⚓ Maritime Entrance — Merchant Navy
IMU CET 2026 LIVE
เดฎെเตผเดเดจ്เดฑ് เดจേเดตിเดฏിเตฝ เดเดฐു เดംเดญീเดฐเดฎാเดฏ เดเดฐിเดฏเตผ เดเด്เดฐเดนിเด്เดുเดจ്เดจเดตเตผเด്เดാเดฏി — เดเดจ്เดค്เดฏเตป เดฎാเดฐിเดൈം เดฏൂเดฃിเดตേเดด്เดธിเดฑ്เดฑി เดോเดฎเตบ เดเตปเด്เดฐเตปเดธ് เดെเดธ്เดฑ്เดฑ് (IMU CET 2026). B.Tech Marine Engineering, B.Sc Nautical Science, Diploma in Nautical Science, BBA Maritime Logistics, MBA Port & Shipping, M.Tech — เดเด്เดเดจെ 10+ เดോเดด്เดธുเดเตพ. เดเดจ്เดค്เดฏเตป เดเดตเตบเดฎെเดจ്เดฑ് เดธ്เดฅാเดชเดจം — Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways. IMU Kochi Campus-เดം SGTM Kochi-เดฏും Kerala-เด്เด് เดเดฑ്เดฑเดตും เด
เดുเดค്เดค് — DGS Approved. Registration: February 5, 2026 เดฎുเดคเตฝ April 24, 2026 เดตเดฐെ. Exam: May 24, 2026.
Official Notification — IMU CET 2026 Application Form Released: 5 February 2026
Application form is LIVE at imu.edu.in and imu.cbexams.com. Last date: April 24, 2026 (BBA: June 17, 2026). Exam: May 24, 2026. Fee: ₹1,200 (General/OBC) | ₹800 (SC/ST). IMU CET rank is legally mandatory for all DGS-approved maritime training institutes — no exceptions.
Reg. Started
5 Feb 2026
Last Date
24 Apr 2026
Exam Date
24 May 2026
Questions (UG)
200 MCQs
Campuses
6 IMU + 60+
Exam Cities
86 Cities
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Why IMU CET? — Career in Merchant Navy
High-Paying Global Career
Merchant Navy officers earn ₹1.5–8 lakh/month. Work globally on cargo ships, tankers, cruise liners, and more.
DGS Mandatory Exam
As per DGS Training Circular 12/2020, IMU CET rank is legally mandatory for DNS, B.Sc NS & B.Tech ME at ALL DGS-approved institutes.
Government University
IMU is a Central University under Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways. Degrees recognized globally by IMO standards.
10+ Courses — UG to PhD
One exam opens doors to B.Tech, B.Sc, DNS, BBA, MBA, M.Tech and Research programmes — all maritime specialisations.
IMU Kochi — Kerala's Own
IMU Kochi campus offers B.Sc Nautical Science & BBA. Kerala's tourism & shipping industry means excellent local placement.
Sponsorship & Placements
Top shipping companies — MSC, Maersk, Anglo Eastern, Synergy Marine — sponsor and recruit directly from IMU campuses.
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IMU — Established 2008 by GOIIndian Maritime University was established on November 14, 2008 under the Ministry of Shipping. It absorbed 6 legacy maritime institutes — Chennai, Kochi, Kolkata, Mumbai Port, Navi Mumbai & Visakhapatnam — into a single national university. It promotes maritime studies, research, and training aligned with IMO (International Maritime Organization) conventions.
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Courses Offered via IMU CET 2026
10+ Programmes⚙️ B.Tech Marine Engineering
Duration4 Years (8 Semesters)
EligibilityPCM 60% + English 50%
Age (Male)Gen: ≤25 | OBC: ≤28 | SC/ST: ≤30
Age (Female)Gen: ≤27 | OBC: ≤30 | SC/ST: ≤32
CampusesChennai, Kolkata, Mumbai Port
Fee (Approx)₹2.75 L/year (incl. hostel)
๐งญ B.Sc. Nautical Science
Duration3 Years (Residential)
EligibilityPCM 60% + English 50%
Age (Male)Gen: 17–25 | OBC: ≤28 | SC/ST: ≤30
Eye VisionUnaided 6/6; No colour blindness
CampusesChennai, Kochi ๐ด, Navi Mumbai
Fee (Approx)₹2.75 L/year (incl. hostel)
๐ช DNS — Diploma in Nautical Science
Duration1 Year (Pre-Sea)
EligibilityPCM 60% + English 50%
Age (Male)Gen: ≤25 | OBC: ≤28 | SC/ST: ≤30
Eye VisionUnaided 6/6; Normal colour vision
CampusesChennai, Navi Mumbai + Affiliated MTIs
Leads toB.Sc Applied Nautical Science
๐ผ BBA Maritime Logistics
Duration3 Years
Eligibility10+2 Any Stream; 50% aggregate + 50% English
AgeNo specific restriction
Application Last Date17 June 2026
CampusesChennai, Kochi ๐ด
Fee (Approx)₹1.05 L/year
๐ฌ M.Tech (Naval Arch / Dredging / Marine Tech)
Duration2 Years
EligibilityBE/B.Tech Mech/Civil/Naval/Marine — 60% aggregate
SC/ST Relaxation5% in aggregate marks
Alternate ScoreGATE preferred; IMU CET also accepted
CampusesChennai, Visakhapatnam
Fee (Approx)₹2.05 L/year
๐ MBA — Port & Shipping / Logistics
Duration2 Years
EligibilityAny Bachelor's Degree — 50% aggregate
Alternate ScoresCAT / MAT / CMAT (IMU CET preferred)
SpecialisationsPort & Shipping Mgmt / Intl. Transport & Logistics
CampusesChennai, Kochi ๐ด
Fee (Approx)₹2.05 L/year
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B.Tech Naval Architecture & Ocean EngineeringAlso offered via IMU CET — 4-year B.Tech at Visakhapatnam campus. Eligibility: PCM 60% + English 50%. This is the route for ship design and building careers — distinct from sea-going marine engineering.
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B.Sc Ship Building & Repair + PGDMEB.Sc Ship Building & Repair (3 yr) at Visakhapatnam, and Post Graduate Diploma in Marine Engineering (PGDME) — 1 year residential for Mechanical/Naval Architecture graduates — also admitted via IMU CET.
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Important Dates — IMU CET 2026
Official๐ IMU CET 2026 — Official Schedule
Application Form Released (Official)5 February 2026
Last Date to Apply — UG/PG/DNS24 April 2026
Last Date to Apply — BBA Programmes17 June 2026
Admit Card / Hall Ticket ReleaseMay 2026 (20 days before exam)
๐ฏ IMU CET 2026 Exam — CBT Mode24 May 2026 (Sunday)
Exam ModeCBT Online | English Medium Only
Result / Rank Card ReleaseJune 2026 (within 10 days of exam)
IMU CET Score Validity2026–27 Session Only
๐ Counselling Schedule
Counselling Registration Opens2nd Week of July 2026
Counselling RoundsMultiple Rounds + Spot Round
Counselling Registration Fee₹10,000 (₹9,000 refunded if no seat allotted)
Seat Confirmation Fee₹30,000 (on seat allotment)
Counselling Websiteimu.edu.in / IMU Counselling Portal
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No Correction FacilityOnce the IMU CET application form is submitted, modifications cannot be made. If a correction is needed, candidates must apply again with a fresh email ID and mobile number, paying the fee again. Fill all details extremely carefully before final submission.
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Exam Pattern — IMU CET 2026
Mode
CBT Online
English only
UG/Diploma Qs
200 MCQs
B.Tech / B.Sc / DNS
PG/MBA Qs
120 MCQs
M.Tech / MBA
Duration
3 Hours
180 minutes
Correct
+1 Mark
Per correct answer
Wrong
−0.25
Negative marking
| Subject / Section | Questions (UG) | Key Topics |
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| Physics | 50 | Electrostatics, Current Electricity, Magnetism, EM Induction, Optics, Modern Physics, Dual Nature — Class 12 NCERT |
| Mathematics | 50 | Relations & Functions, Matrices, Determinants, Calculus, Integrals, Differential Equations, Vectors, 3D Geometry, Probability |
| Chemistry | 25 | Solutions, Electrochemistry, Chemical Kinetics, p-Block, d-f Block, Coordination Compounds, Biomolecules, Polymers — Class 12 NCERT |
| English | 25 | Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary, Grammar, Error Detection, Fill in the Blanks, Synonyms/Antonyms |
| General Knowledge | 25 | Current Affairs, Maritime GK (Ports, IMO, SOLAS), Indian Shipping, Famous Sea Routes, Static GK |
| General Aptitude | 25 | Logical Reasoning, Analytical Ability, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Series, Data Interpretation |
| TOTAL (UG/Diploma) | 200 | 200 marks | 3 hours | −0.25 per wrong |
| Subject / Section (PG — MBA) | Questions | Key Topics |
|---|---|---|
| Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation | 30 | Arithmetic, Algebra, DI — Tables, Graphs, Charts |
| Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension | 30 | RC Passages, Vocabulary, Grammar, Para Jumbles |
| Reasoning & Logical Ability | 30 | Logical Deduction, Analogies, Series, Critical Reasoning |
| General & Maritime Awareness | 30 | Current Affairs, Ports & Shipping, International Trade, Logistics Concepts |
| TOTAL (MBA / M.Tech) | 120 | 120 marks | 3 hours | −0.25 per wrong |
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Physics & Maths Together = 50% of UG PaperWith Physics (50 Qs) + Maths (50 Qs) = 100 questions out of 200, these two subjects dominate the UG paper. Focus maximum preparation effort on Class 11 & 12 Physics and Mathematics (NCERT + standard reference books).
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Eligibility Criteria — Course-wise
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B.Tech Marine Engineering / Naval Architecture & Ocean Engineering
- Class 12 / 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics & English
- Minimum 60% in PCM (combined) | Minimum 50% in English
- SC/ST: 5% relaxation in PCM marks (55% required); no relaxation in English
- Age — Male: General ≤ 25 years | OBC ≤ 28 years | SC/ST ≤ 30 years as on August 1, 2026
- Age — Female: General ≤ 27 years | OBC ≤ 30 years | SC/ST ≤ 32 years as on August 1, 2026
- Medical: DG Shipping approved fitness certificate required. Eyesight: Unaided distance vision 6/12 in each eye or 6/9 in better eye. Normal colour vision (Ishihara test).
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B.Sc. Nautical Science / DNS — Diploma in Nautical Science
- Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics & English
- Minimum 60% in PCM | Minimum 50% in English
- SC/ST: 5% relaxation in PCM only
- Age: Same as B.Tech — min 17 years, max 25 (Gen) / 28 (OBC) / 30 (SC/ST) as on Aug 1, 2026
- Eyesight (Strict): Unaided 6/6 in each eye for Nautical Science — much stricter than Marine Engineering
- No squint, binocular vision required, pupils must respond to light. Colour blindness is a total disqualifier.
- DG Shipping approved medical certificate required at admission
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BBA — Maritime Logistics / Retailing & E-Commerce
- Class 12 / 10+2 from any recognised board in any stream
- Minimum 50% aggregate in Class 12 and minimum 50% in English
- SC/ST: 5% relaxation in aggregate marks
- No specific age restriction. No Medical or eyesight requirement.
- Application Last Date: June 17, 2026 (extended separately)
- CUET scores also accepted, but IMU CET rank preferred
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M.Tech (Naval Architecture / Dredging / Marine Technology)
- B.E / B.Tech in Mechanical / Civil / Marine / Naval Architecture or equivalent
- Minimum 60% aggregate in graduation | SC/ST: 55%
- Physical fitness certificate from a Registered Medical Practitioner required
- GATE scores also accepted; IMU CET rank preferred
- No upper age restriction
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MBA — Port & Shipping Management / International Transportation & Logistics
- Any recognised Bachelor's Degree (10+2+3 or 10+2+4) from any discipline
- Minimum 50% aggregate in graduation
- SC/ST: 5% relaxation
- CAT / MAT / CMAT scores also accepted; IMU CET rank preferred for priority in counselling
- No age restriction. No Medical requirement.
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Medical & Eyesight Requirements — Sea-Going Courses
๐️ B.Sc Nautical Science / DNS — Strictest Vision
Unaided distance vision: 6/6 in each eye
No squint or any morbid eye condition
Eyeballs must move freely in all directions
Binocular vision essential
Colour blindness = total disqualifier — Ishihara test
DGS approved doctor's certificate at admission
๐️ B.Tech Marine Engineering — Relaxed Vision
Unaided distant vision: 0.5 (6/12) in each eye, OR
0.67 (6/9) in better eye and 0.33 (6/18) in the other
Binocular vision required
Colour vision: Normal (Ishihara chart test)
No squint or morbid eye conditions
DGS (Directorate General of Shipping) medical fitness certificate required
๐ช Physical Fitness — All Sea Courses
Must be physically fit for shipboard duties
No major cardiovascular or respiratory conditions
Hearing: Must be normal in both ears
Height/Weight: No fixed criteria, but physically capable
Drug/Alcohol free declaration required
ENG1 / DGS medical certificate before sea training begins
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Medical Check Before ApplyingGet your eyes and general health checked by a DGS-approved doctor BEFORE applying, especially for Nautical Science. Applying without meeting medical standards wastes your application fee. Colour blindness is the most common disqualifier for sea-going courses. Check the DGS list of approved doctors at dgshipping.gov.in.
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Application Fee — IMU CET 2026
| Category | UG / PG / DNS Application Fee | BBA Application Fee |
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| General / OBC-NCL / EWS | ₹ 1,200 | ₹ 200 |
| SC / ST | ₹ 800 | ₹ 140 |
| Counselling Registration (after result) | ₹ 10,000 (₹9,000 refunded if no seat allotted) | |
| Seat Confirmation (on allotment) | ₹ 30,000 (adjusted against course fee) | |
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Fee Non-Refundable — No Correction After SubmissionApplication fee once paid is non-refundable. Since there is no correction window, if you make a mistake, you'll need to apply again. Pay via Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking or UPI only. Mode of payment is online only — no demand drafts or cash accepted.
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IMU Campuses — 6 National Campuses
IMU — Chennai (Headquarters)
๐ Semmencherry, Tamil Nadu
IMU — Kochi Campus
๐ Kochi, Kerala ๐ด
IMU — Kolkata Campus
๐ Kolkata, West Bengal
IMU — Mumbai Port Campus
๐ Mumbai Port, Maharashtra
IMU — Navi Mumbai Campus
๐ Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra (Est. 1927)
IMU — Visakhapatnam Campus
๐ Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
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IMU Kochi — Best Choice for Kerala StudentsIMU Kochi campus (School of Nautical Studies) offers B.Sc Nautical Science, BBA Logistics & MBA. Kerala students benefit from lower travel costs, proximity to Kochi Port (one of India's major ports), and availability of state scholarships including OBC Post-Matric Scholarship ₹1 Lakh/year and E-Grantz for SC/ST candidates. Girls from Kerala receive additional government scholarships.
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IMU CET 2026 — Exam Centres (Kerala & Nearby)
Thiruvananthapuram
Kochi (Ernakulam)
Kozhikode
Thrissur
Kannur
Kottayam
Kollam
Malappuram
Chennai
Coimbatore
Bengaluru
Mumbai
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86 Cities Across India — Centre List 20 Days Before ExamIMU CET 2026 is conducted across 86 cities. The exact exam centre address is revealed on the admit card, which is released 20 days before the exam date (around early May 2026). Candidates should select preferred cities during form filling — nearest centre is preferred to avoid last-minute travel stress.
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How to Apply — Step by Step
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Visit Official IMU Website
Go to imu.edu.in or the CBT registration portal imu.cbexams.com → Click "IMU CET 2026 Registration" → Click "New Candidate Registration" → Enter your name (as in Class 10), DOB, mobile number, email ID → Note down the system-generated Registration Number.
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Fill Application Form — Select Courses
Login and fill academic details, personal details, category (General/OBC/SC/ST/EWS), preferred course(s) and exam city preferences. You can select multiple courses in one application. Choose the campuses/institutes you prefer for counselling.
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Upload Documents
Upload: Passport-size photo (JPG), Signature (JPG), Class 10 marksheet, Class 12 marksheet (or result-awaited declaration), Category certificate (if applicable), PwD certificate (if applicable). Follow the exact size and format specifications mentioned on the portal.
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Pay Fee & Submit
Pay application fee online (Credit Card / Debit Card / Net Banking / UPI). After successful payment, the Confirmation Page is generated — print and save it. No modification is possible after submission. Keep the Registration Number for all future correspondence with IMU.
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After Result — IMU Counselling
IMU releases a Rank Certificate after results. Register for counselling at imu.edu.in, pay ₹10,000 counselling fee, choose preferred campuses/institutes/courses in order of preference. Seats are allotted based on rank. Accept allotted seat by paying ₹30,000 seat confirmation fee. Report to the campus with original documents for verification and admission.
⚓ Set Sail — Apply for IMU CET 2026 Today!
Application Open: 5 Feb – 24 April 2026 · Exam: 24 May 2026 · 6 Campuses · 86 Exam Cities · DGS Mandatory
⚠️ All information sourced from the official Indian Maritime University website (imu.edu.in), IMU CET 2026 notification (Released: 5 February 2026), and official DGS guidelines. Dates and eligibility are subject to revision — always verify at imu.edu.in or imu.cbexams.com before applying. CareerLokam provides this for educational guidance only. Visit careerlokam.blogspot.com for more career updates.