Documents required for IMU CET 2026 : Indian Maritime University will release the list of documents required for IMU CET 2026 on the official website. The IMU CET 2026 counselling registration will begin in June 2026. Candidates who qualify for the IMU CET exam are eligible for IMU CET counselling 2026. Documents required for IMU CET 2026 include 12th mark sheet, Aadhar card, birth certificate, community certificate, and NCC certificate if available. Candidates who have completed their intermediate subjects, Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, with 60 % marks can apply for this IMU CET 2026. The authority will conduct the IMU CET 2026 exam in May 2026.
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Candidates must have certain documents compulsorily with them to apply for the IMU CET 2026 exam. They need to have documents such as 10th & 12th mark sheets, EWS certificate, candidate signature, category certificate, NCC certificate if available and passport-size photograph. Document details required for IMU CET 2026 are given below in table format.
| Document | Details |
|---|---|
10th Standard Mark Sheet | A scanned copy of the 10th standard mark sheet. |
Candidate's Signature | A scanned copy of the candidate's signature. |
EWS Certificate | Economically Weaker Section certificate for General-EWS candidates. |
Special State/Nativity Certificate | Required if applicable. |
Passport Size Photograph | A scanned copy of a recent passport-size photograph. |
UG Degree Mark Sheet/Certificate | A scanned copy of the undergraduate degree mark sheet or certificate (if applicable). |
MEO-I/COC Certificate | Required for MTech candidates who are Seafarers. |
12th Standard Mark Sheet | A scanned copy of the 12th standard mark sheet (if applicable). |
NCC Certificate | Required if applicable. |
Category Certificate | Required for SC/ST/OBC (NCL) candidates. |
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
Age Requirement | Must be at least 17 years old and should not exceed 25 years by August 1, 2026. 5 years of age relaxation is applicable for SC/ST candidates. |
Education Requirement | Intermedia or 10+2 must be completed with Physics, Chemistry, and Maths with 60% of marks. And must have 50% marks in English. SC/ST candidates will get 5% exemption in marks. But they won’t get English marks. |
Health Requirements |
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Eyesight Standards |
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IMU CET 2026 exam wil be conducted in May 2026. Admit cards for the exam will be issued online. Candidates can download admit cards from the official website imu.edu.in. Admit cards release dates will be tentatively in the first or second week of May, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Candidates need to upload scanned copies of documents like 10th and 12th standard mark sheets, EWS certificate, candidate’s signature, category certificate, NCC certificate (if applicable), and passport-size photograph.
Candidates who have completed their 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, securing at least 60% marks. They must also have a minimum of 50% marks in English. However 5% relaxation in marks is applicable for SC/ST candidates, except for English.
The IMU CET 2026 exam is expected to be held in May 2026.
The applicant must be at least 17 years old and no older than 25 years as of August 1, 2026. There is a 5-year age relaxation for SC/ST candidates.
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You are medically fit and you have completed BTech in Biomedical Engineering and MTech in Medical Instrumentation, but for becoming a marine engineer through IMU CET, your current degrees do not match the required stream. Marine engineering needs a background in mechanical, marine, or naval architecture. Biomedical or medical-related engineering is not considered equivalent.
You also cannot take lateral entry through IMU CET with your qualifications. If you still want to enter the marine field, the usual option is the Graduate Marine Engineering (GME) course, but that also accepts only mechanical or similar branches.
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To apply for the IMU CET exam, you have to fill the application form released by the exam authority. You need to register your details, upload the required documents and submit the form within the given dates. After applying, you will receive information about the admit card and exam schedule from the authority.
For BSc nautical science, the best choices are the well known maritime institutes that provide strong training, good facilities, practical sessions and placement support for a career in the merchant navy. These institutes follow the approved syllabus for nautical science and offer good guidance for students.
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If you want to apply to the IMU CET exam, then you must register on the official website and fill out the application form and read the eligibility criteria on the official website. This exam is given by the students who passed or are appearing in Class 12th grade. If you want to know more information about IMU CET, then you will read the article IMU CET Application form 2026 , which was published on our official website, careers360.
Some best colleges to study for a BSc in Nautical Science are Tolani Maritime Institute (TMI) in Pune and Hindustan Institute of Maritime Training (HIMT) College in Chennai, and Indian Maritime University (IMU). If you know more top colleges for BSc Nautical Science, then you will read the article which was published on our official website, Top BSc in Nautical Science colleges .
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The notification dates for both the NDA and IMU CET exams are released by their respective authorities, generally following a consistent annual schedule.
The UPSC releases the NDA notification twice a year:
NDA I: Notification usually releases in December/January (for the exam held in April).
NDA II: Notification usually releases in May (for the exam held in September).
The IMU CET (Indian Maritime University Common Entrance Test) is typically held once a year for the July batch.
Notification/Application: Releases around March/April.
Exam Date: The exam is usually conducted in June.
Keep monitoring the official UPSC and IMU websites for exact dates, or check this page for updates: https://engineering.careers360.com/articles/imu-cet-exam-dates
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