IMU CET 2026 is one the popular entrance test for maritime courses in India. Candidate will be able to get admission to affiliated and Non Affiliated colleges by securing the rank in IMU CET 2026
The Indian Maritime University (IMU), headquartered in Chennai, established on November 14, 2008, as a teaching-cum-affiliating university under India’s Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways..
IMU CET 2026 Schedule
| Applicatino form Opens | 05-Feb |
| Application form Last Date | 24-Apr |
| IMU CET Exam | 24-May |
| BBA | |
| Application form opens | 05-Feb |
| Application form Last date | 16-Jun |
IMU has 6 Campuses at Chennai, Kochi, Kolkata, Mumbai Port, Navi Mumbai and Visakhapatnam
Candidates seeking admission in Pre-Sea Courses Diploma in Nautical Science, B.Sc. (Nautical -Science) and B.E / B.Tech. (Marine Engineering) to any MTI (Govt. or Private- Affiliated to any University) qualify in IMU-CET.
After securing IMU-CET ranks, candidates need to approach affiliated/non-affiliated institutes for taking admissions as per their admission mechanism. Candidates desirous of taking admissions in IMU campuses only need to register in IMU’s counselling portal which will be opened after release of IMU-CET rank list. Admissions to Diploma in Nautical Science programme in Affiliated Institutes are open only to ‘sponsored candidates’ , i.e. candidates sponsored by Ship Owning or Managing Companies and who qualify in IMU’s CET for UG programmes.
Other Entrance Test score
The following entrance tests are accepted for admission
GATE/CUET-(PG)/PG-CET is acceptable for admissions to: – M.Tech Programmes. However, preference will be to candidates with IMU-CET rank
CAT/ MAT/ CMAT/Mar ks is acceptable for admissions to: – MBA Programmes except Online MBA (MM).
Preference To the candidates with IMU-CET rank. For admission to joint Programme (MBA – Port and Shipping Logistics) instituted by IMU & GSV, the entrance exam of GSV has to clear this for admission. Ph.D./Ph.D.(Integrated)/M. S(By Research): – Details of Entrance Test send through a separate notification
Application fee for BBAGen/OBC NCL/EWS Rs,200 Other Candidates Rs,.140
For UG and PG programmeCategory Fee Amount (INR) General / General-EWS / OBC (NCL) 1,200 SC / ST 800
Programe and Eligibility
| Programme | Eligibility | Age |
| BSc Nautical Science | You are 10+2/equivalent in PCM percentage 60%) and minimum of 50% marks in English subject in 10th OR 12th Examination. (ii) Marital status – Unmarried. (iii) Valid IMU CET rank | Max 25 Relaxation applies for reserved category |
| Diploma in Nautical Science | ||
| Btech Marine Engineering | You are 10+2/equivalent pass out with PCM percentage Minimum 60%) and minimum of 50% marks in English subject in 10th OR 12th Examination. (ii) Marital status – Unmarried. iii) Valid IMU CET rank | Max 25 Relaxation applies for reserved category |
| Lateral Entry to Btech | Eligibility It requires a 3-year AICTE/State Board-approved diploma (≥55% final year aggregate) in Marine/Mechanical/Electrical/Electrical & Electronics Engineering (specific streams: Mechanical incl. Automobile/Production; Electrical: Power System; EEE: Digital Electronics/Instrumentation), 4-year Shipbuilding diploma (≥55%), or 1st-year DGS Alternate Training (not for MERI). Advanced Qualifications Or BE/B.Tech (≥55%) in Marine/Mechanical/Naval Architecture, AMIE Parts A/B Mechanical (≥55%), or MEO Class I Govt. of India certificate. | No Upper age |
| Post Graduate Diploma in Marine Engineering (PGDME)-Residential | The candidates who have BE/B.Tech in Marine Engineering (non-DGS approved) with ≥50% in final year and ≥50% in English (10th/12th/degree). Or Full-time BE/B.Tech (≥50% final year) in Mechanical Engineering streams where “Mechanical” is the core subject first (e.g., Mechanical and Automation, Mechanical and Electronics, Mechanical and Automobile), plus ≥50% English (10th/12th/degree). or Degrees (≥50% final year) in Naval Architecture streams where “Naval Architecture” is the core subject first (e.g., Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering, Naval Architecture and Ship Building), plus ≥50% English (10th/12th/degree). | 28 Year relaxation apply |
| B.Tech. – Naval Architecture & Ocean Engineering | You are 10+2/ equivalent in PCM with minimum percentage of 60% with minimum of 50% marks in English subject in 10th / 12th Examination. ii) Valid IMU CET rank | Max 25 year relaxation applies |
| Lateral Entry | A 4-year Diploma in Ship Building Engineering from the Institute of Ship Building Technology, Goa. Or Three year Diploma in Naval Architecture and Offshore Engineering from AMET University, Chenna or 3-year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or Civil Engineering from any AICTE-approved institute. OrB.Sc. in Ship Building & Repair. | |
| 2-Year M.Tech. (Dredging and Harbour Engineering) ) – Non-Residential. | CandidatesEngineering Graduate in Mechanical/ Civil/ Marine/ Naval Architecture / B.Tech (Fisheries Engineering) OR equivalent with 55% in aggregate marks. ii) Valid IMU CET rank | No age restriction |
| 2-Year M.Tech. (Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering) – Non-Residential | i) Engineering Graduate in Mechanical/ Civil/ Marine/ Naval Architecture / B.Tech (Fisheries Engineering) OR equivalent with 55% in aggregate marks. ii) Valid IMU CET rank | No age restriction |
| 2-Year M.Tech. (Environmental Engineering) – Non-Residential. | i)4 years Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (any discipline) with 60% aggregate marks from a recognized University. ii) Valid IMU CET rank | No age restriction |
Management
| BBA in Logistics,Retailing & Ecommerce | 10+2/equivalent with minimum 50% of aggregated marks in any stream and minimum of 50% marks in English subject in 10th / 12th Examination. Note: Percentage of the Aggregate marks will be calculated by considering the marks scored in English subject plus the marks scored in Major Subjects (excluding other languages) | Max 25 years |
| 3-Year Apprenticeship embedded BBA (Maritime Logistics) –Non-Residential. | 0+2/equivalent with minimum 50% of aggregated marks in any stream and minimum of 50% marks in English subject in 10th / 12th Examination Note: Percentage of the Aggregate marks will be calculated by considering the marks scored in English subject plus the marks scored in Major Subjects (excluding other languages). | Max 25 years |
MBA
| 2-Year MBA (International Transportation and Logistics Management) – Non-Residential | i) A Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline with minimum of 50% in aggregate marks from recognized universities and minimum of 50% marks in English subject in 10th / 12th / UG Degree ii) Valid IMU CET rank | No age restriction |
| 2-Year MBA (Port & Shipping Management) – Non-Residential | ) A Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline with minimum of 50% in aggregate marks from recognized universities and minimum of 50% marks in English subject in 10th / 12th / UG Degree. ii) Valid IMU CET rank | No age restriction |
| 2-Year MBA (Port & Shipping Logistics) – Non-Residential Joint Degree Programme with GSV and IMU | (i) Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with Mathematics OR Statistics as one of the subjects, with at least 60% marks or at least 6.5/10 Cumulative Performance Index (CPI) or Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA). (50% marks or at least 5.5/10 CGPA/CPI for the reserved category candidates). (ii) GSV Entrance Test | No age restriction |
| 2-Year Online MBA (Maritime Management) | Candidates holding Indian Certificate of Competency – Masters FG or Class I MEO (Chief Engineer) and having completed a degree recognized by UGC | No age restriction/Candidates have to apply in response to separate notification by IMU Navi Mumbai Campus. |
Law
| 1-Year Post Graduate Diploma in Maritime Law (PGDML) | A graduate degree from a recognized university with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks (5% relaxation for SC/ST candidates) CoC holders or seafarers with at least two years of sailing experience may enrol in individual certificate courses | No age restriction/Online Application. Admissions are handled by IMU Chennai Campus. There is no entrance test for PGDML admission |
How to apply?
Interested candidates can apply through this link https://www.imu.edu.in/imunew/admission-2026-27
FAQs
It opened on 5 February for admission to various courses
The course starts from BSc, BTech, MTEch, BBA and MBA courses. IMU Cet also offers Lateral entry courses and Diploma courses
For BBA the application fee is Rs.200 and for other UG and PG course the fee is Rs.1200
Yes IMU accepts other National entrance test score such as CAT/CUET PG for Management courses
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