IMU CET 2026: Application Form, Exam, Syllabus, Exam Pattern, Question Paper

Q: What is the difficulty level of the IMU CET exam?

The difficulty level of the exam is of moderate level. Candidates who have studied properly during their 10 to 12, will be able to easily crack the exam.

Q: Is the paper pattern of IMU CET similar to JEE Main?

No, the paper pattern of IMU CET is not similr to the JEE Main exam.

Q: Is there any reservation in the IMU CET exam?

Yes, SC/ST candidates get concessions in registration fees, and age relaxation is provided for OBC and SC/ST categories students. Reservations include 15% for SC, 7.5% for ST, 27% for OBC (non-creamy layer), and 10% for General-EWS. IMU also has a special state reservation scheme For NCC cadet students, they can get mark concessions: 5% for the 'C' certificate, 3% for the 'B' certificate, and 2% for the 'A' certificate

Q: What is the IMU CET counselling process?

The IMU-CET counselling process is the process of getting admission to the IMU campuses in India.

Q: What are the IMU CET counselling stages?

Following are the counselling stages after clearing IMU CET exam. Issuing of IMUCET Rank certificate Register for Counselling (Portal will be opened after IMUCET Results declaration) Seat allocation Seat Confirmation by candidates Issue of Provisional Seat allotment letter Certificate verification Spot counselling for Vacant seat and Certificate verification Commencement of classes

Q: Does IMU CET release mock tests?

Yes IMU CET releases the mock tests on its official website. The mock tests are released so that candidates can properly prepare for the exa without any fuss.

Q: How are mock tests in IMU CET exam preparations?

The IMU CET Mock tests are very helpful for IMU CET preparation. They help you get used to the exam pattern, difficulty level and time management. Additionally, mock tests show you areas that need improvement.

Q: What is the exam pattern of IMU CET?

For UG Courses, the IMU CET exam pattern is as follows - Subject - English, General Aptitude, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics (12th Grade / Plus 2 level/Intermediate/Equivalent level). Medium of Exam - English Total Questions – 200 Total Duration of exam – 3 hours Negative marking - 0.25 marks for every wrong answer

Q: What is the marking scheme of the IMU CET?

UG course Total questions - 200 Total marks - 200 PG course Total questions - 120 Total marks - 120

Q: Is there negative marking in the IMU CET?

Yes, there is negative marking in the exam. As per the minus marking, for every wrong question, 0.25 marks will be deducted from candidates.

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IMU CET 2026: The Indian Maritime University conducts the IMU CET 2026 exam every year in May. The exam body releases the IMU CET application form 2026 in online mode only. Candidates can apply from the institute website, imu.edu.in. Candidates planning to appear in the IMU CET 2026 can check the IMU CET 2026 syllabus, exam pattern, and previous year papers here.

The IMU CET exam is conducted online in various cities across the country. IMU offers various courses in marine engineering, naval architecture, shipbuilding, nautical science, and ocean engineering at diploma, UG, and PG levels. IMU also offers management courses in maritime logistics. Indian Maritime University (IMU) has 6 Campuses at Navi Mumbai, Mumbai Port, Kolkata, Visakhapatnam, Chennai, and Kochi. Admission to various courses at IMU and its affiliated colleges is based on IMU CET only. However, there are a few courses where admission is based on GATE/CUET. For details on course-specific admission criteria, candidates can check the information below or the IMU website. Check all details of IMU CET 2026 like results, counselling, admission process, and more here.

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Table of content

What is IMU CET?
IMUCET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
IMU CET 2025 Highlights
IMU CET 2026 Eligibility Criteria
IMU CET 2026 Application Form
IMU Admission Process 2026 through IMU CET and Other Entrance Exams
IMU CET 2026 Colleges and Course Wise Seat Intake
IMU CET 2026 Syllabus
IMU CET 2026 Exam Pattern
IMU CET 2026 Model Question Papers
IMU CET 2026 Exam Centres
IMU CET 2026 Mock Test
IMU CET 2026 Admit Card
IMU CET 2026 Preparation Tips
Books for IMU CET 2026
IMU CET 2026 Result
IMU CET 2026 Counselling
FAQs on IMUCET 2026

What is IMU CET?

The Indian Maritime University Common Entrance Test (IMU CET) is a national-level admission test. It is conducted in CBT mode annually for admission to 6 campuses of the Indian Maritime University (IMU). The candidates desirous of joining Diploma in Nautical Science, BSc (Nautical Science), and BE/BTech (Marine Engineering) courses have to appear for IMU CET. Candidates can also join MBA and MTech courses via IMU CET, or they can apply via CMAT/CAT/MAT and CUET PG/GATE/PGCET scores. Preference in admissions will be given to candidates with IMU-CET ranks. Hence, the candidates are encouraged to register for IMU CET. All admission is based on merit through the IMU online counselling process.

Also Read: BTech Admission Through CUET 2026: College List, Cutoff, Eligibility Criteria

Commonly asked questions

Q: What types of questions are asked in the IMU CET exam?

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Q: What are the stages in the IMU CET exam?

IMUCET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of IMUCET 2026 exam

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
Mar ' 26 - May ' 26	IMU CET 2025 Registration window TENTATIVE

IMU CET 2025 Highlights

Candidates can check below the highlights of the IMU CET 2026 exam:

Particulars	Exam Details
Exam Name	Indian Maritime University Common Entrance Test (IMU CET)
Conducting Body	Indian Maritime University
Exam Level	National level
Exam Frequency	Once a year
Mode of Exam	Computer based test Offline for PhD
Courses offered through Entrance Exam	UG BSc (NS) B.Tech (Marine Engineering) BTech (Naval Architecture & Ocean Engineering) Diploma DNS PG MBA (Port and Shipping Management) MBA (International Transportation and Logistics Management) MTech (Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering) M.Tech (Dredging and Harbour Engineering) MTech (Marine Engineering & Management) PhD PhD / MS (By Research) / Integrated PhD
Exam Fees	INR 1000 for General / OBC (NCL) candidates INR 700 for SC / ST candidates
Exam Duration	3 hours
No. of Papers	One
Language/Medium of Exam	English only
Colleges Accepting Exam Score	IMU Campuses IMU Navi Mumbai IMU Mumbai Port IMU Kolkata IMU Visakhapatnam IMU Chennai IMU Kochi IMU affiliated colleges Anglo Eastern Maritime Academy, Mumbai Applied Research International, New Delhi Coimbatore Marine College, Coimbatore College of Ship Technology, Palakkad Dr B R Ambedkar Institute of Technology, Port Blair Euro Tech Maritime Academy, Cochin HIMT College, Chennai International Maritime Institute, New Delhi Maritime Training Institute (SCI), Mumbai RL Institute of Nautical Sciences, Madurai Samundra Institute of Maritime Studies, Mumbai Sriram Institute of Marine Studies, New Delhi Southern Academy of Maritime Studies, Chennai The Great Eastern Institute of Maritime Studies, Mumbai Tolani Maritime Institute, Pune Training Ship Rahman, Mumbai Yak Education Trust, Mumbai
No. of Test Cities	86
Official Website	imu.edu.in
Contact Details	Indian Maritime University East Coast Road Semmencherry Chennai - 600119 +91 (44) 2453 9020 Students Admission-Related Queries Email: academicscell@imu.ac.in +91 (44) 2453 9027 / 2453 9028
Information brochure	Download here
Important downloads	Instruction for online registration Medical fitness standards List of UG and PG Programmes offered by IMU Campuses Programmes offered at Affiliated Institutes of IMU List of Non-Affiliated Institutes and Programmes Reserved category certificate formats (SC, ST, OBC-NCL, GEN-EWS)

IMU CET 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates can check the eligibility criteria for IMU CET 2026 below before filling out the online form:

IMU CET Eligibility for 4-Year B.Tech (Marine Engineering) – Residential

Criteria	Description
Educational qualification	10+2/equivalent (PCM-Average: Minimum 60% and a minimum of 50% marks in English subject in 10th / 12th Examination). Marital status – Unmarried.
Age Criteria	Maximum age: The reference date for the calculation of the age will be 01.08.2026. For Males: General-25 years, OBC (NCL) - 28 years, SC/ST-30 years For Female: General-27 years, OBC (NCL) - 30 years, SC/ST-32 years.
Relaxation	For SC/ST candidates: There will be a 5% relaxation in eligibility marks of PCM; however, it will not apply to English Marks. A relaxation of 5% in English marks will apply to candidates who are natives of the Lakshadweep and Andaman & Nicobar Islands and belong to their Scheduled Tribes and who & both of whose parents were born in those islands & belong to the Scheduled Tribes of those islands.
Medical conditions	Physical Fitness: Candidates seeking admission to this Marine Engineering Programme must be medically fit including eyesight and hearing as prescribed in the Merchant Shipping (Medical Examination) Rules, 2000, as amended.
Medical conditions	Eyesight: There shall be no evidence of any morbid condition of either eye or of the lids of either eye which may be liable to risk of aggravation or recurrence. Candidates must possess good binocular vision (Fusion faculty and full field of vision in both eyes). Movement of the eyeballs must be full in all directions and the pupils should react normally to light and accommodation. Normal colour vision shall be tested by Ishihara Test Chart. Distance Vision unaided 0.5(6/12) in each eye or 0.67(6/9) in the better eye and 0.33 (6/18) in the other eye.
Medical certificate requirement	At the time of admission, candidates will be required to produce a certificate of medical fitness issued by doctors approved by the Directorate General of Shipping. (Refer to the page at https://www.dgshipping.gov.in/Content/MaritimeHealthBranch.aspx)

IMU CET 2026 Eligibility for 4-Year B.Tech (Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering) – Residential

Criteria	Description
Educational Qualification	10+2/equivalent (PCM Average-Minimum 60%) with minimum of 50% marks in English subject in 10th / 12th Examination.
Age Criteria	Maximum age: The reference date for calculation of the age will be from the date of commencement of the Academic Session (01.08.2026). For Male: General-25 years, OBC(NCL)-28 years, SC/ST-30 years For Female/Transgender: General-27 years, OBC(NCL)-30 years, SC/ST-32 years.
Relaxation	For SC/ST candidates: There will be a 5% relaxation in eligibility marks of PCM; however, it will not apply to English Marks.
Eligibility Medical	All Candidates who qualify for this course will have to submit a Physical Fitness Certificate from a Registered Medical Practitioner at the time of Certificate Verification

IMUCET 2026 Eligibility for 4-Year B.Tech (Naval Architecture and Ship Building) – Residential

Criteria	Description
Educational Qualification	10+2/equivalent (PCM Average-Minimum 60%) with a minimum of 50% marks in English subject in 10th / 12th Examination.
Age Criteria	Maximum age: The reference date for calculation of the age will be from the date of commencement of the Academic Session (01.08.2026). For Male: General-25 years, OBC(NCL)-28 years, SC/ST-30 years For Female/Transgender: General-27 years, OBC(NCL)-30 years, SC/ST-32 years.
Relaxation	For SC/ST candidates: There will be a 5% relaxation in eligibility marks of PCM; however, it will not apply to English Marks.
Eligibility Medical	All Candidates who qualify for this course will have to submit a Physical Fitness Certificate from a Registered Medical Practitioner at the time of Certificate Verification

IMU CET 2026 Eligibility for 3-Year B.Sc. (Nautical Science) – Residential

Criteria

Description

Eligibility Criteria

10+2/equivalent (PCM Average-Minimum 60% and minimum of 50% marks in English subject in 10th / 12th Examination).
Marital status – Unmarried.

Age Criteria

Maximum age: The reference date for calculation of the age will be from the date of commencement of the Academic Session (01.08.2026)

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.

Relaxation

For SC/ST candidates: There will be a 5% relaxation in eligibility marks of PCM; however, it will not apply to English Marks.

Relaxation of 5% in English marks will be applicable to candidates who are native of the Lakshadweep and Andaman & Nicobar Islands and belongs to their Scheduled Tribes and who & both of whose parents were born in those islands & belong to the Scheduled Tribes of those islands.

Medical conditions

Physical Fitness: Candidates seeking admission to this Nautical Science Programme must be medically fit including eye sight and hearing as prescribed in the Merchant Shipping (Medical Examination) Rules, 2000, as amended.

Eyesight:

There shall be no evidence of any morbid condition of either eye or of the lids of either eye which may be liable to risk of aggravation or recurrence. Candidates must possess good binocular vision (Fusion faculty and full field of vision in both eyes).
Movement of the eyeballs must be full in all directions and the pupils should react normally to light and accommodation.
Normal colour vision shall be tested by Ishihara Test Chart.
Distance Vision unaided 1.0*(6/6) in better eye and 0.67*(6/9) in other eye.

Medical certificate requirement

At the time of admission, candidates will be required to produce a certificate of medical fitness issued by doctors approved by the Directorate General of Shipping.

(Refer to the page at https://www.dgshipping.gov.in/Content/MaritimeHealthBranch.aspx)

IMU CET Eligibility 2026 for 1-Year DNS course leading to B.Sc (Applied Nautical Science) – Residential

Note: Transgender are eligible for the B.Tech. (Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering) & B.Tech. (Naval Architecture and Ship Building) and they should meet the requisite eligibility criteria.

Criteria	Description
Educational Qualification	10+2/equivalent (PCM Average-Minimum 60%) with minimum of 50% marks in English subject in 10th / 12th Examination. OR B.Sc. in Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry or Electronics with Physics as individual subject in one of the years, with an average of not less than 55% of the marks in the final year. OR B.E./B.Tech Degree from IIT or from a college recognised by AICTE with an average of not less than 50% of the marks in the final year. Marital status: Unmarried Note: The candidate should have a minimum of 50% marks in English subject in 10th / 12th / Degree Examinations.
Age Criteria	Maximum age: The reference date for calculation of the age will be from the date of commencement of the Academic Session (01.08.2026) 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.
Relaxation	For SC/ST candidates: There will be a 5% relaxation in eligibility marks of PCM; however, it will not apply to English Marks. Relaxation of 5% in English marks will be applicable to candidates who are native of the Lakshadweep and Andaman & Nicobar Islands and belong to their Scheduled Tribes and who & both of whose parents were born in those islands & belong to the Scheduled Tribes of those island.
Medical conditions	Physical Fitness: Candidates seeking admission to this DNS Programme must be medically fit including eyesight and hearing as prescribed in the Merchant Shipping (Medical Examination) Rules, 2000, as amended.
Medical conditions	Eye sight: There shall be no evidence of any morbid condition of either eye or of the lids of either eye which may be liable to risk of aggravation or recurrence. Candidates must possess good binocular vision (Fusion faculty and full field of vision in both eyes). Movement of the eyeballs must be full in all directions and the pupils should react normally to light and accommodation. Normal colour vision shall be tested by Ishihara Test Chart. Distance Vision unaided 1.0(6/6) in the better eye and 0.67(6/9) in the other eye.
Medical Certificate requirement	At the time of admission, candidates will be required to produce a certificate of medical fitness issued by doctors approved by the Directorate General of Shipping, Mumbai. (Refer the page at https://www.dgshipping.gov.in/Content/MaritimeHealthBranch.aspx)

IMU CET 2026 Eligibility for 2-Year M.Tech (Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering) – Non- Residential

Criteria	Description
Educational Qualification	Engineering Graduate in Mechanical/ Civil/ Marine/ Naval Architecture/BTech (Fisheries Engineering) or equivalent with 55% in aggregate marks.
Age Criteria	There is no age restriction
Relaxation for SC/ST candidates	There will be a 5% relaxation in eligibility marks.
Eligibility Medical	All Candidates who qualify for this course will have to submit a Physical Fitness Certificate from a Registered Medical Practitioner.

IMU CET Eligibility for 2-Year M.Tech (Dredging and Harbour Engineering) – Non-Residential

Criteria	Description
Educational Qualification	Engineering Graduate in Mechanical/ Civil/ Marine/ Naval Architecture/BTech (Fisheries Engineering) or equivalent with 55% in aggregate marks
Age Criteria	There is no age restriction
Relaxation for SC/ST candidates (if any)	There will be a 5% relaxation in eligibility marks.
Eligibility Medical	All Candidates who qualify for this course will have to submit a Physical Fitness Certificate from a Registered Medical Practitioner.

IMUCET Eligibility Criteria for 2-Year M.Tech (Marine Technology) – Non-Residential

Criteria	Description
Eligibility	BE/BTech in Marine Engineering/Mechanical Engineering/Naval Architecture with at least 55% in aggregate marks from a recognized University. OR Associate Member of Institution of Engineers Part A and B in Mechanical Engineering with at least 55% marks (by examination). OR MEO Class I Certificate of Competency Issued by Govt. of India Note: Candidates with GATE Scores in Marine Engineering/ Mechanical Engineering/ Naval Architecture are exempted from IMU’s CET, however, they will be considered only against the residuary seats, if any.
Age Criteria	There is no age restriction
Relaxation for SC/ST candidates (if any)	There will be a 5% relaxation in eligibility marks.
Eligibility Medical	All Candidates who qualify for this course will have to submit a Physical Fitness Certificate from a Registered Medical Practitioner.

IMUCET Eligibility 2026 for 2-Year MBA (International Transportation and Logistics Management) – Non-Residential

Criteria	Description
Educational Qualification	A Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% in aggregate marks from recognized universities and a minimum of 50% marks in English subject in 10th / 12th / UG Degree
Age Criteria	There is no age restriction
Relaxation	For SC/ST candidates: There will be a 5% relaxation in eligibility marks; however, it will not apply to English Marks.
Eligibility Medical	All Candidates who qualify for this course will have to submit a Physical Fitness Certificate from a Registered Medical Practitioner.

IMUCET Eligibility Criteria 2026 for 2-Year MBA (Port & Shipping Management) – Non-Residential

Criteria	Description
Educational Qualification	A Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% in aggregate marks from recognized universities and a minimum of 50% marks in English subject in 10th / 12th / UG Degree.
Age Criteria	There is no age restriction
Relaxation	For SC/ST candidates: There will be a 5% relaxation in eligibility marks; however, it will not apply to English Marks.
Eligibility Medical	All Candidates who qualify for this course will have to submit a Physical Fitness Certificate from a Registered Medical Practitioner.

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IMU CET 2026 Application Form

DeskCalendar Registration: Mar ' 26 - May ' 26

Candidates can apply for IMU CET 2026 through Online mode only. The link is available on this page and the IMU’s website. The IMU CET online application form consists of four portions:

Personal Details
Academic Details
Uploading of Documents
Payment Details

Candidates have to fill in these three portions. Once the payment is successful, the candidate’s dashboard will appear, from which they can download the filled-in application.

⇒ Apply for IMU CET 2026 - https://imu.cbexams.com/imu25cetl/regprocess.aspx

Steps to fill the IMU CET application form 2026:

Step 1: Fill out the online application with Basic details.
Step 2: Fill out the online application with Personal Details.
Step 3: Fill out the online application with Qualification Details.
Step 4: Upload scanned images of the photograph and signature. The image should be in jpg/jpeg format only. Upload scanned images of documents. The documents should be in pdf/jpg/jpeg format.
Step 5: Pay the application registration fee through online payment mode.

Documents needed to apply for IMU CET

Applicants are required to register online by uploading the following scanned documents

Passport size photograph
Signature of the candidate
10th Standard Mark Sheet
12th Standard Mark Sheet (wherever applicable)
UG Degree Mark Sheet / Certificate (wherever applicable)
Category Certificate in respect of SC / ST / OBC (NCL) candidates
Economically Weaker Section Certificate in respect of GeneralEWS Candidates
NCC Certificate (if applicable)
Special State / Nativity Certificate (if applicable)
MEO-I / COC Certificate (Applicable for MTech candidates who are Seafarers)

Application fee: IMU CET application fee is given below:

Course	Category	Fee
For BBA	General /General-EWS/ OBC (NCL) candidates	INR 200
For BBA	SC / ST candidates	INR 140
For all other UG and PG Programme/ Research Programmes	General /General-EWS/ OBC (NCL) candidates	INR 1000
For all other UG and PG Programme/ Research Programmes	SC / ST candidates	INR 700

Automated e-mails/SMS is sent to every registered applicant on successful registration of the application, uploading of admit card, publication of results, etc.

Important: The candidates who wish to apply based on CUET scores for UG (except BBA) are not required to register for IMU CET and should apply later during Spot Counselling registration for UG Programmes (except BBA).

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IMU Admission Process 2026 through IMU CET and Other Entrance Exams

IMU CET Entrance Tests are held for admission to the following courses:

MU-CET for UG (B.Tech., B.Sc. ,DNS) Programmes.
IMU- CET for M.Tech. Programmes.
IMU- CET for MBA Programmes.

Rank holders of the above 3 CETs can seek admission to respective UG/PG/MBA programmes.
Also, candidates who have qualified in the following exams can seek admission:

CUET(UG): Can seek admission to UG Programmes at the time of spot counselling for the residual seats available after the third List. For Admission to BBA programmes, candidates with CUET scores will be given preference.
GATE/CUET-(PG)/PG-CET: Can seek admission to PG Programmes, however, preference will be given to candidates with IMU-CET ranks.
CAT/ MAT/ CMAT/UG Marks: Can seek admission to MBA Programmes, however, preference will be given to candidates with IMU-CET ranks.
Ph.D./Ph.D.(Integrated)/M.S(By Research): Details of the Entrance Test is informed through a separate notification.

Check below the entry mechanism for various courses offered by IMU and IMU-affiliated colleges. Note that preference in admissions will be given to candidates with IMU-CET ranks. Hence the candidates are encouraged to register for IMU-CET.

Programmes	For	Entrance Tests / Admission Mode
UG (Except BBA)	1st, 2nd, 3rd lists	IMU-CET 2026 ranks
UG (Except BBA)	Spot counselling	IMU-CET 2026 ranks & CUET (UG) 2026 scores
BBA	1st, 2nd lists & First Come First Served (FCFS)	CUET (UG) scores or 12th Class Marks
MBA	1st, 2nd, 3rd lists & spot counselling	IMU-CET CAT percentile scores MAT CMAT 2026
MTech	1st, 2nd, 3rd lists & spot counselling	IMU-CET GATE CUET (PG) PGCET

The admission process via IMU CET is shown below:

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IMU CET 2026 Colleges and Course Wise Seat Intake

List of UG and PG Programmes offered by IMU Campuses:

Programmes	Duration (In Years)	IMU Campus where Courses are offered
BTech - Marine Engineering	4	Chennai, Kolkata & Mumbai Port
BTech - Naval Architecture & Ocean Engineering	4	Visakhapatnam
BSc - Nautical Science	3	Chennai, Kochi & Navi Mumbai
DNS - Diploma in Nautical Science	1	Chennai & Navi Mumbai
BBA – Logistics, Retailing & E-Commerce	3	Chennai & Kochi
Apprenticeship embedded BBA – Maritime Logistics	3	Vishakhapatnam
MTech - Naval Architecture & Ocean Engineering	2	Visakhapatnam
MTech - Dredging & Harbour Engineering	2	Visakhapatnam
MTech – Marine Technology	2	Kolkata
MBA - International Transportation & Logistics Management	2	Chennai, Kolkata, Visakhapatnam & Kochi
MBA – Port & Shipping Management	2	Chennai & Kochi

Check the course wise seats available in various IMU affiliated colleges:

Institute affiliated to IMU	Course	Seat Intake
Anglo Eastern Maritime Academy, Mumbai	DNS	160
Applied Research International, New Delhi	DNS	120
Coimbatore Marine College, Coimbatore	B.Tech (ME)	80
College of Ship Technology, Palakkad	B.Sc (SBR)	40
College of Ship Technology, Palakkad	BBA (ML)	30
Dr B R Ambedkar Institute of Technology, Port Blair	DNS	30
Euro Tech Maritime Academy, Cochin	B.Tech (ME)	80
HIMT College, Chennai	B.Tech (ME)	80
HIMT College, Chennai	B.Sc (NS)	80
International Maritime Institute, New Delhi	DNS	160
International Maritime Institute, New Delhi	B.Tech (ME)	80
Maritime Training Institute (SCI), Mumbai	DNS	120
RL Institute of Nautical Sciences, Madurai	BTech ME	120
Samundra Institute of Maritime Studies, Mumbai	DNS	120
Samundra Institute of Maritime Studies, Mumbai	BTech ME	40
Sriram Institute of Marine Studies, New Delhi	DNS	40
Southern Academy of Maritime Studies, Chennai	DNS	40
The Great Eastern Institute of Maritime Studies, Mumbai	DNS	80
Tolani Maritime Institute, Pune	DNS	120
	BSc (NS)	120
	BTech ME	240
Training Ship Rahman, Mumbai	DNS	120
Yak Education Trust, Mumbai	DNS	120

Directorate General of Shipping, Government Of India affiliated colleges accepting IMU CET:

Sr. No.	NAME OF INSTITUTE	Courses
1	AMET University	BE/BTech, BSc (NS)
2	BP Marine Academy - Panvel	BSc (NS)
3	Chitkara University School of Maritime Studies	BSc (NS)
4	Coimbatore Marine College	BSc (NS)
5	GKM College of Engineering & Technology	BE/BTech, BSc (NS) / DNS
6	Haldia Institute of Maritime Studies & Research	BSc (NS)
7	International Maritime Academy, Chennai	BE/BTech, BSc (NS) / DNS
8	Jeyanthinath er Academy of Marine Studies	BSc (NS)
9	Maharashtra Academy of Naval Education & Training	BE/BTech, BSc (NS) / DNS
10	Seacom Marine College, Howrah	BE/BTech, BSc (NS) / DNS
11	Sri Nandhanam College of Engineering And Technology	BE/BTech, BSc (NS) / DNS
12	Southern Academy of Maritime Studies	BE/BTech, BSc (NS) / DNS
13	The Neotia University	BE/BTech, BSc (NS) / DNS
14	TS Rahaman	BSc (NS)
15	U. V. Patel College of Engineering	BE/BTech, BSc (NS) / DNS
16	Vels Academy of Maritime Education & Training	BE/BTech, BSc (NS) / DNS
17	School of Maritime Studies, Centurion University of Technology & Management	BSc (NS), DNS
18	SU-NAV Maritime Academy	BE/BTech, BSc (NS) / DNS
19	HIMT College Kalpakkam	DNS
20	Maritime Foundation	DNS
21	C.V. Raman College Of Engineering	BE/BTech
22	Kunjali Marakkar School of Marine Engineering of Cochin University of Science And Technology	BE/BTech
23	Mangalore Marine College And Technology	BE/BTech
24	Mohammed Sathak Engineering College	BE/BTech
25	Noorul Islam University	BE/BTech
26	Praveenya Institute of Marine Engineering & Maritime Studies	BE/BTech
27	PSN College of Engineering & Technology	BE/BTech
28	Srivenkatesh wara College Of Engineering	BE/BTech

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IMU CET 2026 Syllabus

The syllabus of IMU CET 2026 is as follows:

Course	Syllabus
BSc (NS), BTech (ME), BTech (NAOE), DNS	English, General Aptitude, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics (10+2 level)
MBA (PSM) & MBA (ITLM)	Quantitative ability, Data interpretation, Verbal ability and Reasoning
All MTech Programmes	Logical reasoning, Mathematics & one of Mechanical Engineering/Civil Engineering/Marine Engineering /Naval Architecture
PhD	Relevant topic related to the School / Research Area

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IMU CET 2026 Exam Pattern

The exam pattern of IMU CET 2026 as per the model question papers is as follows:

Mode of the exam: Computer-based test
Language: English
Time duration: 3 hours
Type of questions: Multiple choice questions
Marking scheme: - 0.25 marks for each wrong answer

IMU CET exam pattern for all UG courses (except BBA)

Subject	Number of Questions
Physics	50
Mathematics	50
Chemistry	20
English	40
Aptitude	40
Total	200

IMU CET exam pattern for MBA courses

Subject	Number of Questions
Logical Reasoning	30
Verbal Ability	30
Data Interpretation	30
Quantitative Ability	30
Total	120

IMU CET exam pattern for MTech courses

Subject	Number of Questions
English	20
Mathematics	20
Subject-based (Mechanical Engineering/Civil Engineering/Marine Engineering /Naval Architecture)	80
Total	120

Commonly asked questions

Q: What is the exam pattern of IMU CET?

Q: What is the marking scheme of the IMU CET?

Q: Is there negative marking in the IMU CET?

IMU CET 2026 Model Question Papers

Candidates can download the IMU CET model papers to practice for the exam. The model papers help the candidates understand the difficulty level of the exam, the exam pattern, question distribution, mark distribution, etc. The model question papers are released by IMU on the official website in PDF format. Candidates can download and use them to practice. Solving the IMU CET question papers will help the candidates increase their speed and accuracy.

IMU CET Model Question Papers

IMU CET course	PDF download
IMU CET UG (except BBA) Sample Paper	Download here
IMU CET MBA Sample Paper	Download here
IMU CET MTech - Marine Engineering Sample Paper	Download here
IMU CET MTech (for Civil Engineering Graduates) Sample Paper	Download here
IMU CET MTech (for Mechanical Engineering Graduates) Sample Paper	Download here
IMU CET MTech (for NAOE Graduates) Sample Paper	Download here

Commonly asked questions

Q: What is the difficulty level of the IMU CET exam?

Q: Is the paper pattern of IMU CET similar to JEE Main?

IMU CET 2026 Exam Centres

Candidates can check below the cities where the IMU CET exam is to be held:

Agra	Chennai
Ahmedabad	Chhapra
Aligarh	Cochin
Allahabad	Coimbatore
Anantapur	Dehradun
Bangalore	Delhi
Bankura	Dhanbad
Baroda	Durgapur
Bhagalpur	Faizabad
Bhatinda	Faridabad
Bhopal	Gaya
Bhubaneshwar	Ghaziabad
Bokaro	Gorakhpur
Calicut	Gurgaon
Chandigarh	Guwahati
Hissar	Kollam
Hubli	Kota
Hyderabad	Kottayam
Indore	Lucknow
Jabalpur	Madurai
Jaipur	Mangalore
Jalandhar	Meerut
Jammu	Mumbai
Jamshedpur	Muzaffarpur
Jodhpur	Mysore
Kannur	Nagpur
Kanpur	Noida
Karimnagar	Nasik
Karnal	Palakkad
Kolkata	Patna
Pune	Thrissur
Purnea	Tirunelveli
Raipur	Tirupati
Rajahmundry	Trichy
Ranchi	Trivandrum
Rourkela	Udaipur
Sagar	Varanasi
Salem	Vellore
Sambalpur	Vijayawada
Shimla	Visakhapatnam
Siliguri	Warangal
Solapur	Surat
Srinagar	Thanjavur

IMU CET 2026 Mock Test

The Indian Maritime University releases IMU CET mock test at imu.edu.in. Candidates can access the IMU CET mock test 2026 online on the official website to understand the pattern and process of the entrance examination. No login credentials are required to attempt the mock test of IMU CET 2026. Using the online mock test, the candidates will be able to practice for IMU CET 2026 and become comfortable with the layout of the various functions on the screen.

Commonly asked questions

Q: Does IMU CET release mock tests?

Q: How are mock tests in IMU CET exam preparations?

IMU CET 2026 Admit Card

The admission authority has released the IMU CET admit card 2026 online to all the registered candidates. Candidates can download the IMU CET admit card by using their login credentials. Details regarding the exam date, timings, venue, guidelines and more are released through the admit card of IMU CET 2026. While reporting to the exam centre, the candidates will have to present their admit card and identity proof.

Commonly asked questions

Q: When will the IMU CET admit card be released?

IMU CET 2026 Preparation Tips

Some of the important preparation tips for IMU CET 2026 are given below.

Firstly, the candidates are advised to check the official exam pattern and syllabus of IMU CET 2026 beforehand. This will allow the candidates to be well prepared for the upcoming examination as they are familiar with all of the required information.
Next, the candidates will have to prepare a personalized timetable where they will have to plan out their study schedule. The timetable should cover the entire syllabus well before the examination date and also include separate time for revisions and mock tests.
While studying important and difficult topics, the candidates should ensure that they are taking notes. These notes can be carried by the candidates and studied anytime anywhere.
Mock tests should be attempted regularly as it will help the candidates to know their commonly made mistakes and work on them.
Candidates should ensure that do daily revision so that they have less chance of forgetting what they had earlier studied.

Books for IMU CET 2026

Candidates can check below some of the most recommended books for the IMU CET exam:

Books for IMU CET UG:

IMU CET Exam Full Package by WAY2SHIP
Guide for IMU-CET Entrance by Maritime360
IMU CET Gateway To Maritime Education English by Subodh Kumar
IMU CET Complete Syllabus Theory Book (Revised and updated edition) by Subodh Juyal
IMU-CET 2026 Full Package by IMU360
IMU CET Study Material by 2IMU
IMU CET 2026 Question Bank With Sponsorship Guide by 2IMU
Complete Package for IMU CET & Sponsorship Test by 2IMU
IMU CET Question Bank by 2IMU
IMU CET Previous 10 Years Question Bank by 2IMU
IMU CET Entrance Exam Books Full Package 2026 by 2IMU

Books for IMU CET PG:

A Modern Approach to Logical Reasoning by RS Aggarwal
How to Crack Test of Reasoning by Jaikishan
How to Prepare for Logical Reasoning by Arun Sharma
Quicker Maths by M. Tyra
Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations by RS Agarwal
Shortcuts in Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations by Disha Publications
Mechanical Engineering Handbook of Mechanical Engineering by Arihant Experts
Mechanical Engineering by S.Chand
Handbook of Civil Engineering by G.K Publications
Civil Engineering by S Chand
Naval Architecture for Marine Engineering by Richard Pemberton

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IMU CET 2026 Result

The IMU CET result 2026 will be released in June. The result of IMU CET 2026 will have details of the marks and rank obtained by the candidates. Candidates apply for the counselling and admission process through their IMU CET rank. Candidates are advised to download the results for future use. Only qualified candidates will be able to participate in the counselling process. The IMUCET 2026 result is made available as a rank list for UG, MBA, and MTech courses separately. The IMU CET 2026 rank card is also published under the respective logins of the candidates. To access the rank card/result of IMU CET 2026, the candidates will have to log in using the required credentials.

Commonly asked questions

Q: When will the IMU CET result be declared?

IMU CET 2026 Counselling

IMU conducts the IMU CET counselling in online mode for admission in 6 campuses of IMU. In the first step, the candidates will have to exercise registration by making a payment of INR 10,000. The fee can be paid online, i.e., through a debit card/credit card/net banking. After that, the candidates will have to select the programme and campus for admission through IMU CET according to their preference. Shortlisted candidates are called to appear in the counselling. Candidates have to go through various stages, which are registration, choice filling, seat allotment, document verification, fee payment, etc. The registration for IMU CET 2026 counselling shall be available online. The university will conduct the counselling in online mode only. Online counselling will not cover admissions to the affiliated institutes. IMU CET counselling will take place in two phases.