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IMU Chennai Admission 2024: Eligibility, Application, Process, & Last Dates

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Q:   Can I join IMUC directly?
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No, you cannot join IMUC directly. To qualify for admission to the university, you must pass the IMUC entrance exam. Every year in May or June, the IMUC entrance exam is held. There are two ways to take the exam: online and offline. Three areas make up the exam: chemistry, physics, and mathematics. There are a limited number of places available in each program, therefore the IMUC entrance exam is a competitive exam. When deciding who gets admitted, the IMUC admissions committee takes into account your performance in IMUC entrance exam, Your JEE Main result, How well you performed academically in high school, Your extracurricular pursuits.

Q:   Does IMUC accept JEE score?
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Yes, IMUC admits students with JEE scores into its B.Tech degrees. When determining admissions, IMUC takes a number of variables into account, including the JEE score. In addition, the student's achievement on the IMUC entrance exam, extracurricular activities, and high school academic record are taken into account by IMUC. Students wishing to enroll in the B.Tech programs at IMUC must possess a valid score from the JEE Main. The minimal score needed for admission in JEE Main differs based on the program for which the applicant is applying. If a student satisfies the eligibility requirements, they can apply online for admission to IMUC's B.Tech programs. They must submit their JEE Main score along with the necessary documentation.

Q:   What is the IMU CET counselling registration process?
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Candidates who have been issued with IMU CET Rank Certificate are provided with a portal through which they can select the Programme (s) and the Campus (es) where they desire to take admission. Candidates have to register on this portal by making an online payment of INR 10,000/- towards the Counselling Fee. The Counselling Fee is nonrefundable if a seat is allotted on any campus in any programme; else INR 9000 will get refunded. The Candidate should choose multiple options in the order of their preference for:

  • Programmes (Based on fulfilment of eligibility conditions)
  • IMU Campuses

IMU Chennai BTech Admission 2025

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  • 10+2 with 45% aggregate
  • Accepting Exams: MHT CET, JEE Main, IMUCET, CBSE 12th, ISC, Tamilnadu 12th

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Oct '25
JEE Main 2026 Registration Session 1Ongoing
Jan '26
JEE Main Admit Card 2025 Session 1Tentative
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JEE Main 2026 Exam Date Session 1Tentative
Feb '26
JEE Main 2026 Registration Session 2Tentative
Dec '25-Feb '26
MHT CET 2026 Application FormTentative
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Q:   What is the IMU CET syllabus for admission to BTech at IMU Chennai?
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The IMU CET syllabus for admission to BTech at IMU Chennai includes the multiple-choice questions that are based on the subjects candidates have studied in their Class 12- Physics, Chemistry anf Mathematics. Moreover, the number of questions asked in the entrance exam is 200 multiple-choice questions. Syllabus—English, General Aptitude,  Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (12th Grade/Plus 2 Level/Intermediate/Equivalent Level/CBSE Syllabus). 

Q:   What is the selection process for B.Tech and what is the minimum JEE score required?
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The admissions process for the B.Tech programs at Indian Maritime University (IMU) is clearly established. IMUC CET, JEE Main, or LEET are the application methods available to candidates. Those who make the shortlist will be invited for counseling, where they can select the IMU campus and B.Tech programme of their choice, based on their exam results. The minimum JEE score required for a B.Tech at IMUC varies based on the candidate's category; it is generally 80% for General Category, 75% for OBC, 65% for SC, 60% for ST, and 75% for EWS.  The cut-off marks can vary every year so the candidates should frequently visit and check for the JEE score for admission every year.

Q:   How much rank is required for IMU Chennai for BTech in Marine Engineering?
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IMU Chennai accepts ranks from the Indian Maritime University Common Entrance Test (IMUCET) for BTech in Marine Engineering admission. The IMUCET Round 3 cutoff has been out. As per the data, the closing rank for BTech in Marine Engineering was 1343 for the students belonging to the General AI category.

However, with regard to the cutoff of Round 3, candidates belonging to the General AI category will have to get a rank upto 1343 or lower to be qualified for IMU Chennai admission for BTech in Marine Engineering. Please note that the cutoff ranks vary for different rounds and categories. 

 

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IMU Chennai Application Process 2025

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Q:   Is counselling fee refundable for BSc course at IMU Campus?
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Yes, the counselling fee is refundable for the BSc course at the IMU Chennai campus. Candidates whose names have not been published in any of IMU's admission lists will be entitled to a refund after the deducting of 10% of the counselling fee. The amount will be refunded to the account from which the payment is made.

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Q:   What is the fee for UG courses at IMUC?
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The cost of each undergraduate (UG) course offered by the Indian Maritime University (IMU) varies. For instance, the cost of tuition for a B.Tech in marine engineering might range from? 6.8 L to? 9.8 L, whilst a B.Sc. in nautical Science can cost anywhere from? 1.3 L to? 5.3 L. Students will be required to pay examination, mess, and dorm expenses in addition to the tuition. To assist students from low-income families, IMU provides a variety of financial aid programs and scholarships. The IMU website has additional information regarding scholarships for students. The fee details may not be accurate. to find the accurate fee details you should visit the colleges' official website or contact the college administration.

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Q:   What is the fee for MBA courses at IMU Chennai?
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The total fee for MBA courses at IMU Chennai might include several components, such as tuition fees, hostel fees, admission fees, academic fees, etc. Candidates are required to pay the amount of the fee yearly, semesterly, or one time. The total tuition fee for MBA courses at IMU Chennai is INR 4.1 lakh. The fee amount mentioned is sourced from the official website/sanctioning body and is subject to changeTherefore, it is indicative.

 
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There were a lot of companies visiting our college for placements drives like Adani, Leap International, Bruhat, Cogo Port, etc.
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Diploma in Nautical Science - Batch of 2025
Offered by International Maritime Institute
4.6
5Placements4Infrastructure5Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
Absolutely excellent college.
Placements: IMI has a dedicated placement cell to help students get jobs in the shipping and maritime industry, with many reputed national and international shipping companies visiting the campus for recruitment. The institute provides training and guidance to prepare students for interviews and exams. Students from IMI are placed in roles such as deck cadets, marine engineers, and shipping officers, and IMI maintains a strong record of successful placements every year.
Infrastructure: IMI has a modern campus with well-equipped classrooms and training labs, providing advanced simulators for aviation and engine training. The institute has a library with maritime books and digital resources, and hostel and mess facilities are available for students. Sports and recreational areas are also part of the campus infrastructure. IMI provides quality maritime education with modern infrastructure, including simulators, workshops, library, hostel, and sports facilities.
Faculty: Faculty members provide both theoretical knowledge and practical training. The curriculum is designed as per DG Shipping and international standards, focusing on classroom learning, workshops, and simulator training. The courses prepare students for careers in shipping, marine engineering, and related fields.
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BBA (Shipping and Logistics Management) - Batch of 2025
Offered by Coimbatore Marine College
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Good infrastructure, and worth the money you spent.
Placements: Placement cell offers internships and works with companies like Maersk, M.Sc., and Divya Shipping. Placement rates hit 89% (2022-23), with salaries ranging from INR 4.2-20 LPA. Reviews highlight consistent support, with some alleging low placement success.
Infrastructure: 10-acre campus features a unique T. S. Clarissa ship-in-campus and modern labs. Classrooms have LCD projectors, the library is well-equipped. Hostels, at 40,000 sq. ft., offer Wi-Fi, hygienic meals, and medical support. Maintenance issues are noted in reviews.
Faculty: Faculty are experienced, with industry experts like Dr. S. B. Senthil Kumar providing practical training. The three-year curriculum, affiliated with Alagappa University, emphasizes logistics and shipping with port visits. Exams follow a semester pattern, with practical assessment. Some criticize unrelated subjects like Tamil.
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Diploma in Nautical Science - Batch of 2025
Offered by International Maritime Institute
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3Placements3Infrastructure4Faculty3Crowd & Campus Life2Value for Money
This college is okay to survive in, but it's not a very good option.
Placements: Students in my batch were sent for their interview to one of the companies, but the company hasn't responded to them yet. The top companies like M.Sc. Fleet, Demico, Wallem come every year to pick their candidates. Almost 98% of students get selected in M.Sc. Fleet, Demico, Dockendale, Wallem, and many more as cadets.
Infrastructure: The hostel is quite well-maintained. Washrooms are cleaned every day, and cleanliness is maintained, which is quite impressive. There is a small ground for playing football, and good courts for volleyball and badminton. The mess is also quite well.
Faculty: Teachers here are all good and knowledgeable, and the teaching quality is good. Talking about semester exams, this college provides better practice and helps us prepare for the final IMU exams. 50% is the minimum marks to pass this DNS course. The academic block is quite small but fine.
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Diploma in Nautical Science - Batch of 2025
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Review of Diploma in Nautical Science course at IMI.
Placements: The institute is now owned by owners of Fleet Management, so placements are pretty much 100% at this point. By the end of the course, all students got placed in our batch. Some are already sponsored and some got it afterwards. Students mostly are from M.Sc and Fleet courses here.
Infrastructure: It is a small but clean and cozy hostel with good Wi-Fi and AC. Regular cleaning takes place. The only downside is the AC. It has a clean mess with good food. The market is nearby. The nearest metro is 5 minutes away (20 minutes by walk). It has pretty decent football, volleyball, and tennis grounds.
Faculty: Teachers are mostly ex-captains and some are even sailing captains who are highly knowledgeable. Exams are of decent difficulty and they teach everything as per the syllabus. The seamanship instructors or the wardens are on a bit of the other side in terms of communication but it's still manageable.
Other: Overall, it is a good choice for Maritime training. It has good food, good infrastructure, and good faculty members.
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Offered by International Maritime Institute
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I'm satisfied with placements, average infrastructure, and fee is a little bit high too.
Placements: The placement at IMI is 100% for eligible candidates, and as the acquiring of feet parent company, the placement will be good. Currently, in the 4th year, all the cadets are placed in good companies except 2 cadets, as they are not eligible for company exams.
Infrastructure: Facilities and infrastructure are average. Classrooms and library are good. Labs are average and mess food is very good. For medical, IMI gives Tata medical card to all the cadets we can avail our medical expenses up to 4 lakhs. Game and sport facilities are average.
Faculty: Faculty members in IMI are good, I can say above average. Some professors are from the same field (like captain and chief engineer ), but some are from mechanical and another branch for workshops like subjects. Semester exams are above average as the university is IMU, so the papers are designed by them.
Other: There are no fests conducted on campus as IMI is a training academy for cadets, so they follow rules regulated by IMU.
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All about admission into Samundra Institute of Maritime Studies. 
Placements: Samundra Institute of Maritime Studies provides 100% placements as it has its own partnership with a ship management company. After the completion of the course, with no obligations, the candidate will be placed on a ship and need to do sailing for 6 months, for which they will get a stipend of approximately 500 dollars as a junior engineer. After completing the cadetship, students can attend further class exams for promotions.
Infrastructure: Samundra Institute of Maritime Studies is one of the best institutes in terms of infrastructure. It has an academic block, an administration block, a gymnasium, a cafeteria, a swimming pool, a lab block, workshops, a ship on campus, etc. Hostel cabins have enough space to accommodate two to three students. There is a Wi-Fi connection for each cabin. It has proper ventilation and has proper maintenance from time to time.
Faculty: Faculty members of the Samundra Institute of Maritime Studies are experienced professionals in the maritime sector. They teach cadets based on their experience and knowledge in the maritime industry. The course curriculum is managed by the Indian Maritime University, which includes all subjects regarding marine and engineering. The level of examinations conducted is as per requirements of the Indian Maritime Institute. Students have to clear all the subjects within the due course.
Other: I chose this course because it provides a different vision in life and helps to do something different from normal engineering colleges. This institute conducts fests and events on every festival and program. It also conducts extracurricular activities like swimming, sports, yoga, etc.
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IMU Chennai Admission 2025 FAQs

Q:   Is IMUC a good option?
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In order to pursue a profession in the maritime industry, students should choose IMUC. Modern facilities, good placement record, and great academic reputation are all attributes of the university. Programs in marine studies, including marine engineering, nautical science, and maritime administration, are widely available at the undergraduate and graduate levels through IMUC. The programme is applicable to the maritime sector, and the instructors are knowledgeable and competent. Through internships and apprenticeships, students at IMUC can obtain practical experience in the workplace thanks to its numerous ties with maritime companies. Students at IMUC have a very good placement history. Leading marine enterprises worldwide place a large number of pupils in well-paying positions.

Q:   Which entrance exam scores are accepted by IMUC for admission?
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Scores from a variety of entrance tests are accepted by the Indian Maritime University (IMU) for admission to its undergraduate and graduate programs. These include IMUC CET, JEE Main, LEET, and IMU-PGCET for undergraduate degrees. These include GATE and IMU-PGCAT for postgraduate degrees. IMUC may take into account extracurricular activities, employment history, and academic standing in addition to entrance exam results. It is recommended that applicants visit the IMU website to get up-to-date details on approved entrance examinations and prerequisites. IMUC is a public university in India that provides instruction and training in marine subjects. The Indian government's Ministry of Shipping founded the university in 2008. Six constituent institutions of IMU are dispersed throughout India. The university provides marine studies undergraduate, graduate, and doctorate programs.

Q:   Can I get into IMUC with 70% in class 12th?
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It's hard to predict with certainty if a 70% in class 12 will get you into IMUC without knowing your individual circumstances and the level of competition in the year you're applying. Still, 70% is not bad, and you might stand a chance of getting accepted. In the area of maritime education and training, the Indian Maritime University (IMU) is a well-known establishment. The average cut-off for most courses is approximately 80%, and there is fierce rivalry for admission to IMUC. The Admission in IMUC is based on the cutt-off qualification mark of every individual students . There are two exams in the IMUC BTech entrance exam: Paper I (Physics and Chemistry) and Paper II (Mathematics). There are one hundred multiple-choice questions in Paper I, which takes three hours to complete. Paper II comprises 100 multiple-choice questions and lasts for three hours as well. The entrance exam for IMUC BTech is extremely competitive. More than 10,000 people applied to take the test in 2022. The ratio of selection was 1:20.

Q:   Which is the top course of IMUC?
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The B.Tech in Marine Engineering is the best course offered by IMUC. One of the top colleges in the world to offer this highly acclaimed education in the maritime business is IMUC. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has accredited the curriculum, and maritime companies highly value its graduates. Other well liked and sought-after courses offered by IMUC include the B.Tech in Maritime Administration, the M.Tech in Marine Engineering, the M.Tech in Nautical Science, and the MBA in Maritime Studies. The best course for you will ultimately rely on your personal preferences and professional objectives.

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Answered 3 months ago

The total seat intake for the BSc course at IMU Chennai is 120. All these seats are offered in one specialisation i.e., Nautical Science. To get a seat in this programme, canddiates  must complete their Class 12 from the PCM stream with at least an aggregate of 60% and 50% in English at the Class 10

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The number of lists for admission to IMU Chennai's BSc 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 s

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Yes, a medical certificate is compulsory to get admission into BSc courses at IMU Chennai, Indian Maritime University (IMUC). A physical fitness certificate issued by a registered medical practitioner is required to be submitted at the time of admission, when you get selected. Moreover, in the couns

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Indrani Kumar

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The application fee for BSc courses at the IMU Chennai 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 BSc Programs:

  • INR 1000 for General /General-EWS/ OBC (NCL) candidates
  • INR 700 for SC / ST candida

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Rachit Kumar

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Currently, the counselling process is going on for admission to the BSc course at IMU Chennai, which has been released. In this Chennai 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 s

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