IMU CET 2026 Exam – Application Form (Soon), Admit Card, Exam Date, Answer Key, Result

Updated By Vandana Thakur on 11 Dec, 2025 13:08

The IMU CET exam is administered by the Indian Maritime University (IMU) for admission to various undergraduate, postgraduate, and research programs in the maritime industry.

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IMU CET 2026 Exam

The IMU CET 2026 exam notification is likely to be out in March 2026 on the official website. The Indian Maritime University CET is a national-level entrance exam for admission to undergraduate and postgraduate programs across IMU’s five campuses: Cochin, Kolkata, Mumbai, Chennai, and Visakhapatnam. The exam is conducted exclusively online.

The B.Tech IMU CET exam features 200 multiple-choice questions from Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, English, and General Aptitude, based on the 10+2 syllabus. To be eligible for IMU CET 2026, you must have a minimum of 60% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics in your 10+2 exams, along with 50% in English in both Class 10 and 12. Students eager to know more about the IMU CET exam 2026 can go through the dates, application process, exam pattern, eligibility criteria, etc. 

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IMU CET 2026 Exam Highlights

IMU CET 2026 exam is a national-level entrance exam that is conducted in CBT mode online. Students can find a brief about the IMU CET exam 2026 highlights stated below. 

Particulars

Highlights

Exam Name

Indian Maritime University Common Entrance Test (IMU CET)

Conducting Body

Indian Maritime University

Exam Level

National level

Mode of Exam

Online (Computer based test)

Frequency

Once a year

Courses offered through the Entrance Exam

UG

  • B.Tech (Marine Engineering)
  • B.Tech (Naval Architecture & Ocean Engineering)
  • BSc (NS)

Diploma

  • Diploma in Nautical Science

PG

  • MTech (Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering)
  • M.Tech (Dredging and Harbour Engineering)
  • MTech (Marine Engineering & Management)
  • MBA (Port and Shipping Management)
  • MBA (International Transportation and Logistics Management)

PhD

  • PhD / MS (By Research) / Integrated PhD

Exam Fees

  • INR 1000 for General / OBC (NCL)
  • INR 700 for SC / ST

Exam Duration

3 hours

No. of Papers

One

Language/Medium of Exam

English only

Colleges Accepting Exam Scores

  • IMU Navi Mumbai

  • IMU Mumbai Port

  • IMU Kolkata

  • IMU Visakhapatnam

  • IMU Chennai

  • IMU Kochi

No. of Test Cities

91

Official Website

imu.edu.in

IMU CET 2026 Important Dates

The IMU CET 2026 exam dates have not yet been announced by the exam authorities. Till then, students can go through the tentative IMU CET important dates 2026 given below.

Events

Dates

IMU CET 2026 Application Start Date

March 2026 (Tentative)
IMU CET 2026 Application Last Date March 2026 (Tentative)
IMU CET 2026 Application Correction Date March 2026 (Tentative)
IMU CET Admit Card 2026 Release Date April 2026 (Tentative)
IMU CET Exam Date 2026 May 2026 (Tentative)
IMU CET 2026 Answer Key Date 2026 June 2026 (Tentative)
IMU CET Result 2026 August 2026 (Tentative)
IMU CET 2026 Round 1 Counselling Process September 2026 (Tentative)
IMU CET 2026 Round 2 Counselling Process September 2026 (Tentative)
IMU CET 2026 Round 3 Counselling Process September 2026 (Tentative)
IMU CET 2026 Round Spot Round Counselling Process September 2026 (Tentative)
Reporting at the IMU CET 2026 Participating Colleges  October 2026 (Tentative)

IMU CET 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Indian Maritime University prescribes IMU CET 2026 eligibility criteria for admission to several courses. Students can check the detailed eligibility criteria below:

Course

Particulars

Eligibility Criteria

IMU CET B.Tech Marine Engineering

Education Qualification

10+2 passed with a minimum score of 60% in PCM and 50% marks in English in the 10th or 12th exam.

Marital Status

Unmarried

Age Criteria

Male applicants: Maximum age 25 years for the General category, 28 years for the OBC (NCL) category, and 30 years for the SC/ST category.

Female applicants: Maximum age 27 years for the General category, 30 years for the OBC (NCL) category, and 32 years for the SC/ST category.

Relaxation

5% relaxation on eligibility marks for SC/ST applicants (not applied to English marks) 

5% relaxation on English marks for natives of Lakshadweep and Andaman & Nicobar Islands who belong to recognized Scheduled Tribes of the islands

Medical Certificate requirement 

Physical Fitness: Certificate of medical fitness issued by doctors approved by the Directorate General of Shipping

Eye Sight: 

  • There shall be no evidence of any morbid condition of either eye.
  • You must possess good binocular vision.
  • Normal colour vision shall be tested by the Ishihara Test Chart.  

IMU ET B.Tech in Naval Architecture & Ocean Engineering/Naval Architecture & Ship Building

Education Qualification

10+2 passed with a minimum score of 60% in PCM and 50% marks in English in the 10th or 12th exam.

Age Criteria

Male applicants: Maximum age 25 years for the General category, 28 years for the OBC (NCL) category, and 30 years for the SC/ST category.

Female/Transgender applicants: Maximum age 27 years for the General category, 30 years for the OBC (NCL) category, and 32 years for the SC/ST category.

Relaxation

5% relaxation on eligibility marks for SC/ST applicants (not applied to English marks).

Medical Certificate requirement 

Physical Fitness: Certificate of medical fitness issued by doctors approved by the Directorate General of Shipping

M.Tech in Marine Technology (Non Resdential)

Education Qualification

BE/B. Tech. in Marine Engineering/Mechanical Engineering/Naval Architecture with at least 55% in aggregate marks from a recognized University.

OR

Associate Member of the 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: Students with GATE Scores in Marine Engineering/ Mechanical Engineering/ Naval Architecture are exempted from IMU’s CET, however, preference will be given to students with IMU-CET ranks.

Age Criteria

No age limit

Relaxation

5% relaxation on eligibility marks for SC/ST applicants.

Medical Certificate requirement 

All students who qualify for this course will have to submit a Physical Fitness Certificate from a Registered Medical Practitioner

M.Tech in Dredging and Harbour Engineering/Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering (Non-Residential)

Education Qualification

You must be an engineering graduate in Mechanical/ Civil/ Marine/ Naval Architecture / B.Tech (Fisheries Engineering) OR with an equivalent degree and a minimum of 55% in aggregate marks.

Age Criteria

No age limit

Relaxation

5% relaxation on eligibility marks for SC/ST applicants.

Medical Certificate requirement 

All students who qualify for this course will have to submit a Physical Fitness Certificate from a Registered Medical Practitioner

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IMU CET 2026 Application Form

 At the time of the application form filling process of IMU CET 2026 involves filling out name, academic details, parents' details, address, etc. Below are the steps that students must follow to fill up the IMU CET 2026 application form. 

  • Step 1: Fill out the online application with Basic details.
  • Step 2: Fill out the online application with Personal Details.
  • Step 3: Fill 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 the online payment mode.

IMU CET 2026 Admit Card

Students can access the IMU CET 2026 admit card using their exam credentials, like application ID and password. No student will be allowed inside the examination hall without their IMU CET admit card 2026. The admit card of IMU CET 2026 includes important information like the assigned exam centre, exam timing, exam centre address, your roll number, and other important instructions. They will have to carry the IMU CET exam admit card along with valid ID proofs like an aadhar card, PAN card, driving licence, voter ID, etc. 

IMU CET Answer Key 2026

IMU CET 2026 answer key 2026 is not released separately; rather, it is displayed along with the results online. The IMU CET answer key is announced online on the official website along with the results on May 30, 2026. The IMU CET 2026 answer key consists of the correct responses to the questions asked in the exam. Students refer to the IMU CET answer key 2026 PDF and compare their responses & raise objections against the dispensaries, if any. 

IMU CET 2026 Exam Pattern

Indian Maritime University provides a detailed IMU CET 2026 exam pattern for the exam. Check the detailed IMU CET 2026 exam pattern below: 

Particular

IMU CET Exam Pattern

Mode of the exam

Online (CBT)

Duration

3 Hours

Language

English

Type of questions

Multiple Choice Questions

Number of Questions

B.Tech: 200 Questions

M.Tech: 120 Questions

MBA: 120 Questions

Negative Marking

Yes, - 0.25 marks for each wrong answer

IMU CET 2026 Syllabus

The syllabus for the IMU CET 2026 exam is prescribed by the Indian Maritime University. Check the IMU CET 2026 syllabus for different exams below:

Course

Syllabus

BSc (NS), BTech (ME), BTech (NAOE), DNS 

English, General Aptitude, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics (10+2 level)

All MTech Programmes

Logical reasoning, Mathematics & one of Mechanical Engineering/Civil Engineering/Marine Engineering /Naval Architecture

MBA (PSM) & MBA (ITLM)

Quantitative ability, Data interpretation, Verbal ability, and Reasoning

PhD

Relevant topic related to the School / Research Area 

IMU CET 2026 Result

The IMU CET 2026 result will be out online after the exams are conducted. Students who qualify IMU CET exam will be invited to the IMU CET 2026 counselling process. 

  • Step 1: Visit the official website of IMU CET 2026. 
  • Step 2: Click the rank card link.
  • Step 3: You will be required to enter your User ID and password
  • Step 4: After submitting the details, the ranking card will be displayed on the screen.
  • Step 5: Download the IMU CET 2026 rank card and keep it safe. 

IMU CET 2026 Cutoff

IMU CET 2026 cutoff varies based on courses and categories in the exam. The IMU CET 2026 cutoff has been released online on the official website. Students need to meet the category-specific criteria for cutoffs for admissions. Those who do not meet the category-specific cutoff criteria are disqualified from the IMU CET 2026 selection process. The cutoff varies for the general and reserved categories in the IMU CET 2026 exam.

IMU CET 2026 Exam Centres

The Indian Maritime University Common Entrance Test (IMU CET) 2026 will be conducted at various exam centres across India to accommodate students from different regions. Below is a list of IMU CET 2026 exam centres where you can appear for the online examination. 

List of IMU CET 2026 Exam Centres

Agra

Durgapur

Kochi

Rourkela

Agartala

Faizabad

Kolkata

Sagar

Ahmedabad

Faridabad

Kollam

Salem

Aizwal

Gaya

Kota

Sambalpur

Aligarh

Ghaziabad

Kottayam

Shillong

Allahabad

Gorakhpur

Lucknow

Shimla

Anantapur

Gurgaon

Madurai

Siliguri

Bangalore

Guwahati

Mangalore

Solapur

Bardhaman

Hissar

Meerut

Srinagar

Baroda

Hubli

Mumbai

Surat

Bhagalpur

Hyderabad

Muzaffarpur

Thanjavur

Bhatinda

Indore

Mysore

Thrissur

Bhopal

Itanagar

Nagpur

Tirunelveli

Bhubaneswar

Jabalpur

Noida

Tirupati

Bokaro

Jaipur

Nasik

Trichy

Calicut

Jalandhar

Palakkad

Trivandrum

Chandigarh

Jammu

Panaji

Udaipur

Chennai

Jamshedpur

Patna

Varanasi

Chhapra

Jodhpur

Pune

Vellore

Coimbatore

Kannur

Purnea

Vijayawada

Dehradun

Kanpur

Raipur

Visakhapatnam

Delhi

Karimnagar

Rajahmundry

Warangal

Dhanbad

Karnal

Ranchi

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IMU CET 2026 Counselling Process

The IMU CET counselling 2026 for the main rounds has been held. Currently, the authorities are conducting spot admission for the vacant seats. Qualified students in the IMU CET 2026 exam are eligible to participate in the IMU CET 2026 counselling process. The counselling process is being conducted in multiple rounds. Majorly, the counselling process will include registration, option entry, seat allocation, and reporting.  Those who meet the cutoff criteria get invited for the counselling rounds of the IMU CET 2026 exam.

IMU CET 2026 Participating Colleges

IMU CET 2026 participating colleges include top colleges like the Anglo Eastern Maritime University, College of Ship Technology, Euro Tech Maritime Academy, etc. Students must clear the IMU CET counselling process to get admission in the IMU CET 2026 participating colleges. There are 20+ colleges that take part in the IMU CET 2026 exam every year. 

IMU CET Previous Years Question Papers

IMU CET previous years' question papers will help students to understand the exam pattern, paper format, question format, etc. Students must refer to the IMU CET from previous years' question papers to get an idea of the repeated questions, important topics, overall exam pattern, etc. It will also help them to understand the difficulty levels and the total time required for them to ace their preparation for the real-time IMU CET exam. 

IMU CET 2026 Mock Test

The IMU CET 2026 mock papers are available at the official website of the Indian Maritime University. Students need to refer to it and practice to get good scores in the exam. IMU CET mock test papers are a sample paper of the real-time exam paper, and practising with them will help students to develop their problem-solving skills. They will be able to work on their time management skills while understanding their strengths and weaknesses. 

Important Preparation Tips for IMU CET 2026 Exam

IMU CET 2026 exam requires in-depth preparation to ensure good marks. If Students are planning to appear in the IMU CET exam, they can go through the IMU CET 2026 exam preparation tips stated below.

1. First, Students should build clarity on the exam pattern and syllabus. Students should thoroughly go through the syllabus and note down important sections.

2. It is also recommended to go through the IMU CET previous year question papers to get an idea about the format of the exam. Students can also practice with these question papers to build their confidence for the exam.

3. Students should gather the best available resources and books for exam preparation. 

4. Participating in mock tests regularly also helps gain confidence and ensure thorough exam preparation.

5. Timely revisions and sticking to a schedule are also helpful in exam preparation.

Important Books for IMU CET 2026 Preparation

During students' exam preparation, Students must prepare from the best books for the IMU CET 2026 exam. Other than books, there are several resources available, such as online lectures, YouTube videos, and online notes. Check the list of some of the most popular books for IMU CET 2026 preparation:  

Name of the book

Author/Publisher

IMU CET Exam Full Package

WAY2SHIP

Guide for IMU-CET Entrance

Maritime360

IMU-CET 2026 Full Package by

IMU360

IMU CET 2026 Question Bank With Sponsorship Guide

2IMU

IMU CET Gateway To Maritime Education English

Subodh Kumar

IMU CET Complete Syllabus Theory Book (Revised and updated edition)

Subodh Juyal

IMU CET Previous 10 Years Question Bank

2IMU

IMU CET Question Bank 

2IMU

A Modern Approach to Logical Reasoning 

RS Aggarwal

How to Crack Test of Reasoning

Jaikishan

How to Prepare for Logical Reasoning

Arun Sharma

Quicker Maths

M. Tyra

Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations

RS Agarwal

Shortcuts in Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations

Disha Publications

Contact Details

Address: Indian Maritime University,

East Coast Road,

Uthandi,

Chennai – 600119

Phone No: +91 (44) 2453 0343 / 345

Offical Website:www.imu.edu.in

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FAQs about IMU CET

Is the IMU CET 2026 exam delayed?

As of now, there are no official updates regarding the delay of the IMU CET 2026 exam; rather, it is likely to be held in May 2026.

What is the IMU CET 2026 admit card date?

The IMU CET 2026 admit card 2026 is likely to be out in April 2026 online on the official website. 

Who administers the IMU CET 2026 exam?

The IMU CET exam 2026 is administered by the Indian Maritime University authorities. 

Are the IMU CET 2026 application dates out?

No, the IMU CET 2026 application form dates are not yet out, but it is expected to be released in March 2026. 

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IMU CET counselling fees is INR 10,000, with INR 9,000 return will be returned if no seat is assigned. To reserve a seat, you have to pay INR 30,000. The IMU CET 2025 rank list has been released. The IMU CET 2025 counselling will begin soon. You have to pay the counselling fee during registration and the seat reservation fee during seat allotment after the seat has been assigned. To improve your chances of being assigned a seat, select more than one option during seat allotment. 

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Dear Student, 

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Dear Student,

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Dear Student,

The minimum aggregate which is required for IMU CET is 60% in 12th along with 50% in English subject. However, there is a 5% relaxation for the reserved category candidates. Hence, if you have attained at least 55% aggregate in your 12th with 45% in English subject, then you are eligible for the exam.

You can also read IMU CET Eligibility Criteria to learn more.

You can also fill the Common Application Form on our website for admission-related assistance. You can also reach us through our IVRS Number - 1800-572-9877.

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