The IMU CET eligibility criteria states the basic requirements that the applicants must fulfill to sit for the IMU CET exam. The criteria incorporates age limit, nationality, minimum marks required in the qualifying exam, etc., and this varies from course to course. While some courses do not demand any age limit, there are also courses that demand a minimum age limit. For UG course that candidates must have completed their 10+2 standard from a recognized university with at least 50% marks, and for PG course they must have passed their graduation course.
Only those candidates who fulfill the eligibility criteria for IMU CET will be eligible to go through the admission process. In case it is found that the applicant has presented false details their candidature will be cancelled on immediate basis and they will no longer be able to participate in any further process. To know more details about the IMU CET eligibility, applicants are advised to continue reading on this page.
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Who is eligible to apply for IMU CET exam?
To know if you stand eligible to apply and appear for the exam, refer to the below table. This is a basic idea and the detailed eligibility has been discussed ahead on this page.
Criterion | Under Graduate Course | Post Graduate Course |
Age Limit |
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Educational Qualification | Passed 10+2 or equivalent from recognized board | BE/BTech in the concerned field from recognized university |
Nationality | Indian | |
Number of Attempts | Till the candidates are fulfilling other eligibility conditions | |
Is there any age limit to apply for the IMU CET?
As such there is no age limit to apply for the exam, but for some courses, the Indian Maritime University does specify the maximum age limit criteria. Candidates are advised to check this criteria for the different courses and categories tabulated below.
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Age Limit for UG Courses
For the under graduate courses the candidates must be 17 years old as of 1st August 2025. The maximum age limit for males and females for different categories has been tabulated below.
Category | General | OBC (NCL) | SC/ST |
For Male | 25 years | 28 years | 30 years |
For Female | 27 years | 30 years | 32 years |
Age Limit for PG Courses
The age criteria for different PG courses varies and has been presented below.
Course Name | Age Limit |
M.Tech (Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering) M.Tech (Dredging and Harbour Engineering) | There shall be no age restriction |
M.Tech (Marine Engineering and Management) | There shall be no age restriction |
MBA (International Transportation and Logistics Management) MBA (Port & Shipping Management) | There shall be no age restriction |
Post Graduate Diploma in Marine Engineering | Male: For General - 28 years, OBC(NCL) - 31 years, SC/ST - 33 years Female: For General: 30 years, OBC (NCL) - 33 years, SC/ST - 35 years |
IMU CET Course Specific Eligibility Criteria
The IMU eligibility criteria is significantly detailed and each course in the university defines a unique eligibility criteria. To help the candidates understand this criteria we have curated this in the table below.
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IMU CET Eligibility for 4-Year B.Tech (Marine Engineering) – Residential
Criteria | Description |
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Relaxation | For SC/ST candidates: There will be a 5% relaxation in eligibility marks of PCM; however, it will not apply to English Marks. A relaxation of 5% in English marks will apply to candidates who are natives of the Lakshadweep and Andaman & Nicobar Islands and belong to their Scheduled Tribes and who & both of whose parents were born in those islands & belong to the Scheduled Tribes of those islands |
Medical conditions | Physical Fitness Candidates seeking admission to this Marine Engineering Programme must be medically fit including eyesight and hearing as prescribed in the Merchant Shipping (Medical Examination) Rules, 2000, as amended |
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Medical certificate requirement | At the time of admission, candidates will be required to produce a certificate of medical fitness issued by doctors approved by the Directorate General of Shipping |
IMU CET 2025 Eligibility for 4-Year B.Tech (Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering) – Residential
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Criteria | Description |
Educational Qualification | 10+2/equivalent (PCM Average-Minimum 60%) with minimum of 50% marks in English subject in 10th / 12th Examination |
Age Criteria | Maximum age: The reference date for calculation of the age will be from the date of commencement of the Academic Session (01.08.2025) For Male: General-25 years, OBC(NCL)-28 years, SC/ST-30 years For Female/Transgender: General-27 years, OBC(NCL)-30 years, SC/ST-32 years |
Relaxation | For SC/ST candidates: There will be a 5% relaxation in eligibility marks of PCM; however, it will not apply to English Marks |
Eligibility Medical | All Candidates who qualify for this course will have to submit a Physical Fitness Certificate from a Registered Medical Practitioner at the time of Certificate Verification |
IMUCET 2025 Eligibility for4-Year B.Tech (Naval Architecture and Ship Building) – Residential
Criteria | Description |
Educational Qualification | 10+2/equivalent (PCM Average - Minimum 60%) with a minimum of 50% marks in English subject in 10th / 12th Examination |
Age Criteria |
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Relaxation | For SC/ST candidates: There will be a 5% relaxation in eligibility marks of PCM; however, it will not apply to English Marks |
Eligibility Medical | All Candidates who qualify for this course will have to submit a Physical Fitness Certificate from a Registered Medical Practitioner at the time of Certificate Verification |
IMU CET 2025 Eligibility for 3-Year B.Sc. (Nautical Science) – Residential
Criteria | Description |
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Age Criteria |
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Relaxation |
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Medical conditions | Physical Fitness Candidates seeking admission to this Nautical Science Programme must be medically fit including eye sight and hearing as prescribed in the Merchant Shipping (Medical Examination) Rules, 2000, as amended |
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Medical certificate requirement | At the time of admission, candidates will be required to produce a certificate of medical fitness issued by doctors approved by the Directorate General of Shipping |
IMU CET Eligibility 2025 for 1-Year DNS course leading to B.Sc (Applied Nautical Science) – Residential
Note: Transgender are eligible for the B.Tech. (Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering) & B.Tech. (Naval Architecture and Ship Building) and they should meet the requisite eligibility criteria.
Criteria | Description |
Educational Qualification | 10+2/equivalent (PCM Average-Minimum 60%) with minimum of 50% marks in English subject in 10th / 12th Examination OR B.Sc. in Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry or Electronics with Physics as individual subject in one of the years, with an average of not less than55%of the marks in the final year OR B.E./B.Tech Degree from IIT or from a college recognised by AICTE with an average of not less than50%of the marks in the final year. Marital status: Unmarried Note: The candidate should have a minimum of 50% marks in English subject in 10th / 12th / Degree Examinations |
Age Criteria |
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Relaxation |
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Medical conditions | Physical Fitness Candidates seeking admission to this DNS Programme must be medically fit including eyesight and hearing as prescribed in the Merchant Shipping (Medical Examination) Rules, 2000, as amended |
Eye sight
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Medical Certificate requirement | At the time of admission, candidates will be required to produce a certificate of medical fitness issued by doctors approved by the Directorate General of Shipping, Mumbai |
IMU CET 2025 Eligibility for 2-Year M.Tech (Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering) – Non- Residential
Criteria | Description |
Educational Qualification | Engineering Graduate in Mechanical/ Civil/ Marine/ Naval Architecture/BTech (Fisheries Engineering) or equivalent with 55% in aggregate marks |
Age Criteria | There is no age restriction |
Relaxation for SC/ST candidates | There will be a 5% relaxation in eligibility marks |
Eligibility Medical | All Candidates who qualify for this course will have to submit a Physical Fitness Certificate from a Registered Medical Practitioner |
IMU CET Eligibility for 2-Year M.Tech (Dredging and Harbour Engineering) – Non-Residential
Criteria | Description |
Educational Qualification | Engineering Graduate in Mechanical/ Civil/ Marine/ Naval Architecture/BTech (Fisheries Engineering) or equivalent with 55% in aggregate marks |
Age Criteria | There is no age restriction |
Relaxation for SC/ST candidates (if any) | There will be a 5% relaxation in eligibility marks. |
Eligibility Medical | All Candidates who qualify for this course will have to submit a Physical Fitness Certificate from a Registered Medical Practitioner. |
IMUCET Eligibility Criteria for 2-Year M.Tech (Marine Technology) – Non-Residential
Criteria | Description |
Eligibility | BE/BTech in Marine Engineering/Mechanical Engineering/Naval Architecture with at least 55% in aggregate marks from a recognized University. OR Associate Member of Institution of Engineers Part A and B in Mechanical Engineering with at least 55% marks (by examination). OR MEO Class I Certificate of Competency Issued by Govt. of India Note: Candidates with GATE Scores in Marine Engineering/ Mechanical Engineering/ Naval Architecture are exempted from IMU’s CET, however, they will be considered only against the residuary seats, if any. |
Age Criteria | There is no age restriction |
Relaxation for SC/ST candidates (if any) | There will be a 5% relaxation in eligibility marks. |
Eligibility Medical | All Candidates who qualify for this course will have to submit a Physical Fitness Certificate from a Registered Medical Practitioner. |
IMUCET Eligibility 2025 for 2-Year MBA (International Transportation and Logistics Management) – Non-Residential
Criteria | Description |
Educational Qualification | A Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% in aggregate marks from recognized universities and a minimum of 50% marks in English subject in 10th / 12th / UG Degree |
Age Criteria | There is no age restriction |
Relaxation | For SC/ST candidates: There will be a 5% relaxation in eligibility marks; however, it will not apply to English Marks. |
Eligibility Medical | All Candidates who qualify for this course will have to submit a Physical Fitness Certificate from a Registered Medical Practitioner. |
IMUCET Eligibility Criteria 2025 for 2-Year MBA (Port & Shipping Management) – Non-Residential
Criteria | Description |
Educational Qualification | A Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% in aggregate marks from recognized universities and a minimum of 50% marks in English subject in 10th / 12th / UG Degree. |
Age Criteria | There is no age restriction |
Relaxation | For SC/ST candidates: There will be a 5% relaxation in eligibility marks; however, it will not apply to English Marks. |
Eligibility Medical | All Candidates who qualify for this course will have to submit a Physical Fitness Certificate from a Registered Medical Practitioner. |
IMU CET Eligibility Criteria for Research Programmes
We have shared below the IMU Eligibility Criteria for Research Programs for the reference of the aspirants:
Course Name | Eligibility Criteria |
For PHD |
Candidates who have passed SSLC (10th or 11th class/grade and PUC or higher secondary (12th grade) before joining undergraduate (UG) program (3 or more years) and UG before joining PG degree program, i.e. 10+2+UG Degree (3 or more years) or 11+1+ UG Degree (3 or more years) And The Post Graduate (P.G) shall be in the respective areas of research in the Schools of Marine Engineering / Nautical Studies / Naval Architecture & Ocean Engineering / Maritime Management or a relevant discipline with at least 55% marks or equivalent Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA). For SC/ ST/ OBC(NCL)/ PwD candidates, the minimum marks shall be 50% (or equivalent CGPA).
Candidates with M.S (by Research) or M.Phil degree in the respective areas of research in the Schools of Marine Engineering / Nautical Studies / Naval Architecture & Ocean Engineering / Maritime Management or a relevant discipline.
Mariners with Master or MEO Class I Certificate of Competency or PGDMOM qualification with 2 years of continuous teaching experience at degree level as faculty in IMU / IMU Affiliated Institutes/DG(S) approved institutes. This category (Cat – III/) can apply only till the year 2023-24 for Ph.D. |
For M.S. (By Research) / Integrated Ph.D |
Candidates with Undergraduate degree with 10+2+(3 or 4) pattern in a relevant discipline with at least 55% marks or equivalent Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA)
Mariners with a Master or MEO Class I Certificate of Competency. For SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PwD candidates, the minimum marks shall be 50% (or equivalent CGPA). |
Does IMU CET have any Reservation Criteria?
Yes, indeed. IMU does have reservation criteria for the different categories. Candidates are advised to refer to the table below to check the reservation criteria.
Category | Reservation |
Scheduled Caste | 15% |
Scheduled Tribe | 7.5% |
OBC(NCL) | 27% |
General-EWS | 10% |
PWD (For BBA / MBA courses) | 5% |
IMU CET Eligibility Criteria: Aggregate Marks in Qualifying Exam
The aggregate marks to be obtained by the candidates in the qualifying degree in order to be eligible for the IMU CET Exam are shared below.
Qualifying Degree | Aggregate Marks |
10+2/equivalent | 60% |
Engineering Graduate in Mechanical/ Civil/ Marine/ Naval Architecture or equivalent | 60% |
Bachelor’s Degree | 50% |
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