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

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IMU Chennai Admission Process 2025

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On Admissions
Q:   How many subjects can a candidate choose in CUET UG while filling the application form?
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The numbers for choosing CUET subjects are five out of the 37 options available. 

Refer to the table below for more details on CUET subject choices.

Section 1A (13 languages) Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Gujarati, Odia, Bengali, Assamese, Punjabi, English, Hindi, and Urdu.
Section 2- (23 domain-specific subjects) Accountancy/ Book Keeping,  Biology/ Biological Studies/ Biotechnology/Biochemistry,  Business Studies,  Chemistry,  Computer Science/ Informatics Practices,  Economics/ Business Economics, Geography/Geology,  History,  Home Science,  Knowledge Tradition and Practices of India,  Environmental Science,  Mathematics,  Physical Education/ NCC /Yoga,  Physics,  Political Science,  Psychology,  Sociology,  Agriculture,  Mass Media/ Mass Communication,  Anthropology,  Fine Arts/ Visual Arts (Sculpture/ Painting)/Commercial Arts,  Performing Arts – (i) Dance (Kathak/ Bharatnatyam/ Oddisi/ Kathakali/Kuchipudi/ Manipuri (ii) Drama- Theatre (iii) Music General (Hindustani/ Carnatic/ Rabindra Sangeet/ Percussion/ Non-Percussion),  Sanskrit [For all Shastri (Shastri 3 years/ 4 years Honours), and Tourism
Section 3General Test

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CUET Syllabus

IMU Chennai BTech Admission 2025

13 courses 3 - 4 years
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4.6L - 18.6L

iconEligibility Criteria

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

iconDates & Events

DatesUpcoming Events
12 May '26 - 21 May '26
MHT CET 2026 Date for PCM Group session 2Ongoing
24 May '26
IMUCET 2026 Exam Date
May '26
IMU CET Admit Card 2026Ongoing
May '26
IMU CET 2026 ResultTentative
Jun '26
IMU CET 2026 CounsellingTentative
DatesPast Events
10 May '26 - 11 May '26
MHT CET 2026 Exam for PCB Group session 2
4 May '26 - 10 May '26
IMUCET Online City Selection Start Date
7 May '26
MHT CET 2026 2nd Attempt Final Hall Ticket for PCM
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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.

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IMU Chennai Application Process 2025

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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:

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Placements: I am part of the DNS Batch of 2025-2026. We are placed in the Mediterranean Shipping Company. Our batch is 100% placed in the course. The highest package offered is $370 per month for the position of deck cadets upon joining the job.
Infrastructure: Facilities and infrastructure during the course are phenomenal, with Wi-Fi. Classrooms, and labs equipped with the latest technology. Food quality is great. Hostel, canteen, medical, and sports facilities are very good.
Faculty: Teachers are very helpful, qualified, and knowledgeable. The teaching quality is excellent. The course curriculum is relevant and meets industry standards. Students are trained to be industry-ready, with a passing rate of 99% in the college.
Other: DNS is the branch that I always want to select to enter the maritime industry. The best thing about the course is that during our training in HIMT, we get hands-on experience with real-life situations on board. Furthermore, the college is well-equipped with events and fests. The campus crowd is multicultural and multilingual. It helps us learn the art of adaptability. Extra activities are also available for every student to engage in every day.
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Absolutely worthy to join HIMT. HIMT teaches us to tackle loneliness, homesickness, and challenges.
Placements: The placement record of our batch is 100 percent. We were placed by M.Sc. before joining HIMT itself. Top recruiting companies for DNS are IMEC, Synergy, BSM, etc. No internship is required, and it will be provided during this course, and the one job we all will get will be as a deck cadet on a merchant vessel.
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Faculty: Teachers are so helpful as they were Captains who already been there on ships and carried out many cargo operations, mooring operations, voyages, etc., during their whole career. They taught us everything according to the syllabus and also taught us the real-life challenges that we gonna face in the upcoming years at sea.
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Placements: I am pursuing a Diploma in Nautical Science (DNS). Our batch has 40 students, and all have sponsored by the Mediterranean shipping company (M.Sc). We are completing the course in December 2025 and joining as deck cadets in the upcoming months. HIMT has a very good placement record. Companies like BSM, M.Sc, Synergy, Zodiac, MOL, and PIL regularly visit the campus.
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Faculty: The curriculum focuses more on Marine Engineering components with practical aspects and hands-on experience. We also get an immersive learning experience through the virtual reality modules developed in-house at HIMT by the Chief Engineers and Master Mariners. Faculty members are the best in terms of core job experience and are seasoned teachers who understand our depth and teach effectively.
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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.

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Answered 10 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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Atul Pruthi

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Answered 10 months ago

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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Krishnendu Kumar

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Answered 10 months ago

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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Answered 10 months ago

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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The eligibility criteria and admission process for the BSc course at both institutes—IMU Navi Mumbai and IMU Chennai campus—are almost similar, in which candidates are required to complete their Class 12 with an aggregate of 60%. Additionally, for the selection process, the campuses accept relevant

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