Indian Maritime University Common Entrance Test (IMU CET), nationwide entrance exam run by Indian Maritime University (IMU) annually, offers the general admission into B.A./B.Sc./B.Com. and postgraduate maritime programs of IMU campuses and their affiliations. The main goal of CET is to choose the most eligible candidates for marine engineering, nautical science, naval architecture and allied studies via the marking of performance and engineering ability.
IMU CET tries to test students in their knowledge areas of physics, chemistry, mathematics, English, aptitude and general knowledge. Exam is held in June, annually, using either internet or conventional method. As an immediate effect following the release of the results in July, the selected candidates are to appear before the counselling sessions, for seat allotment and other admission formalities to be sorted out before the academic session starts in August.
IMU CET 2024 Exam Dates
Event |
Date |
Application start date |
February 14, 2024 |
Application end date |
March 31, 2024 |
Admit card release date |
May 18, 2024 |
Exam date |
June 10, 2024 |
Answer key release date |
June 15, 2024 |
Objection deadline |
June 20, 2024 |
Result date |
July 5, 2024 |
Counselling |
July 2024 |
IMU CET 2024 Application Form
The IMU CET 2024 application form can be filled online on the official website of the IMU. The application form will be available from February 14, 2024 to March 31, 2024.
Application Fee:
Category |
Application Fee |
General |
INR 1000 |
SC/ST |
INR 700 |
IMU CET 2024 Eligibility
Course |
Eligibility Criteria |
B.Sc |
Qualification: Candidates should have passed class 12 or equivalent from a recognized board. Marks: At least 60% in PCM and 50% in English. Relaxation: 5% relaxation is given in English marks. |
B.Tech |
Qualification: Candidates should have passed class 12 or equivalent from a recognized board. Subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and English are mandatory to be eligible. Age Limit: Maximum age limit for Male Candidates is 25 to 28 years (SC/ST - 30 years) and for Female candidates is 27 to 30 years (SC/ST - 32 years). Marks Criteria: At least 60% in PCM and 50% in English. |
MBA |
Qualification: Candidates must have secured a bachelor’s degree in any discipline. Marks: 50% marks in aggregate from any recognized university/institute. Age Criteria: There are no age criteria Relaxation: There will be a5% relaxation in eligibility marks (except English marks). Eligibility Medical: All candidates who qualify for this course have to submit a Physical fitness certificate from a registered medical practitioner. |
IMU CET 2024 Exam Pattern
Medium of Exam |
English |
Duration |
3 Hours |
Total Number of Questions |
200 Questions |
Marking Scheme |
No marks will be deducted for wrong answers |
Type of Questions |
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
Section-wise Questions |
English - 25 Questions General Aptitude - 25 Questions Chemistry - 25 Questions Mathematics - 50 Questions Physics - 50 Questions |
Mode of Examination |
Computer-Based Exam |
IMU CET 2024 Books
For General Knowledge, read newspapers, magazines, and keep yourself updated with current affairs. Manorama Yearbook and Pratiyogita Darpan are popular choices for general knowledge preparation
Physics Books
Book |
Author |
ISBN No. |
Understanding Physics series |
D.C. Pandey |
9350941732 |
NCERT part 1&2 class 12th |
NCERT |
8174506314 & 8174506713 |
Concepts of Physics H.C. Verma Vol 1 & 2 |
H.C.Verma |
8177091875 & 8177092324 |
Chemistry Books
Book |
Author |
ISBN No. |
Organic Chemistry by Arihant (Theory & Paper) |
O.P. Tandon |
9382314415 |
JEE Main Chemistry Previous year Papers |
Arihant |
9350947994 |
Physical Chemistry by P.Bahadur |
P.Bahadur |
9382314431 |
NCERT chemistry Part 1 and Part 2 for Class XII |
NCERT |
8174506489 & 8174507167 |
Mathematics Books
Book |
Author |
ISBN No. |
Arihant Maths Series by S.K. Goyal for in-depth understanding and practice |
S.K.Goyal |
35203290X |
English Books
Book |
Author |
ISBN No. |
Wren and Martin for high school English |
Wren and Martin |
8121900093 |
IMU CET 2024 Counselling
Event |
Date |
Counselling start date |
July 2023 |
Seat allotment |
July 2023 |
Joining report date |
August 2023 |
Joining report time |
10:00 AM |
IMU CET 2024 Exam Centers
City |
Center |
Ahmedabad |
Bhavans College |
Bangalore |
PES Institute of Technology |
Chennai |
VIT University |
Delhi |
Delhi Technological University |
Goa |
Goa Engineering College |
Hyderabad |
International Institute of Information Technology, Hyderabad |
Indore |
Suresh Gyan Vihar University |
Kolkata |
Jadavpur University |
Mumbai |
Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies |
Pune |
Symbiosis International University |