Indian Maritime University - [IMU], Chennai

Indian Maritime University Chennai Admission 2024 is ongoing.  Admission at IMU is done based on marks scored by the candidates in the Common Entrance Test (IMU-CET). 

IMU CET Online Registration 2024

Candidates need to register for IMU CET online through the official registration portal available at the university website for admission to various UG and PG programmes offered by IMU and its affiliated institutes Application fee has to be submitted online through net-banking, credit/debit card. It is non-refundable

• For all UG and PG programs (except BBA), the application fee for GEN/OBC candidates is INR 1000 (INR 700 in case of SC/ST candidates). 

• For BBA (Logistics, Retailing and e-Commerce) Programme, the Registration Fee payable is INR 140 for candidates from SC/ST category and INR 200 for all others

Steps for filling IMU CET Online Application form

• Step 1: After the 'Basic Registration' i.e. once the candidate clicks on the 'Submit' button in the Basic Registration Page, the system will generate the Application Number and send it to the candidate by Email and SMS.
• Step 2: For subsequent logins, the candidate should use this system-generated Application Number as 'Login ID' and his/her Date of Birth as the 'Password'
• Step 3: In the 'Detailed Registration' section, students will have to fill up additional details such as Address for Correspondence, Educational Details, Preferred Choice of Exam Cities, etc. followed by uploading of relevant scanned documents and payment of CET Registration Fees
• Step 4: Upon successful online payment of Registration Fee, a receipt will be generated and student should take a print out of it for future correspondence
• Step 5: The candidate should note that the Service Charges / Payment Gateway Charges for making the Online Payment Transaction are to be borne by the candidate only.
• Step 6: If the Class 12/UG Degree Exam results are awaited at the time of Online Registration, the candidate may choose the 'Awaiting Results' option.

Check More: Indian Maritime University Chennai Admission 2024

Documents required for IMU CET 2024

Candidates shall upload the following documents at the time of submitting the Online Application Form:

• A scanned copy of the passport-size photograph. 
• A scanned copy of the signature of the candidate.
• Scanned copy of 10th Standard Mark Sheet or equivalent in support of Date of Birth
• Scanned copy of 12th Standard Mark Sheet (wherever applicable).
• Scanned copy of UG Degree Certificate (wherever applicable).
• Community Certificate in respect of SC/ST/OBC (NCL) candidates

IMU Chennai Scholarships

The University helps students who are eager to earn a higher degree and do research in any area of study. The scholarships and awards are offered on the based-on merit and other backgrounds. Various state government agencies offer a post-matric scholarship for OBC, ST, SC, and Minority Community. 

Here is a list of IMU Chennai Scholarships. 

• Directorate of Schedule Caste Welfare Department, Tamil Nadu Adi-Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department)
• Tamil Nadu BC/MBC Scholarship
• Maritime Training Trust
• Zilla Kalyan Office, UP
• District Welfare Office, Saharsa, Bihar
• Directorate of Education, Andaman and Nicobar Administration
• Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited, Dehradun
• Lakshadweep (Education Department)
• PM Scholarship
• National Scholarship Portal
• Telagana State E-Pass
• OBC Post matric Scholarship, Govt. of Kerala
• OEC (other eligibility candidates), Scholarship Govt of Kerala
• OBC Post matric Scholarship, Govt. of Bihar
• Department of Fisheries, Chennai
• Institute of Marine Engineers, Nerul, Navi Mumbai, India
• Winnie sun's Scholarship Gurgaon, Haryana State
• Endowment/Scholarship for SC/ST students by Mumbai Port Trust/VOC
• Post matric Scholarship, Govt. of Goa
• Grant under Santoor Scholarship for Telangana State
• Ministry of social justice
• Maharashtra state SC/ST Post matric Scholarship

IMU Chennai Facilities

Indian Maritime University, Chennai campus offers modern facilities to students to cater to their needs. Following is a brief about the same:

• Library: There is a rich collection of more than 8000 books, 40 journals/ periodicals, projects, magazines, etc. IMU has one of the largest Maritime Libraries in the country.
• Hostels: The hostel can accommodate 250 students with world-class facilities. They have access to a gym, swimming pool, routine health check-up, and emergencies. A guest house and staff quarters are also located on the campus. 
• Classrooms: The campus has 23 modern and well-equipped classrooms with audio and visual aids. Students can also get hands-on training in workshops and machine shops.

IMU CET (Indian Maritime University Common Entrance Test​)

Admissions to all the UG and PG programs at the IMU Campuses and its Affiliated Institutes is done through Common Entrance Test (CET).

The following CETs are conducted online by the university for shortlisting students to various courses:

• Common CET for UG programs (except BBA)
• CET for MBA programs
• CET for M.Tech program

Candidates who wish to apply can register themselves online by filling the application form. They must submit it along with the application fee of INR 1000 for General/ OBC and INR 700 for SC/ST candidates. 

How to Prepare for IMU CET?

• Candidates can practice basic Mathematics, GK and English to prepare for the examination. However, the candidates should pay attention to managing their time as per the subjects mentioned in the syllabus.
• Choose the right study material available in the market or on the internet. Practice from previous year question papers will help you to understand the exam pattern, important topics and type of questions asked.
• Go for the complete IMU CET syllabus with deep study and try to cover all important topics before one month of the exam. It is very important to make a timetable for the study so, make a proper schedule and follow it on a regular basis.