IMU CET Exam Pattern 2025: Check Marking Scheme, and Distribution of Questions

The IMU CET exam pattern is fixed by the Indian Maritime University (IMU) and is published on the official website - imu.edu.in. The candidates can simply visit the website for the detailed exam pattern. The IMU CET exam is conducted for admission to various UG, PG, and PhD programs in various centres across the nation. The exam is conducted for admission to six of the IMU campuses.

IMU CET is an online computer-based-test (CBT) conducted for a duration of three hours and has 200 multiple choice questions. While the exam pattern is majorly same for all the courses and subjects, it may slightly vary. For example, the number of questions in each subject may differ depending upon the course chosen. Likewise, there is an essay writing topic in PhD exam, which is not there in any other course. The complete IMU CET exam pattern for various courses has been explained on this page. Along with exam pattern we have provided the details on how to prepare for the IMU CET exam, IMU CET Mock Tests, detauled breakdown of the IMU CET topics and their weightage, and also the marking scheme of the IMU CET 2025 exam.

The exam pattern for the IMU CET 2025 is expected to remain same as the 2025 IMU CET exam, and no changes are expected in the paper pattern.

IMU CET Exam Pattern Highlights

In this section, candidates can check the key highlights and marking scheme of the IMU CET exam. This will help the candidates to better understand the exam and also know about the important facts related to the IMU CET Exam 2025.

IMU CET 2025 Exam Pattern

• Mode: IMU CET 2025 will be held online only or Computer-Based. Candidates should note that there is no option to give an offline test. Candidates will have to mark answers on the computer screen.
• Exam Duration: The time allotted for the test is 3 hours. The exam will be held in a single slot between 11 am and 2 pm
• Sections: The following is the IMU CET 2025 Exam Pattern for Common Online CET for all UG Courses except BBA (Logistics, Retailing and E-Commerce):

Quick Links:

IMU CET Registration Process | IMU CET Admit Card

IMU CET 2025 Exam Pattern for Lateral Entry

Candidates can refer the following table for Exam Pattern of Online CET for Lateral Entry of DNS-passed students to 2nd Year of B.Sc (Nautical Science):

IMU CET Exam Pattern for MBA

The following table exhibits the Exam Pattern for Common Online CET for the MBA (Port and Shipping Management and International Transportation and Logistics) and the M.Sc (Commercial Shipping and Logistics): 

IMU CET Exam Pattern for M.Tech 

The following is the Exam Pattern for Common Online CET for M.Tech (Marine Technology and Management), M.Tech (Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering) and M.Tech (Dredging and Harbour Engineering) programmes:

IMU CET Distribution of Questions

There will be a total of 200 questions from Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, English, General Knowledge and Aptitude. Subject wise bifurcation of questions is tabulated below:

IMU CET 2025 Exam Pattern for PhD

Part 1: Multiple Choice Questions – 120 (Time duration is 2 hours)

Syllabus: General Mental Ability, Knowledge of the Maritime sector & Knowledge of the School / Area of Research.

Part 2: Essay Test (Time duration is 1 hour)

Syllabus: Relevant topic related to the School / Research Area

IMU CET 2025 Marking Scheme

There will be a maximum 200 Marks allotted for the test and each correct answer be awarded 1 mark. Negative marking of 0.25 for each wrong answer is applicable for the test.

IMU CET MBA 2025 Marking Scheme

There will be maximum 120 questions and each correct answer will be awarded 1 mark. There is no negative marking applicable for the test.

IMU CET 2025 Mock Test

IMU CET mock test is released by the Indian Maritime University at imu.edu.in. Candidates can access the IMU CET mock test 2025 online on the official website to understand the pattern and process of the entrance examination. No login credentials are required to attempt the mock test of IMU CET 2025. Using the online mock test, the candidates will be able to practice for IMU CET 2025 and become comfortable with the layout of the various functions on the screen.

IMU CET 2025 Syllabus

The syllabus of IMU CET 2025 is as follows.

How to Prepare for IMU CET 2025?

Some of the important preparation tips for IMU CET 2025 are given below. 

• Firstly, the candidates are advised to check the official exam pattern and syllabus of IMU CET 2025 beforehand. This will allow the candidates to be well prepared for the upcoming examination as they are familiar with all of the required information.
• Next, the candidates will have to prepare a personalized timetable where they will have to plan out their study schedule. The timetable should cover the entire syllabus well before the examination date and also include separate time for revisions and mock tests.
• While studying important and difficult topics, the candidates should ensure that they are taking notes. These notes can be carried by the candidates and studied anytime anywhere. 
• Mock tests should be attempted regularly as it will help the candidates to know their commonly made mistakes and work on them. 
• Candidates should ensure that do daily revision so that they have less chance of forgetting what they had earlier studied. 

Important Instructions for Candidates

It is important to keep certain instructions in mind while appearing for an online test. Candidates can follow the following instructions in the online IMU CET 2025 Exam.

Also Read: IMU CET 2025 Exam Date and Schedule

Login

• On the allotted computer, the candidate's details (Name, photograph etc.) will be displayed on the screen.
• At the scheduled time (usually 10 minutes before the exam), candidates have to enter ‘Username' as instructed in Admit Card.
• After entering Username and Password click on “Sign In” button.

Reading Instructions

• Read instructions carefully as they will provide the entire exam related information.
• Click on “I am ready to begin” button. The test will start at scheduled time only
• Timer count starts post clicking the button “I am ready to begin”.

Test Taking Process

• Candidates can click on the question number in the Question Palette at the right of the screen to go to that numbered question directly.
• You have to select any answer from the four options, by clicking on the circle button in front of the option.
• To change the already chosen answer, circle button of another option can be clicked. To cancel the answer, click on Clear response button.
• To save your answer, it is necessary to click on the Save & Next button, otherwise it will not be saved.
• To mark the question for review, click on the Mark for Review & Next button. If a question is answered and Marked for Review, that answer will be considered in the evaluation.
• Submit button will not be available till the completion of the exam time. System will automatically submit the test after Exam Closure time.
• Exam summary will be displayed on the screen with Subject Name, Number of questions answered, not Answered, marked for review, and not visited.
• Please confirm by clicking ‘Yes' button

Timer

• The countdown timer will start ticking down after you click the button “I am ready to begin”.
• Candidates can refer to the timer to check the time left to complete the test.