IMU CET 2024: Exam Date, Application Form, Eligibility, Pattern, Syllabus, Question Papers, Admission Process

The Indian Maritime University Common Entrance Test (IMU CET) is a national-level admission test. It is conducted in CBT mode annually for admission to 6 campuses of the Indian Maritime University (IMU). The candidates desirous of joining Diploma in Nautical Science, BSc (Nautical Science) and BE/BTech (Marine Engineering) courses have to appear for 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.

Candidates can check below the highlights of the IMU CET 2024 exam:

Candidates can check below the eligibility criteria for IMU CET 2024:

Candidates can apply for IMU CET 2024 through Online mode only. The link is made available on IMU’s website when the registrations are open. The IMU CET online application form consists of three portions:

• Personal Details
• Academic Details
• 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.

Documents needed to apply for IMU CET

Applicants are required to register online by uploading the following scanned documents

• Photograph of the candidate
• Signature of the candidate
• Class 10th Mark sheet (as proof of Date of Birth)
• Class 12th Mark Sheet
• Degree Certificate (wherever applicable)
• SC/ST/OBC (NCL)/General-EWS certificate in the prescribed format (wherever applicable)
• Other relevant certificates (wherever applicable)

Application fee: SC/ST: INR 700 and INR 1000 for all other categories.

Automated e-mails/SMS is sent to every registered applicant on successful registration of the application, uploading of admit card, publication of results, etc.

List of UG and PG Programmes offered by IMU Campuses:

Check the course wise seats available in various IMU affiliated colleges:

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.

The admission process via IMU CET is shown below:

Admission process via IMU CET

The syllabus of IMU CET 2024 is as follows:

The exam pattern of IMU CET 2024 as per the model question papers is as follows:

• Mode of the exam: Computer-based test
• Language: English
• Time duration: 3 hours
• Type of questions: Multiple choice questions
• Marking scheme: - 0.25 marks for each wrong answer

IMU CET exam pattern for all UG courses (except BBA)

IMU CET exam pattern for MBA courses

IMU CET exam pattern for MTech courses

IMU CET mock test is released by the Indian Maritime University at imu.edu.in. Candidates can access the IMU CET mock test 2024 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 2024. Using the online mock test, the candidates will be able to practice for IMU CET 2024 and become comfortable with the layout of the various functions on the screen. Read to know more about IMU CET Mock Test 2024.

Candidates can download the IMU CET model papers to practice for the exam. The model papers help the candidates understand the difficulty level of the exam, the exam pattern, question distribution, marks distributions, 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.

Candidates can check below some of the most recommended books for the IMU CET exam:

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 2024 Full Package by IMU360
• IMU CET Study Material by 2IMU
• IMU CET 2024 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 2024 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

Some of the important preparation tips for IMU CET 2024 are given below. 

• Firstly, the candidates are advised to check the official exam pattern and syllabus of IMU CET 2024 beforehand. This will allow the candidates to be well prepared for the upcoming examination as they are familiar with all of the required information.
• Next, the candidates will have to prepare a personalized timetable where they will have to plan out their study schedule. The timetable should cover the entire syllabus well before the examination date and also include separate time for revisions and mock tests.
• While studying important and difficult topics, the candidates should ensure that they are taking notes. These notes can be carried by the candidates and studied anytime anywhere. 
• Mock tests should be attempted regularly as it will help the candidates to know their commonly made mistakes and work on them. 
• Candidates should ensure that do daily revision so that they have less chance of forgetting what they had earlier studied. 

The admission authority releases the IMU CET admit card 2024 online for eligible candidates. Candidates can download the IMU CET admit card by using their login credentials. Details regarding the exam date, timings, venue, guidelines and more are released through the admit card of IMU CET 2024. While reporting to the exam centre, the candidates will have to present their admit card and identity proof.

Candidates can check below the cities where the IMU CET exam is held:

IMU releases the IMU CET result. Candidates can check their obtained ranks through the result of IMU CET 2024 and apply for the counselling and admission process. Candidates are advised to download the result for future use. Only qualified candidates will be able to participate in the counselling process. The IMUCET 2024 result is made available as a rank list for UG, MBA and MTech courses separately. IMU CET 2024 rank card is also published under the respective logins of the candidates. To access the rank card/result of IMU CET 2024, the candidates will have to log in using the required credentials.

IMU conducts the IMU CET counselling in online mode for admission in 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 for appearing 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 2023 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. 

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