The IMU CET Admissions Online Form 2026 has been released by Indian Maritime University (IMU) on its official website. Candidates who want to take admission in various Undergraduate (UG), Postgraduate (PG), MBA, M.Tech, BBA, and research programs can apply through the IMU Common Entrance Test (CET) for the academic session 2026–27.

The online application process started on 05 February 2026, and interested candidates can submit their application form until 24 April 2026. Candidates who want to apply for the BBA course have a longer application window, and they can submit their forms until 17 June 2026.

The IMU CET exam will be conducted on 24 May 2026. Candidates who successfully complete the application process will be able to download their admit card before the examination from the official website.

Indian Maritime University conducts this entrance examination every year to provide admission to students in various maritime courses. These courses help students build a career in the shipping, maritime, logistics, and marine engineering sectors.

Applicants are advised to carefully read the official notification before filling out the application form. They should check the eligibility criteria, application fee, exam date, and other important instructions mentioned in the notification.

Candidates should make sure that the information entered in the application form is correct. Incorrect details may lead to rejection of the application during the admission process.

IMU CET Admissions Online Form 2026: Overview

Organization Name	Indian Maritime University (IMU)
Exam Name	IMU Common Entrance Test (IMU CET)
Academic Session	2026 – 2027
Application Mode	Online
Post Category	Admission
Exam Mode	Computer Based Test
Application Start Date	05 February 2026
Last Date to Apply	24 April 2026
Exam Date	24 May 2026
Official Website	imu.edu.in

The IMU CET examination is one of the most important entrance tests for students who want to pursue maritime education in India.

IMU CET Admissions Online Form 2026: Important Dates

Candidates should check all the important dates related to the IMU CET Admissions Form 2026 before applying.

Event	Date
Application Start Date	05 February 2026
Last Date to Apply Online	24 April 2026
Last Date to Apply for BBA Course	17 June 2026
IMU CET Exam Date	24 May 2026
Admit Card Release	Before Exam
Result Declaration	Will be updated soon

Candidates are advised to complete their application process well before the last date to avoid any technical issues.

IMU CET Admissions Online Form 2026: Application Fee

Candidates must pay the application fee while submitting the online form. The fee amount depends on the course and category of the candidate.

For UG / PG Courses

Category	Application Fee
General / OBC / EWS	₹1200
SC / ST	₹800

For BBA Course Only

Category	Application Fee
General / OBC / EWS	₹200
SC / ST	₹140

For Research Programmes

Category	Application Fee
General / OBC / EWS	₹2000
SC / ST	₹1500

Payment Mode

The application fee can be paid through the following online methods:

• Debit Card
• Credit Card
• Internet Banking
• IMPS
• Cash Card
• Mobile Wallet

Candidates should ensure that the payment is successful before submitting the application form.

Age Limit

The age limit for the IMU CET Online Form 2026 will be calculated as on 01 August 2026.

Criteria	Age
Minimum Age	25 Years
Maximum Age	30 Years (Category Wise Relaxation)

Candidates should check the official information brochure for detailed age-related information for different courses.

Total Posts

The IMU CET examination is an admission process, not a recruitment examination. Therefore, the number of posts is not applicable.

The exam is conducted only to provide admission to students in various courses offered by Indian Maritime University and its affiliated institutes.

IMU CET Admissions Online Form 2026: Admission Details

Indian Maritime University offers admission to several courses through the IMU CET examination.

Course Name	Eligibility Criteria
UG Courses	Candidates must have passed Class 12 (10+2) with required marks or have a valid JEE Main rank.
BBA	Candidates must have passed Class 12 with qualifying marks. No entrance test is required.
M.Tech	Candidates must have a valid GRE score of at least 300.
MBA	Candidates must have a GMAT score of at least 480.
Other Courses	Candidates should read the official information brochure for course-wise eligibility.

Candidates must carefully check the course-specific eligibility conditions before applying.

About Indian Maritime University

The Indian Maritime University (IMU) is a central university that provides education and training related to maritime studies.

It offers various programs in areas such as:

• Marine Engineering
• Nautical Science
• Maritime Management
• Shipping and Logistics
• Marine Technology

Students who complete their studies from IMU often get opportunities to work in shipping companies, ports, logistics firms, and maritime organizations.

The IMU CET examination helps select qualified students for these programs.

IMU CET 2026 : Mode of Selection

The selection process for most courses will be based on the following stage:

Written Examination (Computer Based Test)

Candidates must appear in the entrance examination and score the required marks to qualify for admission.

For some courses, additional factors such as JEE Main rank, GRE score, or GMAT score may also be considered.

After the exam results are announced, candidates may be called for further admission procedures such as counseling or document verification.

How To Fill IMU CET Admissions Online Form 2026

Candidates who want to apply for the IMU CET examination can follow the steps given below.

• Open the internet browser on your computer or mobile phone.
• Visit the official website of Indian Maritime University.

• On the homepage, find the link for IMU CET Admissions Form 2026.

• Click on the registration link and create a new account.
• Enter your personal details such as name, email ID, and mobile number.

• After completing the registration process, log in to your account.
• Fill out the application form with correct educational and personal information.
• Upload the required documents such as photograph and signature.
• Pay the application fee using the available online payment methods.
• Review the information carefully before submitting the form.
• Submit the application form.
• Download and print the confirmation page for future reference.

Candidates should complete the application process before 24 April 2026.

Important Instructions for IMU CET Admissions Online Form 2026

Candidates should read the official notification carefully before applying for the IMU CET examination.

They must ensure that all the information entered in the application form is correct. Providing incorrect information may cause the application to be rejected.

Applicants should keep the following documents ready before filling the form:

• Educational certificates
• Identity proof
• Passport size photograph
• Signature
• Payment details

Candidates are also advised to complete the application process early to avoid heavy traffic on the website during the last days of registration.

Important Links

Click Here to Apply for IMU CET Admissions Online Form 2026

Click Here to Download the IMU CET Admissions Online Form 2026 Official Notification

Visit IMU CET Official Website

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)