Are there any minus markings in IMU-CET?

Yes, IMU has introduced minus marking of 0.25 for every wrong answer.

Which books are useful in preparation of IMUCET?

IMUCET (Indian Maritime University Common Entrance Test) is an entrance exam conducted by the Indian Maritime University for admission to various undergraduate and postgraduate courses in the field of maritime studies. Here are some books that can be useful for the preparation of IMUCET: Mathematics for Marine Engineers by Leslie Jackson: This book covers all the important topics related to mathematics that are required for the IMUCET exam. A Textbook of Engineering Mechanics by R. S. Khurmi: This book covers the basic concepts of mechanics and is helpful for the Physics section of the IMUCET exam. Elements of Shipping by Alan E. Branch: This book covers the various aspects of shipping such as ship operations, cargo handling, and maritime law, and is helpful for the general knowledge section of the IMUCET exam. English Grammar in Use by Raymond Murphy: This book covers all the important grammar rules that are required for the English language section of the IMUCET exam. General Knowledge and Current Affairs by Odisha Experts: This book covers all the important events, news, and Current Affairs of the previous year, and is helpful for the general knowledge section of the IMUCET exam. Apart from these, you can also refer to previous years' question papers and solve mock tests and sample papers to get an idea of the exam pattern and level of difficulty.

Syllabus of IMUCET for M.Tech in Naval arch. Is English Maths and one of mech, civil, naval etc. What does this one of means?

The syllabus for M.Tech in Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering at IMUCET includes Engineering Mathematics, Applied Mechanics, Marine Structures, Ship Design, Ship Production Technology, Marine Engineering Systems and Equipment, Marine Engineering Materials, Marine Power Plants, Marine Control Engineering, Marine Safety and Environmental Engineering. Regarding your question about one of, it means that you can choose one of the following subjects: Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering or Naval Architecture.

When will the IMUCET exam be conducted?

IMUCET 2025 exam date will be announced by IMU and is expected to be held in June 2025. The application form will be also available on the official website of IMU. IMUCET is an All India level examination conducted by IMU every year. Through this exam candidates are offered admission into various UG, PG, research and Diploma courses in Marine Engineering field.

Does IMU Kolkata accept IMUCET score?

Yes, IMU Kolkata accepts IMUCET marks for admission to B.Tech, B.Sc, Diploma, M.Tech, MBA and other programs. The IMU Common Entrance Test (CET) is the basis for admission to these programs and seats are allotted through the IMU CET guidelines. For B.Tech in Marine Engineering at IMU Kolkata, a good IMUCET score is required, while general category students must score in the top 700 for admission. The IMUCET exam is conducted in online mode and the result is the marks obtained and the grade obtained in the exam.

How do I apply for IMUCET?

Fill in complete educational details such as passing year, percentage, board name, etc in the IMU CET online application form. Upload photo, signature and other documents in the prescribed format. Pay the application fee through debit card/credit card/net banking. Preview the application form and then click on the submit button for the final submission.

What are the important documents required at the time of IMUCET application?

Applicants are required to register online by uploading the following scanned documents Photograph of the candidate Signature of the candidate Class 10th Mark sheet (as proof of Date of Birth) Class 12th Mark Sheet Degree Certificate (wherever applicable) SC/ST/OBC (NCL)/General-EWS certificate in the prescribed format (wherever applicable) Other relevant certificates (wherever applicable)

Does IMU Kolkata accept IMUCET score?

Yes, IMU Kolkata does accept IMUCET scores for admission to their B.Tech programs. IMUCET (Indian Maritime University Common Entrance Test) is a mandatory entrance exam conducted by the Indian Maritime University for admission to its various undergraduate programs across all its campuses, including IMU Kolkata.

Is IMUCET exam conducted online or offline?

Indian Maritime University Common Entrance Test ( IMU-CET) 2024 Examination will be conducted through online mode only. Candidates can register themselves for the examination through the official website of IMU CET . To know more about the examination date, application form and other informationz, refer to the official website of IMU CET.

Are TIMSAT and IMUCET compulsory for B.Tech in ME at Tolani Maritime Institute?

Yes, you have to appear for both TIMSAT and IMUCET to be eligible to pursue this course. Shortlisted candidates will be called for the Tolani Maritime Institute of Scholastic Aptitude Test TMISAT based on marks obtained in 10+2 (PCM marks) and Indian Maritime University Common Entrance Test IMUCET rank.

How hard is IMU CET to crack as compared to JEE Mains?

Every entrance exam is tough, if you do not prepared well. So, prepare well and study hard and in comparison of level of exam, JEE is tougher than IMU CET, but the main thing, is you have to prepare well.

How to prepare for IMUCET exam?

Here are some tips to help you prepare for IMUCET exam: 1. Start your preparation early: Starting early preparation will help you cover all the syllabus topics coming in the exam. 2. Make a study routine: Before starting the exam preparation, candidates should first make a proper routine. 3. Review the syllabus & exam pattern: Knowing the syllabus helps to begin the preparation process. Through this, candidates get to know the particular sections and topics from which questions will be asked in the examination. 4. Attempt mock tests: Mock tests are an excellent way to prepare for the IMUCET exam as they help you understand your strengths and weaknesses. 5. Solve sample papers or past papers: Solving sample papers or past papers will give you an idea of what kind of questions are asked in the IMUCET exam. 6. Take help from good preparation sources: You can take help from good preparation sources such as books, online courses, etc.

What to do after clearing IMUCET exam?

After qualifying for IMUCET you need to appear for counselling. You need to register online for the programmes offered by IMU and its campuses. The allotment of seats will be done on the basis of ranks secured by students in the exam. The IMUCET counselling will be conducted for candidates to score the cut-off marks after the IMUCET exam. Eligible candidates can get admission through IMUCET after qualifying for the exam. Before taking admission to any of the courses, the candidates are advised to apply for a passport.

Will the IMUCET results be sent through email?

No, IMUCET results will not be sent through email. However, students will have to check the result of IMUCET on the official website. The process to check IMUCET result: 1- Go to the official website of IMUCET . 2- Click on the IMU admission Rank Certificate Download Link. 3- A new window will open and then click on the Registered Candidates log-in to Download Rank Certificate link. 4- Enter the user id and password. 5- Students can download the rank card and print it out for future use.

I want to take admission to TMI Pune. For this, do I have to qualify both TMISAT and IMU CET?

Yes, Tolani Maritime Institute accepts IMUCET entrance exam scores for admission to most of the courses offered by the institute. TMI also conducts TMISAT which is the college's in-house online test. To get admission in UG courses, it is mandatory for the candidate to qualify for both exams.

Is 10+3 eligible for IMU CET exam?

IMUCET (Indian Maritime University Common Entrance Test) for admission to undergraduate programs in the field of Maritime studies. To be eligible for IMUCET a candidate must have completed 10+2 or an equivalent examination from a recognised board with Physics Chemistry and Mathematics as compulsory subjects. Additionally, candidates should also meet the age and medical fitness requirements as specified by the Indian Maritime University. However, Diploma holders or candidates who have completed 10+3 education may be eligible for lateral entry admission to some of the undergraduate programs in the field of Maritime studies. The eligibility criteria for lateral entry admission may vary from college to college.

Are international students allowed to take IMUCET?

According to the information available on the official website of the Indian Maritime University, the IMUCET is open to both Indian and international students. However, international students may need to meet certain eligibility criteria such as qualifying examinations and English language proficiency requirements to appear for the exam. Additionally, international students may also have to fulfill visa requirements and other formalities to study in India.

IMU CET 2025: Exam Date (June), Application Form, Admission Process, Syllabus, Pattern

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IMU CET 2025: The Indian Maritime University will conduct the IMU CET 2025 exam in June. IMU CET Application Form 2025 will be released in March. IMU offers various courses in marine engineering, naval architecture, shipbuilding, nautical science and ocean engineering at diploma, UG and PG levels. IMU also offers management courses in maritime logistics.

Interested candidates can apply online by filling the application form. IMU CET 2025 application form will be available online only at the institute website imu.edu.in. The schedule of application form and exam will be announced soon. Candidates planning to appear in the entarnce exam can check IMU CET 2025 syllabus, exam pattern and previous year papers here. The IMU CET exam is conducted online at various cities across the country.

Indian Maritime University (IMU) has 6 Campuses at Navi Mumbai, Mumbai Port, Kolkata, Visakhapatnam, Chennai, and Kochi. Admission to various courses at IMU and its affiliated colleges is based on IMU CET only. However, there are a few courses where admission in based on GATE/CUET. For details on course specific admission criteria, candidates can check information below or the IMU website. Check all details of IMU CET 2025 like results, counselling, admission process, and more here.

Q: In what mode is the IMU CET exam held?

IMU CET is conducted through Centre based Online Test in multiple centres across India. The admissions to Lateral Entry will be through concerned campus where the programme is being conducted. However, IMU CET for PhD courses is held in offline mode.

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Q: What is the application date for IMU CET?

The online IMU CET application form will be out in March 2025, tentatively. The official date for application form and other events will be announced by the Indian Martime University. Candidates can apply for IMU CET 2025 through Online mode only. The link is made available on IMU’s website. The IMU CET online application form consists of three portions:

Personal Details
Academic Details
Payment Details

Candidates have to fill in these three portions. Once the payment is successful, the candidate’s dashboard will appear, from which they can download the filled-in application.

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Q: What is the IMU CET?

IMU CET is conducted by Indian Maritime University for admission of suitable students to UG (except Bachelor of Business Administration), PG, and Research programs. The exam is held annually in CBT mode. IMU CET scores are acceptable at IMU campuses and collges affliated to IMU. Candidates can join MBA and MTech courses via IMU CET or they can apply via CMAT/CAT/MAT and CUET PG/GATE/PGCET scores. Preference in admissions will be given to candidates with IMU-CET ranks. Hence the candidates are encouraged to register for IMU CET.

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Q: Can I apply for IMUCET before passing plus two exams?

Yes, you can apply for IMU CET. But make sure at te time of IMU CET counselling you have completed class 12 and have passed the board exams. Make sure to check the eligibility criteria needed for the course you wish to apply for.

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Table of Contents

What is IMU CET?
IMUCET 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule
IMU CET 2025 Highlights
IMU CET 2025 Eligibility Criteria
IMU Admission Process 2025 through IMU CET and Other Entrance Exams
IMU CET 2025 Colleges and Course Wise Seat Intake
IMU CET 2025 Application Form
IMU CET 2025 Syllabus
IMU CET 2025 Exam Pattern
IMU CET 2025 Model Question Papers
IMU CET 2025 Exam Centres
IMU CET 2025 Mock Test
IMU CET 2025 Admit Card
IMU CET 2025 Preparation Tips
Books for IMU CET 2025
IMU CET 2025 Result
IMU CET 2025 Counselling

What is IMU CET?

The Indian Maritime University Common Entrance Test (IMU CET) is a national-level admission test. It is conducted in CBT mode annually for admission to 6 campuses of the Indian Maritime University (IMU). The candidates desirous of joining Diploma in Nautical Science, BSc (Nautical Science) and BE/BTech (Marine Engineering) courses have to appear for IMU CET. Candidates can also join MBA and MTech courses via IMU CET or they can apply via CMAT/CAT/MAT and CUET PG/GATE/PGCET scores. Preference in admissions will be given to candidates with IMU-CET ranks. Hence the candidates are encouraged to register for IMU CET. All admission is based on merit through the IMU online counselling process.

Also Read: BTech Admission Through CUET 2025: College List, Cutoff, Eligibility Criteria

IMUCET 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of IMUCET 2024 exam

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
Mar '25 - May '25	IMU CET 2025 Registration window TENTATIVE
May '25	IMU CET 2025 Admit card release date TENTATIVE
Jun '25	IMU CET 2025 Exam Date TENTATIVE
Jun '25	IMU CET 2025 Registration for Online Counselling TENTATIVE
Jun '25	IMU CET 2025 Result announcement TENTATIVE

IMU CET 2025 Highlights

Candidates can check below the highlights of the IMU CET 2025 exam:

Particulars	Exam Details
Exam Name	Indian Maritime University Common Entrance Test (IMU CET)
Conducting Body	Indian Maritime University
Exam Level	National level
Exam Frequency	Once a year
Mode of Exam	Computer based test Offline for PhD
Courses offered through Entrance Exam	UG BSc (NS) B.Tech (Marine Engineering) BTech (Naval Architecture & Ocean Engineering) Diploma DNS PG MBA (Port and Shipping Management) MBA (International Transportation and Logistics Management) MTech (Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering) M.Tech (Dredging and Harbour Engineering) MTech (Marine Engineering & Management) PhD PhD / MS (By Research) / Integrated PhD
Exam Fees	INR 1000 for General / OBC (NCL) candidates INR 700 for SC / ST candidates
Exam Duration	3 hours
No. of Papers	One
Language/Medium of Exam	English only
Colleges Accepting Exam Score	IMU Campuses IMU Navi Mumbai IMU Mumbai Port IMU Kolkata IMU Visakhapatnam IMU Chennai IMU Kochi IMU affiliated colleges 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
No. of Test Cities	86
Official Website	imu.edu.in
Contact Details	Indian Maritime University East Coast Road Semmencherry Chennai - 600119 +91 (44) 2453 9020 Students Admission-Related Queries Email: academicscell@imu.ac.in +91 (44) 2453 9027 / 2453 9028
Information brochure	Download here
Important downloads	Instruction for online registration Medical fitness standards List of UG and PG Programmes offered by IMU Campuses Programmes offered at Affiliated Institutes of IMU List of Non-Affiliated Institutes and Programmes Reserved category certificate formats (SC, ST, OBC-NCL, GEN-EWS)

IMU CET 2025 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates can check below the eligibility criteria for IMU CET 2025 before filling the online form:

IMU CET Eligibility for 4-Year B.Tech (Marine Engineering) – Residential

Criteria	Description
Educational qualification	10+2/equivalent (PCM-Average: Minimum 60% and a minimum of 50% marks in English subject in 10th / 12th Examination). Marital status – Unmarried.
Age Criteria	Maximum age: The reference date for the calculation of the age will be 01.08.2025. For Males: General-25 years, OBC (NCL) - 28 years, SC/ST-30 years For Female: General-27 years, OBC (NCL) - 30 years, SC/ST-32 years.
Relaxation	For SC/ST candidates: There will be a 5% relaxation in eligibility marks of PCM; however, it will not apply to English Marks. A relaxation of 5% in English marks will apply to candidates who are natives of the Lakshadweep and Andaman & Nicobar Islands and belong to their Scheduled Tribes and who & both of whose parents were born in those islands & belong to the Scheduled Tribes of those islands.
Medical conditions	Physical Fitness: Candidates seeking admission to this Marine Engineering Programme must be medically fit including eyesight and hearing as prescribed in the Merchant Shipping (Medical Examination) Rules, 2000, as amended.
Medical conditions	Eyesight: There shall be no evidence of any morbid condition of either eye or of the lids of either eye which may be liable to risk of aggravation or recurrence. Candidates must possess good binocular vision (Fusion faculty and full field of vision in both eyes). Movement of the eyeballs must be full in all directions and the pupils should react normally to light and accommodation. Normal colour vision shall be tested by Ishihara Test Chart. Distance Vision unaided 0.5(6/12) in each eye or 0.67(6/9) in the better eye and 0.33 (6/18) in the other eye.
Medical certificate requirement	At the time of admission, candidates will be required to produce a certificate of medical fitness issued by doctors approved by the Directorate General of Shipping. (Refer to the page at https://www.dgshipping.gov.in/Content/MaritimeHealthBranch.aspx)

IMU CET 2025 Eligibility for 4-Year B.Tech (Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering) – Residential

Criteria	Description
Educational Qualification	10+2/equivalent (PCM Average-Minimum 60%) with minimum of 50% marks in English subject in 10th / 12th Examination.
Age Criteria	Maximum age: The reference date for calculation of the age will be from the date of commencement of the Academic Session (01.08.2025). For Male: General-25 years, OBC(NCL)-28 years, SC/ST-30 years For Female/Transgender: General-27 years, OBC(NCL)-30 years, SC/ST-32 years.
Relaxation	For SC/ST candidates: There will be a 5% relaxation in eligibility marks of PCM; however, it will not apply to English Marks.
Eligibility Medical	All Candidates who qualify for this course will have to submit a Physical Fitness Certificate from a Registered Medical Practitioner at the time of Certificate Verification

IMUCET 2025 Eligibility for 4-Year B.Tech (Naval Architecture and Ship Building) – Residential

Criteria	Description
Educational Qualification	10+2/equivalent (PCM Average-Minimum 60%) with a minimum of 50% marks in English subject in 10th / 12th Examination.
Age Criteria	Maximum age: The reference date for calculation of the age will be from the date of commencement of the Academic Session (01.08.2025). For Male: General-25 years, OBC(NCL)-28 years, SC/ST-30 years For Female/Transgender: General-27 years, OBC(NCL)-30 years, SC/ST-32 years.
Relaxation	For SC/ST candidates: There will be a 5% relaxation in eligibility marks of PCM; however, it will not apply to English Marks.
Eligibility Medical	All Candidates who qualify for this course will have to submit a Physical Fitness Certificate from a Registered Medical Practitioner at the time of Certificate Verification

IMU CET 2025 Eligibility for 3-Year B.Sc. (Nautical Science) – Residential

Criteria

Description

Eligibility Criteria

10+2/equivalent (PCM Average-Minimum 60% and minimum of 50% marks in English subject in 10th / 12th Examination).
Marital status – Unmarried.

Age Criteria

Maximum age: The reference date for calculation of the age will be from the date of commencement of the Academic Session (01.08.2025)

For Male: General-25 years, OBC(NCL)-28 years, SC/ST-30 years
For Female: General-27 years, OBC(NCL)-30 years, SC/ST-32 years.

Relaxation

For SC/ST candidates: There will be a 5% relaxation in eligibility marks of PCM; however, it will not apply to English Marks.

Relaxation of 5% in English marks will be applicable to candidates who are native of the Lakshadweep and Andaman & Nicobar Islands and belongs to their Scheduled Tribes and who & both of whose parents were born in those islands & belong to the Scheduled Tribes of those islands.

Medical conditions

Physical Fitness: Candidates seeking admission to this Nautical Science Programme must be medically fit including eye sight and hearing as prescribed in the Merchant Shipping (Medical Examination) Rules, 2000, as amended.

Eyesight:

There shall be no evidence of any morbid condition of either eye or of the lids of either eye which may be liable to risk of aggravation or recurrence. Candidates must possess good binocular vision (Fusion faculty and full field of vision in both eyes).
Movement of the eyeballs must be full in all directions and the pupils should react normally to light and accommodation.
Normal colour vision shall be tested by Ishihara Test Chart.
Distance Vision unaided 1.0*(6/6) in better eye and 0.67*(6/9) in other eye.

Medical certificate requirement

At the time of admission, candidates will be required to produce a certificate of medical fitness issued by doctors approved by the Directorate General of Shipping.

(Refer to the page at https://www.dgshipping.gov.in/Content/MaritimeHealthBranch.aspx)

IMU CET Eligibility 2025 for 1-Year DNS course leading to B.Sc (Applied Nautical Science) – Residential

Note: Transgender are eligible for the B.Tech. (Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering) & B.Tech. (Naval Architecture and Ship Building) and they should meet the requisite eligibility criteria.

Criteria	Description
Educational Qualification	10+2/equivalent (PCM Average-Minimum 60%) with minimum of 50% marks in English subject in 10th / 12th Examination. OR B.Sc. in Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry or Electronics with Physics as individual subject in one of the years, with an average of not less than 55% of the marks in the final year. OR B.E./B.Tech Degree from IIT or from a college recognised by AICTE with an average of not less than 50% of the marks in the final year. Marital status: Unmarried Note: The candidate should have a minimum of 50% marks in English subject in 10th / 12th / Degree Examinations.
Age Criteria	Maximum age: The reference date for calculation of the age will be from the date of commencement of the Academic Session (01.08.2025) For Male: General-25 years, OBC(NCL)-28 years, SC/ST-30 years For Female: General-27 years, OBC(NCL)-30 years, SC/ST-32 years.
Relaxation	For SC/ST candidates: There will be a 5% relaxation in eligibility marks of PCM; however, it will not apply to English Marks. Relaxation of 5% in English marks will be applicable to candidates who are native of the Lakshadweep and Andaman & Nicobar Islands and belong to their Scheduled Tribes and who & both of whose parents were born in those islands & belong to the Scheduled Tribes of those island.
Medical conditions	Physical Fitness: Candidates seeking admission to this DNS Programme must be medically fit including eyesight and hearing as prescribed in the Merchant Shipping (Medical Examination) Rules, 2000, as amended.
Medical conditions	Eye sight: There shall be no evidence of any morbid condition of either eye or of the lids of either eye which may be liable to risk of aggravation or recurrence. Candidates must possess good binocular vision (Fusion faculty and full field of vision in both eyes). Movement of the eyeballs must be full in all directions and the pupils should react normally to light and accommodation. Normal colour vision shall be tested by Ishihara Test Chart. Distance Vision unaided 1.0(6/6) in the better eye and 0.67(6/9) in the other eye.
Medical Certificate requirement	At the time of admission, candidates will be required to produce a certificate of medical fitness issued by doctors approved by the Directorate General of Shipping, Mumbai. (Refer the page at https://www.dgshipping.gov.in/Content/MaritimeHealthBranch.aspx)

IMU CET 2025 Eligibility for 2-Year M.Tech (Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering) – Non- Residential

Criteria	Description
Educational Qualification	Engineering Graduate in Mechanical/ Civil/ Marine/ Naval Architecture/BTech (Fisheries Engineering) or equivalent with 55% in aggregate marks.
Age Criteria	There is no age restriction
Relaxation for SC/ST candidates	There will be a 5% relaxation in eligibility marks.
Eligibility Medical	All Candidates who qualify for this course will have to submit a Physical Fitness Certificate from a Registered Medical Practitioner.

IMU CET Eligibility for 2-Year M.Tech (Dredging and Harbour Engineering) – Non-Residential

Criteria	Description
Educational Qualification	Engineering Graduate in Mechanical/ Civil/ Marine/ Naval Architecture/BTech (Fisheries Engineering) or equivalent with 55% in aggregate marks
Age Criteria	There is no age restriction
Relaxation for SC/ST candidates (if any)	There will be a 5% relaxation in eligibility marks.
Eligibility Medical	All Candidates who qualify for this course will have to submit a Physical Fitness Certificate from a Registered Medical Practitioner.

IMUCET Eligibility Criteria for 2-Year M.Tech (Marine Technology) – Non-Residential

Criteria	Description
Eligibility	BE/BTech in Marine Engineering/Mechanical Engineering/Naval Architecture with at least 55% in aggregate marks from a recognized University. OR Associate Member of Institution of Engineers Part A and B in Mechanical Engineering with at least 55% marks (by examination). OR MEO Class I Certificate of Competency Issued by Govt. of India Note: Candidates with GATE Scores in Marine Engineering/ Mechanical Engineering/ Naval Architecture are exempted from IMU’s CET, however, they will be considered only against the residuary seats, if any.
Age Criteria	There is no age restriction
Relaxation for SC/ST candidates (if any)	There will be a 5% relaxation in eligibility marks.
Eligibility Medical	All Candidates who qualify for this course will have to submit a Physical Fitness Certificate from a Registered Medical Practitioner.

IMUCET Eligibility 2025 for 2-Year MBA (International Transportation and Logistics Management) – Non-Residential

Criteria	Description
Educational Qualification	A Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% in aggregate marks from recognized universities and a minimum of 50% marks in English subject in 10th / 12th / UG Degree
Age Criteria	There is no age restriction
Relaxation	For SC/ST candidates: There will be a 5% relaxation in eligibility marks; however, it will not apply to English Marks.
Eligibility Medical	All Candidates who qualify for this course will have to submit a Physical Fitness Certificate from a Registered Medical Practitioner.

IMUCET Eligibility Criteria 2025 for 2-Year MBA (Port & Shipping Management) – Non-Residential

Criteria	Description
Educational Qualification	A Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% in aggregate marks from recognized universities and a minimum of 50% marks in English subject in 10th / 12th / UG Degree.
Age Criteria	There is no age restriction
Relaxation	For SC/ST candidates: There will be a 5% relaxation in eligibility marks; however, it will not apply to English Marks.
Eligibility Medical	All Candidates who qualify for this course will have to submit a Physical Fitness Certificate from a Registered Medical Practitioner.

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IMU Admission Process 2025 through IMU CET and Other Entrance Exams

IMU CET Entrance Tests are held for admission to the following courses:

MU-CET for UG (B.Tech., B.Sc. ,DNS) Programmes.
IMU- CET for M.Tech. Programmes.
IMU- CET for MBA Programmes.

Rank holders of the above 3 CETs can seek admission to respective UG/PG/MBA programmes.
Also, candidates who have qualified in the following exams can seek admission:

CUET(UG): Can seek admission to UG Programmes at the time of spot counselling for the residual seats available after the third List. For Admission to BBA programmes, candidates with CUET scores will be given preference.
GATE/CUET-(PG)/PG-CET: Can seek admission to PG Programmes, however, preference will be given to candidates with IMU-CET ranks.
CAT/ MAT/ CMAT/UG Marks: Can seek admission to MBA Programmes, however, preference will be given to candidates with IMU-CET ranks.
Ph.D./Ph.D.(Integrated)/M.S(By Research): Details of the Entrance Test is informed through a separate notification.

Check below the entry mechanism for various courses offered by IMU and IMU-affiliated colleges. Note that preference in admissions will be given to candidates with IMU-CET ranks. Hence the candidates are encouraged to register for IMU-CET.

Programmes	For	Entrance Tests / Admission Mode
UG (Except BBA)	1st, 2nd, 3rd lists	IMU-CET 2025 ranks
UG (Except BBA)	Spot counselling	IMU-CET 2025 ranks & CUET (UG) 2025 scores
BBA	1st, 2nd lists & First Come First Served (FCFS)	CUET (UG) 2025 scores or 12th Class Marks
MBA	1st, 2nd, 3rd lists & spot counselling	IMU-CET 2025 / IMU-CET 2024 CAT 2024 percentile scores MAT - May 2025 /Feb 2025 / Dec 2024 / Sep 2024 CMAT 2025 / CMAT - 2024
MTech	1st, 2nd, 3rd lists & spot counselling	IMU-CET 2025 / IMU-CET 2024 GATE 2025 / 2024 CUET (PG) 2025 / 2024 PGCET 2025 / 2024

The admission process via IMU CET is shown below:

IMU CET 2025 Colleges and Course Wise Seat Intake

List of UG and PG Programmes offered by IMU Campuses:

Programmes	Duration (In Years)	IMU Campus where Courses are offered
BTech - Marine Engineering	4	Chennai, Kolkata & Mumbai Port
BTech - Naval Architecture & Ocean Engineering	4	Visakhapatnam
BSc - Nautical Science	3	Chennai, Kochi & Navi Mumbai
DNS - Diploma in Nautical Science	1	Chennai & Navi Mumbai
BBA – Logistics, Retailing & E-Commerce	3	Chennai & Kochi
Apprenticeship embedded BBA – Maritime Logistics	3	Vishakhapatnam
MTech - Naval Architecture & Ocean Engineering	2	Visakhapatnam
MTech - Dredging & Harbour Engineering	2	Visakhapatnam
MTech – Marine Technology	2	Kolkata
MBA - International Transportation & Logistics Management	2	Chennai, Kolkata, Visakhapatnam & Kochi
MBA – Port & Shipping Management	2	Chennai & Kochi

Check the course wise seats available in various IMU affiliated colleges:

Institute affiliated to IMU	Course	Seat Intake
Anglo Eastern Maritime Academy, Mumbai	DNS	160
Applied Research International, New Delhi	DNS	120
Coimbatore Marine College, Coimbatore	B.Tech (ME)	80
College of Ship Technology, Palakkad	B.Sc (SBR)	40
College of Ship Technology, Palakkad	BBA (ML)	30
Dr B R Ambedkar Institute of Technology, Port Blair	DNS	30
Euro Tech Maritime Academy, Cochin	B.Tech (ME)	80
HIMT College, Chennai	B.Tech (ME)	80
HIMT College, Chennai	B.Sc (NS)	80
International Maritime Institute, New Delhi	DNS	160
International Maritime Institute, New Delhi	B.Tech (ME)	80
Maritime Training Institute (SCI), Mumbai	DNS	120
RL Institute of Nautical Sciences, Madurai	BTech ME	120
Samundra Institute of Maritime Studies, Mumbai	DNS	120
Samundra Institute of Maritime Studies, Mumbai	BTech ME	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
	BSc (NS)	120
	BTech ME	240
Training Ship Rahman, Mumbai	DNS	120
Yak Education Trust, Mumbai	DNS	120

Directorate General of Shipping, Government Of India affiliated colleges accepting IMU CET:

Sr. No.	NAME OF INSTITUTE	Courses
1	AMET University	BE/BTech, BSc (NS)
2	BP Marine Academy - Panvel	BSc (NS)
3	Chitkara University School of Maritime Studies	BSc (NS)
4	Coimbatore Marine College	BSc (NS)
5	GKM College of Engineering & Technology	BE/BTech, BSc (NS) / DNS
6	Haldia Institute of Maritime Studies & Research	BSc (NS)
7	International Maritime Academy, Chennai	BE/BTech, BSc (NS) / DNS
8	Jeyanthinath er Academy of Marine Studies	BSc (NS)
9	Maharashtra Academy of Naval Education & Training	BE/BTech, BSc (NS) / DNS
10	Seacom Marine College, Howrah	BE/BTech, BSc (NS) / DNS
11	Sri Nandhanam College of Engineering And Technology	BE/BTech, BSc (NS) / DNS
12	Southern Academy of Maritime Studies	BE/BTech, BSc (NS) / DNS
13	The Neotia University	BE/BTech, BSc (NS) / DNS
14	TS Rahaman	BSc (NS)
15	U. V. Patel College of Engineering	BE/BTech, BSc (NS) / DNS
16	Vels Academy of Maritime Education & Training	BE/BTech, BSc (NS) / DNS
17	School of Maritime Studies, Centurion University of Technology & Management	BSc (NS), DNS
18	SU-NAV Maritime Academy	BE/BTech, BSc (NS) / 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 of 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 & Maritime Studies	BE/BTech
27	PSN College of Engineering & Technology	BE/BTech
28	Srivenkatesh wara College Of Engineering	BE/BTech

IMU CET 2025 Application Form

Candidates can apply for IMU CET 2025 through Online mode only. The link is made available on IMU’s website when the registrations are open. The IMU CET online application form consists of four portions:

Personal Details
Academic Details
Uploading of Documents
Payment Details

Candidates have to fill in these three portions. Once the payment is successful, the candidate’s dashboard will appear, from which they can download the filled-in application.

Steps to fill the IMU CET application form 2025:

Step 1: Fill out the online application with Basic details.
Step 2: Fill out the online application with Personal Details.
Step 3: Fill out the online application with Qualification Details.
Step 4: Upload scanned images of the photograph and signature. The image should be in jpg/jpeg format only. Upload scanned images of documents. The documents should be in pdf/jpg/jpeg format.
Step 5: Pay the application registration fee through online payment mode.

Documents needed to apply for IMU CET

Applicants are required to register online by uploading the following scanned documents

Passport size photograph
Signature of the candidate
10th Standard Mark Sheet
12th Standard Mark Sheet (wherever applicable)
UG Degree Mark Sheet / Certificate (wherever applicable)
Category Certificate in respect of SC / ST / OBC (NCL) candidates
Economically Weaker Section Certificate in respect of GeneralEWS Candidates
NCC Certificate (if applicable)
Special State / Nativity Certificate (if applicable)
MEO-I / COC Certificate (Applicable for MTech candidates who are Seafarers)

Application fee: IMU CET application fee is given below:

Course	Category	Fee
For BBA	General /General-EWS/ OBC (NCL) candidates	INR 200
For BBA	SC / ST candidates	INR 140
For all other UG and PG Programme/ Research Programmes	General /General-EWS/ OBC (NCL) candidates	INR 1000
For all other UG and PG Programme/ Research Programmes	SC / ST candidates	INR 700

Automated e-mails/SMS is sent to every registered applicant on successful registration of the application, uploading of admit card, publication of results, etc.

Important: The candidates who wish to apply based on CUET scores for UG (except BBA) are not required to register for IMU CET and should apply later during Spot Counselling registration for UG Programmes (except BBA).

IMU CET 2025 Syllabus

The syllabus of IMU CET 2025 is as follows:

Course	Syllabus
BSc (NS), BTech (ME), BTech (NAOE), DNS	English, General Aptitude, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics (10+2 level)
MBA (PSM) & MBA (ITLM)	Quantitative ability, Data interpretation, Verbal ability and Reasoning
All MTech Programmes	Logical reasoning, Mathematics & one of Mechanical Engineering/Civil Engineering/Marine Engineering /Naval Architecture
PhD	Relevant topic related to the School / Research Area

IMU CET 2025 Exam Pattern

The exam pattern of IMU CET 2025 as per the model question papers is as follows:

Mode of the exam: Computer-based test
Language: English
Time duration: 3 hours
Type of questions: Multiple choice questions
Marking scheme: - 0.25 marks for each wrong answer

IMU CET exam pattern for all 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 MTech courses

Subject	Number of Questions
English	20
Mathematics	20
Subject-based (Mechanical Engineering/Civil Engineering/Marine Engineering /Naval Architecture)	80
Total	120

IMU CET 2025 Model Question Papers

Candidates can download the IMU CET model papers to practice for the exam. The model papers help the candidates understand the difficulty level of the exam, the exam pattern, question distribution, marks distributions, etc. The model question papers are released by IMU on the official website in PDF format. Candidates can download and use them to practice. Solving the IMU CET question papers will help the candidates increase their speed and accuracy.

IMU CET 2025 Model Question Papers

IMU CET course	PDF download
IMU CET UG (except BBA) Sample Paper	Download here
IMU CET MBA Sample Paper	Download here
IMU CET MTech - Marine Engineering Sample Paper	Download here
IMU CET MTech (for Civil Engineering Graduates) Sample Paper	Download here
IMU CET MTech (for Mechanical Engineering Graduates) Sample Paper	Download here
IMU CET MTech (for NAOE Graduates) Sample Paper	Download here

IMU CET 2025 Exam Centres

Candidates can check below the cities where the IMU CET exam is to be held:

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

IMU CET 2025 Mock Test

IMU CET mock test is released by the Indian Maritime University at imu.edu.in. Candidates can access the IMU CET mock test 2025 online on the official website to understand the pattern and process of the entrance examination. No login credentials are required to attempt the mock test of IMU CET 2025. Using the online mock test, the candidates will be able to practice for IMU CET 2025 and become comfortable with the layout of the various functions on the screen. Read to know more about IMU CET Mock Test 2025.

IMU CET 2025 Admit Card

The admission authority will release the IMU CET admit card 2025 online to all the registered candidates. Candidates can download the IMU CET admit card by using their login credentials. Details regarding the exam date, timings, venue, guidelines and more are released through the admit card of IMU CET 2025. While reporting to the exam centre, the candidates will have to present their admit card and identity proof.

IMU CET 2025 Preparation Tips

Some of the important preparation tips for IMU CET 2025 are given below.

Firstly, the candidates are advised to check the official exam pattern and syllabus of IMU CET 2025 beforehand. This will allow the candidates to be well prepared for the upcoming examination as they are familiar with all of the required information.
Next, the candidates will have to prepare a personalized timetable where they will have to plan out their study schedule. The timetable should cover the entire syllabus well before the examination date and also include separate time for revisions and mock tests.
While studying important and difficult topics, the candidates should ensure that they are taking notes. These notes can be carried by the candidates and studied anytime anywhere.
Mock tests should be attempted regularly as it will help the candidates to know their commonly made mistakes and work on them.
Candidates should ensure that do daily revision so that they have less chance of forgetting what they had earlier studied.

Books for IMU CET 2025

Candidates can check below some of the most recommended books for the IMU CET exam:

Books for IMU CET UG:

IMU CET Exam Full Package by WAY2SHIP
Guide for IMU-CET Entrance by Maritime360
IMU CET Gateway To Maritime Education English by Subodh Kumar
IMU CET Complete Syllabus Theory Book (Revised and updated edition) by Subodh Juyal
IMU-CET 2025 Full Package by IMU360
IMU CET Study Material by 2IMU
IMU CET 2025 Question Bank With Sponsorship Guide by 2IMU
Complete Package for IMU CET & Sponsorship Test by 2IMU
IMU CET Question Bank by 2IMU
IMU CET Previous 10 Years Question Bank by 2IMU
IMU CET Entrance Exam Books Full Package 2025 by 2IMU

Books for IMU CET PG:

A Modern Approach to Logical Reasoning by RS Aggarwal
How to Crack Test of Reasoning by Jaikishan
How to Prepare for Logical Reasoning by Arun Sharma
Quicker Maths by M. Tyra
Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations by RS Agarwal
Shortcuts in Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations by Disha Publications
Mechanical Engineering Handbook of Mechanical Engineering by Arihant Experts
Mechanical Engineering by S.Chand
Handbook of Civil Engineering by G.K Publications
Civil Engineering by S Chand
Naval Architecture for Marine Engineering by Richard Pemberton

IMU CET 2025 Result

The IMU CET result 2025 will be released in June. The result of IMU CET 2025 will have details of marks and rank obtained by the candidates. Candidates apply for the counselling and admission process through their IMU CET rank. Candidates are advised to download the result for future use. Only qualified candidates will be able to participate in the counselling process. The IMUCET 2025 result is made available as a rank list for UG, MBA and MTech courses separately. IMU CET 2025 rank card is also published under the respective logins of the candidates. To access the rank card/result of IMU CET 2025, the candidates will have to log in using the required credentials.

IMU CET 2025 Counselling

IMU conducts the IMU CET counselling in online mode for admission in 6 campuses of IMU. In the first step, the candidates will have to exercise registration by making a payment of INR 10,000. The fee can be paid online i.e., through a debit card/credit card/net banking. After that, the candidates will have to select the programme and campus for admission through IMU CET according to their preference.

Shortlisted candidates are called for appearing in the counselling. Candidates have to go through various stages which are registration, choice filling, seat allotment, document verification, fee payment etc. The registration for IMU CET 2025 counselling shall be available online. The university will conduct the counselling in online mode only. Online counselling will not cover admissions to the affiliated institutes. IMU CET counselling will take place in two phases.

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4.2
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3.7
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3.3
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