IMU CET 2026-27 EXAM DETAILS NOTIFICATION & PATTERN
Complete official guidance for Indian Maritime University Common Entrance Test (IMU-CET 2026-27). Access updated syllabus, computer-based exam format, subject weightage, seat matrix, and admission criteria for DNS, B.Sc Nautical Science, and B.Tech Marine Engineering.
View Exam Pattern & DatesWHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT IMU CET 2026-27
The Indian Maritime University Common Entrance Test (IMU-CET) is the single gateway entrance test for joining pre-sea maritime programs across all 6 IMU campuses and top DG Shipping approved private maritime academies in India.
- National-level Computer Based Test (CBT) delivered across 80+ test cities in India.
- Single paper consisting of 200 objective multiple-choice questions.
- +1 mark awarded for every correct answer; 0.25 mark deducted for wrong answers.
- 1-Year Diploma in Nautical Science (DNS leading to B.Sc Applied Nautical Science).
- 3-Year B.Sc Nautical Science (Residential Degree).
- 4-Year B.Tech Marine Engineering & B.Tech Naval Architecture & Ocean Engineering.
- Admission based strictly on All-India Rank (AIR) in IMU CET merit lists.
- Online centralised counselling for 6 state-of-the-art IMU Government campuses.
- Mandatory qualification score required for admission into all DGS-approved colleges.
TENTATIVE TIMELINE FOR 2026-27 BATCH
Mark your preparation calendar. Company sponsorship applications run in parallel with university entrance schedules.
IMU CET 2026-27 Important Milestones
Dates based on official IMU admission cycles. Verify on imu.edu.in during notification release.
Application Window
March – May 2026
Online registration and portal form submissions open on the official IMU website.
Admit Card Release
Late May 2026
CBT examination hall tickets released with allocated exam center details and time slots.
CBT Exam Date
1st / 2nd Week of June 2026
Pan-India online computer-based exam conducted in morning/afternoon shifts.
Results & Counselling
Mid June – July 2026
All-India rank card publication followed by online campus seat allocation rounds.
SUBJECT-WISE WEIGHTAGE & SYLLABUS
The UG CET question paper is grounded primarily in CBSE Class 11th & 12th standards.
| Subject | No. of Questions | Total Marks | Core Focus Areas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physics | 50 MCQs | 50 Marks | Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Optics, Electrostatics, Magnetism & Wave Motion. |
| Mathematics | 50 MCQs | 50 Marks | Calculus, Matrices & Determinants, Vectors, 3D Geometry, Trigonometry & Probability. |
| Chemistry | 20 MCQs | 20 Marks | Basic Physical & Inorganic Chemistry, Solutions, Periodic Table, Electrochemistry. |
| English | 40 MCQs | 40 Marks | Vocabulary, Synonyms/Antonyms, Sentence Correction, Idioms, Reading Comprehension. |
| General Aptitude | 40 MCQs | 40 Marks | Logical Reasoning, Data Interpretation, Spatial & Non-Verbal Logic, Maritime Current GK. |
| Total | 200 MCQs | 200 Marks | Duration: 180 Minutes (3.0 Hours) |
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Yes. Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) regulations mandate that any candidate seeking admission to the Diploma in Nautical Science (DNS) course at any maritime institute in India must possess an active IMU-CET rank card, in addition to their shipping company sponsorship letter.
Yes. Candidates appearing in their 10+2 (PCM) board examinations are eligible to apply under the "Appearing" category. However, they must produce their pass certificates fulfilling minimum 60% PCM and 50% English marks during the final counselling and document verification phase.
To get allocated to premier campuses such as IMU Marine Engineering and Research Institute (MERI Kolkata) or IMU Navi Mumbai (TS Chanakya), candidates generally require an All-India Rank within the top 800 to 1,500.
No physical calculators or external papers are allowed. Candidates are provided with physical rough worksheets inside the exam center, and an on-screen basic digital calculator may be enabled depending on current test software guidelines.