Indian Maritime University (IMU) is inviting online Applications for Common Entrance Test (CET) for admission to Pre-Sea Courses Diploma in Nautical Science, B.Sc. (Nautical -Science) and B.E / B.Tech. (Marine Engineering) to any MTI (Govt. or Private- Affiliated to any University) are required to qualify in IMU-CET. The IMU CET 2026 is going to be conducted by IMU as per the Schedule given in the Information at a Glance for admission to UG & PG Courses.
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Eligible candidates from across India can apply online at https://www.imu.edu.in/. Online registration will open on 06.02.2026 and end on 24.04.2026. Before submitting an Registration, Candidates must carefully read the IMU CET 2026 notification and verify their eligibility.
IMU 2026 Current Notification [Quick Summary]
| Organization Name: Indian Maritime University (IMU) |
| Exam Name: Indian Maritime University Common Entrance Test |
| Exam Centers in India: All Over India |
| Starting Date: 06.02.2026 |
| Last Date: 24.04.2026 |
| Date of Examination: 24.04.2026 |
| Apply Mode: Online |
| Official Website: https://www.imu.edu.in/ |
Programmes & Admission Mechanism:
- UG (Except BBA)
- IMU-CET 2026 rank
- IMU-CET 2026 rank / CUET (UG) 2026 scores*
- BBA
- 10+2/equivalent with minimum 50% of aggregated marks in any stream and minimum of 50% marks in English subject in 10th / 12th Examination.
- Note: Percentage of the Aggregate marks will be calculated by considering the marks scored in English subject plus the marks scored in Major Subjects (excluding other languages).
- MBA (except Online MBA)
- IMU-CET 2026 Rank / IMU-CET 2025 Rank
- CAT 2025 scores
- MAT – May 2026 scores
- MAT – Feb 2026 scores
- MAT – Dec 2025 scores
- MAT – Sep 2025 scores
- CMAT – 2026 scores
- CMAT – 2025 scores
- UG marks (for residual seats through spot counselling)
- IMU-CET 2026 Rank / IMU-CET 2025 Rank
- M. Tech
- IMU-CET 2026 Rank/ IMU-CET 2025 Rank
- GATE 2026 2025 scores
- CUET (PG) 2026 / 2025 scores
- PGCET 2026 / 2025 scores
- IMU-CET 2026 Rank/ IMU-CET 2025 Rank
Programmes of Study:
- Anglo Eastern Maritime Academy, Mumbai
- DNS – Diploma in Nautical Science
- Coimbatore Marine College, Coimbatore
- B.Tech (Marine Engineering)
- College of Ship Technology, Palakkad
- BBA (Maritime Logistics)
- Dr.B.R.Ambedkar Institute of Technology, Portblair.
- DNS – Diploma in Nautical Science
- Euro Tech, Kochi
- B.Tech (Marine Engineering)
- DNS – Diploma in Nautical Science
- B.Sc. (Nautical Science)
- BBA (Maritime Logistics)
- MBA (International Transportation and Logistics Management)
- The Great Eastern Institute of Maritime Studies, Pune
- DNS – Diploma in Nautical Science
- Hindustan Institute of Maritime Training, Chennai
- DNS – Diploma in Nautical Science
- B.Tech (Marine Engineering)
- B.Sc. (Nautical Science)
- International Maritime Institute, New Delhi
- DNS – Diploma in Nautical Science
- B.Tech (Marine Engineering)
- Jeyanthinather Academy of Marine Studies, Tuticorin
- B.Sc. (Nautical Science)
- Maritime Training Institute (SCI), Mumbai
- DNS – Diploma in Nautical Science
- Samundra Institute of Maritime Studies, Mumbai
- DNS – Diploma in Nautical Science
- B.Tech (Marine Engineering)
- Southern Academy of Maritime Studies, Chennai
- DNS – Diploma in Nautical Science
- Seven Islands Maritime Foundation, Mumbai
- DNS – Diploma in Nautical Science
- Training Ship Rahman, Mumbai
- DNS – Diploma in Nautical Science
- Tolani Maritime Institute, Mumbai
- DNS – Diploma in Nautical Science
- B.Sc. (Nautical Science)
- B.Tech (Marine Engineering)
- Yak Educational Trust, Navi Mumbai
- DNS – Diploma in Nautical Science
- Institute of Marine Studies Delhi
- DNS – Diploma in Nautical Science
- Mangalore Marine College, Mangalore
- DNS – Diploma in Nautical Science
Eligibility to Appear in IMU 2026:
Examination Fee for IMU:
- Application Fee for Registration for BBA:
- For General /General-EWS/ OBC (NCL) Applicants – Rs.200/-
- For SC / ST Applicants – Rs.140/-
- Payment Mode: Online
- For all other UG and PG Programme/ Research Programmes :
- For General /General-EWS/ OBC (NCL) Applicants – Rs.1200/-
- For SC / ST Applicants – Rs.800/-
- Payment Mode: Online
- For Research Programmes
- For General /General-EWS/ OBC (NCL) Applicants – Rs.2000/-
- For SC / ST Applicants – Rs.1500/-
- Payment Mode: Online
How to Submit an Application:
- The online application portal at the official website (https://www.imu.edu.in/) will remain active from 06.02.2026 to 24.04.2026.
Crucial Dates:
- Starting Date for Submission of Application: 06.02.2026
- Last date for Submission of Application: 24.04.2026
- Online City Selection start date for CET-26: 04.05.2026
- Online City Selection end date for CET-26: 10.05.2026
- Date of IMU-CET: 24.05.2026
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