IMU CET 2023 Application Form, Exam Date, Eligibility, Courses, Pattern

IMU CET is scheduled to be conducted in the first week of June 2023. Indian Maritime University Common Entrance Test (IMU CET) is organized by the Indian Maritime University (IMU) at the national level. The basis of this examination is to provide admissions to candidates in different undergraduate & Post Graduate courses. Only those candidates who will qualify for IMU CET will be eligible for admission to UG and PG courses. IMU CET is organized in an online mode (Computer-based test) by the authorities. By qualifying for the entrance test, applicants can get admission to any of the five campuses located in Cochin, Vishakhapatnam, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Chennai. Candidates can also check the eligibility criteria that are mentioned in the post below. IMU CET 2023 important dates, eligibility, application process is given in the article.

IMU CET 2023 Highlights

Name of the Exam	IMU CET
Full form of IMU	Indian Maritime University Common Entrance Test
Frequency of exam	Once a year
Courses Offered	Undergraduate and Post Graduate Courses
Organizing Body	Indian Maritime University
Admission Process	On the basis of IMU CET
Level of Exam	National level
No. of Participating Institutes	21
Mode of Application	Online
Official Website	www.imu.edu.in.

IMU CET 2023 Important Dates

Events	Dates
Online registration begins	1st week of April 2023
Last date of submission of forms	3rd week of May 2023
Admit card release date	4th week of May 2023
IMU CET 2023	June 2023
Announcement of Results	June 2023
Counseling process	June 2023
Release of the second list	2nd week of July 2023
Release of the third list	2nd week of July 2023
Verification of documents	July 2023

Eligibility Requirements

B.Tech (Marine Engineering and B.Sc. Nautical Science):

• Age Limit: The age of the participants must be between 17 years to 25 years as of August 1st, 2023.
• 5 years of age relaxation will be provided in the case of SC/ ST applicants.
• Academic Qualification: Applicants must have passed class 10th & 12th with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics & English as mandatory subjects from any recognized educational board.
• Marks Criteria: Candidates must have secured at least 60% marks in PCM & 50% marks in English separately in class 12th.

MBA Courses:

Academic Qualification: Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree with 50% marks in any stream from any recognized university/institute.

For M.Tech Courses:

• Academic Qualification: Candidates must have completed a B.Tech degree in a relevant discipline from any recognized university/institute.
• Marks Criteria: Applicants must have obtained a minimum of 60% marks in B.Tech.

IMU CET 2023 Application Form

• Candidates can fill the application form for IMU CET via online mode.
• The official web portal is www.imu.edu.in.
• Aspirants can start filling their application forms from April first week, 2023.
• Candidates can submit the application form through the 3rd week of May 2023.
• Candidates will have to go through the various steps to complete the application process such as registration, entering necessary details, uploading valid and essential documents in the application form.
• Complete the payment of the application fee via net banking, credit card, and debit card.
• Aspirants need to upload scanned images of their signature, photograph, class 10th Mark Sheet, etc.
• Candidates must keep a few prints of the application form for other uses during the counseling process.
• Applicants are also suggested to stay updated on all the important details and keep track of the official website.

Application Fee

Category	Application fee
General/ OBC	Rs. 1000/-
SC/ ST	Rs. 700/-

Exam Pattern

• Mode of Examination: Online (Computer-based Test)
• Type of Question: Objective Type (MCQ)
• Total Number of Questions: 200 in UG and 120 in PG.
• Duration of the exam: 3 hours.
• Marking Scheme: + 1 for correct answer and no negative marking.

Subjects	Maximum Marks
Physics	50
Mathematics	50
General Aptitude	25
Chemistry	25
English	25
Total	200

Selection Procedure

• The selection of candidates for IMU will be based on many factors.
• After the exam, the authorities of IMU will prepare a merit list based on marks obtained by the candidate in IMU CET.
• Shortlisted candidates have to appear for the counseling process conducted by the authorities of IMU.
• Candidates who will be allotted seats have to pay Rs. 25,000 to confirm their admission.
• The medical fitness of the candidates will also be considered in the selection process.

FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

Question: What is the full form of IMU CET?

Ans. IMU CET generally stands for Indian Maritime Institute Common Entrance Test.

Question: When will the IMU CET 2023 online application form release?

Ans. The online registration process will begin in the first week of April 2023.

Question: What is the exam date for IMU CET?

Ans. In the month of June 2023.