The Indian Maritime University is expected to announce the IMU CET 2026 result soon. The exam was successfully conducted on May 24, 2026, for admission to undergraduate maritime courses offered at Indian Maritime University campuses located in Cochin, Visakhapatnam, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Chennai.
Candidates who appeared for the test will be able to check their results, counselling schedule, and other admission-related updates once they are released. Students can refer to the sections below for a complete guide on IMU CET 2026, including result updates, counselling details, and the next steps after the exam.
IMU CET 2026 Important Dates
Event | Date |
Online Registration Start Date | February 6, 2026 |
Last Date for Online Registration | April 28, 2026 |
Online City Selection Start Date | May 5, 2026 |
Online City Selection End Date | May 11, 2026 |
Admit Card Release Date | May 16, 2026 |
IMU CET 2026 Exam Date | May 24, 2026 |
Note: Students should regularly check the official Indian Maritime University admission portal for the latest updates on IMU CET 2026 results, rank cards, counselling, and seat allotment.
What is IMU CET?
The Indian Maritime University Common Entrance Test, commonly known as IMU CET, is a national-level entrance exam conducted for admission to various maritime courses offered by the Indian Maritime University and its affiliated institutes.
IMU CET is conducted for admission to courses in Marine Engineering, Nautical Science, Naval Architecture, Shipbuilding, Ocean Engineering, and related maritime fields.
The exam is applicable to diploma, undergraduate, and postgraduate programmes offered by the Indian Maritime University.
IMU also offers management courses in maritime logistics, and admission to some of these courses may be through IMU CET or other accepted exams.
Indian Maritime University has campuses in Navi Mumbai, Mumbai Port, Kolkata, Visakhapatnam, Chennai, and Kochi.
Admission to most IMU courses and affiliated colleges is based on IMU CET scores. However, some courses may also accept exams such as GATE, CUET, CAT, MAT, CMAT, CUET PG, or PGCET.
Candidates who want admission to the Diploma in Nautical Science, BSc Nautical Science, and BE or BTech in Marine Engineering must appear for the IMU CET.
Candidates applying for MBA and MTech maritime programmes can also apply through IMU CET. In some cases, other entrance exam scores may also be accepted.
During admission, preference is usually given to candidates with valid IMU CET ranks. Therefore, students interested in maritime courses are advised to register for the exam.
Final admission is based on merit and is completed through the IMU online counselling process.
IMU CET 2026 Highlights
Particulars | IMU CET 2026 Details |
Exam Name | Indian Maritime University Common Entrance Test |
Commonly Known As | IMU CET |
Conducting Body | Indian Maritime University |
Exam Level | National-level entrance exam |
Exam Frequency | Once a year |
Mode of Exam | Computer-Based Test |
PhD Exam Mode | Offline |
Exam Duration | 3 Hours |
Number of Papers | One |
Language of Exam | English only |
Courses Offered | UG: BSc Nautical Science, BTech Marine Engineering, BTech Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering; Diploma: DNS; PG: MBA Port and Shipping Management, MBA International Transportation and Logistics Management, MTech Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering, MTech Dredging and Harbour Engineering, MTech Marine Engineering and Management; Research: PhD, MS by Research, Integrated PhD |
Exam Fee | INR 1,000 for General / OBC NCL candidates; INR 700 for SC / ST candidates |
IMU Campuses Accepting Scores | IMU Navi Mumbai, IMU Mumbai Port, IMU Kolkata, IMU Visakhapatnam, IMU Chennai, IMU Kochi |
Affiliated Colleges Accepting Scores | Anglo Eastern Maritime Academy Mumbai, Applied Research International New Delhi, Coimbatore Marine College Coimbatore, College of Ship Technology Palakkad, Dr B R Ambedkar Institute of Technology Port Blair, Euro Tech Maritime Academy Cochin, HIMT College Chennai, International Maritime Institute New Delhi, Maritime Training Institute SCI Mumbai, RL Institute of Nautical Sciences Madurai, Samundra Institute of Maritime Studies Mumbai, Sriram Institute of Marine Studies New Delhi, Southern Academy of Maritime Studies Chennai, The Great Eastern Institute of Maritime Studies Mumbai, Tolani Maritime Institute Pune, Training Ship Rahman Mumbai, Yak Education Trust Mumbai |
Number of Test Cities | 86 |
Official Website | imu.edu.in |
University Address | Indian Maritime University, East Coast Road, Semmencherry, Chennai 600119 |
Contact Number | +91 44 2453 9020 |
Admission Query Email | academicscell@imu.ac.in |
Admission Helpline Numbers | +91 44 2453 9027 / 2453 9028 |
Note: IMU CET 2026 details such as exam cities, affiliated institutes, course availability, fees, and admission rules may change as per official updates. Candidates should check the official IMU website before applying.
IMU Admission Process 2026 through IMU CET and Other Entrance Exams
IMU Admission 2026 is mainly based on IMU CET scores. Indian Maritime University conducts separate entrance tests for different courses, including UG, MTech, and MBA programmes.
Candidates who qualify the respective IMU CET can apply for admission to the related course through the IMU counselling process.
IMU CET is conducted for the following courses:
Entrance Test | Courses Covered |
IMU CET for UG Programmes | BTech, BSc, DNS |
IMU CET for MTech Programmes | MTech courses |
IMU CET for MBA Programmes | MBA courses |
Apart from IMU CET, candidates with other valid entrance exam scores may also be considered for admission in some cases.
Accepted Exam | Admission Option |
CUET UG | Can be considered for UG courses during spot counselling if seats remain vacant after the third admission list |
CUET UG for BBA | Candidates with CUET scores may get preference for BBA admission |
GATE / CUET PG / PG CET | Can be considered for PG courses, but preference is given to candidates with IMU CET ranks |
CAT / MAT / CMAT / UG Marks | Can be considered for MBA admission, but preference is given to IMU CET rank holders |
PhD / Integrated PhD / MS by Research Entrance Test | Details are released separately through an official notification |
How to Fill the IMU CET 2026 Application Form?
The IMU CET 2026 application form is now closed. Candidates had to fill out the form online through the official IMU website. The form included personal details, academic details, document upload, and fee payment.
Step | Process |
Step 1 | Fill in basic details |
Step 2 | Enter personal details |
Step 3 | Add qualification details |
Step 4 | Upload a photograph, signature, and required documents |
Step 5 | Pay the application fee online |
Step 6 | Download the filled application form from the dashboard |
Documents Required for IMU CET 2026 Application
Document |
Passport-size photograph |
Candidate’s signature |
Class 10 marksheet |
Class 12 marksheet, if applicable |
UG degree marksheet or certificate, if applicable |
SC / ST / OBC NCL certificate, if applicable |
GEN EWS certificate, if applicable |
NCC certificate, if applicable |
Special State or Nativity Certificate, if applicable |
MEO-I / COC certificate for eligible MTech candidates |
IMU CET 2026 Application Fee
Course | Category | Application Fee |
BBA | General / GEN EWS / OBC NCL | INR 200 |
BBA | SC / ST | INR 140 |
Other UG, PG and Research Programmes | General / GEN EWS / OBC NCL | INR 1,000 |
Other UG, PG and Research Programmes | SC / ST | INR 700 |
Note: Candidates should check the official IMU website for the latest application fee, document format, and admission updates.
IMU CET 2026 Admit Card
The IMU CET Admit Card 2026 has been released for candidates who have completed registration. Since the city selection window closed on May 10, 2026, candidates can now download their hall ticket from the official portal using their login credentials.
IMU CET 2026 Exam Centres
IMU CET 2026 will be conducted in different cities across India. Candidates can choose their preferred exam city during the application or city selection process, subject to availability. The final exam centre address will be mentioned on the IMU CET 2026 admit card.
Cities |
Agra | Chennai | Ahmedabad | Chhapra |
Aligarh | Cochin | Allahabad | Coimbatore |
Anantapur | Dehradun | Bangalore | Delhi |
Bankura | Dhanbad | Baroda | Durgapur |
Bhagalpur | Faizabad | Bhatinda | Faridabad |
Bhopal | Gaya | Bhubaneshwar | Ghaziabad |
Bokaro | Gorakhpur | Calicut | Gurgaon |
Chandigarh | Guwahati | Hissar | Kollam |
Hubli | Kota | Hyderabad | Kottayam |
Indore | Lucknow | Jabalpur | Madurai |
Jaipur | Mangalore | Jalandhar | Meerut |
Jammu | Mumbai | Jamshedpur | Muzaffarpur |
Jodhpur | Mysore | Kannur | Nagpur |
Kanpur | Noida | Karimnagar | Nasik |
Karnal | Palakkad | Kolkata | Patna |
Pune | Thrissur | Purnea | Tirunelveli |
Raipur | Tirupati | Rajahmundry | Trichy |
Ranchi | Trivandrum | Rourkela | Udaipur |
Sagar | Varanasi | Salem | Vellore |
Sambalpur | Vijayawada | Shimla | Visakhapatnam |
Siliguri | Warangal | Solapur | Surat |
Srinagar | Thanjavur |
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IMU CET 2026 Syllabus
The IMU CET 2026 syllabus varies based on the course selected by the candidate. For UG maritime courses, the syllabus is mainly based on Class 11 and Class 12 subjects. For MBA, MTech, and PhD programmes, the syllabus includes course-specific topics, aptitude, reasoning, and subject knowledge.
Course | IMU CET 2026 Syllabus |
BSc Nautical Science, BTech Marine Engineering, BTech Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering, DNS | English, General Aptitude, Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics based on the 10+2 level |
MBA Port and Shipping Management, MBA International Transportation and Logistics Management | Quantitative Ability, Data Interpretation, Verbal Ability, and Reasoning |
All MTech Programmes | Logical Reasoning, Mathematics, and one subject from Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Marine Engineering, or Naval Architecture |
PhD Programmes | Topics related to the selected school, research area, or relevant subject field |
IMU CET 2026 Exam Pattern
The IMU CET 2026 exam pattern differs based on the course selected by the candidate. The exam is conducted to assess subject knowledge, reasoning ability, aptitude, English proficiency, and course-specific understanding. Candidates should check the course-wise question distribution before starting their preparation.
IMU CET Exam Pattern for UG Courses Except BBA
Subject | Number of Questions |
Physics | 50 |
Mathematics | 50 |
Chemistry | 20 |
English | 40 |
Aptitude | 40 |
Total | 200 |
IMU CET Exam Pattern for MBA Courses
Subject | Number of Questions |
Logical Reasoning | 30 |
Verbal Ability | 30 |
Data Interpretation | 30 |
Quantitative Ability | 30 |
Total | 120 |
IMU CET Exam Pattern for M.Tech. Courses
Subject | Number of Questions |
English | 20 |
Mathematics | 20 |
Subject-based Questions from Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Marine Engineering or Naval Architecture | 80 |
Total | 120 |
IMU CET Eligibility Criteria 2026
Candidates applying for IMU CET 2026 must meet the course-wise eligibility criteria set by Indian Maritime University.
Course | Basic Eligibility |
BTech Marine Engineering | Class 12 with PCM average 60% and 50% in English |
BTech Naval Architecture | Class 12 with PCM average 60% and 50% in English |
BSc Nautical Science | Class 12 with PCM average 60% and 50% in English |
DNS | Class 12 with PCM 60% and 50% in English or eligible BSc / BE / BTech qualification |
MTech | Relevant engineering degree with at least 55% marks |
MBA | Bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks and 50% in English |
PhD / MS by Research | As per IMU research, admission rules |
Candidates applying for maritime courses must also meet the required age, medical fitness, eyesight, and physical fitness standards. SC/ST candidates may get relaxation in qualifying marks as per IMU rules.
IMU CET 2026 Result
The IMU CET 2026 result will be announced soon. The result will include important details such as the candidate’s marks, rank, and qualifying status.
Candidates will need their IMU CET rank to take part in the counselling and admission process. Only qualified candidates will be allowed to participate in IMU CET 2026 counselling.
The IMU CET result 2026 will be released separately as rank lists for UG, MBA, and MTech courses. Candidates will also be able to download their IMU CET 2026 rank card from their login dashboard by entering the required credentials.
Students are advised to download and save the result or rank card for future use in admission and counselling.
IMU CET 2026 Counselling
IMU CET 2026 counselling is expected to be conducted in June 2026. Indian Maritime University will conduct the counselling process online for admission to its 6 campuses.
Candidates who qualify for IMU CET 2026 must register for counselling by paying a counselling registration fee of INR 10,000. The fee can be paid online using a debit card, credit card, or net banking.
After registration, candidates need to select their preferred course and IMU campus. Seat allotment will be done based on the candidate’s IMU CET rank, course preference, campus preference, seat availability, and counselling rules.
The IMU CET counselling process includes the following steps:
Counselling Step | Details |
Registration | Candidates must register online for IMU CET counselling |
Counselling Fee Payment | Candidates need to pay INR 10,000 online |
Choice Filling | Students must select their preferred programme and IMU campus |
Seat Allotment | Seats will be allotted based on rank, preference, and availability |
Document Verification | Shortlisted candidates must complete document verification |
Admission Fee Payment | Candidates must pay the required fee to confirm admission |
IMU CET 2026 Colleges and Course-Wise Seat Intake
Indian Maritime University offers various UG and PG maritime programmes through its campuses and affiliated institutes. Candidates applying through IMU CET 2026 should check the course duration, campus availability, and seat intake before filling their choices during counselling.
UG and PG Programmes Offered by IMU Campuses
Programme | Duration | IMU Campus Offering the Course |
BTech Marine Engineering | 4 Years | Chennai, Kolkata, Mumbai Port |
BTech Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering | 4 Years | Visakhapatnam |
BSc Nautical Science | 3 Years | Chennai, Kochi, Navi Mumbai |
Diploma in Nautical Science | 1 Year | Chennai, Navi Mumbai |
BBA Logistics, Retailing, and E-Commerce | 3 Years | Chennai, Kochi |
Apprenticeship Embedded BBA Maritime Logistics | 3 Years | Visakhapatnam |
MTech Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering | 2 Years | Visakhapatnam |
MTech Dredging and Harbour Engineering | 2 Years | Visakhapatnam |
MTech Marine Technology | 2 Years | Kolkata |
MBA International Transportation and Logistics Management | 2 Years | Chennai, Kolkata, Visakhapatnam, Kochi |
MBA Port and Shipping Management | 2 Years | Chennai, Kochi |
IMU Affiliated Colleges and Seat Intake
IMU Affiliated Institute | Course | Seat Intake |
Anglo Eastern Maritime Academy, Mumbai | DNS | 160 |
Applied Research International, New Delhi | DNS | 120 |
Coimbatore Marine College, Coimbatore | BTech Marine Engineering | 80 |
College of Ship Technology, Palakkad | BSc Ship Building and Repair | 40 |
College of Ship Technology, Palakkad | BBA Maritime Logistics | 30 |
Dr B. R. Ambedkar Institute of Technology, Port Blair | DNS | 30 |
Euro Tech Maritime Academy, Cochin | BTech Marine Engineering | 80 |
HIMT College, Chennai | BTech Marine Engineering | 80 |
HIMT College, Chennai | BSc Nautical Science | 80 |
International Maritime Institute, New Delhi | DNS | 160 |
International Maritime Institute, New Delhi | BTech Marine Engineering | 80 |
Maritime Training Institute SCI, Mumbai | DNS | 120 |
RL Institute of Nautical Sciences, Madurai | BTech Marine Engineering | 120 |
Samundra Institute of Maritime Studies, Mumbai | DNS | 120 |
Samundra Institute of Maritime Studies, Mumbai | BTech Marine Engineering | 40 |
Sriram Institute of Marine Studies, New Delhi | DNS | 40 |
Southern Academy of Maritime Studies, Chennai | DNS | 40 |
The Great Eastern Institute of Maritime Studies, Mumbai | DNS | 80 |
Tolani Maritime Institute, Pune | DNS | 120 |
Tolani Maritime Institute, Pune | BSc Nautical Science | 120 |
Tolani Maritime Institute, Pune | BTech Marine Engineering | 240 |
Training Ship Rahman, Mumbai | DNS | 120 |
Yak Education Trust, Mumbai | DNS | 120 |
DG Shipping Approved Colleges Accepting IMU CET
S. No | Institute Name | Courses Offered |
1 | AMET University | BE / BTech, BSc Nautical Science |
2 | BP Marine Academy, Panvel | BSc Nautical Science |
3 | Chitkara University School of Maritime Studies | BSc Nautical Science |
4 | Coimbatore Marine College | BSc Nautical Science |
5 | GKM College of Engineering and Technology | BE / BTech, BSc Nautical Science, DNS |
6 | Haldia Institute of Maritime Studies and Research | BSc Nautical Science |
7 | International Maritime Academy, Chennai | BE / BTech, BSc Nautical Science, DNS |
8 | Jeyanthinath Academy of Marine Studies | BSc Nautical Science |
9 | Maharashtra Academy of Naval Education and Training | BE / BTech, BSc Nautical Science, DNS |
10 | Seacom Marine College, Howrah | BE / BTech, BSc Nautical Science, DNS |
11 | Sri Nandhanam College of Engineering and Technology | BE / BTech, BSc Nautical Science, DNS |
12 | Southern Academy of Maritime Studies | BE / BTech, BSc Nautical Science, DNS |
13 | The Neotia University | BE / BTech, BSc Nautical Science, DNS |
14 | TS Rahaman | BSc Nautical Science |
15 | U V Patel College of Engineering | BE / BTech, BSc Nautical Science, DNS |
16 | Vels Academy of Maritime Education and Training | BE / BTech, BSc Nautical Science, DNS |
17 | School of Maritime Studies, Centurion University of Technology and Management | BSc Nautical Science, DNS |
18 | SU-NAV Maritime Academy | BE / BTech, BSc Nautical Science, DNS |
19 | HIMT College Kalpakkam | DNS |
20 | Maritime Foundation | DNS |
21 | C V Raman College of Engineering | BE / BTech |
22 | Kunjali Marakkar School of Marine Engineering, Cochin University of Science and Technology | BE / BTech |
23 | Mangalore Marine College and Technology | BE / BTech |
24 | Mohammed Sathak Engineering College | BE / BTech |
25 | Noorul Islam University | BE / BTech |
26 | Praveenya Institute of Marine Engineering and Maritime Studies | BE / BTech |
27 | PSN College of Engineering and Technology | BE / BTech |
28 | Sri Venkateshwara College of Engineering | BE / BTech |
Note: Seat intake, affiliated institutes, and course availability may change as per the guidelines of the Indian Maritime University and the Directorate General of Shipping. Candidates should check the official IMU website before applying for IMU CET 2026 counselling.
