The IMU CET 2027 syllabus for UG (B.Tech, B.Sc Nautical Science, DNS) covers English, General Aptitude, Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics at Class 12 (CBSE) level. Indian Maritime University sets 200 multiple choice questions with 0.25 negative marking. Separate MBA and M.Tech tests have their own syllabus. IMU publishes it in the admission prospectus.
IMU CET Syllabus 2027
This page lists the IMU CET 2027 syllabus subject by subject, the exam pattern and marking, the official PDF and the best books.
What is the IMU CET 2027 syllabus for UG?
The UG syllabus is English, General Aptitude, Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics at the Class 12 (CBSE) level. IMU does not publish a separate chapter list, so the NCERT Class 11 and 12 books define the science and maths topics.
| Subject | Main topics |
|---|---|
| Physics | Units and measurement, kinematics, laws of motion, work, energy and power, rotational motion, gravitation, properties of matter, thermodynamics, oscillations and waves, electrostatics, current electricity, magnetism, electromagnetic induction, optics, modern physics |
| Chemistry | Atomic structure, chemical bonding, thermodynamics, equilibrium, redox reactions, solutions, electrochemistry, chemical kinetics, hydrocarbons, organic compounds with functional groups, biomolecules |
| Mathematics | Sets and functions, complex numbers, sequences and series, trigonometry, coordinate geometry, matrices and determinants, calculus, vectors and 3D geometry, linear programming, probability, statistics |
| English | Reading comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, synonyms and antonyms, sentence correction, idioms and phrases |
| General Aptitude | Number series, coding-decoding, blood relations, directions, syllogisms, data interpretation, percentages, ratio, time and work, speed and distance |
What is the IMU CET syllabus for MBA and M.Tech?
The MBA and M.Tech tests are separate papers of 120 questions each, held at the same time as the UG test.
- MBA (Port and Shipping Management, International Transportation and Logistics Management): Quantitative Ability, Data Interpretation, Verbal Ability and Reasoning.
- M.Tech: English, Mathematics and one engineering subject chosen from Mechanical, Civil, Marine Engineering or Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering.
What is the IMU CET 2027 exam pattern and marking?
The UG test has 200 multiple choice questions to be answered in 3 hours on a computer, with 0.25 mark deducted for each wrong answer. This is the 2026 pattern, expected to continue in 2027.
| Particulars | UG test |
|---|---|
| Mode | Computer-based test (CBT) |
| Questions | 200 multiple choice questions |
| Duration | 3 hours |
| Subjects | English, General Aptitude, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics |
| Negative marking | 0.25 mark deducted per wrong answer |
| Level | Class 12 (CBSE) standard |
IMU says it may change the number, type and difficulty of questions, and it does not publish a fixed subject-wise split. Exam dates and the application are on the IMU CET 2027 page.
Where can I download the IMU CET syllabus PDF?
The syllabus is part of the IMU admission prospectus on imu.edu.in, under the section on the IMU CET exam syllabus. The 2027-28 prospectus is expected in February 2027; until then, the 2026-27 prospectus is the latest.
- PDFIMU Admission Prospectus 2026-27 (latest)Official site · imu.edu.inOpen
- LINKIMU admissions page (official website)Official site · imu.edu.inOpen
Which books are best for IMU CET 2027?
- NCERT Class 11 and 12 Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics textbooks, read fully first.
- One standard practice book per subject for MCQ speed.
- A general English grammar and vocabulary book, plus daily newspaper reading.
- A reasoning book for General Aptitude topics such as series, coding and puzzles.
- IMU CET previous year question papers to learn the level and timing.