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IMU CET 2026 - The Indian Maritime University will issue the IMU CET 2026 notification in January 2026. The IMU CET 2026 registration is expected to begin in March 2026. Interested candidates must have completed their 12th with 60% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. The application fee is INR 1000 for general/OBC students and INR 700 for SC/ST students. Candidates can easily apply by filling up the IMU CET 2026 application form available on the official website, imu.edu.in. The authority will conduct the IMU CET exam in May 2026.
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IMU CET 2026 is a national-level exam conducted by the Indian Maritime University. The exam is conducted in CBT mode to offer admissions to various maritime courses like B.Tech in Marine Engineering, B.Sc in Nautical Science, MBA in Port and Shipping Management, and more.
The authority will announce the IMU CET 2026 notification on the official website.
Short Exam Name | IMU CET |
Full Exam Name | Indian Maritime University Common Entrance Test |
Languages | English |
Mode of Application | Online |
Conducting Body | Indian Maritime University |
Frequency of Conduct | Once a year |
Exam Level | National Level Exam |
Exam Duration | 3 Hours |
Mode of Exam | Online |
Mode of Counselling | Online |
The authority will announce the IMU CET exam date 2026 on the official website. Candidates can check the IMU CET 2026 dates in the table below.
Event | Dates (Tentative) |
Application Start Date | March 2026 First Week |
Application End Date | May 2026 |
Admit Card Date | May 2026 |
IMU CET Exam Date | May 2026 |
Result Date | June 2026 |
Counselling Start Date | June 2026 |
The authority will release the IMU CET eligibility criteria 2026 on the official website. Candidates need to check the eligibility criteria before applying for the exam or filling out the application form. Below are the IMU CET eligibility requirements:
Requirements | Details |
Age Limit | For Male:
For Female:
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Academic Requirements | Candidates must score at least 60% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics in their class 12th. A minimum of 50% marks is necessary in English. |
Relaxation | A relaxation of 5% is given to SC/ST students, but no relaxation is given to English marks |
Medical Certificate and Fitness | For Marine Engineering,
For Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering and B.Sc. Ship Building and Repair
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Eye Sight | For B.Tech in Marine Engineering, and also for the 1-Year DNS course and B.Sc Nautical Sciences: Applicants shouldn’t suffer from squint or any morbid eye condition. Students' eyeballs must move in all directions, and pupils must adjust according to light and place. Candidates should have binocular vision. Distance vision (unaided 0.5 (6/12) in each eye or 0.67 (6/9) in the better eye and 0.33 (6/18) in the other eye. Candidates' colour vision must be checked through the Ishihara test chart. |
Particulars | Details |
Medical Fitness | All qualified candidates have to submit a Physical Fitness Certificate issued by a Registered Medical Practitioner. |
Academic Qualifications | The candidate must be a graduate of Mechanical/ Civil/ Marine /Naval Architecture or equivalent with a minimum of 60% marks in aggregate. SC and ST candidates are eligible for 5% relaxation in minimum marks. |
The authority will announce the IMU CET 2026 application form release date on the official website. The IMU CET 2026 registration is expected to begin in March 2026. Candidates need to follow these steps to fill out the application form correctly:
Here are the important documents required for the IMU CET application form:
Candidates photographs
10th Marksheet and Passing Certificate
12th Marksheet and Passing Certificate
Candidate’s signature
Valid ID and contact number
The authority will release the IMU CET syllabus 2026 on the official website. Candidates can check the sylalbus for IMU CET 2026 in the table below.
| Units | Chapters |
| Electrostatics | Electric Charges and Fields |
| Electrostatic Potential and Capacitance | |
| Current Electricity | Current Electricity |
| Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism | Moving Charges and Magnetism |
| Magnetism and Matter | |
| Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents | Electromagnetic Induction |
| Alternating Current | |
| Electromagnetic Waves | Electromagnetic Waves |
| Optics | Ray Optics and Optical Instruments |
| Wave Optics | |
| Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter | Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter |
| Atoms and Nuclei | Atoms |
| Nuclei | |
| Electronic Devices | Semiconductor Electronics: Materials, Devices and Simple Circuits |
| Units | Chapters |
| Solutions | Types of solutions, expression of concentration of solutions of solids in liquids, solubility of gases in liquids, solid solutions, colligative properties - relative lowering of vapour pressure, Raoult's law, elevation of boiling point, depression of freezing point, osmotic pressure, determination of molecular masses using colligative properties, abnormal molecular mass, Van't Hoff factor. |
| Electrochemistry | Redox reactions, conductance in electrolytic solutions, specific and molar conductivity, variations of conductivity with concentration, Kohlrausch's Law, electrolysis and law of electrolysis (elementary idea), dry cell-electrolytic cells and Galvanic cells, lead accumulator, EMF of a cell, standard electrode potential, Nernst equation and its application to chemical cells, Relation between Gibbs energy change and EMF of a cell, fuel cells, corrosion. |
Chemical Kinetics | Rate of a reaction (Average and instantaneous), factors affecting rate of reaction: concentration, temperature, catalyst; order and molecularity of a reaction, rate law and specific rate constant, integrated rate equations and half-life (only for zero and first order reactions), concept of collision theory (elementary idea, no mathematical treatment). Activation energy, Arrhenius equation. |
| Surface Chemistry | Adsorption - physisorption and chemisorption, factors affecting adsorption of gases on solids, catalysis, homogenous and heterogenous activity and selectivity; enzyme catalysis colloidal state distinction between true solutions, colloids and suspension; lyophilic, lyophobic multi-molecular and macromolecular colloids; properties of colloids; Tyndall effect, Brownian movement, electrophoresis, coagulation, emulsion - types of emulsions. |
| General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements | Principles and methods of extraction - concentration, oxidation, reduction - electrolytic method and refining; occurrence and principles of extraction of aluminum, copper, zinc and iron |
| p - Block Elements | Group 16 Elements: General introduction, electronic configuration, oxidation states, occurrence, trends in physical and chemical properties, dioxygen: Preparation, Properties and uses, classification of Oxides, Ozone, Sulphur - allotropic forms; compounds of Sulphur: Preparation Properties and uses of Sulphur-dioxide, Sulphuric Acid: industrial process of manufacture, properties and uses; Oxoacids of Sulphur (Structures only). Group 17 Elements: General introduction, electronic configuration, oxidation states, occurrence, trends in physical and chemical properties; compounds of halogens, Preparation, properties and uses of Chlorine and Hydrochloric acid, interhalogen compounds, Oxoacids of halogens (structures only). Group 18 Elements: General introduction, electronic configuration, occurrence, trends in physical and chemical properties, uses. |
| ‘d’ and ‘f’ Block Elements | General introduction, electronic configuration, occurrence and characteristics of transition metals, general trends in properties of the first row transition metals - metallic character, ionization enthalpy, oxidation states, ionic radii, colour, catalytic property, magnetic properties, interstitial compounds, alloy formation, preparation and properties of K2Cr2O7 and KMnO4. Lanthanoids - Electronic configuration, oxidation states, chemical reactivity and lanthanoid contraction and its consequences. Actinoids - Electronic configuration, oxidation states and comparison with lanthanoids. |
| Coordination Compounds | Coordination compounds - Introduction, ligands, coordination number, colour, magnetic properties and shapes, IUPAC nomenclature of mononuclear coordination compounds. Bonding, Werner's theory, VBT, and CFT; structure and stereoisomerism, importance of coordination compounds (in qualitative inclusion, extraction of metals and biological system). |
| Haloalkanes and Haloarenes | Haloalkanes: Nomenclature, nature of C-X bond, physical and chemical properties, mechanism of substitution reactions, optical rotation. Haloarenes: Nature of C-X bond, substitution reactions (Directive influence of halogen in monosubstituted compounds only). Uses and environmental effects of - dichloromethane, trichloromethane, tetrachloromethane, iodoform, freons, DDT. |
| Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers | Alcohols: Nomenclature, methods of preparation, physical and chemical properties (of primary alcohols only), identification of primary, secondary and tertiary alcohols, mechanism of dehydration, uses with special reference to methanol and ethanol. Phenols: Nomenclature, methods of preparation, physical and chemical properties, acidic nature of phenol, electrophillic substitution reactions, uses of phenols. Ethers: Nomenclature, methods of preparation, physical and chemical properties, uses. |
| Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids | Aldehydes and Ketones: Nomenclature, nature of carbonyl group, methods of preparation, physical and chemical properties, mechanism of nucleophilic addition, reactivity of alpha hydrogen in aldehydes, uses. Carboxylic Acids: Nomenclature, acidic nature, methods of preparation, physical and chemical properties; uses. |
| Organic compounds containing Nitrogen | Amines: Nomenclature, classification, structure, methods of preparation, physical and chemical properties, uses, identification of primary, secondary and tertiary amines. Cyanides and Isocyanides - will be mentioned at relevant places in text. Diazonium salts: Preparation, chemical reactions and importance in synthetic organic chemistry |
| Biomolecules | Carbohydrates - Classification (aldoses and ketoses), monosaccahrides (glucose and fructose), D-L configuration oligosaccharides (sucrose, lactose, maltose), polysaccharides (starch, cellulose, glycogen); Importance of carbohydrates. Proteins -Elementary idea of - amino acids, peptide bond, polypeptides, proteins, structure of proteins - primary, secondary, tertiary structure and quaternary structures (qualitative idea only), denaturation of proteins; enzymes. Hormones - Elementary idea excluding structure. Vitamins - Classification and functions. Nucleic Acids: DNA and RNA |
| Polymers | Copolymerization, some important polymers: natural and synthetic like polythene, nylon polyesters, Bakelite, rubber. Biodegradable and non-biodegradable polymers |
| Chemistry in Everyday life | Chemicals in medicines - analgesics, tranquilizers antiseptics, disinfectants, antimicrobials, antifertility drugs, antibiotics, antacids, antihistamines. Chemicals in food - preservatives, artificial sweetening agents, elementary idea of antioxidants.Cleansing agents- soaps and detergents, cleansing action. |
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| Units | Topics |
| Relations and Functions | Types of relations: reflexive, symmetric, transitive and equivalence relations. One-to-one and onto functions, composite functions, the inverse of a function. |
| Inverse Trigonometric Functions | Definition, range, domain, principal value branch. Graphs of inverse trigonometric functions. Elementary properties of inverse trigonometric functions. |
| Matrices | Concept, notation, order, equality, types of matrices, zero and identity matrix, transpose of a matrix, symmetric and skew-symmetric matrices. Operation on matrices: Addition and multiplication and multiplication with a scalar. Simple properties of addition, multiplication and scalar multiplication. Non- commutativity of multiplication of matrices and existence of non-zero matrices whose product is the zero matrix (restrict to square matrices of order 2).Concept of elementary row and column operations. Invertible matrices and proof of the uniqueness of inverse, if it exists; (Here all matrices will have real entries). |
| Determinants | Determinant of a square matrix (up to 3 x 3 matrices), properties of determinants, minors, co-factors and applications of determinants in finding the area of a triangle. Adjoint and inverse of a square matrix. Consistency, inconsistency and number of solutions of system of linear equations by examples, solving system of linear equations in two or three variables (having unique solution) using inverse of a matrix. |
| Continuity and Differentiability | Continuity and differentiability, derivative of composite functions, chain rule, derivative of inverse trigonometric functions, derivative of implicit functions. Concept of exponential and logarithmic functions. Derivatives of logarithmic and exponential functions. Logarithmic differentiation, a derivative of functions expressed in parametric forms. Second-order derivatives. Rolle’s and Lagrange's Mean Value Theorems (without proof) and their geometric interpretation. |
| Applications of Derivatives | Applications of derivatives: rate of change of bodies, increasing/decreasing functions, tangents and normals, use of derivatives in approximation, maxima and minima (first derivative test motivated geometrically and second derivative test given as a provable tool). Simple problems (that illustrate basic principles and understanding of the subject as well as real-life situations). |
| Integrals | Integration as the inverse process of differentiation. Integration of a variety of functions by substitution, by partial fractions and by parts, Evaluation of simple integrals of the following types and problems based on them. Definite integrals as a limit of a sum, Fundamental Theorem of Calculus (without proof).Basic properties of definite integrals and evaluation of definite integrals. |
| Applications of the Integrals | Applications in finding the area under simple curves, especially lines, circles/ parabolas/ellipses (in standard form only), Area between any of the two above said curves (the region should be clearly identifiable). |
| Differential Equations | Definition, order and degree, general and particular solutions of a differential equation. Formation of differential equation whose general solution is given. Solution of differential equations by method of separation of variables, solutions of homogeneous differential equations of first order and first degree. Solutions of linear differential equation of the type: Dy/dx + py = q, where p and q are functions of x or constants. D?/d? + px = q, where p and q are functions of y or constants. |
| Vectors | Vectors and scalars, magnitude and direction of a vector. Direction cosines and direction ratios of a vector. Types of vectors (equal, unit, zero, parallel and collinear vectors), position vector of a point, negative of a vector, components of a vector, addition of vectors, multiplication of a vector by a scalar, position vector of a point dividing a line segment in a given ratio. Definition, Geometrical Interpretation, properties and application of scalar (dot) product of vectors, vector (cross) product of vectors, scalar triple product of vectors. |
| Three - dimensional Geometry | Direction cosines and direction ratios of a line joining two points. Cartesian equation and vector equation of a line, coplanar and skew lines, shortest distance between two lines. Cartesian and vector equation of a plane. Angle between (i) two lines, (ii) two planes, (iii) a line and a plane. Distance of a point from a plane. |
| Linear Programming | Introduction, related terminology such as constraints, objective function, optimization, different types of linear programming (L.P.) problems, mathematical formulation of L.P. problems, graphical method of solution for problems in two variables, feasible and infeasible regions (bounded or unbounded), feasible and infeasible solutions, optimal feasible solutions (up to three non-trivial constraints). |
| Probability | Conditional probability, multiplication theorem on probability, independent events, total probability, Bayes’ theorem, Random variable and its probability distribution, mean and variance of random variable. |
General Knowledge | Basic GK Questions and Current Affairs |
Logical Reasoning |
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The Indian Maritime University provides the exam pattern for the IMU CET 2026 Exam. The exam will be conducted in computer-based mode across various exam centres located in India. The exam consists of multiple-choice questions, with a total duration of 3 hours. Candidates can check the IMU CET exam pattern of their courses from below:
Particulars | Details |
Duration | 3 hours |
No. of Questions | 200 |
Language | English |
Sections | Physics(50), Chemistry(25), Mathematics(50), English(25), General Knowledge(25), General Aptitude(25) |
Negative Marking | 0.25 marks for every wrong answer |
Candidates can check the IMU CET preparation tips 2026 below.
Subject | Book Title | Author / Publisher |
Mathematics | Quicker Maths | M. Tyra |
Quantitative Aptitude | R.S. Aggarwal | |
Physics | Concepts of Physics Vol. I & II | H.C. Verma |
Handbook of Physics | Arihant Experts | |
Chemistry | Handbook of Chemistry | Arihant Experts |
Chemistry for Competitive Exams | Shriniwas Gurjar | |
English | High School English Grammar & Composition | Wren & Martin |
Objective General English | S.P. Bakshi | |
Aptitude / Reasoning | General Aptitude Theory & Practice | Ram Mohan Pandey |
A Modern Approach to Logical Reasoning | R.S. Aggarwal | |
Mock / PYQs | IMU CET Solved Papers + Practice Tests | Arihant Experts / 2IMU |
The authority will release the IMU CET exam centres 2026 on the official website. The IMU CET is conducted online at 91 designated exam centres across India. Candidates will get the official list of exam centres from the official website. Applicants can also select their preferred exam centre while filling out the IMU CET application form.
Agra | Agartala |
Ahmedabad | Aizwal |
Aligarh | Allahabad |
Anantapur | Bangalore |
Bardhaman | Baroda |
Bhagalpur | Bhatinda |
Bhopal | Bhubaneswar |
Bokaro | Calicut |
Chandigarh | Chennai |
Chhapra | Coimbatore |
Dehradun | Delhi |
Dhanbad | Durgapur |
Faizabad | Faridabad |
Gaya | Ghaziabad |
Gorakhpur | Gurgaon |
Guwahati | Hissar |
Hubli | Hyderabad |
Indore | Itanagar |
Jabalpur | Jaipur |
Jalandhar | Jammu |
Jamshedpur | Jodhpur |
Kannur | Kanpur |
Karimnagar | Karnal |
Kochi | Kolkata |
Kollam | Kota |
Kottayam | Lucknow |
Madurai | Mangalore |
Meerut | Mumbai |
Muzaffarpur | Mysore |
Nagpur | Noida |
Nasik | Palakkad |
Panaji | Patna |
Pune | Purnea |
Raipur | Rajahmundry |
Ranchi | Rourkela |
Sagar | Salem |
Sambalpur | Shillong |
Shimla | Siliguri |
Solapur | Srinagar |
Surat | Thanjavur |
Thrissur | Tirunelveli |
Tirupati | Trichy |
Trivandrum | Udaipur |
Varanasi | Vellore |
Vijayawada | Visakhapatnam Warangal |
The conducting body will issue the IMU CET admit card within a week after the registration window closes. The admit card is an essential document that candidates need to carry on the day of the examination. The IMU CET admit card consists of details like the candidate’s name, roll number, application number, date of birth, exam date, and others. Follow these steps to download the admit card:
The Indian Maritime University releases the IMU CET results after 10 days of the commencement of the exams. Candidates will be able to easily access the results by visiting the official website. The results are declared in a rank list PDF or a rank certificate under the login of a candidate. The IMU CET results will consist of the candidate’s name, registration number, and total and subject-wise marks. Candidates should follow these steps to download the results correctly:
The authority will announce the IMU CET 2026 counselling dates on the official website. The IMU CET counselling process is conducted to proceed with admission into the 6 campuses of the Indian Maritime University. Candidates who are qualified in the results are only eligible for the counselling rounds. Applicants need to register for their counselling by paying a total fee of INR 10,000 and INR 30,000 to lock their seat.
The IMU CET cut-offs will be released after the counselling process is over. Applicants can check the IMU CET cut-off to know the minimum marks required for admission. Candidates who have a higher rank would ideally be the first choices for admission.
| Name of Institutes | Approved Intake |
| Anglo Eastern Maritime Academy, Mumbai | 160 (Aug batch), 120 (Feb Batch) |
| Coimbatore Marine College, Coimbatore | 80 |
| College of Ship Technology, Palakkad | 40 |
| Dr.Ambedkar Inst. of Technology, Andaman & Nicobar Island. | 30(Aug) |
| Euro Tech Maritime Academy, Cochin | 80 |
| Great Eastern Inst. Of Maritime Studies, Pune | 80 (Aug Batch), 40 (Feb Batch) |
| Hindustan Institute of Maritime Training, Chennai | 80 |
| International Maritime Institute, Noida | 80 |
| Jeyanthinather Academy of Marine Studies, Thoothukudi | 40 |
| Maritime Training Institute (SCI), Mumbai | 120 (Aug Batch), 40 (Feb Batch) |
| Samundra Inst. Of Maritime Studies, Pune | 40 |
| Seven Islands Maritime Training Institute, Raigad | 80 (Aug Batch), 80 (Feb Batch) |
| Sriram Institute Of Marine Studies, New Delhi | 40(Aug) |
| Southern Academy of Maritime Studies, Chennai | 40 (Aug Batch) |
| Tolani Maritime Institute, Pune | 240 |
| Training Ship Rahman, Mumbai | 120 |
| Yak Education Trust, Navi Mumbai | 120 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
No, the IMU CET is generally held once a year
Candidates can apply for IMU CET 2026 application form on the official website.
The IMU CET 2026 registration is expected to begin in March 2026.
The IMU CET 2026 exam will be held in May 2026.
candidates must have completed their 12th with 60% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.
Yes, students must clear the IMU CET exam to get admission in maritime courses at IMU.
The conducting body of the IMU CET 2026 exam is the Indian Maritime University.
The IMU CET 2026 is conducted in a computer-based mode once a year.
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To clear IMU CET, follow the steps:
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If you have scored 505 marks in your Class 12, your eligibility for IMU CET will depend not on the total marks but on your subject wise percentage. For undergraduate courses like BTech Marine Engineering or BSc Nautical Science, IMU requires that you have Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as compulsory subjects and at least 60 percent aggregate in PCM along with 50 percent marks in English either in Class 10 or 12. So even if your overall score is 505, what matters is how much you have scored in PCM and in English. If your PCM aggregate is 60 percent or above and you satisfy the English requirement, then you are eligible for IMU CET. If your PCM percentage is below 60, then you would not be considered eligible for technical programs though some non technical maritime courses may have different criteria.
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To crack the
IMU CET exam
, first understand its pattern: it includes
Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics (Class 11 & 12 level), English, General Knowledge, and Aptitude
. Focus on NCERT books because most of the questions are based directly on them. For additional practice, use
MTG’s IMU CET Guide
,
Arihant’s IMU CET book
, and practice
previous year papers
. For Mathematics and Science, NCERT + reference books like
RD Sharma (Maths)
and
HC Verma (Physics)
are very useful. For English, improve grammar and comprehension with books like
Wren & Martin
and solve mock tests. Aptitude and GK can be practiced through
RS Aggarwal (Quantitative Aptitude)
and daily current affairs.
In short: Start with NCERT basics , then move to IMU CET guides + PYQs , and practice mock tests regularly. Time management and accuracy are key to cracking the exam.
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