IMU CET 2026 Notification Expected Soon: Online Registration Likely in March

Indian Maritime University (IMU) is expected to release IMU CET 2026 notification soon. We can expect it to be released in mid-January 2026, followed by the application form, which will be released in Feb-March 2026.

IMU CET 2026 Notification Expected Soon: Online Registration Likely in March

The exam body, Indian Maritime University (IMU) is expected to release IMU CET 2026 notification soon. The notification for Common Entrance Test (IMU CET) 2026 is expected to be released in mid-January 2026, followed by the application form, which will be released in Feb-March 2026. The IMU CET notification 2026, will be released at its official website - imu.edu.in. Candidates interested in making a career into maritime engineering, can keep track of the official website as well as shiksha.com for all the latest information such as dates, eligibility, syllabus etc.

Also read: KCET 2026 Notification Expected in January First Week; Check Tentative Dates here

IMU CET 2026 Dates

When will IMU CET Notification be released?

The IMU CET notification is expected in January 2026. It will consist of the detailed information brochure consisting of the dates, eligibility criteria, syllabus and exam pattern of the exam. The information will also have the application process along with the courses and the campuses.

What is the IMU CET?

The IMUCET is a national-level entrance exam which is conducted annually to shortlist students for admission into various undergraduate (UG), postgraduate (PG), and diploma maritime courses. The entrance exam will be of 3-hour time duration and will be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) online mode. The question paper will be in multiple-choice format and in English language, 1 mark will be awarded for correct answer and there will be negative marking of 0.25 marks for incorrect response.

What are the Courses Offered under IMU CET?

The IMU CET 2026 offers admissions into programs at IMU’s six campuses (Chennai, Kochi, Kolkata, Mumbai Port, Navi Mumbai, and Visakhapatnam) along with affiliated colleges. Some of the courses offered by IMU CET are as follows - 

UG Programs: B.Tech (Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture & Ocean Engineering), B.Sc (Nautical Science, Ship Building & Repair), and BBA (Logistics, Retailing, and E-Commerce).

PG Programs: M.Tech (Marine Technology, Dredging & Harbour Engineering) and MBA (Port & Shipping Management, International Transportation & Logistics Management).

Diploma: Diploma in Nautical Science (DNS).

Also read: GUJCET 2026 Registration Deadline Extended; Apply till January 6 from gujcet.gseb.org

Who can apply for IMU CET Eligibility?

For UG courses, students must have a minimum of 60% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) in 10+2, along with a minimum 50% in English. As per the age limit, students must be between 17 and 25 years. There are also certain medical fitness required such as eyesight fitness as per DG Shipping norms. To fill the application form successfully, candidates will have to pay the application fee of INR 1,000 for General/OBC candidates and INR 700 for SC/ST candidates.