Admission to the Indian Maritime University requires passing the IMU CET exam and participating in counseling at a nearby campus. Candidates then visit their chosen college to complete admission with necessary documentation. The exam is conducted online and is considered manageable for prepared candidates. Faculty at the college are experienced sailors, offering a blend of theoretical and practical maritime education. The annual fee is 2.85 lakh INR, covering hostel, uniform, and books, with an additional mess fee of 3,000 INR monthly and varying examination fees.
Fees can be paid quarterly, with a 10-day grace period before fines apply. Placements have grown, with partnerships with companies like Dockendale, Maersk, and MSC. Students are eligible for placements from the 6th semester, with 50% to 80% getting placed. The highest package is 10 lakh per annum, with an average of 5.5 lakh. Afloat training is part of the 8th semester, and internships at ports and with companies like Maersk Line are available.
The university offers financial incentives for students with no arrears by the 6th semester and provides merit-based scholarships, especially for SC/ST students. The course lasts four years, costing a total of Rs. 8,00,000, not including additional hostel and mess fees. While the college's course fees are relatively low, it offers 100% placement assistance.
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