The IMU CET 2026 examination, conducted by Indian Maritime University (IMU), is scheduled on May 24, 2026 in online CBT mode. The Indian Maritime University Common Entrance Test is a National level Engineering entrance exam conducted once a year for admission to B.Tech Marine Engineering, B.Tech Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering, B.Sc Nautical Science, DNS, BBA, M.Tech, MBA across IMU campuses (Chennai, Kochi, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Visakhapatnam) and Affiliated Institutes. Registration was open from February 5, 2026 till April 28, 2026 (BBA: June 17, 2026) at the official website imu.edu.in. On aglasem.com you can find updates on the admit card, syllabus, model papers, result, and answer key – all in one place.
Latest: – IMU CET 2026 exam is scheduled for May 24, 2026. Admit card to be released before exam. City selection window was open from May 4 to May 10, 2026.
IMU CET 2026
What is the IMU CET entrance exam?
The IMU CET stands for Indian Maritime University Common Entrance Test. Organized annually by Indian Maritime University – the only central maritime university in India – it is the National level Engineering entrance exam for admission to B.Tech Marine Engineering, B.Tech Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering, B.Sc Nautical Science, DNS, BBA, M.Tech, and MBA at IMU campuses and Affiliated Institutes for the academic year 2026-27. The exam is conducted on May 24, 2026 in online CBT mode across 91 test centres in India.
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IMU CET 2026 Exam Dates
When did Indian Maritime University start the registration? What was the final date to submit the application? When can candidates download the admit card? When can we expect the result? All these crucial questions are addressed in the exam calendar below. IMU is the official authority responsible for all key dates – visit imu.edu.in for any updates.
| Exam Event | Event Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | February 5, 2026 |
| Start of Application Form / Registration | February 5, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply (UG / PG) | April 28, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply (BBA) | June 17, 2026 |
| Test City Selection Window | May 4 – May 10, 2026 |
| Issuance of Admit Card | Before exam (May 2026) |
| Exam Date | May 24, 2026 |
| Release of Answer Key | After exam (as per IMU) |
| Announcement of Result | Within 10 days of exam (as per IMU) |
| Counselling and Admission | As per IMU |
Important Downloads and Official Links
Here you can find direct links to the latest notifications and official releases to stay updated.
- IMU CET 2026 Notification
- Information Brochure
- Official Website of IMU CET
Application Form – Apply Online
The application form was released by Indian Maritime University on February 5, 2026 at imu.edu.in. The last date to apply for UG and PG programmes was April 28, 2026, and for BBA the last date is June 17, 2026. Candidates registered with personal, academic, and contact details, uploaded scanned documents (photograph, signature, Class 10 / 12 mark sheets), and paid the application fee online. The fee structure is INR 1,200 for General (UG / PG), INR 800 for SC / ST, and INR 200 for BBA (General). Keep your login credentials safe for the admit card and result.
Application Form Direct Link – You can access the application portal at imu.edu.in as per the schedule from Indian Maritime University.
Things to Remember Before Applying
If you plan to appear in the exam, here are key things to remember.
- Eligibility Assessment: Carefully evaluate the eligibility criteria, focusing on age limits, educational qualifications (10+2 with min 60% in PCM aggregate and 50% in English in Class 10 or 12 for UG technical), and medical fitness as per DGS rules.
- Document Confirmation: Gather scanned copies of recent passport-size photograph, signature, Class 10 and 12 mark sheets, government-issued photo ID, and category certificates (if applicable).
- Payment Readiness: Keep your debit card, credit card, net banking, or UPI ready to pay the application fee online.
Application Form Correction
The application form correction window allows candidates of the Indian Maritime University Common Entrance Test to edit registration errors. Use the edit window to ensure all details align with your certificates. Accurate data is crucial, so check that your form matches official records.
Application Form Correction Link – You can access the edit window as per schedule at imu.edu.in.
Eligibility Criteria
Programme-wise eligibility for 2026-27 is summarised below. SC, ST, OBC, and PwD candidates get a 5% relaxation in marks as per IMU norms.
| Programme | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| B.Tech Marine Engineering | 10+2 with min 60% aggregate in PCM and 50% in English (Class 10 or 12); age limit 25 years (general male) as on Aug 1, 2026; medical fitness per DGS rules |
| B.Tech Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering | 10+2 with min 60% aggregate in PCM and 50% in English (Class 10 or 12) |
| B.Sc Nautical Science | 10+2 with min 60% in PCM and 50% in English; medical fitness and age criteria per DGS rules |
| DNS (Diploma in Nautical Science) | 10+2 with min 60% in PCM and 50% in English; medical fitness per DGS |
| BBA (Logistics, Retailing & e-Commerce / Maritime Logistics) | 10+2 with min 50% aggregate and 50% in English |
| M.Tech (Marine Tech / Naval Architecture / Dredging etc.) | Relevant B.E. / B.Tech with min 60%; GATE / IMU CET score |
| MBA (Port and Shipping / International Transportation and Logistics) | Bachelor’s degree with min 50%; CAT / CMAT / MAT / IMU CET score |
Exam Pattern
The exam is conducted in online CBT mode for 3 hours with 200 multiple-choice questions. Negative marking of 0.25 marks applies for each incorrect answer. The section-wise question distribution for UG technical courses is given below.
| Section | Number of Questions |
|---|---|
| Physics | 50 |
| Mathematics | 50 |
| Chemistry | 25 |
| English | 25 |
| General Knowledge | 25 |
| General Aptitude | 25 |
| Total | 200 |
| Duration | 3 hours (180 minutes) |
| Marking Scheme | +1 for correct, –0.25 for wrong |
| Mode | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
IMU CET Exam – An Overview
The key details about this entrance exam are as follows.
| Exam Aspect | Aspect Information |
|---|---|
| Name of Exam | IMU CET |
| Full Form | Indian Maritime University Common Entrance Test |
| Exam Conducting Body | IMU |
| Full Name of Body | Indian Maritime University |
| Level of Exam | National Level |
| Frequency | Once a Year |
| Exam Date | May 24, 2026 |
| Mode of Exam | Computer Based Test (CBT) Online |
| Duration | 3 hours |
| Total Questions | 200 (Objective MCQ) |
| Application Fee | INR 1,200 (General UG / PG); INR 800 (SC / ST); INR 200 (BBA General) |
| Official Website of Exam | imu.edu.in |
| Courses Where Admission Is Through This Test | B.Tech Marine Engineering, B.Tech Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering, B.Sc Nautical Science, DNS, BBA, M.Tech, MBA |
| Colleges / Universities / Institutes Where Admission Is Through This Test | IMU campuses (Chennai, Kochi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Visakhapatnam) and Affiliated Institutes |
| Region Of Exam (admission to institutes in these areas are primarily through this test; does not reflect from where students can participate) | India |
| Type Of Exam | Engineering Entrance Exams |
IMU CET Syllabus
If you have chosen to take the Indian Maritime University Common Entrance Test, it is essential to understand the test structure. IMU provides complete details of the exam pattern and syllabus on its official website. The syllabus largely follows Class 11 and 12 CBSE standards. Check imu.edu.in regularly for the latest updates and download the official syllabus from aglasem.com for offline study.
Previous Year Question Paper
Preparing for Indian Maritime University Common Entrance Test? Practise with previous year question papers to strengthen your preparation. Key points are below.
- The IMU CET question papers are actual question sets from past exams.
- By practising these papers, you understand the types and difficulty of questions likely to appear in the exam.
- You can download the IMU CET previous year question paper PDFs from aglasem.com to practise anytime, anywhere.
Admit Card
After you apply, the next important document is the admit card. Important details are as follows.
- Release Date: The hall ticket is issued by IMU shortly before the exam date of May 24, 2026 at imu.edu.in.
- Download Link: After Indian Maritime University publishes the hall ticket, the download link appears on the candidate dashboard at imu.edu.in.
- How to Download: Visit imu.edu.in, click the admit card link, enter your login credentials (registration number / date of birth), and download the PDF.
Answer Key
Appeared for Indian Maritime University Common Entrance Test and eager to know your score? Here is what you should know about the answer key.
- The answer key provides correct answers for the exam paper.
- After the exam, unofficial answer keys are typically available from coaching centres and on aglasem.com.
- Once Indian Maritime University releases the official key, it can be downloaded at imu.edu.in.
- Your final result is based solely on the official answer key after objections (if any) are processed.
Result
As soon as the exam ends, candidates wait for the result. Here are the most important points.
- Result Date: IMU typically declares the result within 10 days of the exam. Check the latest date in the dates calendar above and stay updated at imu.edu.in.
- Result Link: You can find the direct link to view your results at imu.edu.in. Keep your login credentials provided by Indian Maritime University ready.
- How to Check Your Result: When IMU releases the result, click the result link. Log in with your registration number and date of birth. Your rank card / score card displays your scores and rank.
- What Your Result Indicates: The result includes personal details, section-wise and total marks, rank, and qualifying status. Read the score card carefully for next steps in counselling and admission.
- Significance: Your result is the basis for admission to B.Tech Marine Engineering, B.Tech Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering, B.Sc Nautical Science, DNS, BBA, M.Tech, and MBA at IMU campuses and Affiliated Institutes.
Counselling
- After the result, Indian Maritime University conducts online counselling for seat allotment.
- Qualified candidates register on the counselling portal, fill choices of campus and course, and pay the counselling fee.
- Seat allotment is based on rank, choice filling, category, and seat availability across the 6 IMU campuses (Chennai, Kochi, Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Kolkata, Visakhapatnam) and Affiliated Institutes.
- Selected candidates report for document verification, medical fitness test (for pre-sea programmes), and fee payment as per the IMU schedule.
FAQs – IMU CET 2026
The IMU CET 2026 exam is scheduled to be conducted on May 24, 2026 in online Computer Based Test (CBT) mode at 91 test centres across India. Admit cards are issued shortly before the exam at imu.edu.in.
The exam consists of 200 multiple-choice questions to be answered in 3 hours. The sections are Physics (50), Mathematics (50), Chemistry (25), English (25), General Knowledge (25), and General Aptitude (25). Each correct answer carries 1 mark with a negative marking of 0.25 for each wrong answer.
For UG technical courses (B.Tech Marine Engineering, B.Sc Nautical Science, DNS), candidates need to have passed 10+2 with a minimum 60% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, and at least 50% in English in Class 10 or 12. The age limit is 25 years for general male candidates as on August 1, 2026, with medical fitness as per DGS rules.
The application fee is INR 1,200 for General category candidates applying for UG / PG programmes, INR 800 for SC / ST candidates, and INR 200 for BBA programme General category. The fee is non-refundable and paid online via debit card, credit card, net banking, or UPI.
Visit the official website imu.edu.in, click the registration link, enter basic details to create a login, fill the application form with personal and academic information, upload scanned photograph, signature, and mark sheets, pay the fee online, and submit. Download the confirmation page for future reference.
The result is typically declared by Indian Maritime University within 10 days of the exam, so around early June 2026. The result is published at imu.edu.in as a rank list and rank certificate under each candidate’s login. The exact date is confirmed by IMU in due course.
IMU has 6 campuses where admission is granted through IMU CET 2026: Indian Maritime University (Chennai – Headquarters), IMU Kochi Campus, IMU Mumbai Port Campus, IMU Navi Mumbai Campus, IMU Kolkata Campus, and IMU Visakhapatnam Campus. Several DGS-approved Affiliated Institutes also accept the rank for admission.
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