation of India (MTI), Tuticorin |
DNS |
40 |
| Southern Academy of Maritime Studies, Chennai |
DNS |
40 |
| Sriram Institute of Marine Studies, New Delhi |
DNS |
40 |
| DNS |
120 |
|
| Training Ship Rahaman, Mumbai |
DNS |
120 |
| DNS |
40 |
|
| YAK Education Trust, Mumbai |
DNS |
120 |
All the above mentioned colleges offer admission to aspirants basis their score/rank in IMU CET. However, affiliation for admission in DNS courses for the below mentioned 11 colleges has lapsed. These educational institutes need to apply again to seek affiliation for DNS course at IMU.
Explore colleges based on IMUCET
| Institutes with Lapsed Affiliation |
|
| Name of Institute/College |
Course |
| Aquatech Institute of Maritime Studies, New Delhi |
DNS |
| B P Marine Academy , Mumbai |
DNS |
| Centre for Maritime Education and Training, Lucknow |
DNS |
| Cosmopolitan Technology of Maritime Studies, Chennai |
DNS |
| Haldia Institute of Maritime Studies, Kolkata |
DNS |
| Hindustan Institute of Maritime Training, Chennai |
DNS |
| Marine Officers' Training Academy, Puducherry |
DNS |
| DNS |
|
| RVS College of Maritime Science and Engineering, Karaikkal |
DNS |
| Sairam Shipping Science College, Chennai |
DNS |
| Trident College of Marine Technology, Kolkata |
DNS |
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Student Forum
Answered a month ago
To be eligible for IMU CET (2026) for 4-year B.Tech programmes, candidates must be at least 17 years old and fulfil academic criteria: 10+2 (or equivalent) with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics (PCM), scoring a minimum of 60% average in PCM, and at least 50% marks in English in 10th or 12th. Age lim
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
The BTech course offered through IMU CET generally costs between ₹9 Lacs to ₹11 Lacs for the full four-year program, depending on the campus and specialization. The first-year fee is usually around ₹2.5 – ₹3 lakh, which includes tuition, lab, and academic charges. Additional expenses such as hostel,
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 months ago
Dear Student,
You can find IMU CET mock tests from several reliable sources. The most authentic source is the official Indian Maritime University (IMU) website, which usually releases a mock test to help candidates get familiar with the exam pattern and interface.
Apart from the official site, you c
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 months ago
No, candidates can't apply for IMU CET offline. There is only one way to apply which is through the official website.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 months ago
Yes, in the past years it is been witnessed that, Various placement partners visit the IMU CET campus like Delta Corp., MMSI, Wilhelmsen, Dockendale, MSI.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 months ago
The Indian maritime university is conducts the IMU CET exam.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 months ago
Students must follow below instructions to apply -
Visit official website
Enter Basic details by adding Personal information, Qualification etc.
Upload scanned photograph (jpg/jpeg), signature (jpg/jpeg), and documents (pdf/jpg/jpeg).
Pay online application fee
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
Following documents are required during registration:
Passport size photograph and scanned Signature of student
10th and 12th Standard Mark Sheet (wherever applicable)
UG Degree Mark Sheet / Certificate (wherever applicable).
Category Certificate in respect of SC / ST / OBC (NCL) candidates.
Economicall
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 months ago
As per IMUCET eligibility criteria, the age limit for students applying for B.Tech, B.Sc, B.B.A and DNS courses is below -
Minimum age: 17 years
Maximum age:
For Male: General - 25 years, OBC (NCL)-28 years, SC/ST-30 years
For Female: General - 27 years, OBC (NCL)-30 years, SC/ST-32 years.
No age limit
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 months ago
UG Courses - Candidates must be at least 17 years old and have completed 10+2/equivalent with a minimum 60% average in PCM and at least 50% marks in English in Class 10 or 12.
PG Courses - Candidates with a B.Sc. or B.Tech. degree in Mechanical, Civil, or Naval disciplines are eligible to apply for P
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