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Indian Maritime University Chennai: Courses, Fees, Admission 2025, Placements, Cutoff

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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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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:   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. 

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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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IMU Chennai Admission Process and Important Dates 2025

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4.3/5
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What students say about Indian Maritime University (Chennai Campus)
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Top recruiting companies are CMA CGA, DP World, Cogoport, and Kuehne+Nagel.
Based on 26 Reviews
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Many companies give importance to girl cadets, and they got placed in the starting of their final year.
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Graduate Marine Engineering (GME) - Batch of 2026
Offered by Hindustan Institute of Maritime Training (HIMT)
4.8
5.0Placements4.0Infrastructure5.0Faculty5.0Crowd & Campus Life5.0Value for Money
A good option for B.Tech mechanical engineers with the help of IMEC we can get a job easily.
Placements: I am studying Graduate Marine Engineering (1-year course after completing a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering). After completing mechanical engineering, the best option is to enter the merchant navy career. The placement is excellent compared to other marine institutes. For GME there are batches fully sponsored by IMEC companies. So before joining the college we have a job in our hands.
Infrastructure: In our college, the lab facilities are very good where we can see all the machinery and we can learn things easily. Classrooms are fully air-conditioned. The hostel facility and food are also very nice. All kinds of sports activities, a good gym, and a swimming pool are also available.
Faculty: Faculty are very experienced. They are chief engineers, and second engineers. We can learn a lot from them. They also share their experience. We can easily know what we are going to do on board and we can prepare accordingly. There are two semesters for GME followed by 6 months of training on board.
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B.Sc. in Nautical Science - Batch of 2026
Offered by Hindustan Institute of Maritime Training (HIMT)
5.0
5.0Placements5.0Infrastructure5.0Faculty5.0Crowd & Campus Life5.0Value for Money
It is an excellent college with great facilities and infrastructure.
Placements: 80% are placed in my course. The highest package offered is $750, the lowest package is $350, and the average package is $500. Top recruiting companies are Zodiac, MOL, Vridhi, Ozellar, and Genco. Captain is the top role offered in my course. 80% of students got internships from my college.
Infrastructure: AC classrooms, cricket turf, football turf, V.R room, seamanship lab, MEK lab, AMW lab, ship on campus, library, hostel rooms with attached bathroom, canteen are available. A room with an attached bathroom, dispensary, and ambulance facility is available. Galley food is nutritious and overall good.
Faculty: Captain, chief officer, chief engineer and other level experienced officers teach and share their knowledge with us. They are helping and very supportive. College rules and regulations shape us by making time punctual and following the instructions given, and time-to-time fire drills and regular muster are being conducted. The level of examination is moderate.
Other: I chose it because it was a childhood dream to join the merchant Navy. Ganapati puja, Diwali, Holi, Onam, and all other festivals are celebrated.
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B.Tech. in Marine Engineering - Batch of 2026
Offered by Coimbatore Marine College
3.2
3.0Placements3.0Infrastructure3.0Faculty4.0Crowd & Campus Life3.0Value for Money
The mess food and accommodation totally disappointed us.
Placements: Probably 50 percent of cadets got placed. But the rest of students did not get placed. The college provides only 100 percent placement assistance. I suggest students do not believe blindly in the receptionist, as they are doing a scam. They should check twice. Only 3-5 companies attend the college for placements.
Infrastructure: The hostel has the worst infrastructure. Classrooms are not high-tech. Wi-Fi is not available. Food is good, but it does not provide variety. Sometimes, it might be the worst. The swimming pool facilities are too bad. A physical instructor is the worst. A bad sewage water plant is fitted in the college. Engine room facilities are provided for cadets. The atmosphere of the college is good.
Faculty: Staff and faculty members are good. Education-wise, it is good. Semester exams are tough to clear. Faculty members won't help with the semester exams. The pass percentage is above 70 percent.
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B.Sc. in Nautical Science - Batch of 2026
Offered by Hindustan Institute of Maritime Training (HIMT)
5.0
5.0Placements5.0Infrastructure5.0Faculty5.0Crowd & Campus Life5.0Value for Money
Excellent infrastructure, smart classrooms, VR labs, clean hostels, good food, and great faculty.
Placements: 80% of the students got placed in our course. The highest package is 750 USD, the lowest package is 350 USD, and the average package is 500 USD. Molmi, Molta, Zodiac, Synergy, and Vridhi are the top recruiting companies for our course. 80% of the students get internships in the above-mentioned companies. The top roles offered by this course are Captain/Master of a Merchant ship.
Infrastructure: Air-conditioned smart classroom, VR lab, ship in campus ( SIC), Seamanship lab, library, MEK lab are available in the college. Hostel rooms are very tidy, along with attached bathrooms, and the quality of the mess food is above average, provided with a dispensary, canteen, and sports arena ( football turf, basketball court, pickleball court, volleyball court, cricket ground).
Faculty: Teachers are really helpful when it comes to academics and other things, also, they're well qualified in the marine field. Teaching quality is amazing. Semester examination difficulty is moderate, and the examination is conducted by IMU ( Indian Maritime University). The pass percentage for examination is 50%.
Other: I chose this course because I was inspired by a friend of a relative. Best thing about this course is that everything you learn is new. More practical classes and more VR ( virtual reality) labs could do more in learning and teaching rather than theoretical classes. They celebrate every cultural festival and conduct college events to promote curricular activities, participate in inter-college festivals (e.g., Navagati, Nautica ), and the campus surroundings are pretty environmentally friendly.
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B.Sc. in Nautical Science - Batch of 2026
Offered by Hindustan Institute of Maritime Training (HIMT)
5.0
5.0Placements5.0Infrastructure5.0Faculty5.0Crowd & Campus Life5.0Value for Money
Fully satisfied with HIMT.
Placements: 80% of students are placed in my course. The highest package is $750, the lowest is $350, and the average is $500. The top recruiting companies are Molmi, Molta, Genco, Vridhi, and Ozellar. 80% students got internships from my course in Molmi, Molta, Genco, Ozellar, and Vridhi. The captain's role is offered.
Infrastructure: Turf, basketball court, cricket court, volleyball court, gym, and indoor sports games are available in the college. Wi-Fi, VR labs, a ship on campus, AC classrooms, and a library are provided. Good rooms with attached bathrooms, fans, etc., are provided. Overall, food quality is good. 24/7 medical support is available. Excellent facilities for both indoor and outdoor games are provided.
Faculty: Teachers are helpful in all kinds of situations, helping with studies or any other matters. They are well supportive captains, they are well qualified and knowledgeable. The course curriculum is relevant and provides a good foundation in the maritime industry. Difficulties in the exam are moderate, and the pass percentage is 50%.
Other: I chose this course because it was a childhood dream to join the merchant navy. Events, fest, connectivity, and campus surroundings are well-maintained and well supportive for extracurricular activities.
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Diploma in Nautical Science (DNS) - Batch of 2026
Offered by Hindustan Institute of Maritime Training (HIMT)
3.4
4.0Placements3.0Infrastructure4.0Faculty2.0Crowd & Campus Life4.0Value for Money
The college provides a disciplined environment with limited exposure to outside life.
Placements: For the Diploma in Nautical Science (DNS) course, students require sponsorship from a shipping company before enrollment. I was sponsored by Synergy Maritime for the role of deck cadet. HIMT College mainly provides training for sponsored cadets. It does not play a direct role in placements for DNS cadets. The course fee is around 5 LPA for the one-year DNS course. Other companies like Zodiac Maritime, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Seaspan Corporation, and GENCO recruit B.Sc. cadets. Placement details for other courses are as follows. B.Sc Nautical Science has around 75% placement. B.Tech Marine Engineering has around 90% placement. GP Rating has around 0–5% placement. ETO – placement is uncertain and luck-based. GME has around 80% placement
Infrastructure: HIMT has a modern but small campus. It has five hostel buildings, out of which four are old and badly maintained, while one is well maintained. Wi-Fi is not available. Classrooms have smart boards and air conditioning. The library is very bad, with no air conditioning and inadequate seating. Food quality is decent. Along with South Indian cuisine dominating the menu. Sports facilities are decent, and medical facilities are limited.
Faculty: Teachers are decent and have good practical knowledge and teaching skills. HIMT invites visiting faculty members with years of sea experience to familiarize students with life at sea. Smart boards are used for interactive teaching. Teachers are strict and focus strongly on discipline. The course curriculum is highly relevant and follows IMU guidelines strictly, which helps make students industry-ready. Exams are fairly easy, with almost a 100% passing percentage in DNS.
Other: The DNS course is one of the fastest and easiest ways to become a merchant navy officer. Campus life is limited, and fests are almost non-existent. Most events are competition-based rather than talent-oriented. The campus surroundings are decent with good natural scenery, but the college is far from the main city. Extracurricular activities are very limited.
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Q:   Does IMU Chennai offers any female scholarships to MBA students?
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Yes, female scholarships are available to MBA students at IMU Chennai. In fact, the campus offers scholarships to worthy female students in an effort to inspire and encourage them to pursue careers in the marine business. The Indian government is considering lowering tuition for female students.

Q:   Does IMU Chennai offer scholarships to MBA students?
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Yes, IMU Chennai does offer scholarships to MBA students on various grounds, such as academic merit, to the meritorious students with the aim of motivating them to keep achieving remarkably every semester. The scheme is based on the academic performance of the students in their immediate previous semester examination. Moreover, the campus also offers scholarships to women cadets, economically weak students, and state/ government aided scholarships. 

 
Q:   Does IMU Chennai offers any female scholarships to BBA students?
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Yes, IMU Chennai does offer female scholarships to BBA students. Basically, In order to encourage and motivate girl cadets to join the maritime career, deserving girl students are being given scholarships by the industry. fee concession for girl students is under consideration by the Government of India.

Q:   Does IMU Chennai offer any female scholarships to BBA students?
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Yes, IMU Chennai does offer female scholarships to BBA students. Basically, In order to encourage and motivate girl cadets to join the maritime career, deserving girl students are being given scholarships by the industry. fee concession for girl students is under consideration by the Government of India.

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Q:   What is the seat intake for B.Tech at IMUC?
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The Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) degrees offered by Indian Maritime University (IMU) are diverse and have different unique seat intakes.  135 seats for Marine Engineering, 45 seats for Naval Architecture, 45 seats for Ocean Technology, 45 seats for Port and harbor Engineering, 90 seats for Nautical Science, 90 seats for Maritime Science, 45 seats for Ocean and Atmospheric Science, 60 seats for Computer Science and Engineering, 60 seats for Electronic and Communication Engineering, and 60 seats for Information Technology.  Students from all over India are drawn to the IMU because it is a highly esteemed institution in the field of maritime education and training and because of its highly sought-after B.Tech programs. Aspiring maritime professionals should strongly consider this university because of its top-notch academic offerings, committed faculty, and state-of-the-art facilities.

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Answered 10 months ago

Indian Maritime University Chennai offers UG, PG, and PhD programmes across various streams such as Engineering, Management, Science, and others. The eligibility varies from course to course. Below-mentioned are the IMU Chennai eligibility criteria: 

CoursesEligibility
BTech
Qualify 10+2: 45-60 %
Exams: IMUCET, JEE Main
MBA
Qualify Graduation: 50-60 %
Exams: IMUCET, MAT
MTech
Qualify 10+2: 60 %
Exams: IMUCET

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Abhishek Aggarwal

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 11 months ago

No if you did not score a minimum of 60% in PCM in your 12th grade examination you are generally not eligible for admission to the Indian Maritime University for the Marine engineering course even if you clear your compartment exam in the same year

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Khushi Jaiswal

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Answered 10 months ago

IMU Chennai IMUCET cutoff 2025 ranged between 110 and 3579 for admission across multiple UG and PG courses. This cutoff range is valid for Round 3 among the students belonging to the General AI quota. Please note that the cutoff ranks vary for different courses, specialisations, rounds, and categori

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Rashmi Sinha

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Answered 10 months ago

The IMUCET category-wise cutoff for B.Sc. in Nautical Science at IMU Chennai is tabulated below. The cutoff ranks vary for different categories of students belonging to the AI quota. 

CategoryBSc in Nautical Science Round 3 Cutoff 2025 
General1628
OBC2805
SC7738
EWS4067

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Rashmi Sinha

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Answered 11 months ago

The fee structure of IMU Chennai for B.Tech in Marine engineering:

The admission fee for course is INR 50,000 and the tuition fee for every semester is INR 35,000.

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