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.

What is mode of IMU CET exam?

The IMU CET exam is conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) at various proctored test centers nationwide.

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.

Is there a sectional time limit in IMU CET?

There is no specific sectional time limit in the IMUCET exam; students must manage 180 minutes across all sections freely.

How to increase time management skills during the exam?

Time management is important to solve the IMU CET question papers as you have to answer 200 questions in 180 minutes. So, candidates must avoid spending too much time on a single difficult question; instead, aim to finish the easier sections first to secure a baseline score.

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

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

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.

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.

What types of questions are asked in IMU CET?

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.

What is time duration of IMU CET?

As per the exam pattern of IMUCET, candidates will be allotted 3 hours (180 minutes) to complete the entire online entrance examination.

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.

What is the exam pattern of IMU CET?

For UG Courses, IMU CET exam pattern is below - 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

What types of questions are asked in IMU CET?

The question paper of IMUCET consists of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) with four options for each question.

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

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

For both UG and PG courses, the type of questions will be asked in exam are multiple choice questions.

What is IMUCET application fee for General candidates?

The IMUCET application fee for General, EWS, and OBC-NCL candidates is INR 1000 for most UG programs.

How do I register for IMUCET 2026?

To register for IMUCET online, candidates must visit the IMU Admission Portal and apply by providing basic personal and academic details.

Can I apply for multiple courses in one form?

Yes, one common application form is used for most UG technical courses like B.Tech and B.Sc.

What is the IMU CET syllabus?

The IMU CET Syllabus is as follows - UG Technical Programs (B.Sc. NS, B.Tech. ME, B.Tech. NAOE, B.Tech. NASB, DNS): English, General Aptitude, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics MBA Programs (MBA PSM & MBA ITLM): Quantitative Ability, Data Interpretation, Verbal Ability, Reasoning PG Technical Programs (All M.Tech): English, Mathematics, and one of Mechanical Engineering / Civil Engineering / Marine Engineering / Naval Architecture & Ocean Engineering

What is the mode of the IMU CET exam?

The IMUCET exam is conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) at various test centers nationwide.

What is time duration of IMUCET?

To successfully attempt the IMUCET exam, students are allotted exactly 3 hours (180 minutes).

What is the exam pattern of IMU CET?

The exam pattern of IMU CET is as follows - UG- 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 For MTech Subject - Logical Reasoning, Mathematics and one of Mechanical Engineering/Naval Architecture/Marine Engineering/Civil Engineering Medium of Exam - English Total Questions – 120 Total Duration of exam – 2 hours Negative marking - 0.25 marks for every wrong answer

What is a good score in IMUCET?

A good score in IMUCET is above 120-130 marks out of 200. This score helps secure a rank (under 1000-2000) for premier courses like B.Tech Marine Engineering.

Can the Eligibility for the IMUCET be changed?

No the IMUCET eligibility is the same like previous years. It is not changed.

What is the date of release of the IMUCET Application Form 2026?

IMUCET application form the 2026 session was released on February 6, 2026. The last date of registration was April 28, 2026.

When will IMUCET application form process begin?

The IMUCET application process for the 2026 session is already started. Students can visit the official website to apply.

When will IMU CET exam application form be out?

The IMU CET application form 2026 is closed now. The last date to apply was April 28, 2026. The registration process started on February 6, 2026.

What are the documents to apply for IMU CET?

Following documents are required during registration: Passport size photograph and scanned Signature of student 10th and 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 General EWS Candidates. NCC Certificate (if applicable) Special State / Nativity Certificate (if applicable) MEO-I / COC Certificate (Applicable for M.Tech candidates who are Seafarers).

What are the steps to apply for IMU CET?

Students must follow below instructions to apply - Visit official website Enter Basic details by adding Personal information, Qualification etc. Upload scanned photograph (jpg/jpeg), signature (jpg/jpeg), and documents (pdf/jpg/jpeg). Pay online application fee

What is the IMU CET application fee?

Application Fee: INR 700 for SC/ST candidates and INR 1000 for General, EWS, and OBC-NCL candidates. The fee is non-refundable.

What are the campuses of IMU CET?

There are 6 main campuses of Indian maritime universities are Chennai, Kochi, Kolkata, Mumbai Port, Navi Mumbai, and Visakhapatnam

What are the courses offered by IMU CET?

The courses offered under UG are Btech, Mtech, BBA and DNS. MTech, MSc and MBA courses are offered under PG programme.

What are the courses in IMU CET?

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.

What is the age limit for male General candidates for IMUCET?

To apply for IMUCET, the maximum age limit is 25 years as of August 1, 2026, for undergraduate courses.

How many sections are there in UG paper of IMUCET?

The IMU CET paper is divided into six sections: Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, English, General Knowledge, and Aptitude.

How to prepare for English and General Aptitude sections?

To prepare for IMUCET english section, candidates must practice vocabulary, grammar, and logical reasoning puzzles to score easy marks. Students must follow the basic rule of reading newspapers daily as it will help them increase their vocab along with that they must also solve basic mental ability tests to help them improve speed and accuracy.

Is solving past year question papers important for IMUCET?

Yes, by solving the IMU CET past year papers and giving the mock tests it is crucial for understanding the difficulty level of the exam. It will help candidates identify the high-weightage topics and improves the ability to solve the questions. It will also help candidates increase their speed and efficiency.

Which books are recommended to prepare for IMU CET?

To prepare for the IMU CET exam, candidates must focus on NCERT textbooks, refer to specialised guides like Arihant's IMU-CET Entrance Exam book or preparatory materials.

When will KCET 2026 application process begin?

KCET Registration for the 2026 session is closed. Candidates meeting the minimum eligibility criteria could apply till Feb 27, 2026.

When will the IMU CET result be declared?

The IMU CET result dates is not declared as of now. We will share the updated link of the IMU CET result on Shiksha.com here.

What is the IMU CET counselling process?

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

IMU CET Exam 2026: Result (Soon), Counselling Schedule (Soon)

Updated on May 24, 2026 22:55 IST

By Vikrant Shukla, Deputy Manager

Overview

IMUCET 2026: The Indian Maritime University will declare the IMU CET 2026 result soon. The result will be declared for the test which was successfully conducted on May 24, 2026. Candidates will be able to check the IMU CET counselling 2026 schedule and result declaration information here. For complete guide on IMUCET 2026, candidates can scroll below.

Table of contents

What is IMU CET?
IMUCET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
IMU CET 2026 Highlights
IMU Admission Process 2026 through IMU CET and Other Entrance Exams
IMU CET 2026 Result (Soon)
IMU CET 2026 Counselling
IMU CET 2026 Colleges and Course Wise Seat Intake
IMU CET 2026 Admit Card
IMU CET 2026 Mock Test (Official Link Activated)
IMU CET 2026 Exam Centres
IMU CET 2026 Syllabus - Course-wise syllabus
IMU CET 2026 Exam Pattern - Marking Scheme & Time Duration
IMU CET 2026 Model Question Papers
IMU CET 2026 Preparation Tips
Books for IMU CET 2026
IMU CET Eligibility Criteria 2026 - Who can apply?
How to Fill IMUCET 2026 Application Form? Step-by-Step Process
FAQs on IMUCET 2026

What is IMU CET?

The Indian Maritime University Common Entrance Test (IMU CET) is conducted to shortlist candidates for admission to courses in marine engineering, naval architecture, shipbuilding, nautical science, and ocean engineering at Indian Maritime University (IMU). The courses are provided 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.

Candidates desirous of joining the Diploma in Nautical Science, BSc (Nautical Science), and BE/BTech (Marine Engineering) courses must appear for the 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.

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

Dates	Past Exam Dates
24 May ' 26	IMUCET 2026 Exam Date
17 May ' 26 - 24 May ' 26	IMU CET Admit Card 2026
04 May ' 26 - 10 May ' 26	IMUCET Online City Selection Start Date
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IMU CET 2026 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 (2025 Session PDF)
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 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:

IMU CET 2026 Result (Soon)

DeskCalendar Result: May ' 26

The IMU CET result 2026 will be declared after the test is successfully conducted. 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.

IMU CET 2026 Counselling

DeskCalendar Counselling: Jun ' 26

IMU conducts the IMU CET counselling in online mode for admission in the 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.

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

IMU CET 2026 Admit Card

The exam conducting authority issued the IMU CET admit card 2026 to all registered candidates. As the city selection facility was closed on May 10, 2026, the hall ticket is now out. Students can download the IMU CET admit card by using their login credentials. Details regarding the exam date, timings, venue, guidelines, and more will be mentioned on the admit card of IMU CET 2026.

Download link for here 👉 IMU CET Admit Card 2026

IMU CET 2026 Mock Test (Official Link Activated)

The Indian Maritime University released 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, candidates will be able to practice for IMU CET 2026 and become comfortable with the layout of the various functions on the screen.

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 Syllabus - Course-wise syllabus

The syllabus of IMU CET 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

IMU CET 2026 Exam Pattern - Marking Scheme & Time Duration

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

IMU CET 2026 Model Question Papers

The IMU CET model papers are the best way to practice for the exam. As it will help students understand the difficulty level of the exam, 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

IMU CET 2026 Preparation Tips

Check official exam pattern and syllabus to get familiar with sections, topics, sub-topics, marking scheme, time duration etc.
Prepare a timetable to plan out study schedule covering entire syllabus well before the examination date, and also include a separate time for revisions and to solve the mocks.
While studying important and difficult topics, make short notes as it can be carried and studied anytime, anywhere.
Mock tests should be attempted regularly, to know the common mistakes and work on them.
Ensure enough time for revision.

Books for IMU CET 2026

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

IMU CET Eligibility Criteria 2026 - Who can apply?

The IMUCET notification 2026 has not been released yet. Candidates can check the eligibility requirements for IMU CET 2025 below for reference:

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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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How to Fill IMUCET 2026 Application Form? Step-by-Step Process

The application form of IMU CET 2026 is closed. The link was available on this page and on IMU’s website as well. The IMU CET online application form consisted 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.

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).

Download IMUCET 2026-27 Information Brochure here

FAQs on IMUCET 2026

Check here the additional FAQs related to the IMUCET 2026:

Q: When will IMU CET exam dates be released?

The IMU CET 2026 exam dates are out. The last date to register was April 28, 2026 while the exam will be held on May 24, 2026.

Q: Who can apply for the IMU CET form?

UG Courses - Candidates must be at least 17 years old and have completed 10+2/equivalent with a minimum 60% average in PCM and at least 50% marks in English in Class 10 or 12.
PG Courses - Candidates with a B.Sc. or B.Tech. degree in Mechanical, Civil, or Naval disciplines are eligible to apply for PG programs.

Q: 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

Q: 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.

Q: Who conducts the IMU CET exam?

The Indian maritime university is conducts the IMU CET exam.

Q: What is the age limit for the IMU CET exam?

As per IMUCET eligibility criteria, the age limit for students applying for B.Tech, B.Sc, B.B.A and DNS courses is below -

Minimum age: 17 years
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 limit for students from M.tech, M.B.A. and M.Sc program

For 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: Can I apply for IMU CET offline?

No, candidates can't apply for IMU CET offline. There is only one way to apply which is through the official website.

Q: 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