IMU Kochi Answered Questions

Currently, the counselling process has been concluded for admission to the MBA 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.  

No, direct admission is not available for BTech courses at IMU Kochi. To get admission, candidates must follow the whole admission procedure, which includes completion of eligibility criteria, appearing in the entrance exam, release of merit, document verification, seat confirmation, etc. Moreover, the provision of direct admission is not mentioned on the official website of the campus.   

The application fee for MBA courses at the IMU Kochi campus and the fees for registration for the IMU CET entrance exam are the same. The application fee for different categories is mentioned  below:For MBA Programs:INR 1000 for General /General-EWS/ OBC (NCL) candidatesINR 700 for SC / ST candidatesThe fee amount mentioned is sourced from the official website/sanctioning body and is subject to change. Therefore, it is indicative.

The steps of application for admission to B.Sc. in Nautical Science at IMU Kochi are as follows:
Check the eligibility criteria: Candidates must have completed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) as mandatory subjects from a recognized board, with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks in PCM and 50% marks in English subject in 10+2 examination.
Ensure physical fitness: Candidates must be medically fit and meet the physical standards as prescribed in the Merchant Shipping (Medical Examination) Rules, 2000, as amended from time-to-time.
Check the age limit: The maximum age limit for male candidates is 25 years (General), 28 years (OBC(NCL)), and 30 years (SC/ST), while for female candidates, it is 27 years (General), 30 years (OBC(NCL)), and 32 years (SC/ST).
Apply online: Candidates can apply online for the B.Sc. in Nautical Science program through the IMU Kochi website.
Pay the application fee: The application fee for the B.Sc. in Nautical Science program is as per the fee structure listed on the IMU Kochi website.
Upload required documents: Candidates must upload the required documents, including their 10+2 mark sheet, PCM certificate, and medical fitness certificate, as part of the online application process.
Appear for the entrance exam: Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria will be required to appear for an entrance exam, the details of which will be notified on the IMU Kochi website.
Check the admission status: After the entrance exam, candidates can check their admission status on the IMU Kochi website.
Note: The above steps are based on the information available on the IMU Kochi website and are subject to change. Candidates are advised to check the website regularly for updates on the admission process.

The number of lists for admission to IMU Kochi's MBA programme is based on the number of seats offered. The fourth list might not be made public if there are no seats left after the third 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 admission criteria for B.Sc. in Nautical Science at IMU Kochi includes:
- 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 and 50% marks in English subject in 10+2 examination.
- 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.
- Candidates must be medically fit and meet the physical standards as prescribed in the Merchant Shipping (Medical Examination) Rules, 2000.

The admission criteria for B.Sc. in Nautical Science at IMU Kochi for reserved category students are:
- 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 and 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 meet the physical standards as prescribed in the Merchant Shipping (Medical Examination) Rules, 2000, as amended from time-to-time.

To apply for B.Sc. in Nautical Science at IMU Kochi, candidates must have completed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) as mandatory subjects from a recognized board, with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks in PCM and 50% marks in English subject in 10+2 examination. They must also be medically fit and meet the physical standards as prescribed in the Merchant Shipping (Medical Examination) Rules, 2000. The age limit for male candidates is 25 years (general), 28 years (OBC), and 30 years (SC/ST), while for female candidates, it is 27 years (general), 30 years (OBC), and 32 years (SC/ST). The course fee structure is available on the IMU website. Candidates can apply online through the IMU website, and the selection process includes an entrance exam and counseling.

For students in the OBC AI category seeking admission to the MBA course, the IMUCET Round 1 cutoff ranks have shown increasing cutoff ranks over three years for MBA in Port and Shipping Management specialisation. The increasing cutoff ranks indicate less competition for the course among the aspirants. For the MBA in International Transportation and Logistics Management, IMU Kochi witnessed fluctuating ranks over three years for admission among the OBC category students. Check out the table below to view the three years of IMUCET Round 1 cutoff ranks for the OBC category. Specialisations202320242025MBA in Port and Shipping Management3553823383MBA in International Transportation and Logistics Management3132812693