IMU CET 2025: Exam Overview, Dates, Pattern & More

The Indian Maritime University Common Entrance Test (IMU CET) 2025 is a national-level entrance examination conducted by the Indian Maritime University (IMU). It serves as the gateway for admissions into a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in the maritime field.

 Key Dates for IMU CET 2025

• Admit Card Release: Expected in the first week of May 2025Exam Date: May 24, 2025
• Results Announcement: Third week of June 2025
• Counseling Process: July 2025

 Exam Pattern

• Mode: Online (Computer-Based Test)
• Duration: 3 hours
• Language: English
• Question Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
• Total Questions: 200

Section-wise Breakdown:

• English – 25 questions
• General Knowledge – 25 questions
• General Aptitude – 25 questions
• Chemistry – 25 questions
• Mathematics – 50 questions
• Physics – 50 questions

Marking Scheme:

• Correct Answer: +1 mark
• Incorrect Answer: -0.25 mark
• Unanswered: No marks deducted

Syllabus Overview

The IMU CET syllabus for UG programs is aligned with the Class 11 and 12 curriculum, covering:

• English: Grammar, vocabulary, idioms and phrases, tenses, phrasal verbs
• General Aptitude: Logical reasoning, numerical ability, pattern recognition, data interpretation, syllogism
• General Knowledge: Current affairs, general knowledge, maritime history
• Science & Math: Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics topics from higher secondary school syllabus

Courses Offered through IMU CET 2025

Undergraduate Programs

• B.Tech in Marine Engineering
• B.Tech in Naval Architecture & Ocean Engineering
• B.Sc in Nautical Science
• Diploma in Nautical Science (DNS)
• BBA in Logistics, Retail & E-Commerce

Postgraduate Programs

• M.Tech in Marine Engineering and Management
• MBA in Port & Shipping Management
• MBA in International Transportation and Logistics Management

Participating Institutions

Admissions via IMU CET are accepted by the following:

IMU Campuses

• Chennai
• Kochi
• Kolkata
• Mumbai Port
• Navi Mumbai
• Visakhapatnam

Affiliated Institutes

• Coimbatore Marine College
• International Maritime Institute, Greater Noida
• Samundra Institute of Maritime Studies, Pune
• Tolani Maritime Institute, Mumbai
• Training Ship Chanakya, Navi Mumbai
• And several other reputed maritime institutions

For the latest updates and detailed information, visit the official website: imu.edu.in