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IMUCET 2026 Exam Date Announced: Registration Open, Eligibility, Dates & Application Process

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Lakshmi Singh • 4 Mins read • 10 Feb 26
IMUCET 2026 Exam Date AnnouncedIMUCET 2026 Exam Date Announced

IMUCET 2026 exam date has been announced. The Indian Maritime University (IMU) has released the IMUCET 2026 exam date. According to the official notification by IMU, the IMUCET 2026 is set to be conducted on 24 May 2026. The IMUCET 2026 registrations for the 2026-27 academic session are now active.


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IMUCET 2026 application last date is 24 April 2026. The IMU Common Entrance Test (IMU-CET) application is online through the official IMU portal.

Students who aspire to undergraduate and postgraduate maritime courses must complete the application process.

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IMUCET 2026 Registration Window Open

IMUCET 2026 is conducted for admission to various UG and PG maritime courses. These courses are offered by IMU and its affiliated institutes.

The application process is completely online, and students must meet the minimum eligibility criteria first. IMU entrance exam 2026 will be in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode.


IMUCET Dates 2026: Complete Schedule

Look at the important dates of IMUCET 2026 exam:

Event

Date

IMUCET Online Registration Start Date

6 February 2026

Last Date for IMUCET Online Registration

24 April 2026 (till 11:59 PM)

IMUCET Online City Selection Start Date

4 May 2026

IMUCET Online City Selection End Date

10 May 2026

IMUCET 2026 Exam Date

24 May 2026 (Sunday)


How to Apply for IMUCET 2026?

Steps to complete the IMUCET 2026 registration process:

  • Go to the official website: imu.cbexams.com.
  • Click on “New Registration/Login”. 
  • Enter the personal and academic details.
  • Pay the application fee.
  • Download the application confirmation.


IMUCET 2026 Courses Offered

IMUCET 2026 is the national entrance test for admission into maritime programmes:

  • BTech in Marine Engineering
  • BSc in Nautical Science
  • Diploma in Nautical Science (DNS)
  • Postgraduate and specialised maritime courses


IMUCET 2026 Eligibility Criteria Overview

IMUCET 2026 registration eligibility rules:

Criteria

Details

Age Limit

Male: 25-30 years

Female: 27-32 years (varies by category)

Qualification

60% in PCM (Class 12)

English Marks

Minimum 50% required

Relaxation

5% relaxation in PCM for SC/ST only

Medical Fitness

Must be medically fit (DG Shipping rules for Marine courses)

Eye Sight

  • Normal vision required
  • No colour blindness



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IMU Entrance Tests for Admissions

Indian Maritime University conducts the IMU Common Entrance Test (IMU-CET) for admission to various courses. Let’s take a closer look:

  • IMUCET (UG): B.Tech, B.Sc and DNS.
  • IMUCET (PG): M.Tech 
  • IMUCET (MBA): iMBA programmes, except Online MBA (MM)/PGDML


Candidates who qualified national-level examinationsare also eligible to apply:

Course

Accepted Exams

M.Tech

  • GATE 
  • CUET PG 
  • PG CET (IMUCET rank holders preferred)

MBA (Except Online MBA)

  • CAT 
  • MAT 
  • CMAT
  • UG Marks (IMUCET rank holders preferred)

MBA in Port and Shipping Logistics

GSV entrance examination


Why IMUCET Matters for Maritime Aspirants

The path of India’s maritime and shipping sector goes through IMUCET. This ensures access to the top maritime institutions in India. IMUCET 2026 exam-related updates will be communicated on the official website. Students must complete their IMUCET registration process soon to avoid last-minute technical glitches. 


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Frequently Asked Questions


Ques: Has IMUCET 2026 registration started?

Ans: Yes. Indian Maritime University has started the registration for IMUCET 2026. Candidates who are eligible to apply for the entrance test must complete their registration by 24 April 2026. 


Ques: When is IMUCET 2026 exam scheduled?

Ans: The IMUCET 2026 exam is scheduled on 24 May 2026, as per the official notification. The city selection will start from 4 May 2026. 


Ques: What courses are offered if I qualify IMUCET 2026?

Ans: The following courses are available once you qualify IMUCET 2026 examination:

School of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering

  • B.Tech Naval Architecture & Ocean Engineering
  • B.Tech Naval Architecture & Ship Building
  • M.Tech Naval Architecture & Ocean Engineering
  • M.Tech Dredging & Harbour Engineering
  • M.Tech Environmental Engineering

School of Nautical Studies

  • Diploma in Nautical Science
  • B.Sc (Nautical Science)
  • Post Graduate Diploma in Marine Engineering

School of Marine Engineering & Technology

  • B.Tech Marine Engineering
  • M.Tech Marine Technology

School of Maritime Management

  • BBA Maritime Logistics (Apprenticeship embedded)
  • BBA Logistics, Retailing & e-Commerce
  • MBA Port & Shipping Management
  • MBA International Transportation & Logistics Management
  • MBA Port & Shipping Logistics (Joint programme with GSV)

Ques: What is IMUCET BTech 2026 eligibility criteria?

Ans: The eligibility criteria for BTech at IMU:

Age Limit

  • Male: 25-30 years (depends on category)
  • Female: 27-32 years (depends on category)

Education

  • Minimum 60% in Physics, Chemistry & Maths (PCM) in Class 12
  • Minimum 50% in English

Relaxation

  • SC/ST candidates get 5% relaxation in PCM
  • No relaxation in English marks

Medical Fitness

  • Marine Engineering students must be medically fit as per DG Shipping rules

Eye Sight

  • Normal vision required
  • No colour blindness or serious eye problem


Ques: What is the IMUCET application fee 2026?

Ans: IMUCET 2026 application fee is Rs 1000. Foreign candidates need to pay USD 20 dollars for the application. Counselling fee is Rs 10,000.