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IMU CET 2026: Check dates, Counselling, Cutoff, Admission Process

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Shobhanjini Nayak

Updated on - Mar 30, 2026

IMU CET 2026 exam is tentatively scheduled to be conducted in the Last week of May 2026. The test is conducted in online mode. The question paper was set in the English language only. The eligibility criteria to appear in the IMU CET 2026 exam are different for all courses. For BSc, BTech, and 1-year DNS courses, you must clear class 10+2 with 60% aggregate marks and 50% aggregate marks in English. If you opt for MSc, the minimum qualifying marks should be 55% aggregate, whereas for MBA, it is 50%.

IMU CET is conducted by the Indian Maritime University for admission to UG, PG, and Ph.D. courses, such as B. Tech, B. Sc, except BBA, M. Tech, M. Sc, and MBA with various specialisations. IMU CET 2026 is conducted once a year across 36 cities in India. Check IMU CET Participating Colleges 

Table of Contents

  1. IMU CET 2026 Exam Dates
  2. IMU CET 2026 Application Form
  3. IMU CET 2026 Eligibility
  4. IMU CET 2026 Exam Pattern
  5. IMU CET 2026 Syllabus
  6. IMU CET 2026 Books
  7. IMU CET 2026 Admit Card
  8. IMU CET 2026 Cutoff
  9. IMU CET 2026 Result
  10. IMU CET 2026 Counselling
  11. IMU CET 2026 Exam Centers
  12. IMU CET 2026 FAQs

What is the IMU CET 2026?

IMU CET 2026 is an entrance exam conducted for admission into various undergraduate and postgraduate programmes related to Marine Engineering, Nautical Science, and other maritime studies. It is held to select eligible candidates for courses offered by the Indian Maritime University and its affiliated institutes. Through this exam, students are selected for programs such as B.Tech Marine Engineering, B.Sc Nautical Science, BBA in Logistics, M.Tech, MBA, and other maritime fields. 

For UG courses, students must have passed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (PCM) and also meet the required medical and vision standards. For PG courses, candidates must have a relevant graduation degree with a minimum required mark. 

Ques: Can I get direct admission in IMU?

Ans: NO, you cannot get direct admission in DNS Colleges without clearing or giving any Entrance Exams. In order to get admission in DNS Courses, you have to give the IMU CET Entrance exam to get admission in reputed Colleges in India.

Ques: What percentage is required for IMU?

Ans: Candidates have to pass 10+2/equivalent with a minimum of 60% of aggregated marks in any stream and a minimum of 50% marks in the English subject in the 10th / 12th Examination. 

Ques: How many times is IMU CET conducted in a year? 

Ans: IMU CET is conducted once a year for admission into various graduate and post-graduate programmes offered by the Indian Maritime University. 

IMU CET 2026 Exam Dates

The official IMU CET 2026 exam dates have not been released yet, but we have mentioned the tentative dates according to the last years:

Dates Events
First week of March, 2026  IMU CET 2026 Application Form Release

First week of May, 2026

 Last Date for Submission of IMU CET 2026 Application Form
Third week of May 2026  IMU CET 2026 Admit Card
Last week of May, 2026 IMU CET 2026 Exam Date
May – June, 2026  IMU CET 2026 Result
June 2026 IMU CET 2026 Counselling
June 2026  Last date to register for counselling

IMU CET 2026 Application Form

Candidates who want to apply for the exam can check the details about IMU CET 2026 Application Form given below:

  • IMU CET 2026 Application Form has been released
  • The application form will be released online mode only. No offline facility will be given.
  • Candidates will be able to fill out the application form at imu.edu.in. 
  • Candidates will have to fill in their personal details, educational details, etc.
  • Candidates need to upload scanned images of their photograph, signature, and class 10th mark sheet.
  • After submitting the application form, candidates have to take the printout of the application form for further references

IMU CET 2026 Application Fee

Candidates can pay IMU CET 2026 application fee in online mode. The fee can be paid through net banking/credit card/debit card. 

Category Application Fee
General /General-EWS/ OBC (NCL) INR 1000
SC/ST INR 700

IMU CET 2026 Eligibility

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Candidates who want to appear for IMU CET 2026 must ensure that they qualify for all eligibility criteria mentioned in the official brochure. The eligibility criteria are mentioned below:

Course Eligibility Criteria
B.Tech
  • Qualification: Candidates should have passed class 12 or equivalent from a recognised board.
  • Subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and English are mandatory to be eligible.
  • Age Limit: The Maximum age limit for Male Candidates is 25 to 28 years (SC/ST - 30 years), and for Female candidates is 27 to 30 years (SC/ST - 32 years).
  • Marks Criteria: At least 60% in PCM and 50% in English.
B.Sc
  • Qualification: Candidates should have passed Class 12 or an equivalent examination from a recognised board.
  • Marks: At least 60% in PCM and 50% in English.
  • Relaxation: 5% relaxation is given in English marks.
DNS
  • Qualification: 10+2/equivalent (PCM Average-Minimum 60%) with a minimum of 50% marks in the English subject in 10th/12th Examination. OR B.Sc. in Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry or Electronics with Physics as an 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. 
  • For Male: Age limit is General-25 years, OBC(NCL)-28 years, SC/ST-30 years.
  • For Female: Age limit is General-27 years, OBC(NCL)-30 years, SC/ST-32 years.
MBA
  • Qualification: Candidates must have secured a bachelor’s degree in any discipline.
  • Marks: 50% marks in aggregate from any recognised university/institute.
  • Age Criteria: There are no age criteria. 
  • Relaxation: There will be a 5% relaxation in eligibility marks (except English marks).
  • Eligibility Medical: All candidates who qualify for this course have to submit a Physical fitness certificate from a registered medical practitioner.

Ques: Can a PCB student give the IMU CET exam? 

Ans: A PCB student cannot appear for the IMU CET exam because Mathematics is compulsory. Only candidates who have PCM or PCMB in Class 12 are eligible. 

Ques: How many attempts are allowed in the IMU CET exam? 

Ans: There is no fixed attempt limit for IMU CET. You can appear for the exam as many times as you want, as long as you meet the eligibility criteria.

IMU CET 2026 Exam Pattern

The authorities will publish the IMU CET 2026 exam pattern and syllabus in the official brochure. Till then, candidates can check the information below  about the pattern:

Particulars Details
Mode of Examination Computer-Based Exam
Duration 3 Hours
Medium of Exam English
Type of Questions Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Number of Questions
  • B.Sc.(NS),B.Tech.(ME),B.Tech. (NAOE),B.Tech.(NASB), DNS: 200
  • MBA (PSM) & MBA (ITLM), and MTech: 120 
Total Marks 200/ 120 marks (Based on chosen course)
Marking Scheme 0.25 marks will be deducted for wrong answers
Exam Pattern

Ques: What is the pattern of IMU CET? 

Ans: IMU CET is conducted in computer-based mode and the exam duration is 3 hours. The paper has 200 multiple-choice questions from Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, English, and General Aptitude. Each correct answer carries one mark, and 0.25 marks are deducted for wrong answers.

Ques: How many marks are required to qualify for the IMU CET? 

Ans: There is no fixed qualifying mark for IMU CET. The cutoff changes every year based on factors like exam difficulty, number of candidates, and available seats. However, getting around 170–180+ out of 200 usually gives you a good chance of getting a better rank and admission, depending on the programme, campus, and category.

IMU CET 2026 Syllabus

Candidates can check the syllabus of IMU CET 2026 from the table below. The syllabus of the IMU CET 2026 exam would be similar to the Class XI and Class XII syllabus of Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, GK, English, and aptitude of CBSE/ISE/State Boards.

Physics Topics Chemistry Topics Mathematics Topics English Topics
  • Units and Measurement
  • Description of Motion in One Dimension
  • Description of motion in Two and Three Dimensions
  • Laws of Motion
  • Work, Energy and Power
  • Rotational Motion and Moment of Inertia
  • Gravitation
  • Solids and Fluids
  • Oscillations
  • Waves
  • Heat and Thermodynamics
  • Transference of Heat
  • Electrostatics
  • Current Electricity
  • Thermal and Chemical Effects of Currents
  • Magnetic Effects of Currents
  • Magnetostatics
  • Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents.
  • Ray Optics
  • Wave Optics
  • Electromagnetic Waves
  • Electrons and Photons
  • Atoms, Molecules and Nuclei
  • Solids and Semiconductors
  • Some Basic Concepts
  • States of Matter
  • Atomic Structure
  • Solutions
  • Chemical Energetics and Thermodynamics
  • Chemical Equilibrium
  • Redox Reaction and Electrochemistry
  • Rates of Chemical Reaction and Chemical Kinetics
  • Surface Chemistry
  • Chemical Families Periodic properties
  • Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
  • Chemistry of Non-Metals – 1
  • Chemistry of Non-Metals – 2
  • Heavy metals
  • Chemistry of Lighter Metals
  • Chemistry of Representative Elements
  • Transition metals including Lanthanides
  • Co-ordination Chemistry and Organo Metallics
  • Nuclear Chemistry
  • Purification and characterisation of Organic Compounds
  • Some Basic Principles of Organic Chemistry
  • Hydrocarbons
  • Organic compounds Containing Halogens
  • Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen
  • Synthetic and Natural Polymers
  • Organic Compounds Containing Oxygen
  • Biomolecules and Biological Process
  • Chemistry In Action
  • Environmental Chemistry
  • IMU CET Mathematics Syllabus
  • Sets, Relation and Functions
  • Complex Numbers
  • Matrix and Determinants
  • Quadratic Equation
  • Permutations and Combinations
  • Mathematical Induction and Its Application
  • Binomial Theorem and Its Application
  • Sequence and Series
  • Differential calculus
  • Integral Calculus
  • Differential Equations
  • Two Dimensional geometry
  • Three Dimensional Geometry
  • Vector Algebra
  • Measures of Central Tendency and Dispersion
  • Probability
  • Trigonometry
  • Statistics
  • Dynamics
  • Abstract Reasoning
  • Mechanical Reasoning
  • Mixture & Allegation
  • Ratio
  • Numerical Reasoning
  • Height & Distance
  • Quantitative Aptitude
  • Analytical Reasoning
  • Logic Reasoning
  • Fault Diagnosis
  • Calendar
  • Clocks
  • Stocks
  • Time & Distance
  • Odd Man Out
  • Boat & Streams
  • Numerical Computation
  • Numerical Estimation
  • Time & Work
  • Syllogism (Logic Syllogism (Logic based questions)
  • Fill in/Completion of series based on Pattern/Logic, Data Sufficiency
  • Data Interpretation
  • Pipes & Cisterns
  • Critical Reasoning
  • Word Groups
  • Instructions
  • Structural Analysis
  • Parts of Speech
  • Synonyms and Antonyms
  • Meaning of words/phrases
  • Tenses
  • Phrasal verbs

IMU CET 2026 Books

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Candidates may refer to the following books of Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and English for the preparation of IMU CET 2026:

Physics Books

Book Author ISBN No.
NCERT part 1&2 class 12th NCERT 8174506314 & 8174506713
Concepts of Physics H.C. Verma Vol 1 & 2 H.C.Verma 8177091875 & 8177092324
Understanding Physics series D.C. Pandey 9350941732

Chemistry Books

Book Author ISBN No.
NCERT chemistry Part 1 and Part 2 for Class XII NCERT 8174506489 & 8174507167
Physical Chemistry by P.Bahadur P.Bahadur 9382314431
Organic Chemistry by Arihant (Theory & Paper) O.P. Tandon 9382314415
JEE Main Chemistry Previous year Papers Arihant 9350947994

Mathematics Books

Book Author ISBN No.
Arihant Maths Series by S.K. Goyal for in-depth understanding and practice S.K.Goyal 35203290X

English Books

Book Author ISBN No.
Wren and Martin for high school English Wren and Martin 8121900093

IMU CET 2026 Admit Card

IMU will release the IMU CET 2026 Admit Card in May 2026. Candidates are required to log in using their application/registration number and password to download their admit cards. Follow the instructions below to download the admit card:

  • Visit the official website - imu.edu.in.
  • Click the link showing the admit card.
  • On the login page, enter your user ID and password.
  • Click on submit.
  • Download the admit card and take a printout of it for future reference.
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IMU CET 2026 Cutoff

The cut-off will vary from campus to campus and course to course. The cut-off would be decided based on the following few factors.

  • The number of applications received for that course.
  • Seats are available for that course.
  • The difficulty level of the paper
  • Performance of the candidates
IMU Cutoff

                                                                                                                        IMU Mumbai Cutoff for B.Tech Course

IMU CET 2026 Course-wise Cutoff

Candidates can check the previous year’s course-wise IMU CET Cutoff from the table below. 

Courses Opening Ranks Closing Ranks
General category SC Category ST Category General category SC Category ST Category
B.Tech (Marine Engineering) 177 123 117 145 88 81
B.Tech (Naval Architecture & Ocean Engineering) 161 119 110 134 79 76
B.Sc (Ship Building & Repairing) B.Sc (Nautical Science) 169 118 109 127 65 64
B.Sc (Marine Science) 164 111 108 121 69 65
Diploma in Nautical Science leading to B.Sc (Applied Nautical Science) 161 113 111 121 71 67

IMU CET 2026 Result

Candidates can check the IMU CET 2026 Result only from the official website of the Indian Maritime University after the announcement and publishing of the final result. Steps to follow to check the result for IMU CET 2026 are listed below.

  • Go to the official website of IMU
  • Click on the link “IMU CET Result 2026”
  • Select the course
  • Click on the download option
  • Check the details and download the result in PDF format
  • Take a printout of the Score Card 

IMU CET 2026 Counselling

IMU CET 2026 Counselling process includes – 

  • The candidates who are shortlisted (either in the 1st, 2nd, or 3rd list) would be required to confirm their seats by paying the fee. This seat allotment would be provisional, and candidates will be required to carry the provisional allotment letter during the document verification process. 
  • Counselling would be done in online mode, and candidates would not be required to present themselves for the counselling at a center.
  • Seat allotment would be done based on the candidate’s choices, availability of seats, academic merit (as IMU CET 2026 has been cancelled) and his suitability based on physical, medical, and other related standards. The decision of the IMU CET 2026 exam conducting authority would be final in this regard.

IMU CET 2026 Exam centers

Candidates would be allowed to take the IMU CET 2026 exam at the center of their choice. These candidates would be required to lock the three exam center preferences at the time of filling out the application for the exam. The exam can be taken at the following centers.   

Agra Jaipur Raipur
Ahmadabad Kanpur Ranchi
Bangalore Kolkata Shimla
Bhopal Kota Siliguri
Bhubaneswar Lucknow Srinagar
Chandigarh Meerut Trivandrum
Chennai Mumbai Varanasi
Cochin Muzaffarpur Vishakhapatnam
Coimbatore Nagpur Patna
Dehradun New Delhi Pune
Faridabad Noida Guwahati
Hyderabad  - - 

IMU CET 2026 FAQs

Ques: Is IMU CET held twice a year?

Ans: All admissions to the various UG and PG programmes of the IMU and its Affiliated Institutes will be through All-India Common Entrance Tests (CETs) conducted every year.

Ques: What is the age limit for admission through IMU CET 2026?

Ans: As per the tentative dates IMUCET 2026 it is expected to be conducted in the month of June 20. The upper limit for IMU CET is 25 years and minimum age is 17 years as on August 1st 2025. The candidate should have at least 60% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics in 10+2.

Ques: What do I need to do if I found any discrepancies on IMU CET 2026 Admit Card?

Ans: In that case, you will have to contact the university (IMU) for the discrepancies on the admit card at the following address.

Indian Maritime University

East Coast Road, Semmencherry, Chennai - 600119

Phone:+91 (44) 2453 9020

Email: academicscell@imu.ac.in

Ques: Can I get any concession fee as a reserved category candidate for IMU CET 2026?

Ans: Yes, you will get a concession fee of INR 300 as an application fee. IMU CET 2026 application fee is Rs 1000 however, reserved category candidates have to pay Rs 700 only. 

Ques: Do I need to carry on the examination day along with IMU CET 2026 Admit Card?

Ans: On the day of the examination you need to bring a valid photo ID proof such as a PAN card, Passport, Driving Licence, Aadhar Card, Voter ID Card, etc along with IMU CET 2026 admit card.

*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.

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g prawinraja
Apr 21, 2023 20:35

WHEN IS THE ENTRANCE EXAM

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sinbad chongtham
Apr 25, 2023 22:01

The official examination date for IMU CET 2023 has been announced. IMU CET 2023 has been scheduled to be conducted on June 10, 2023. You can submit your application till May 18, 2023.

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seshatharan
Apr 20, 2023 16:31
Where is exam center Which date to exam How to prepare studies
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sinbad chongtham
Apr 25, 2023 22:05

IMU CET is conducted at the exam centers located in about 37 cities in India. Students are allowed to select three examination centers of their choice during the registration process. IMU CET 2023 will conducted on June 10, 2023. To prepare for this examination, you must be aware of the exam syllabus and pattern, prepare a study plan according to the time available and your current level of knowledge, follow the study plan, practice solving previous year papers or mock tests.

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pritam kumar mandal
Apr 19, 2023 16:28
last date for sumbit the application form
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sinbad chongtham
Apr 25, 2023 22:11

The application process for IMU CET 2023 has begun on April 14, 2023. The last date to submit applications for this examination is May 18, 2023. You can submit your application now through the application portal available on the website of IMU.

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bipenthung yanthan
Mar 23, 2023 20:38
Hello, sir I have completed my Diploma in mechanical engineering. How will i get into the btech lateral entry for Marine engineering.
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sinbad chongtham
Mar 28, 2023 15:40

To apply for lateral entry in the B.Tech Marine Engineering program you must have completed dipoma in engineering with at least 60% marks. Admission is offered based on the merit of IMU CET followed by counseling. 

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mohd ayan
Jul 6, 2022 22:02
I registered for Counselling in merchant Navy and my 12 results was not out yet. What if my 12 result have less than 60% in pcm should my registration fee will be refund or not answer please it's urgent
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sinbad chongtham
Jul 8, 2022 18:17

IMU CET application fee once paid are not refundable in any case. 

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gowtham ram k
Jun 28, 2022 12:03
Hi team, this is Gowtham Ram K. Currently working in sales field for 1.5 years after completing my B.E Mechanical engineering in 2020. Currently my age is 23. I am looking to do GME. As of now IMU CET exam is over for this year. What is the plan to start GME within 2022???
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sinbad chongtham
Jul 8, 2022 18:19

The official notification for IMU CET 2023 is yet to be released. However, the registration process for IMU CET generally starts in the month of March. 

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