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IMU CET 2025 Exam - Date, Registration, Syllabus, Pattern, Admit Card, Cutoff, Admission Process

Updated on 11th December, 2024 by Team Careers360

About IMU CET 2025

IMU CET 2025 -  Indian Maritime University will conduct the IMU CET 2025 exam. Candidates seeking admission to affiliated institutes of IMU /other DGS-approved Marine Training Institutes (MTIs) must appear for the IMU CET exam 2025. The authority will release the IMU CET application form on the website, imu.edu.in. Students who obtain at least 60% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics in 10+2 and 50% marks in English in class 10 and 12 exams can appear for the IMU CET 2025 exam. All applicants must complete the IMU CET 2025 registration before the last date. 

The authority will announce the IMU CET exam date 2025 on the official website. Candidates must refer to the IMU CET 2025 syllabus and exam pattern for their preparations. Moreover, candidates are advised to attempt the IMU CET sample paper to check the important topics & chapters asked in the exam previously. IMU CET 2025 for B.Tech will comprise 150 questions from physics, chemistry, mathematics, English, and general aptitude.

The authority will issue the IMU CET admit card to all the registered candidates. The IMU CET admit card download link will be updated on the official website, imu.edu.in. Candidates must download the admit card for IMU CET 2025 to appear for the test. 

The authority will declare theIMU CET 2025 result online. Candidates who qualify the IMU CET exam will have to participate in the IMU CET 2025 counselling for admission.

IMU CET 2025 Latest News and Updates

Candidates can check the latest news and updates regarding the IMU CET 2025 below. 

  • The IMU CET 2025 information brochure will be released soon.

Admission and Types of CETs

For admissions to Courses

Process of Admission

CET Name 

Basis

B.Sc(NS), B.Tech(ME), B.Tech(NAOE), DNS (Aug 2024 Batch) & DNS (Feb 2025 Batch)

By CET

IMU-CET for UG – Technical Courses & CUET (UG)

Merit in CET

MBA-PSM & MBA-ITLM

By CET

IMU-CET for MBA Programmes /CAT /MAT / CMAT/ UG

Merit in CET

All M.Tech Programmes

By CET

IMU-CETPG-Technical Programmes / GATE / CUET/ PGCET

Merit in CET

PhD, MS(By Research)

By CET

CET-Research

Merit in CET

BBA – LRE & BBA-ML

Registration

through Portal

CUET

Merit in 10+2

marks

Read more

IMU CET 2025 Highlights

Full Exam Name
Indian Maritime University Common Entrance Test
Short Exam Name
IMU CET
Conducting Body
Indian Maritime University
Frequency Of Conduct
Once a year
Exam Level
National Level Exam
Languages
English
Mode Of Application
online
Application Fee
Online : 1000
Mode Of Exam
online
Mode Of Counselling
online
Participating Colleges
12
Exam Duration
3 Hours

B.Tech

Indian Maritime University will release the IMU CET 2025 eligibility criteria online. Candidates can check the official notification for the eligibility criteria of IMU CET 2025. The eligibility criteria will comprise details on the age limit, academic qualification, and medical fitness specifications. It is mandatory for each applicant to meet every condition laid down by the concerned authorities. Any candidate who fails to fulfil the eligibility criteria will be disqualified from the admission process later. Candidates who meet the eligibility conditions can fill out the IMU CET 2025 application form.

IMU CET Eligibility Criteria - B.Tech programmes

Particulars

Details

Age Limit

The candidates should be a minimum of 17 years old and a maximum of 25 years of age as of August 1, 2025.

5 year age relaxation applies to SC/ST candidates.

Academic Qualifications


The candidate should score a minimum of 60% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics in 10+2 or equivalent exams. Additionally, a minimum of 50% marks in English is also mandatory.

5% relaxation applies to SC/ST category candidates. However, no relaxation applies to English marks.

Medical Fitness

B.Tech Marine Engineering

All candidates applying to this programme need to clear fitness as mandated by DG Shipping Guidelines.

A medical certificate issued by doctors who are approved by the Director General of Shipping has to be produced by the candidates applying for Marine Engineering.

B.Tech Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering (and also B.Sc Ship Building & Repair)

A physical fitness certificate from a registered medical practitioner has to be submitted.

Eye Sight

B.Tech Marine Engineering (and also DNS courses leading to B.Sc Applied Nautical Science, B.Sc Nautical Science, B.Sc Maritime Science)

Candidates mustn’t have any degree of squint or any morbid eye (or eyelid) condition. The candidate must have good binocular vision, the movement of the balls should be full in all directions, while the pupils should react normally to light and accommodation.

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 another eye.

Normal colour vision shall be tested by the Ishihara test chart.

M.B.A

Complete details related to the age limit, qualifying degree, nationality etc., are mentioned in the eligibility criteria of IMU CET MBA 2024. Candidates before filling the application form, must check the IMU CET MBA 2024 eligibility criteria. Candidates seeking admission to MBA courses need to fulfil the following eligibility condition:

Particulars

Details

Academic Qualifications

  • The candidate should hold a bachelor’s degree in any discipline with minimum 50% marks. A minimum of 50% marks in 10/10+2/UG degree is also required.

  • SC and ST candidates are eligible for 5% relaxation in degree marks.

Age Criteria

There is no age restriction

Eligibility Medical

All Candidates who qualify for this course will have to submit a Physical Fitness Certificate from a Registered Medical Practitioner.

Note- Final year candidates also applied for IMU CET MBA 2024

M.Tech

The following are the eligibility criteria that candidates seeking admission to M.Tech courses are required to meet:

Particulars

Details

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.

Medical Fitness

All qualified candidates have to submit a Physical Fitness Certificate issued by a Registered Medical Practitioner.

B.Tech

The authority is expected to commence the IMU CET 2025 registration in March 2025. The IMU CET application form will be released on the official website, imu.edu.in. Candidates who meet the minimum eligibility conditions can fill out the IMU CET application form. The application process comprises registration, form filling, uploading documents, payment of IMU CET registration fee, and final submission. Candidates must submit the IMU CET 2025 application form before the last date. The steps to fill IMU CET application form 2025 are as follows. 

  • Registration – The application process starts with registration with the candidate having to register their name, phone number, and email; the last two items will be used by the Institute for communicating with the candidate. 
  • Filling of application form - Upon successful registration, the candidate will have to fill out the application form, which will have sections like personal, academic, and contact details.
  • Uploading of documents – The candidate will have to next upload scanned images of photograph and signature, and also other documents like a class X Mark sheet as proof of date of birth, Class XII/ degree certificate (whichever is applicable), and category certificate. The uploaded documents are in the prescribed format only.
  • Payment of application fee – The application fee has to be paid in online mode.
  • Submission of application form – The candidate will have to finally check that the application form is complete in all respects before submitting it.

M.B.A

IMU CET MBA 2024 application form will be released in online mode at the official website. Before filling the IMU CET MBA 2024 application form, candidates need to check the eligibility criteria.  The below-mentioned steps are followed by candidates to fill the IMU CET MBA application form 2024.

Steps to Fill the Application Form  of IMU CET MBA 2024

  • Registration of IMU CET MBA 2024
  • Fill in the personal and academic details
  • Upload Documents
  • Make Payment
  • Download and print the confirmation form

Documents Required at Exam IMU CET 2025

Indian Maritime University Common Entrance Test 2025

  • Hall ticket

IMU CET 2025 Exam Centers

StateCity
Uttar Pradesh
Agra
Allahabad
Kanpur
Lucknow
Meerut
Noida
Varanasi
Gujarat
Ahmedabad
Karnataka
Bangalore
Madhya Pradesh
Bhopal
Odisha
Bhubaneshwar
Chandigarh
Chandigarh
Tamil Nadu
Chennai
Coimbatore
Madurai
Kerala
Kochi
Trivandrum
Uttarakhand
Dehradun
Haryana
Faridabad
Assam
Guwahati
Telangana
Hyderabad
Rajasthan
Jaipur
Kota
West Bengal
Kolkata
Siliguri
Maharashtra
Mumbai
Nagpur
Pune
Bihar
Muzaffarpur
Patna
Chhattisgarh
Raipur
Jharkhand
Ranchi
Himachal Pradesh
Shimla
Andhra Pradesh
Visakhapatnam
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B.Tech

The authority will provide IMU CET 2025 exam pattern along with the official notification. Candidates can check the IMU CET exam pattern 2025 to know the structure of the question paper. The exam pattern of IMU CET 2025 comprises the marking scheme, number of questions, language of paper, exam duration and others. Along with the exam pattern, applicants can also refer to the IMU CET syllabus and the previous year question papers to ace the exam with a good score. For more details, candidates can refer to the table given below.

IMU CET BTech Exam Pattern

Duration of the exam

3 hours

Question paper language

English

Total number of questions

200

Sections

English, General Aptitude, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics

Negative marking

There is no negative marking

Subject-wise and total questions asked

Subject (or sections)

Number of Questions

English

25

General Knowledge

25

General Aptitude

25

Chemistry

50

Mathematics

50

Physics

50

M.B.A

The exam pattern of IMU CET 2024 for the MBA programme will be different from other programmes. IMU CET MBA eligibility criteria 2024 contains details related to the exam mode, no. of questions asked, marking scheme and much more. So that the candidates can have a clear cut view of the IMU CET MBA 2024 exam. Below-mentioned IMU CET 2024 eligibility criteria are updated as per official notification of IMU.

Exam pattern of IMU CET MBA 2024-

ParticularsDetails
Mode of ExamComputer-based
DurationThree hours
No. of Questions120
Marking SchemeNo negative marking
No. of sectionsFour-Quantitative ability, Data interpretation, Verbal ability and Logical reasoning.


M.Tech

The authorities has released the IMU CET 2024 exam pattern along with the official brochure. Students who are planning to appear in the entrance exam are advised to check the exam pattern before hand. 

Exam pattern of IMU CET 2024 - M.Tech programmes

  • Question paper will be set in English language only
  • The exam will be multiple choice type of 3 hours duration
  • A total of 120 questions will be asked
  • There is no negative marking.
  • Syllabus of the exam – English, Mathematics and one of Mechanical Engineering/Naval Architecture/Marine Engineering/Civil Engineering

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IMU CET 2025 Syllabus

IMU CET B.Tech Syllabus

IMU CET M.B.A Syllabus

IMU CET M.Tech Syllabus

B.Tech

The exam authority will issue the IMU CET 2024 admit card online at the official website, imu.edu.in. The admit card will be available for the candidates who complete the IMU CET registration successfully. To download the IMU CET admit card 2025, candidates have to provide login details such as user ID and password. After downloading the admit card of IMU CET, applicants must check all the details mentioned in it. In case of any discrepancy in the IMU CET 2025 admit card, candidates must contact the exam authorities for corrections before the exam. The steps to download the IMU CET admit card are below.

How to check IMU CET admit card 2025

  • Visit the IMU CET 2025 admit card official website - imu.edu.in.

  • Click on the direct link to download the admit card.

  • Enter the login credentials in the required fields. 

  • Check all the details mentioned in the IMU CET 2025 admit card.

  • Download the admit card for future reference. 

Details displayed on the IMU CET 2025 Hall Ticket/Admit Card

  • Candidate’s name

  • Roll number

  • Name and address of the exam venue

  • Time and date of the exam

NOTE: It is recommended that candidates reach each venue at least 30 minutes before the commencement of the exam.

B.Tech

Indian Maritime University will declare the IMU CET result 2025 on the official website. Candidates appearing for the exam can check the IMU CET result using the login credentials such as login ID and password. Along with the declaration of the result, the exam authority will prepare the IMU CET rank list. Candidates allotted a rank in the rank list will be eligible for the counselling and admission process. The steps to check the IMU CET result are below.

How to check IMU CET 2025 results?

  • Visit the IMU CET official website. 

  • Click on the direct link to check the IMU CET result.

  • Enter the login credentials in the required fields. 

  • Check all the details mentioned in the scorecard.

  • Download the IMU CET scorecard for future reference.

Following details will be displayed on IMU CET 2025 result

  • Name of candidates
  • Registration number
  • Total and subject-wise marks

B.Tech

Indian Maritime University will conduct the IMU CET 2025 registration online. Candidates who qualify the IMU CET exam can participate in the counselling process. IMU CET counselling process comprises of registration, choice filling, seat allotment, and reporting to the allotted institute. 

Candidates who are allotted a seat in each of these rounds will have to pay the programme fee within the given deadline to confirm their seats. 

Counselling registration fee: Short-listed candidates will have to pay a non-refundable fee of Rs. 10,000 to participate in online counselling. 

Admission fee: Any candidate who is allotted a seat in any of the seat allotment rounds will have to pay a non-refundable sum of Rs. 30,000 towards the programme fee as per the given schedule.

Documents Required at IMU CET 2025 counselling

Indian Maritime University Common Entrance Test 2025

  • IMU CET hall ticket 2024
  • IMU CET score card 2024
  • Class X mark sheet as proof of date of birth
  • Intermediate or graduation mark sheet (whichever is applicable)
  • Physical fitness certificate.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. When will the IMU CET 2025 to be held?

The IMU CET 2025 will be held in June 2025.

2. Will there be negative marking in IMU CET 2025?

As per the exam pattern of IMU CET, there will be no negative marking.

3. How can a candidate get admission in IMU?

To take admission in Indian Maritime University (IMU), eligible candidates have to fill the application form in online mode for admission. 

4. Is IMU a Government University?

Indian Maritime University (IMU) is a central government university in India that provides undergraduate and postgraduate to candidates.

5. When will the application form of IMU CET 2025 be released?

The application form of IMU CET 2025 is expected to be released by March.

Colleges Accepting IMU CET

Questions related to IMU CET

Have a question related to IMU CET ?

Hello aspirant,

Certainly, if the following requirements are satisfied, a private CBSE student may take the Indian Maritime University Common Enterance Test (IMU CET). Qualifications for Education: The candidate must have completed their 10+2 education from an accredited board, such as CBSE, in the necessary subjects of physics, chemistry, and mathematics.

Thank you

To secure sponsorship before attempting IMUCET 2025, follow these steps:

  1. Research Sponsoring Companies: Identify shipping companies, maritime organizations, or government bodies offering sponsorships.
  2. Check Eligibility: Understand the specific eligibility criteria for each company, including educational qualifications and other requirements.
  3. Prepare Documents: Gather necessary documents like academic certificates, mark sheets, and identity proof.
  4. Application Process: Submit sponsorship applications to shortlisted companies as per their guidelines.
  5. Selection Process: Participate in company-specific selection processes, which may include interviews, aptitude tests, or medical examinations.
  6. Secure Sponsorship: Upon selection, obtain a sponsorship letter or agreement from the company.

    Note: Sponsorship availability and processes vary. Early application increases your chances.
hope this helps you!!


Hi there,

Hope you are doing fine.

Congrats on getting 7246 rank in the imu cet examination.

Yes you can certainly check the colleges that are applicable to you at this rank and the courses which are offered there by visiting the official website of the imu cet examination authority.

Also, you can check the previous year cutoffs and the further details required to know about the colleges in which you are eligible for the admission at this rank.

Also, you can visit our website and then know all the details regarding the counselling and the exam related to the admission. The link of our website is mentioned below:

https://engineering.careers360.com/colleges/ranking/top-engineering-colleges-in-india-accepting-imu-cet-score

Hope this resolves your query.

Hi,

Based on the IMUCET 2022 ranks for AIR 4138 in the OBC category, candidates typically have a good chance of securing admission to the B.Tech in Marine Engineering program at IMU (Indian Maritime University).

However, specific cutoff ranks can vary each year based on the number of applicants and their performance. It's advisable to check the official IMU website or contact their admission office for the most accurate and updated information regarding cutoff ranks and admission probabilities.


Best of luck!

Hello student,

With a rank of 11,000 in IMU-CET, getting admission to top-tier colleges for BSc Nautical Science might be challenging. However, you could still have a chance at some other reputable institutions. It's best to check the cutoffs and availability of seats in the colleges you are interested in.


I hope this answer helps you. If you have more queries then feel free to share your questions with us we will be happy to assist you.

Thank you and wishing you all the best for your bright future.


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