IMU Admission 2026: Courses, Eligibility, Application Form, Last Date

Indian Maritime University admission 2026 opened applications on March 1 for IMU CET held May 24-25, with 10,000+ candidates qualifying for 1,200 UG seats in BTech, BSc Nautical Science, and DNS programs. Selection relies on CET ranks followed by three counseling rounds and spot sessions up to August 8, confirming 80% seats by July for August 1 session start, based on official notifications as of October 2025. Aspiring cadets for 2026 can prepare for similar timelines, with eligibility fixed at 60% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics from 10+2 and 50% English, plus medical fitness per DG Shipping rules.

Indian Maritime University admission 2025-26 hinges on IMU CET conducted May 24-25 across 50 centers, with results announced June 4 enabling first counseling June 16-18. Online registration via imu.edu.in from March 1 to April 15, closing extensions to April 20 for late fee Rs. 500 extra.

Admit cards downloadable from May 18, requiring Aadhaar-linked photo.

Eligibility for Indian Maritime University admission 2025-26 mandates 10+2 from recognized boards with 60% in PCM for BTech Marine Engineering and BSc Nautical Science, 50% English in 10th/12th/Diploma, and age under 25 years (general males) as of August 1. Medical certificate from DG Shipping-approved doctor confirms unaided vision 6/12 each eye for BTech, no color blindness for deck programs.

• Academic: 60% PCM aggregate; 50% English
• Age Limit: 17-25 years (general); +5 years SC/ST
• Medical: Binocular vision, normal color perception via Ishihara test
• For PG (MBA/MTech): Graduation 50-60%, CAT/GATE scores optional for non-CET

Lateral entry for BTech ME requires 55% in 3-year diploma, per July 31 notification.

Indian Maritime University admission process 2025-26 begins with CET application, followed by rank-based online counseling where candidates pay Rs. 30,000 program fee to lock choices for 120 BTech seats. Post-allotment, in-person verification at campuses like Mumbai confirms documents before full Rs. 1,22,500 semester fee.

1. Register online at imu.cbexams.com, upload 10+2 marks, photo, signature
2. Pay Rs. 1,000 fee via net banking; download hall ticket
3. Appear for CET; check merit list June 4
4. Participate in counseling: Choice filling, seat allotment, fee payment
5. Report for verification with originals; receive joining letter
6. Join campus by August 11 for training

Separate merit-based for BBA, applications till July 9 second list.

Application fee for Indian Maritime University admission 2026 is Rs. 1,000 for general/OBC/EWS via online modes, Rs. 700 for SC/ST, non-refundable for CET processing. Lateral entry adds Rs. 1,000 processing, payable DD or online to Chennai campus account.

• CET UG/PG: Rs. 1,000 (GEN); Rs. 700 (SC/ST)
• Late Fee: Rs. 500 extra post-April 15
• Lateral BTech ME: Rs. 1,000 processing
• Spot Counseling: Rs. 10,000 (waived if prior payment unused)

Payments to SBI Uthandi branch, IFSC SBIN0011771.

Lateral entry for Indian Maritime University admission 2026 to BTech Marine Engineering at Chennai accepts 20 seats for diploma holders, applications closed July 18 with shortlisting by July 25 email. Verification July 29-31 required originals and DG-approved medical.