Which are the campuses of IMU that participate in IMU CET counselling?

Only the 6 campuses of IMU participate in the IMU CET counselling: IMU Navi Mumbai IMU Mumbai Port IMU Kolkata IMU Visakhapatnam IMU Chennai IMU Kochi

What is the IMU CET exam?

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

When will IMU CET exam dates be released?

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.

What is the IMU CET admission process?

To apply for UG (BTech, BSc, BBA and DNS) and PG (MTech, Msc, MBA) programs 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.

What are the stages in the IMU CET exam?

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.

What are the documents required for IMU CET counselling?

For the document verficiation, candidates must produce the following original certificates/documents: Proof of Age - Birth Certificate / 10th Std / SSC or equivalent marksheet. Economically Weaker Section Certificate (for General-EWS Candidates). 2 copies of passport-size photographs. Aadhaar Card. Printed copy of IMU's CET Rank Certificate. 12th Std / Higher Secondary School or equivalent marksheet. Domicile Certificate (if applicable) NCC Certificate (if applicable) UG Marksheets / Certificate (if applicable) Category Certificate [only for SC, ST and OBC (NCL)]. Medical Fitness Certificate Candidates selected for BSc (Nautical Science), Diploma in Nautical Science (DNS) and BTech (Marine Engineering) should produce a Medical Fitness Certificate with confirmation of eyesight fitness from a Doctor/Hospital approved by the Director General of Shipping, Mumbai.

Are there any scholarships in the IMU CET exam?

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

Who conducts the IMU CET exam?

The Indian maritime university is conducts the IMU CET exam.

Is there campus placement in the IMU CET exam?

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.

Is there campus placement in the IMU CET exam?

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.

Are there any scholarships in the IMU CET exam?

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

Who conducts the IMU CET exam?

The Indian maritime university is conducts the IMU CET exam.

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

What is the IMU CET counselling process?

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

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

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IMU CET Counselling 2026: The exam body, Indian Maritime University (IMU), will conduct the IMU CET 2026 counselling for all candidates who qualify in the entrance exam as per the IMU CET result. The counselling process consists of certain stages such as registration, choice filling, seat allotment, document verification, fee payment, etc. The counselling of IMU CET 2026 will be conducted in online mode to shortlist students for admission to its 6 campuses.

Candidates interested in getting admission to the affiliated institutes of IMU / other DGS-approved Maritime Training Institutes (MTIs) may directly approach College / Institutes of their choice after obtaining the IMU CET rank certificate issued by IMU. Candidates desirous of taking admission to IMU campuses only need to register in the counselling portal, which will be opened after the release of the IMU CET rank list. Check all details regarding IMU CET 2026 counselling here.

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IMU CET 2026 Counselling Spot Round
IMUCET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
IMUCET 2026 Counselling Admission List
How to check IMU CET 2026 Seat Allotment Result?
What After IMU CET 2026 Seat Allotment?
Document Needed for IMU CET 2026 Counselling Verification
IMU CET 2026 Counselling Process
IMU CET Cutoff 2026
FAQs related to IMU CET Counselling 2026

IMU CET 2026 Counselling Spot Round

IMUCET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule

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

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
May ' 26	IMU CET 2026 Result TENTATIVE
Jun ' 26	IMU CET 2026 Counselling TENTATIVE

IMUCET 2026 Counselling Admission List

How to check IMU CET 2026 Seat Allotment Result?

DeskCalendar Counselling: Jun ' 26

What After IMU CET 2026 Seat Allotment?

Document Needed for IMU CET 2026 Counselling Verification

IMU CET 2026 Counselling Process

IMU CET Cutoff 2026

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Indian Maritime University (Mumbai Port Campus)	– / –	– / –	1179
IMU - IMU Kolkata Indian Maritime University	1000	899	1216
Indian Maritime University (Chennai Campus)	748	944	– / –