IMU Kochi Answered Questions

The IMU Kochi offers admission to the B.Sc. in Nautical Science course based on the following criteria:
Candidates must have completed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) as mandatory subjects from a recognized board.
Minimum Marks:
60% aggregate marks in PCM
50% marks in English subject in 10+2 examination.
Age Limit:
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.
Physical Fitness: Candidates must be medically fit and must meet the physical standards as prescribed in the Merchant Shipping (Medical Examination) Rules, 2000, as amended from time-to-time.

IMU Kochi only accepts a valid IMU CET rank for admission to the MBA course. Moreover, the institute offers two specialisations in the MBA course, namely, International Transportation and Logistics, and Port & Shipping Management. The admission process for both courses is the same. Before applying for the entrance exam, candidates are required to ensure that to apply for the course, candidates must complete their graduation with at least an aggregate of 50%. There will be a 5% relaxation in eligibility marks; however, it will not apply to English marks. Note: All candidates who qualify for this course will have to submit a Physical Fitness Certificate from a registered medical practitioner.

No, CUET UG scores are not compulsory to get admission into the BBA course at IMU Kochi. The campus accepts scores of Class 12 for admission. As per the scores candidates achieved in Class 12, the college releases the merit of shortlisted candidates. Thus, candidates can get admission to the BBA course at IMU Kochi with decent scores in Class 12. Hence, only Class 12 exams are mandatory. 

The number of lists for admission to IMU Kochi's BBA programme is based on the number of seats offered. The third list might not be made public if there are no seats left after the second list. After the third, additional lists may be released at the Competent Authority's discretion and based on seat availability. The lists can be made public via the current online counselling system.  

The documents required for B.Sc. in Nautical Science admission at IMU Kochi are:
1. 10+2 mark sheet
2. 10+2 certificate
3. Transfer certificate
4. Conduct certificate
5. Migration certificate
6. Physical fitness certificate
7. Caste certificate (if applicable)
8. Income certificate (if applicable)
9. Passport size photographs
10. ID proof

BSc Nautical Science graduates from IMU Kochi can work in the following sectors:
Merchant Navy: As deck officers, they can work on various types of ships, including cargo ships, tankers, and passenger ships.
Shipping and Logistics: They can work in shore-based jobs in shipping companies, ports, and logistics firms.
Maritime Education and Training: They can work as instructors or trainers in maritime education and training institutions.
Marine Surveying and Inspection: They can work as marine surveyors or inspectors, conducting surveys and inspections of ships and cargo.
Port and Terminal Management: They can work in port and terminal management, overseeing the operation of ports and terminals.
Ship Management: They can work in ship management, responsible for the technical and commercial management of ships.
Maritime Consulting: They can work as consultants, providing expertise and advice to shipping companies, ports, and other maritime organizations.
Marine Insurance: They can work in marine insurance, underwriting and adjusting insurance claims related to ships and cargo.
Government Agencies: They can work in government agencies responsible for maritime affairs, such as maritime administrations, coast guards, and customs agencies.
Offshore Industries: They can work in offshore industries, such as oil and gas, wind energy, and offshore construction.

No, CAT is not compulsory for admission to the MBA course at IMU Kochi. Candidates with scores in IMU CET/ CAT/ MAT/ CMAT can get admission to MBA programmes. Therefore, CAT is one of the accepted entrance exams for admission to the MBA course. However, it is not compulsory. Moreover, IMU Kochi gives more preference to students who have achieved valid scores in IMU CET rather than CAT, MAT, and CMAT. 

During the Round 1 cutoff list, the IMU Kochi MBA cutoff 2025 varied between 268 and 351 for the General AI category students. The cutoff ranks vary for different rounds and categories. The cutoff was released for admission to MBA in Port and Shipping Management and MBA in International Transportation and Logistics Management courses. Candidates can refer to the table below to view the IMUCET round-wise cutoff ranks for MBA admission among the students belonging to the General category. Round Port & Shipping ManagementInternational Transportation & Logistics15759259423512683354-

Currently, the counselling process has been concluded for admission to the BTech course at IMU Kochi. In this Kochi campus, candidates who qualify for IMU CET can register themselves for the counselling process after the release of the IMU CET list. The application form usually starts in the month of April/ May every academic year. For the academic batch of 2025, the last date to fill out the IMU CET application form was 2 May 2025.   

Yes, there are overhead expenses during B.Sc. in Nautical Science at IMU Kochi. The fee structure includes:
- Residential: 2,25,000/-
- Semester Fee: 25,000/-
- Total Fees for the Academic Year: 2,25,000/-
- Fee Payable per Semester: 1,00,000/- (odd semester), 1,00,000/- (even semester)