Merchant Navy admission procedure

Hi I want to join Merchant Navy in Indian Maritime University so tell me the procedure of this?

[Raman Vij]

To join Merchant Navy in Indian Maritime University you have to clear IMU CET. It is conducted by Indian Maritime University, a government recognized University.

The University conducts the common entrance test for admission in its undergraduate level program in the field of maritime engineering, that is, Bachelor of Science (Nautical Sciences).

The test centers of IMU CET Exam are Chennai, Mumbai, Kolkata and Vishakhapatnam.

Courses or Programs offered by IMU-

Master of Technology Naval Architecture & Ocean Engineering Course -2 years
Naval Architecture & Ocean Engineering- Bachelor of Technology -4 years
Master of Technology Dredging & Harbour Engineering-2 years
PG Diploma in Marine Engineering -1 year
B Sc Ship Building and Repair - 3years
MBA Port & Shipping-2 years
LLM (Maritime Law)-2 years
B Tech Marine Engineering 4 year program.
MBA Logistics-2 years
B.Sc Nautical Science
B.Sc Maritime Science
PhD Non-residential
MBA Infrastructure

There is a separate CET for M.B.A, M.TECH and L.L.M.

IMU CET Eligibility Criteria

Following are the eligibility criteria:

DNS course-
A) 60% (PCM) and 50% (English) in 12th class
B) B.Sc (Any of these Physics/ Mathematics/ Chemistry/ Electronics) passed candidates with 55 % marks.
C) B.Tech candidates with 50 % in English.

Candidates applying for DNS, needs to have passport before the admission.

B.Sc- 3 years-

60% (PCM) and 50% (English) in 12th Class. For B.Sc in Ship Building and Repair only 50% in PCM.

B Tech Marine Engineering/Naval Architecture –

60%(PCM) and 50% (English) in 12th Class. 2nd Year lateral entry candidates should have pursued Marine or Mechanical or Naval Architecture or Electrical in diploma.

Lateral Entry in to B.tech program is still in process by the IMU and no admission will be there till further notice.

PG Diploma in Marine Engineering-
50 % in B.tech/ B.E course or program.

M Tech Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering-
60 % in B.tech in Mechanical /Civil Aeronautical/Marine/ Naval Architecture.

MBA- 50 % with any stream.
LLM (Maritime Law)- 50% in any law degree.

Age Criteria for IMU CET-

Age not greater than 25 years.
For reserved category students like SC/ST and PD- Not more than 30 years of age.

Reservations of Seats-
For SC candidates- 15% Quota.
For OBC candidates- 27 % should be part of Non Creamy layer.
For ST- 7.5 %
For DA candidates- 3 %

Selection Process at IMU

First University conducts a common entrance exam and then after those candidates who are selected are called for counseling or GD or PI as per the course applied.

Fee Structure of IMU CET Courses-

B.Sc or DNS courses- Rs 2,20,000/- for Boys and 140,500/- for Female cadets per year.
B.Tech Courses- Rs 225000/- for Boys and 140500/- for Female cadets per year.
B Sc Ship Building and Repair- Rs 220000/- for both male and female cadets per year.
B Tech Naval Architecture- Rs 225000/- for both male and female cadets per year.
M.Tech Courses- 225000/- for male and female cadets per year.
PH.D Course- Rs 10000/- per year.
PGDME (GME)- Rs 300000/- for whole course.

Physical Fitness for IMU Courses

Candidates who are applying for all these courses needs to comply with medical standards of D.G Shipping.

And they have to go through a medical examination, before appearing for the counseling.

IMU CET Examination Pattern

Candidate needs to be aware about the fact that, all the questions asked in this exam are as per what taught to the students in their 12th class. Multiple choice questions are asked in this exam.
Total number of questions-180.
Time Duration- 180 minutes or 3 hours.
Subjects- Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, General Knowledge, English and Aptitude.
For more deep details about exam pattern read this article imu cet exam pattern and cutoff last year

Contact details

Indian Maritime University,
East Coast Road, Uthandi, Chennai –
600 119

Map location

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