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The Indian Maritime University Common Entrance Test (IMU CET) is a national-level entrance exam conducted annually by the Indian Maritime University for admission to various undergraduate and postgraduate maritime programmes. It is the mandatory gateway for anyone seeking a career in the Merchant Navy through DG Shipping-approved courses. 

 

Key Highlights for IMU CET 2026

Feature	Details
Exam Date	24 May 2026
Registration Deadline	28 April 2026 (12:00 PM)
Exam Mode	Online (Computer-Based Test)
Total Questions	200 MCQs (for UG)
Duration	3 Hours (180 minutes)
Official Website	imu.edu.in

Eligibility Criteria

To apply for UG courses (B.Tech Marine Engineering, B.Sc Nautical Science, etc.), you must meet these standards:

• Academic: 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) at a minimum aggregate of 60%.
• English: At least 50% marks in English in either Class 10 or Class 12.
• Age Limit: As of 1 August 2026, the maximum age for General male candidates is 25 years, and for General female candidates, it is 27 years. Relaxations apply for reserved categories.
• Medical Fitness: Candidates must be medically fit as per DG Shipping standards, including strict eyesight requirements (e.g., 6/6 vision for Nautical Science) and no colour blindness. 

   

Exam Pattern & Syllabus (UG)

The exam consists of six sections designed to test foundational knowledge:

• Mathematics: 50 Questions (Class 11 & 12 level)
• Physics: 50 Questions (Class 11 & 12 level)
• Chemistry: 25 Questions (Class 11 & 12 level)
• English: 25 Questions (Grammar, vocabulary, and comprehension)
• General Aptitude: 25 Questions (Logic, reasoning, and quantitative aptitude)
• General Knowledge: 25 Questions (Current affairs and basic GK) 

   

Marking Scheme: You receive +1 for every correct answer, while 0.25 marks are deducted for every incorrect response. 

 

Admission & Counselling

After the result is declared (typically in June), a Rank Certificate is issued. 

 

1. IMU Campuses: Admission to campuses in Chennai, Kochi, Kolkata, Mumbai Port, Navi Mumbai, and Visakhapatnam is done via online counselling.
2. Affiliated Institutes: For private DGS-approved institutes (like Tolani Maritime Institute or Samundra Institute), you must still have an IMU CET rank to apply directly to them.