IMUCET Dates 2026: The Indian Maritime University will declare the IMU CET 2026 result soon. Earlier it conducted the IMU CET entrance exam on May 24, 2026 to shortlist candidates for admission into BSc, BTech, UG Diploma, MTech, MBA, and PhD courses offered at IMU campuses and IMU affiliated colleges. The exam body activated IMU CET 2026 mock test link at, imu.edu.in. which worked as digital simulator to help aspirants master online Computer-Based Test (CBT) environment. The IMU CET admit card 2026 was released earlier. Candidates who successfully submitted the IMU CET 2026 application form were issued the hall ticket to appear in the entrance test.
Earlier the authorities started the test city booking facility on May 4, which continued till May 10, 2026. Registered candidates could login to the website and book their preferred exam city. IMUCET registrations are closed now. The last date to fill application form was April 28, 2026. Check here the IMUCET exam dates for the upcoming session.
- IMUCET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
- IMU CET 2026 Exam Overview
- IMU CET 2026 Result Dates (Soon)
- IMU CET Counselling 2026 Dates (Soon)
- IMUCET 2026 Admit Card Date
- IMU CET 2026 Application form Date
- FAQs related to IMU CET Dates 2026
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 |
IMU CET 2026 Exam Overview
The Indian Maritime University Common Entrance Test (IMU CET) 2026 exam was held in computer-based mode on May 24, 2026 across various test centres to shortlist candidates for Diploma in Nautical Science, BSc (Nautical Science), and BE/BTech (Marine Engineering) courses.
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.
Commonly asked questions
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.
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.
No, candidates can't apply for IMU CET offline. There is only one way to apply which is through the official website.
IMU CET 2026 Result Dates (Soon)
The authorities will declare the IMU CET result 2026 online after the entrance exam is over. The IMUCET 2026 result consists of a rank list for UG, MBA, and MTech courses separately. The IMU CET 2026 rank card is also published under the respective logins of candidates. To access the rank card/result of IMU CET 2026, students must log in using their required credentials. Aspirants qualifying for the entrance exam are then called for the counselling process.
Commonly asked questions
There are 6 main campuses of Indian maritime universities are Chennai, Kochi, Kolkata, Mumbai Port, Navi Mumbai, and Visakhapatnam
The courses offered under UG are Btech, Mtech, BBA and DNS. MTech, MSc and MBA courses are offered under PG programme.
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.
IMU CET Counselling 2026 Dates (Soon)
IMU will conduct the IMU CET counselling in online mode for admission in 6 campuses of IMU. The counselling will be done after the results are successfully declared. Students shortlisted as per the results will be called to appear in the counselling, which consists of various stages such as registration, choice filling, seat allotment, document verification, fee payment, etc. IMU CET counselling will take place in two phases.
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IMUCET 2026 Admit Card Date
The IMU CET admit card 2026 was issued to all students who successfully registered for the exam. The hall ticket was available at the exam body's portal on May 17, 2026. Students could download the hall ticket of IMU CET 2026 using their credentials. The admit card consists of student's name, roll number, exam date, timings, venue, and exam day instructions. While downloading hall ticket, students must keep atleast 2-3 copies for a safer side in case they miss any. They will have to carry admit card to exam centre on exam day along with one valid photo ID proof like aadhar card, voter ID card, PAN card etc. Failing to do so, they will be denied entry to appear in the exam.
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IMU CET 2026 Application form Date
The authorities released the IMUCET application form in online mode on its official portal in on February 2, 2026. Students abiding by the eligibility norms set by the exam body were allowed to apply till April 28, 2026.
No applications after the final date will be accepted. Automated e-mails/SMS will be sent to every registered applicant on successful registration of the application, uploading of the admit card, publication of results, etc.
Commonly asked questions
Anyone who is minimum 17 years of age and have obtained 10+2/equivalent PCM Average with minimum 60% and minimum of 50% marks in English subject in 10th or 12th Examination) can apply for UG course.
For PG course anyone with BSc / BTech degree in Mechanical, Civil, Naval can apply for various programme offered under PG courses.
For both UG and PG courses, the type of questions will be asked in exam are multiple choice questions.
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
FAQs related to IMU CET Dates 2026
Check here for additional FAQs related to the IMU CET 2026:
To apply for UG BTech programme 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.
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.
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
The IMU CET admit card is out, it can be found on IMU CET official website or shiksha.com. We have updated candidates with the direct link to download the hall ticket.
The IMU CET 2026 exam dates are out. The last date to register was April 28, 2026 while the exam was held on May 24, 2026.
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.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered a month ago
Yes — you can apply for IMU CET this year
Eligibility (simple terms)
For IMU CET:
- If you have just appeared for Class 12 this year, you are eligible
- You don't need the result at the time of applying
- You just have to pass later with required marks
Basic requirements (important)
For most IMU courses (lik
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Beginner-Level 4
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Yes, you can take admission in Class 12 with 60%—no problem.
And no, there isn't any SC/ST reservation in Class 12 admissions based on marks.
🏫 Admission to Class 12 (how it actually works)
Class 12 admission isn't like college entrance exams. It's mostly a continuation from Class 11.
- If you're alread
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Contributor-Level 7
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The IMU CET paper is divided into six sections: Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, English, General Knowledge, and Aptitude.
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Yes, there is negative marking in the IMUCET exam. As per the negative marking, 0.25 marks will be deducted for every incorrect response, while unattempted questions carry no penalty.
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Contributor-Level 10
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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.
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As per the exam pattern of IMUCET, candidates will be allotted 3 hours (180 minutes) to complete the entire online entrance examination.
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The IMU CET exam is conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) at various proctored test centers nationwide.
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I had given class 12th exam this year. Can I apply for IMU CET?