IMU CET Application Form 2026 (Out) - Registration Link, Apply Online Here

Indian Maritime University Common Entrance Test 2026 ( IMUCET )

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IMU CET Application Form 2026: The Applications for IMU-CET 2026 are now open. Aspiring candidates can take their first step toward a dynamic and rewarding career in the maritime industry. To do so, they will have to register for Indian Maritime University Common Entrance Test (IMUCET) from its official website imu.edu.in. Candidates seeking admission to the August 2026 batch must qualify IMUCET. To apply for IMUCET, they will have to register before the last date which is April 24, 2026. We have also shared the direct link for students to access the IMUCET registration link from this page. 

The IMU CET registration process includes filling out personal details, academic details, uploading scanned document and application fee payment via online mode. Registered candidates will be issued IMU CET 2026 admit card to appear for the exam. Candidates qualfying in the exam will be able to take admission to BSc, BTech, UG Diploma, MTech, MBA, and PhD courses offered at IMU campuses and IMU affiliated colleges. Candidates can check here all the details of the application form, like how to apply, eligibility, fees, documents needed, and more.

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Table of contents
  • Things Required for IMU CET Application Form 2026
  • IMUCET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
  • Important Instructions while filling the IMU CET application form
  • Common Mistakes to Avoid While Filling IMU CET application Form
  • How to Fill IMUCET 2026 Application Form? Step-by-Step Process
  • IMU CET 2026 Application Fee
  • IMU CET Application Correction Window
  • IMU CET Number of Registered Candidates Statistics
  • FAQs related to IMU CET Application Form 2026
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Things Required for IMU CET Application Form 2026

Applicants are required to register for IMUCET 2026 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)

IMUCET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule

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

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
06 Feb ' 26 - 24 Apr ' 26

IMU CET 2026 Registration window

ONGOING
May ' 26

IMU CET Admit Card 2026

TENTATIVE
May ' 26

IMUCET Online City Selection Start Date

TENTATIVE
24 May ' 26

IMUCET 2026 Exam Date

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Important Instructions while filling the IMU CET application form

  • Finish Basic and Detailed Registration; the application is only valid after non-refundable fee online payment.
  • Double-check all entries. Once submitted, no changes are allowed
  • Have scanned copies (JPEG/PDF) of photo, signature, and class 10th/12th marksheets ready for upload.
  • Enter exact marks. For example - 59.6% cannot be rounded to 60%.
  • Reserved category candidates must ensure their community is on Central List to avoid rejection.
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Common Mistakes to Avoid While Filling IMU CET application Form

To ensure IMU CET application isn't rejected, avoid following common mistakes as any discrepancies can cause issues during physical verification.

  • Using a State List certificate for a Central University application is a frequent mistake.
  • Ensure scanned signatures and photos meet specific size and clarity requirements
  • Unreadable documents often result in application "hold" status.
    Avoid waiting until final hour.
  • Server congestion frequently leads to failed transactions, and IMU does not entertain late submissions.
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How to Fill IMUCET 2026 Application Form? Step-by-Step Process

DeskCalendarRegistration: 06 Feb ' 26 - 24 Apr ' 26

Steps to fill IMU CET application form 2026 is mentioned here - 

IMUCET 2024 registration process

IMUCET 2026 registration process

Registration on the official portal

  • Visit official website of IMU and click on the IMU CET registration link.
  • Fill out basic details like name, contact number, and email ID.
  • Create a password of choice.

Fill online application form

  • After the registration is done, fill out the online appliction form in detail.
  • Add personal and academic details wherever asked.

Uploading scanned images

  • Upload scanned documents of photograph and signature as per prescribed format.
  • Scan required documents and upload them in online form correctly.

Paying application fee

  • Candidates have to pay the requisite fee.
  • The fee is to be submitted using the available online payment modes.

Final submission

  • After the fee is paid, candidates can check the dashboard for printing the online form.
  • The online filled-in form must be downloaded for the candidates' reference.
  • Do not send the printout to IMU.
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).

The link to fill the IMU CET application form 2026 is made available below:

  • IMU CET application form link: https://imu.cbexams.com/IMU_AxDSite/Mainsite.

Students meeting the minimum eligibility criteria will be able to fill out the IMUCET application form 2026. If they fail to do so, their candidacy might be rejected at a later stage. Hence, it is advised to have a glance at the eligibility criteria for IMUCET below before filling online application 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.

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

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

 

 

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IMU CET 2026 Application Fee

The application fee to submit the online IMU CET application form is as follows:

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

For IMU CET 2026, correction policies are limited once final fee is paid. According to official instructions, keep following rules in mind: 

  • After final submission and payment, no changes are allowed.
  • If students make a major mistake, the only solution is to re-apply using a different email ID and mobile number and paying fee again.
  • Those who applied as "Result Awaited" can typically use Edit Panel later to update their actual Class 12th marks and upload the mark sheet.
  • If candidates submit multiple forms, the latest successful registration is considered for the exam.
  • Any limited edit options are only available until the April 24, 2026 deadline. 
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IMU CET Number of Registered Candidates Statistics

IMU CET Registration Statistics (Past 5 Years)
Year
Registered Candidates
2024 41,302
2023 23,070
2022 21,000
2021 19,000
2020 14,000

Source for these stats -

  • https://www.imu.edu.in/imunew/uploads/files/AnnualReports/AnnualReport_English_2024_25.pdf
  • https://www.imu.edu.in/images/Reports/Annual Report_English_2019-20_28012022.pdf
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FAQs related to IMU CET Application Form 2026

Check here for additional FAQs related to the IMU CET Application Form 2026:

Q:   Who can apply for the IMU CET form?
A: 

Anyone who is minimum 17 years of age and have obtained 10+2/equivalent PCM Average with minimum 60% and minimum of 50% marks in English subject in 10th or 12th Examination) can apply for UG course.

For PG course anyone with BSc / BTech degree in Mechanical, Civil, Naval can apply for various programme offered under PG courses.

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

The IMU CET admit card dates are not out yet, it will be found on IMU CET official website or shiksha.com. We will update candidates whenever the dates are released.

Q:   What is the age limit for the IMU CET exam?
A: 
  1. Age criteria – For Btech, BSc, BBA and DNS

  • Minimum age: 17years

  • 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.

  1. No age criteria for Mtech, MBA and M.Sc program

  2. For the PG graduate Diploma course in Marine Engineering - Maximum age: Male : For General-28 years OBC (NCL)-31 years SC/ST-33 years. Female : For General-30 years OBC (NCL)-33 years SC/ST-35 years

Q:   When will IMU CET exam application form be out?
A: 

The IMU CET application form 2026 is out. Candidates can apply till April 24, 2026.

Q:   Does IMU CET release mock tests?
A: 

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:   Are there any scholarships in the IMU CET exam?
A: 

Scholarship 1

The University offers Tamil Nadu BC/MBC Scholarship of amount ranging from INR 50,000 to 60,000 and Maritime Training Trust (MTT) scholarship for Indian women seafarers for amount of INR 1,00,000.

Scholarship 2

There is also scholarships to Zilla Kalyan Office, UP amounting INR 50,000 and District Welfare Office, Saharsa, Bihar amounting INR 75,000 and to Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited, Dehradun amounting INR 48,000.

Scholarship 3

There is also OBC Post matric Scholarship, Govt. of Kerala amounting INR 1,00,000 and OEC (other eligibility candidates), Scholarship Govt of Kerala amounting INR 1,00,000 and OBC Post matric Scholarship, Govt. of Bihar amounting INR 10,000.

Scholarship 4

The University offers Winnie sun's Scholarship Gurgaon, Haryana State amounting INR 65,000 and Endowment/Scholarship for SC/ST students by

Mumbai Port Trust/VOC amounting INR 43,500.

For detailed scholarship information click on the link here - https://www.shiksha.com/university/indian-maritime-university-chennai-campus-37093/scholarships

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

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. 

16 Institutes accepting IMUCET

Tolani Maritime Institute- TMI

Talegaon Dabhade, Pune Private

Tolani Mar
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  • 4 years
  • |
  • Full Time

The Neotia University

Diamond Harbour Road, Kolkata Private

The Neotia
    • 14.60 Lakh
    • 4 years
    • |
    • Full Time
    • 11.00 Lakh
    • 4 years
    • |
    • Full Time

    Coimbatore Marine College

    Coimbatore Private

    Coimbatore
      • 4 years
      • |
      • Full Time

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