IMU UG, diploma and certificate courses: seats, fee, entrance test and eligibility
Seats, fee, entrance test and eligibility of the 7 undergraduate, diploma and certificate programmes of Indian Maritime University for 2026-27, department by department.
IMU admission 2027Coming soon
IMU has not opened IMU-CET 2027 yet. Its 2026-27 prospectus was issued on 19 March 2026, so the 2027 notice can be expected around March 2027.
School of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering
School of Marine Engineering and Technology
B.Tech. Marine Engineering
· 446 seats · Rs. 2,75,000 a year
School of Marine Engineering and Technology · 4 years, residential
Filled through: IMU-CET 2026
Rs. 2,75,000 for the academic year at an IMU campus: programme fee Rs. 30,000, odd semester Rs. 1,22,500 and even semester Rs. 1,22,500. At admission a non-refundable registration fee of Rs. 10,000 and a refundable caution deposit of Rs. 30,000 are also paid. The programme is residential. Fee notified by circular 2418 of 24 October 2024; it does not apply to affiliated institutes.
Eligibility
10+2 or equivalent with an average of at least 60% in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics and at least 50% in English in Class 10 or 12 (5% relaxation in PCM for SC and ST), and a valid IMU-CET rank. Unmarried candidates only. Maximum age on 1 August 2026: men 25 (OBC-NCL 28, SC/ST 30), women 27 (OBC-NCL 30, SC/ST 32). Medical fitness as per the Merchant Shipping (Medical Examination) Rules.
School of Nautical Studies
B.Sc. Nautical Science
· 305 seats · Rs. 2,75,000 a year
School of Nautical Studies · 3 years, residential
Filled through: IMU-CET 2026
Rs. 2,75,000 for the academic year at an IMU campus: programme fee Rs. 30,000, odd semester Rs. 1,22,500 and even semester Rs. 1,22,500. At admission a non-refundable registration fee of Rs. 10,000 and a refundable caution deposit of Rs. 30,000 are also paid. The programme is residential. Fee notified by circular 2418 of 24 October 2024; it does not apply to affiliated institutes.
Eligibility
10+2 or equivalent with an average of at least 60% in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics and at least 50% in English in Class 10 or 12 (5% relaxation in PCM for SC and ST), and a valid IMU-CET rank. Unmarried candidates only. Maximum age on 1 August 2026: men 25 (OBC-NCL 28, SC/ST 30), women 27 (OBC-NCL 30, SC/ST 32). Medical fitness as per the Merchant Shipping (Medical Examination) Rules.
Diploma in Nautical Science (DNS), leading to B.Sc. Applied Nautical Science
· 160 seats · Rs. 2,75,000 a year
School of Nautical Studies · 1 year, residential
Filled through: IMU-CET 2026
Rs. 2,75,000 for the academic year at an IMU campus: programme fee Rs. 30,000, odd semester Rs. 1,22,500 and even semester Rs. 1,22,500. At admission a non-refundable registration fee of Rs. 10,000 and a refundable caution deposit of Rs. 30,000 are also paid. The programme is residential. Fee notified by circular 2418 of 24 October 2024; it does not apply to affiliated institutes.
Eligibility
10+2 with an average of 60% in PCM and 50% in English; or B.Sc. in Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry or Electronics with 55% in the final year; or a B.E./B.Tech. with 50% in the final year; 50% in English at Class 10, 12 or degree. Valid IMU-CET rank. Unmarried candidates only. Maximum age on 1 August 2026: men 25 (OBC-NCL 28, SC/ST 30), women 27 (OBC-NCL 30, SC/ST 32). Medical fitness as per the Merchant Shipping (Medical Examination) Rules.
School of Maritime Management
BBA Logistics, Retailing and E-Commerce
· 135 seats · Rs. 1,05,000 a year
School of Maritime Management · 3 years, non-residential
Filled through: Class 12 marks, IMU counselling
Rs. 1,05,000 for the academic year at an IMU campus: programme fee Rs. 30,000, odd semester Rs. 25,000 and even semester Rs. 50,000. At admission a non-refundable registration fee of Rs. 10,000 and a refundable caution deposit of Rs. 30,000 are also paid. Hostel, if a room is available, costs Rs. 70,000 a year extra. Fee notified by circular 2418 of 24 October 2024; it does not apply to affiliated institutes.
Eligibility
10+2 or equivalent in any stream with at least 50% aggregate and at least 50% in English in Class 10 or 12 (5% relaxation for SC and ST, not in English). Maximum age on 1 August 2026: men 25 (OBC-NCL 28, SC/ST 30), women 27 (OBC-NCL 30, SC/ST 32).
BBA Maritime Logistics (apprenticeship embedded)
· 40 seats · Rs. 1,05,000 a year
School of Maritime Management · 3 years, non-residential
Filled through: Class 12 marks, IMU counselling
Rs. 1,05,000 for the academic year at an IMU campus: programme fee Rs. 30,000, odd semester Rs. 25,000 and even semester Rs. 50,000. At admission a non-refundable registration fee of Rs. 10,000 and a refundable caution deposit of Rs. 30,000 are also paid. Hostel, if a room is available, costs Rs. 70,000 a year extra. Fee notified by circular 2418 of 24 October 2024; it does not apply to affiliated institutes.
Eligibility
10+2 or equivalent in any stream with at least 50% aggregate and at least 50% in English in Class 10 or 12 (5% relaxation for SC and ST, not in English). Same age limits as the other BBA.
Reservation, extra seats and dates: IMU admission rules.
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