IMU CET 2026 Application Form: Registration Link, How to Apply, Fees, Documents Needed, Last Date

Q: What are the documents to apply for IMU CET?

Candidates need to upload the following documents during registration. (a) Passport size photograph (b) Signature of the candidate (c) 10th Standard Mark Sheet (d) 12th Standard Mark Sheet (wherever applicable) (e) UG Degree Mark Sheet / Certificate (wherever applicable). (f) Category Certificate in respect of SC / ST / OBC (NCL) candidates. (g) Economically Weaker Section Certificate in respect of General EWS Candidates. (h) NCC Certificate (if applicable) (i) Special State / Nativity Certificate (if applicable) (j) MEO-I / COC Certificate (Applicable for M.Tech candidates who are Seafarers).

Q: What are the steps to apply for IMU CET?

The following steps to fill the online registration form Step-1 Enter Basic details. Step-2 Provide Personal Details. Step-3 Fill the Qualification Details. Step-4 Upload scanned photograph (jpg/jpeg), signature (jpg/jpeg), and documents (pdf/jpg/jpeg). Step-5 Pay application fee through online payment mode

Q: 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.

Q: Are there any scholarships in the IMU CET exam?

Scholarship 1 The University offers Tamil Nadu BC/MBC Scholarship of amount ranging from Rs.50,000 - Rs.60,000 and Maritime Training Trust (MTT) scholarship for Indian women seafarers for amount of Rs.1,00,000. Scholarship 2 The University offers scholarships to Zilla Kalyan Office, UP amounting Rs.50,000 and District Welfare Office, Saharsa, Bihar amounting Rs.75,000 and to Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited, Dehradun amounting Rs.48,000. Scholarship 3 The University offers OBC Post matric Scholarship, Govt. of Kerala amounting Rs.1,00,000 and OEC (other eligibility candidates), Scholarship Govt of Kerala amounting Rs.1,00,000 and OBC Post matric Scholarship, Govt. of Bihar amounting Rs.10,000. Scholarship 4 The University offers Winnie sun's Scholarship Gurgaon, Haryana State amounting Rs.65,000 and Endowment/Scholarship for SC/ST students by Mumbai Port Trust/VOC amounting Rs.43,500. For detailed scholarship information click on the link here - https://www.shiksha.com/university/indian-maritime-university-chennai-campus-37093/scholarships

Q: When will the IMU CET admit card be released?

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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

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 age limit for the IMU CET exam?

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

Q: 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

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Updated on Aug 14, 2025 15:10 IST

By Vikrant Shukla, Deputy Manager

IMU CET Application Form 2026: The exam conducting body Indian Maritime University (IMU), releases the IMU CET 2026 Application Form at its official website imu.edu.in. Candidates will also be able to access the IMUCET registration link on this page as and when it is released. The application form of IMU CET 2026 will be available in online mode only. Candidates can apply for IMU CET 2026 for admission to BSc, BTech, UG Diploma, MTech, MBA, and PhD courses offered at IMU campuses and IMU affiliated colleges. Before applying for IMU CET, candidates must check IMU CET eligibility criteria for the course they wish to take admission to. The IMU CET registration process includes filling out personal details, academic details, uploading scanned documents and paying the application fee online. The registered candidates will be issued IMU CET 2026 admit card to appear for the exam. Candidates can check here all the details of the IMU CET application form like how to apply, eligibility, fees, documents needed, and more.

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Table of content

Link to Apply for IMU CET 2026
IMUCET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
Eligibility Criteria to Apply for IMUCET 2026
IMU CET 2026 Application Fee
Documents to Upload in IMU CET Application Form 2026
How to fill IMU CET 2026 Application Form?
Courses Offered via IMU CET 2026
IMUCET 2026 Registration: Important Download
FAQs related to IMU CET Application Form 2026

Link to Apply for IMU CET 2026

The link to fill the IMU CET application form 2026 is made available below:

IMU CET application form link: ⇒ Link to be shared as and when it is released.

Commonly asked questions

Q: What is the IMU CET admission process?

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Q: What is the IMU CET admission 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
Mar ' 26 - May ' 26	IMU CET 2025 Registration window TENTATIVE

Eligibility Criteria to Apply for IMUCET 2026

Candidates can check below the eligibility criteria for IMU CET 2026 before filling the online form:

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 2026 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

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 2026 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 2026 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 2026 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 2026 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 2026 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.

Commonly asked questions

Q: Who can apply for the IMU CET form?

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

Q: Is there any reservation in the IMU CET exam?

IMU CET 2026 Application Fee

The application fee to submit the online IMU CET application form is as follows:

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

Commonly asked questions

Q: What are the documents to apply for IMU CET?

Q: What are the steps to apply for IMU CET?

Q: What is the IMU CET application fee?

Documents to Upload in IMU CET Application Form 2026

Applicants are required to register for IMUCET 2026 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)

How to fill IMU CET 2026 Application Form?

DeskCalendar Registration: Mar ' 26 - May ' 26

Candidates can check below the steps to apply for IMU CET 2026:

Step 1: Registration

Candidates have to visit the official website of IMU and look for the IMU CET registration link.
Click on the link and fill out the basic details like full name, contact number, and email ID.
Create a password of choice.

Step 2: Filling out the online form

Once the registration is over, fill out the online form.
Furnish the personal and academic details asked.

Step 3: Uploading scanned images

Candidates have to upload the scanned documents as per the specifications.
Scan the required documents and upload them in the online form correctly.

Step 4: Paying the application fee

Candidates have to pay the requisite fee.
The fee is to be submitted using the available online payment modes.

Step 5: Final submission

After the fee is paid, candidates can check the dashboard for printing the online form.
The online filled-in form must be downloaded for the candidates' reference.
Do not send the printout to IMU.

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).