IMUCET B.Sc Exam Dates 2024: Get Complete Exam Schedule Here
Indian Maritime University Common Entrance Test 2024 ( IMUCET )
Registration - 6 Feb '26 - 24 Apr '26
IMUCET Dates 2026: The exam conducting body, is accepting the IMUCET registrations for the 2026 session. Candidates meeting the minimum eligibility criteria of IMUCET 2026 can apply till the last date which is April 24, 2026. Students can apply from imu.edu.in and after successfully submitting the IMU CET 2026 application form they will be issued hall ticket to appear in the entrance test.
The IMU CET entrance exam will be held in online mode on May 24, 2026 to shortlist candidates for admission into BSc, BTech, UG Diploma, MTech, MBA, and PhD courses offered at IMU campuses and IMU affiliated colleges. Check here the IMUCET exam dates for the upcoming session.
Latest Update on IMUCET 2026:
- IMUCET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
- IMU CET 2026 Exam Overview
- IMU CET 2026 Application form Date
- IMUCET 2026 Admit Card Date
- IMU CET 2026 Result Dates
- IMU CET Counselling 2026 Dates
- FAQs related to IMU CET Dates 2026
IMUCET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of IMUCET 2024 exam
| Dates | Upcoming 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 |
| May ' 26 | IMU CET 2026 Result TENTATIVE |
| Jun ' 26 | IMU CET 2026 Counselling TENTATIVE |
IMU CET 2026 Exam Overview
The Indian Maritime University Common Entrance Test (IMU CET) 2026 exam will be held in computer-based mode on May 24, 2026 across various test centres to shortlist candidates for Diploma in Nautical Science, BSc (Nautical Science), and BE/BTech (Marine Engineering) courses.
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.
Commonly asked questions
No, candidates can't apply for IMU CET offline. There is only one way to apply which is through the official website.
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.
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.
IMU CET 2026 Application form Date
The authorities released the IMUCET application form in online mode on its official portal in on February 2, 2026. Students abiding by the eligibility norms set by the exam body can apply till the last date which is April 24, 2026.
No applications after the final date will be accepted. Automated e-mails/SMS will be sent to every registered applicant on successful registration of the application, uploading of the admit card, publication of results, etc.
Commonly asked questions
For both UG and PG courses, the type of questions will be asked in exam are multiple choice questions.
The Indian maritime university common entrance test is an annually conducted national level exam to shortlist candidates admission into undergraduate and postgraduate courses of the maritime colleges of India
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.
IMUCET 2026 Admit Card Date
Admit Card: May ' 26
The IMU CET admit card 2026 will be issued to all students who successfully registered for the exam. The hall ticket will be made available at the exam body's portal atleast 10-15 days before the exam date. Students will be able to download the hall ticket of IMUCET 2026 using their credentials. The admit card will consist of student's name, roll number, exam date, timings, venue, and exam day instructions. While downloading hall ticket, students must keep atleast 2-3 copies for a safer side in case they miss any. They will have to carry admit card to exam centre on exam day along with one valid photo ID proof like aadhar card, voter ID card, PAN card etc. Failing to do so, they will be denied entry to appear in the exam.
IMU CET 2026 Result Dates
The authorities will declare the IMU CET result 2026 online after the entrance exam is over. The IMUCET 2026 result consists of a rank list for UG, MBA, and MTech courses separately. The IMU CET 2026 rank card is also published under the respective logins of candidates. To access the rank card/result of IMU CET 2026, students must log in using their required credentials. Aspirants qualifying for the entrance exam are then called for the counselling process.
Commonly asked questions
The courses offered under UG are BTech, BSc, BBA and DNS. MTech, M.Sc and MBA programs are offered under PG programs at various IMU campuses or affiliated institutes, as well as DGS-approved pre-sea courses at Maritime Training Institutes.
The courses offered under UG are Btech, Mtech, BBA and DNS. MTech, MSc and MBA courses are offered under PG programme.
There are 6 main campuses of Indian maritime universities are Chennai, Kochi, Kolkata, Mumbai Port, Navi Mumbai, and Visakhapatnam
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IMU CET Counselling 2026 Dates
IMU will conduct the IMU CET counselling in online mode for admission in 6 campuses of IMU. The counselling will be done after the results are successfully declared. Students shortlisted as per the results will be called to appear in the counselling, which consists of various stages such as registration, choice filling, seat allotment, document verification, fee payment, etc. IMU CET counselling will take place in two phases.
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FAQs related to IMU CET Dates 2026
Check here for additional FAQs related to the IMU CET 2026:
Commonly asked questions
To apply for UG BTech programme at IMU campuses or affiliated institutes, as well as DGS-approved pre-sea courses at Maritime Training Institutes, candidates must register. Candidates who qualify for IMU CET will receive a Rank Certificate. Admission to IMU campuses is based on CET ranks.
The IMU CET 2026 exam dates are usually held in May month of the year. However students are advised to visit official IMU website for the updates.
There are three stages: the registration process, the IMU Common Entrance Test, and the online counselling process. After getting the Rank Certificate, candidates must apply for online counselling to seek admission to IMU campuses. For the Affiliated Institutes and other Maritime Training Institutes, they need to apply directly to the respective institutes using their IMU CET Rank Certificate.
The IMU CET application form 2026 is out. Candidates can apply till April 24, 2026.
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.
No age criteria for Mtech, MBA and M.Sc program
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
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.
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The IMU CET paper is divided into six sections: Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, English, General Knowledge, and Aptitude.
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Yes, there is negative marking in the IMUCET exam. As per the negative marking, 0.25 marks will be deducted for every incorrect response, while unattempted questions carry no penalty.
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In the IMUCET exam the questions are in Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) with four options for each. There are no descriptive type questions in the exam.
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As per the exam pattern of IMUCET, candidates will be allotted 3 hours (180 minutes) to complete the entire online entrance examination.
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The IMU CET exam is conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) at various proctored test centers nationwide.
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There is no specific sectional time limit in the IMUCET exam; students must manage 180 minutes across all sections freely.
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Contributor-Level 7
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The question paper of IMUCET consists of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) with four options for each question.
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Contributor-Level 10
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To successfully attempt the IMUCET exam, students are allotted exactly 3 hours (180 minutes).
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Contributor-Level 7
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The IMUCET exam is conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) at various test centers nationwide.
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17 Institutes accepting IMUCET
Chitkara University, Chandigarh
Chandigarh • Private
- ₹ 11.10 Lakh
- 3 years
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- Full Time
Centurion University of Technology and Management, B...
Bhubaneswar • Private
- SoMS Entrance Exams, IMUCET, SCST
- 1 years
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- Full Time
Indian Maritime University (Chennai Campus)
East Coast Road, Chennai • Public
4.3Samundra Institute of Maritime Studies
Lonavla, Pune • Private
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