IMU CET 2027
Indian Maritime University (IMU)
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Overview
IMU CET (Indian Maritime University Common Entrance Test) is the entrance test that the Indian Maritime University (IMU) conducts for its maritime programmes; dates for the 2027 cycle are not announced yet. The 2026 test was held on 24 May 2026 and its results were declared on 14 June 2026. Under DG Shipping Training Circular 12 of 2020, every Maritime Training Institute regulated by DG Shipping must admit candidates on the basis of the IMU-CET rank. The rank is therefore used for IMU's campuses at Chennai, Kochi, Kolkata, Mumbai Port, Navi Mumbai and Visakhapatnam, for its affiliated institutes and for other DG Shipping approved institutes.
IMU CET at a glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting body | Indian Maritime University (IMU) |
| Level | Undergraduate technical programmes, MBA and M.Tech, each with its own paper |
| Purpose | Rank for B.Sc (Nautical Science), B.Tech (Marine Engineering), B.Tech (Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering), B.Tech (Naval Architecture and Ship Building), Diploma in Nautical Science (DNS), MBA (PSM, ITLM) and M.Tech |
| Mode | Computer-based test |
| Frequency | Once a year |
| Papers | UG technical: 200 multiple-choice questions; MBA: 120; M.Tech: 120 (Prospectus 2026-27) |
| Duration | UG (except BBA) in 2026: 3 hours per shift, 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM and 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM |
| Negative marking | 0.25 mark deducted for every wrong answer |
| Application fee (2026 cycle) | UG (other than BBA) and PG: Rs 1,200 for General, General-EWS and OBC-NCL, Rs 800 for SC and ST. BBA: Rs 200 and Rs 140. Research programmes: Rs 2,000 and Rs 1,500 |
| Exam cities | Candidates choose up to 8 states at registration, then a city in a separate window that opens 20 days before the exam for one week |
| Official website | www.imu.edu.in |
Important dates (IMU CET 2027)
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration opens | Not announced yet |
| Last date to register | Not announced yet |
| City selection window | Not announced yet |
| Admit card | Not announced yet |
| Exam | Not announced yet |
| Results and rank list | Not announced yet |
| Counselling | Not announced yet |
| 2026 cycle: last date to register (extended) | 28 April 2026, 12:00 PM |
| 2026 cycle: exam (UG except BBA, two shifts) | 24 May 2026 |
| 2026 cycle: results | 14 June 2026 |
IMU-CET 2026 cut-off percentile (UG: DNS, B.Sc, B.Tech)
| Category | Cut-off percentile |
|---|---|
| General | 60 |
| General-EWS | 54 |
| OBC-NCL | 54 |
| SC | 45 |
| ST | 45 |
Because the UG paper was held in two shifts, IMU compiled scores with a normalisation procedure based on percentile scores. The cut-offs were notified on 17 June 2026.
Sources: IMU Prospectus 2026-27, Public Notification 04/2026 (two shifts), Extension of last date, 24 April 2026, Results notification, 14 June 2026, Cut-off percentile notification, 17 June 2026, Normalisation procedure, Notification 03/2026. Checked on 5 October 2026.
Conducting Body
Indian Maritime University (IMU)
Category
Other
Level
National
Important Dates
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Application opens | Not announced yet | Awaiting official notice |
| Application closes | Not announced yet | Awaiting official notice |
| Exam date | Not announced yet | Awaiting official notice |
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility depends on the programme. The Prospectus 2026-27 sets the conditions below for the UG technical programmes (B.Sc Nautical Science, B.Tech Marine Engineering and the B.Tech Naval Architecture programmes); a valid IMU-CET rank is needed for all of them.
| Criterion | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Qualifying exam | 10+2 or equivalent |
| Subjects and marks | Average of at least 60% in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics, and at least 50% in English in Class 10 or Class 12 |
| Entrance rank | Valid IMU-CET rank |
| Marital status | Unmarried (stated for B.Sc Nautical Science and B.Tech Marine Engineering) |
| Maximum age | Male: General 25, OBC-NCL 28, SC/ST 30 years. Female: General 27, OBC-NCL 30, SC/ST 32 years. Counted from the start of the academic session (1 August 2026 in the 2026 cycle) |
| Medical fitness | Medically fit, including eyesight and hearing, as per the Merchant Shipping (Medical Examination) Rules, 2000 (Nautical Science and Marine Engineering); a physical fitness certificate is required for the Naval Architecture programmes |
| MBA, M.Tech and BBA | MBA also accepts CAT, MAT or CMAT scores; M.Tech also accepts GATE, CUET (PG) or PGCET scores; BBA needs Class 12 with at least 50% aggregate in any stream and 50% in English, and has a separate registration |
- SC/ST candidates get a 5% relaxation in the PCM marks requirement, but not in English.
- Candidates native to Lakshadweep or the Andaman and Nicobar Islands who belong to recognised Scheduled Tribes of the islands, and whose parents were both born there, get a 5% relaxation in English marks.
- Candidates native to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, or domiciled there for at least five years, take a separate UG technical CET held by the island administration on behalf of IMU; they register for IMU-CET only for M.Tech, MBA and research programmes.
Source: IMU Prospectus 2026-27 (2026 cycle). The 2027 criteria will appear in the next prospectus.
Exam Pattern
The Prospectus 2026-27 lists three IMU-CET papers. All are objective, computer-based and carry negative marking.
| Paper | Questions | Subjects |
|---|---|---|
| UG technical (B.Sc Nautical Science, B.Tech Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering, Naval Architecture and Ship Building, DNS) | 200 multiple-choice | English, General Aptitude, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics |
| MBA (PSM and ITLM) | 120 multiple-choice | Quantitative ability, data interpretation, verbal ability, reasoning |
| M.Tech (all programmes) | 120 multiple-choice | English, Mathematics and one of Mechanical, Civil, Marine or Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering |
- Mode: computer-based test. The UG technical, MBA and M.Tech papers are scheduled at the same time on the same date.
- Marking: 0.25 mark is deducted for every wrong answer.
- Shifts in 2026: the UG (except BBA) paper on 24 May 2026 was held in two shifts, 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM and 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM. The prospectus had planned a single batch from 11 AM to 2 PM. Scores across the shifts were compiled with a normalisation procedure based on percentile scores.
- IMU reserves the right to change the distribution, types and difficulty level of the questions.
- Sample question papers for the UG and PG papers are listed on the IMU admissions page.
Source: IMU Prospectus 2026-27, Public Notification 04/2026, Normalisation procedure and IMU admissions 2026-27 page (2026 cycle).
Syllabus
UG technical programmes (B.Sc Nautical Science, B.Tech, DNS)
- English
- General Aptitude
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Mathematics
Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics are set at Class 12 level (Plus 2, intermediate, equivalent or CBSE syllabus).
MBA (PSM and ITLM)
- Quantitative ability
- Data interpretation
- Verbal ability
- Reasoning
M.Tech programmes
- English
- Mathematics
- One technical subject chosen from Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Marine Engineering or Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering
The prospectus lists subjects, not unit-wise topics. Source: IMU Prospectus 2026-27, section 12 (IMU CET exam syllabus), 2026 cycle.
How to Apply for IMU CET 2027
- Register on the IMU-CET portal and pay the application fee through the payment gateway. The fee is non-refundable and covers the issue of the rank certificate.
- Window 1: choose up to 8 states in which you are willing to take the test, then fill in the application form.
- Window 2: select the exam city. This window goes live for one week, 20 days before the exam, and IMU does not guarantee the choice of centre.
- Download the admit card from the IMU admission portal and carry a printed copy with a valid photo ID.
- After the exam, check the response sheet and download the rank card from the IMU website once results are declared.
- Register on the counselling portal, which opens after the rank list. Candidates entering through CAT, MAT, CMAT, GATE, CUET or PGCET scores apply only on the counselling portal and need not register for IMU-CET.
| Programmes | General, General-EWS, OBC-NCL | SC, ST |
|---|---|---|
| UG (other than BBA) and PG | Rs 1,200 | Rs 800 |
| BBA (separate registration) | Rs 200 | Rs 140 |
| Research programmes | Rs 2,000 | Rs 1,500 |
Fees are those of the 2026 cycle. A candidate who registers for both the UG technical programmes and BBA pays both fees, because the two have separate portals. Source: IMU Prospectus 2026-27 and admit card notification, 15 May 2026 (2026 cycle). The 2027 process will be notified on www.imu.edu.in.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who conducts IMU CET 2027?
IMU CET 2027 is conducted by Indian Maritime University (IMU).
What is the eligibility for IMU CET 2027?
Eligibility depends on the programme. The Prospectus 2026-27 sets the conditions below for the UG technical programmes (B.Sc Nautical Science, B.Tech Marine Engineering and the B.Tech Naval Architecture programmes); a valid IMU-CET rank is needed for all of them. Criterion Requirement Qualifying exam 10+2 or equivalent Subjects and marks Average of at least 60% in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics, and at least 50% in English in Class 10 or Class 12 Entrance rank Valid IMU-CET rank Marital…
What is the exam pattern of IMU CET 2027?
The Prospectus 2026-27 lists three IMU-CET papers. All are objective, computer-based and carry negative marking. Paper Questions Subjects UG technical (B.Sc Nautical Science, B.Tech Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering, Naval Architecture and Ship Building, DNS) 200 multiple-choice English, General Aptitude, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics MBA (PSM and ITLM) 120 multiple-choice Quantitative ability, data interpretation, verbal ability, reasoning M.Tech (all programmes)…
What is the syllabus of IMU CET 2027?
UG technical programmes (B.Sc Nautical Science, B.Tech, DNS) English General Aptitude Physics Chemistry Mathematics Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics are set at Class 12 level (Plus 2, intermediate, equivalent or CBSE syllabus). MBA (PSM and ITLM) Quantitative ability Data interpretation Verbal ability Reasoning M.Tech programmes English Mathematics One technical subject chosen from Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Marine Engineering or Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering The…
How do I apply for IMU CET 2027?
Register on the IMU-CET portal and pay the application fee through the payment gateway. The fee is non-refundable and covers the issue of the rank certificate. Window 1: choose up to 8 states in which you are willing to take the test, then fill in the application form. Window 2: select the exam city. This window goes live for one week, 20 days before the exam, and IMU does not guarantee the choice of centre. Download the admit card from the IMU admission portal and carry a printed copy with a…
What is the official website of IMU CET 2027?
The official website is https://www.imu.edu.in/.