Indian Maritime University Begins BBA Admission 2026; Apply by June 17 @imu.edu.in

Content Writer | Updated On - Feb 9, 2026

Applications are open for IMU BBA programmes across six campuses; apply online before June 17 deadline.

Indian Maritime University Begins BBA Admission 2026

Indian Maritime University (IMU) has started the BBA Admission 2026 process for its logistics and maritime management programmes offered across multiple campuses in India. Eligible Class 12 students can apply online through the official portal.

Admissions will be based on 12th marks through counselling, not IMU-CET. The last date to submit applications is June 17, 2026. These industry-focused courses prepare students for careers in ports, shipping, supply chain, and e-commerce sectors with practical exposure and apprenticeship options.

Indian Maritime University BBA Admission 2026 Dates

Event	Date
Application start	Ongoing
Last date to apply	June 17, 2026
Counselling	To be announced after applications
Academic session begins	August 01, 2026

The School of Maritime Management offers two undergraduate BBA programmes designed for students who want careers in logistics, shipping, ports, retail, and e-commerce sectors.

Check Now: IMU CET 2026 Exam Pattern, Check Question Paper Pattern, Marking Scheme, Section wise Syllabus, Books

The first is BBA in Logistics, Retailing & E-Commerce, which focuses on supply chain management, retail operations, and online business, and follows an industry-oriented, non-residential learning model.

The second is BBA in Maritime Logistics (Apprenticeship Embedded), which specialises in ports, shipping, and maritime trade, and includes hands-on apprenticeship training where students may receive a minimum ₹7,000 monthly stipend during the training period.

Eligibility Criteria

Requirement	Details
Qualification	10+2 or equivalent
Minimum Marks	50% aggregate in any stream
English	50% marks in English (10th/12th)
Admission Mode	Counselling based on Class 12 marks
Medical	Physical fitness certificate required

For admission, candidates must pay a ₹200 application fee for General/OBC/EWS and ₹140 for SC/ST categories. Notably, BBA admissions do not require IMU-CET.

Selection is based on Class 12 marks, online counselling, and seat availability, and applicants must register separately through the BBA portal even if they are applying for other IMU programmes.

Students choose IMU because of its industry-linked curriculum, internships and apprenticeship exposure, strong placement support, and direct learning experience with ports and shipping operations, making it suitable for the fast-growing logistics and e-commerce sectors.

After graduation, students can work as logistics executives, port operations managers, supply chain analysts, shipping coordinators, and retail or e-commerce managers.

Once selected, candidates go through the counselling process, which includes merit list release, choice filling, seat allotment, and document verification before final admission confirmation.