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The Indian Maritime University Kolkata Campus was established by an Act of Parliament (Act 22) and recognised as a Central University in November 2008. IMU-KC is sponsored by the Ministry of Shipping, Government of India. The institute is ISO 9001:2008 Certified and is known for producing some of the best marine engineers in the world. Apart from the 4-year long B.Tech course in Marine Engineering, IMU-KC courses include both undergraduate and postgraduate level programmes. For admission to management postgraduate courses, IMU conducts its own entrance examination which is popularly known as IMU CET.
The IMU admissions are based on the scores attained in the entrance examination which is followed by a process of counselling. The successful students are allotted seats based on the rank secured in the examination primarily and past academics. IMU Kolkata does reserve a seat for some of the state students covering the 8 north-eastern states, and the union territories. Though the IMU KC does not offer guaranteed placement but makes all efforts possible to assist candidates in finding respectable jobs. The IMU Kolkata offers multiple facilities like laboratories, libraries, cafeterias, auditoriums, playgrounds, and more for its students, and employees.
The Indian Maritime University Kolkata campus is located at CPT Colony, Taratala, Kolkata. The Kolkata campus is located 8 km away from the Santragachi Junction railway station which is the nearest one and can be covered in a taxi. The closest airport is Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport which is 28.6 km away and covering the distance in a cab is the best possible option. Also, the IMU-KC is situated at a distance of 9 km, and 12.2 km respectively from Dharmatala, and the Sealdah bus terminus. Students can take bus route No. 13 from Dharmatala, and bus route No. 12AD, 259 S-47, E-4, from Sealdah.
Parameter | Description |
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Established | 1949 |
Exam | IMU CET |
Courses | 3 Degrees and 6 Courses |
Student Count | 1012 |
Faculty Count | 37 |
Campus Size | 33 acres |
The Indian Maritime University Kolkata Campus offers 3 degrees and 6 courses. The IMU Kolkata admissions include BE./B.Tech, M.E./M.Tech, and M.B.A courses. Before applying for IMU Kolkata admissions under the Management And Business Administration stream, the candidate must appear for the IMU CET entrance examination. Admission to the IMU Kolkata Campus UG courses is done through scores received in either their past academics and the scores in the entrance exams. The admissions to the IMU Kolkata PG courses are based on the scores that are secured in the entrance examination with UG scores. Only the eligible candidates may be considered for application to the IMU Kolkata admission for the desired course.
Courses | Mode | Selection Criteria |
Entrance | Based on the previous academic scores in the 10+2 examination and IMU CET exam | |
Based on the successful completion of Bachelor’s Degree and IMU CET exam | ||
Based on the scores secured in IMU CET exam |
Eligible candidates should visit the official website
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The institute offers diploma courses in marine engineering. The duration of IMU Kolkata UG courses is 4 years.
Courses | Seat Intake | Eligibility Criteria |
246 | The candidate should have passed 10+2/equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, and Maths with a minimum of 50% marks in English either in the 10th or 12th examination |
The ones applying must be not more than 25 years of age, and unmarried.
The students will have to sit for the IMU CET exam in an online mode.
Final admission into the IMU-KC B.Tech course is subject to the score obtained in IMU’s CET entrance examination.
The college provides postgraduate programmes that include a master's in mechanical engineering, and a master's in management, and business administration. Both the IMU-KC PG courses have a duration of 2 years.
Courses | Seat Intake | Eligibility Criteria |
20 | Candidates should have a minimum of 50% in Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent with IMU CET exam score | |
15 | A Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50%+ minimum of 50% marks in English + IMU CET examination score |
Eligible candidates will have to take the IMU CET exam in an online mode.
Admissions shall be based on IMU CET entrance exam scores and past academic performance.
Proof of Age - Birth Certificate/SSLC or equivalent mark sheet
Higher Secondary School or Equivalent mark sheet and passing certificate.
Community Certificate [only for ST, SC, and OBC-(NCL) Or Parent’s Income certificate for the economically backward class
IMU’S CET Rank Certificate
Provisional letter of seat allotment
Passport Original with Xerox copy of both the 1st and last pages
Medical fitness by Doctors approved by the Director General of Shipping
8 No passport-size photographs
Xerox of Aadhar Card
Letter of Indemnity (on Rs.100/- Non-Judicial stamp paper as per the enclosed proforma)
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