IMU CET 2024 - Application Form, Dates, Syllabus, Pattern

IMU CET 2023

Indian Maritime University Common Entrance Test
IMU CET   Online
Exam Dates: 10th Jun 2023
Prachi Bhatia
Prachi Bhatia Prachi Bhatia

Updated on 17th March, 2023 | 11 min read

Indian Maritime University administers the IMU CET 2023 (Indian Maritime University Common Entrance Test). It is an annual entrance examination for universities. Admission to a variety of undergraduate and graduate programmes is provided by the IMU CET. Candidates can enroll in B.Tech,B.Sc.,M.Tech,BBA,M.Sc., and other programmes if they want to apply for the exam. Only those applicants who pass the IMU CET will be permitted to enroll. Candidates who meet the requirements may enroll in one of the five campuses, which are situated in Cochin, Visakhapatnam, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Chennai.

IMU CET Exam 2023 Highlights

Exam Name

IMU CET

Full-Form

Indian Maritime University Common Entrance Test

Exam Types

UG & PG Level

Exam Level

Central

Courses Offered

Engineering, Diploma & Other Courses

Conducting Body

Indian Maritime University

Application Form

Online

Exam Mode

Online

IMU CET Exam Date 2023

2nd week of June 2023

Exam Duration

3 Hours

Official Website

http://www.imu.edu.in/

Email Id

academicscell@imu.ac.in

Helpline

+91 (44) 2453 9020

IMU CET Exam 2023 Dates (Tentative)

Online registration begins

4th week of March 2023

Last date of submission of forms

4th week of May 2023

Admit card release date

4th week of May 2023

IMU CET Exam Date 2023

2nd week of June 2023

Announcement of Result

3rd week of June 2023

Counseling Process

4th week of June 2023

IMU CET Exam 2023 Application Form

  • Starting in the fourth week of March 2023, the IMU CET 2023 application form will be made available.
  • Online access to the registration form will be provided. No offline tools will be offered to complete out the application.
  • Candidates must complete the application form by providing their personal information, education, course preference, etc.
  • Candidates must upload scanned copies of their identification documents, such as their 10th-grade transcript and signature.
  • The application form must be submitted by the fourth week of May 2023.
  • Take a printout of the application so you have it for reference in the future.

IMU CET Exam 2023 Application Fee

  • The application cost can be paid online by applicants.
  • Candidates may pay via payment portals such as net banking, credit cards, or debit cards.
  • Fees will not be refunded.

Candidates can view the application cost for all categories of candidates in the table below:

General/ OBC

Rs 1000/-

SC/ ST

Rs 700/-

Also Read: IMU CET 2023 Application Form

IMU CET Exam 2023 Eligibility Criteria

B.Tech

  • Qualification: Candidates must pass class 12th or equivalent from recognized board.
  • Candidates must have a grade of "C" or above from an accredited institution to be considered.
  • Age Restrictions: Male applicants must be between the ages of 25 and 28 (SC/ ST applicants must be 30 years old). For female candidates, the maximum age to apply will be 27 to 30 years old (SC/ST - 32 Years).
  • Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and English are required disciplines that the candidate must pass.
  • Candidates must receive at least 60% on the PCM exam and 50% on the English component.

MBA

  • Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
  • Marks: The candidate must receive an overall grade point average of at least 50% from any accredited university or institution.
  • There is no upper age limit for eligibility.
  • There would be a 5% relaxation in the eligibility marks (except English marks).
  • All candidates who meet the medical requirements for this course must present a physical fitness certificate from a licensed physician.

B.Sc

  • The applicant must have earned a passing grade in 12th grade or its equivalent from an accredited board.
  • Marks: In order to qualify, a candidate must receive a minimum of 50% in English and 60% in PCM.
  • Relaxation: Candidates will receive a 5 percent English score relaxation.

Lateral Entry for BTech (Marine Engineering)

  • Candidates should have a minimum of 55% in English in their Class 10/Class 12/Diploma English exams and a three-year Marine/Mechanical/Electrical/Electrical & Electronics Engineering Diploma from a recognized Institute. 
  • Candidates must have finished their diploma within the required three years.
  • Candidates must have a four-year diploma in shipbuilding engineering from a recognized institute, as well as a minimum of 50% in English subjects in Class 10/Class 12/Diploma examinations.

Lateral Entry for BTech (Naval Architecture and Ocean engineering)

2nd Year

  • The age range for candidates should be 18 to 26 years old.
  • Candidates must hold a Diploma in Ship Building Engineering from the Institute of Ship Building Technology in Goa, a Diploma in Naval Architecture and Offshore Engineering from AMET University in Chennai, or a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering/Civil Engineering from any AICTE-approved institute.
  • The Diploma should have been finished by the candidates within the allotted time.
  • Candidates will be admitted depending on their grades.

Lateral Entry for BTech (Naval Architecture and Ocean engineering)

3rd Year

  • Candidates must have received a minimum cumulative grade of 60% in their BSc (Ship Building & Repair) degree.
  • Candidates have earned their degrees within the allotted three years.
  • Based on the proportion of marks they receive, applicants will be admitted.
  • The candidates should be between the ages of 19 and 27.

Medical Eligibility

  • The applicant must have normal binocular vision (6/6 in each eye individually) in order to be considered.
  • Candidates for the B.Tech. in Marine Engineering program should have unassisted vision of 0.5 (6/12) in each eye, or 0.67 (6/9) in the better eye and 0.33 (6/18) in the other eye.
  • The applicant must fulfill all medical criteria and be in good health according to DGS standards.

IMU CET Exam 2023 Admit Card

Starting in the fourth week of May 2023, the authorities will release the admit card. The admit card includes certain personal information, such as name, gender, selected courses, category, etc. The admission card will be made available online. Candidates must input their User id and password that were provided at the time of application form filing in order to download the admission card. Candidates must bring their admit cards to the testing location because they will not be permitted to enter the exam room without them.

Below are the steps to download the admit card of IMU CET 2023:

  • Visit imu.edu.in now.
  • Candidates must click the link to the admission card.
  • In a new tab, the login page will appear.
  • The User ID and password must be entered by the candidates.
  • Then click "Log In."
  • The admission card for the IMU CET 2022 exam will be visible on the screen in PDF format.

IMU CET Syllabus 2023

The IMU CET 2023 syllabus for each subject is listed below for students to review as they get ready for their tests. It is suggested that you stick to the IMU CET syllabus 2023 since that is what the questions are based on. Students must also use the books and study materials that are recommended by teachers and trusted by other students when they are preparing for the exam.

Candidates check the detailed subject-wise IMU CET syllabus from the list given below.

IMU CET English Syllabus

  • Parts of Speech
  • Synonyms and Antonyms
  • Meaning of words/phrases
  • Tenses
  • Phrasal verbs
  • Idioms

IMU CET General Knowledge Syllabus

  • Abstract Reasoning
  • Mechanical Reasoning
  • Mixture & Allegation
  • Ratio
  • Numerical Reasoning
  • Height & Distance
  • Quantitative Aptitude
  • Analytical Reasoning
  • Logic Reasoning
  • Fault Diagnosis
  • Calendar
  • Clocks
  • Stocks
  • Time & Distance
  • Odd Man Out
  • Boat & Streams
  • Numerical Computation
  • Numerical Estimation
  • Time & Work
  • Syllogism (Logic Syllogism (Logic based questions)
  • Fill in/Completion of series based on Pattern/Logic, Data Sufficiency
  • Data Interpretation
  • Pipes & Cisterns
  • Critical Reasoning
  • Word Groups
  • Instructions
  • Structural Analysis

IMU CET Chemistry Syllabus

  • Some Basic Concepts
  • States of Matter
  • Atomic Structure
  • Solutions
  • Chemical Energetics and Thermodynamics
  • Chemical Equilibrium
  • Redox Reaction and Electrochemistry
  • Rates of Chemical Reaction and Chemical Kinetics
  • Surface Chemistry
  • Chemical Families Periodic properties
  • Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
  • Chemistry of Non-Metals – 1
  • Chemistry of Non-Metals – 2
  • Heavy metals
  • Chemistry of Lighter Metals
  • Chemistry of Representative Elements
  • Transition metals including Lanthanides
  • Co-ordination Chemistry and Organo Metallics
  • Nuclear Chemistry
  • Purification and characterisation of Organic Compounds
  • Some Basic Principles of Organic Chemistry
  • Hydrocarbons
  • Organic compounds Containing Halogens
  • Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen
  • Synthetic and Natural Polymers
  • Organic Compounds Containing Oxygen
  • Biomolecules and Biological Process
  • Chemistry In Action
  • Environmental Chemistry
  • IMU CET Mathematics Syllabus
  • Sets, Relation and Functions
  • Complex Numbers
  • Matrix and Determinants
  • Quadratic Equation
  • Permutations and Combinations
  • Mathematical Induction and Its Application
  • Binomial Theorem and Its Application
  • Sequence and Series
  • Differential calculus
  • Integral Calculus
  • Differential Equations
  • Two Dimensional geometry
  • Three Dimensional Geometry
  • Vector Algebra
  • Measures of Central Tendency and Dispersion
  • Probability
  • Trigonometry
  • Statistics
  • Dynamics

IMU CET Physics Syllabus

  • Units and Measurement
  • Description of Motion in One Dimension
  • Description of motion in Two and Three Dimensions
  • Laws of Motion
  • Work, Energy and Power
  • Rotational Motion and Moment of Inertia
  • Gravitation
  • Solids and Fluids
  • Oscillations
  • Waves
  • Heat and Thermodynamics
  • Transference of Heat
  • Electrostatics
  • Current Electricity
  • Thermal and Chemical Effects of Currents
  • Magnetic Effects of Currents
  • Magnetostatics
  • Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents.
  • Ray Optics
  • Wave Optics
  • Electromagnetic Waves
  • Electrons and Photons
  • Atoms, Molecules and Nuclei
  • Solids and Semiconductors

Also Read: IMU CET 2023 Syllabus

Courses offered at Indian Maritime University

Several courses are offered at IMU given in the table below:

Course

Specializations

 

UG Courses

B.Tech (Marine Engineering)

B.Tech (Naval Architecture & Ocean Engineering)

B.Sc (Nautical Science)

BBA (Logistics, Retailing & E-Commerce)

Diploma in Nautical Science leading to B.Sc. (Applied Nautical Science)

B.Sc (Ship Building & Repair)

 
 
 
 
 
 

PG Courses

MBA (Port and Shipping Management)

MBA (International Transportation and Logistics Management)

M.Sc (Commercial Shipping & Logistics)

M.Tech (Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering)

M.Tech (Dredging and Harbour Engineering)

M.Tech (Marine Engineering & Management)

 
 
 
 
 
 

PG Diploma

PGDME (Post Graduate Diploma in Marine Engineering)

 

Other Programmes offered by IMU

Institute Name

Programmes Offered

No. of Seats

Anglo Eastern Maritime Academy, Mumbai

DNS

160

Applied Research International, New Delhi

DNS

120

Coimbatore Marine College, Coimbatore

B.Tech (ME)

80

College of Ship Technology, Palakkad

B.Sc (SBR)

40

Dr. B R Ambedkar Institute of Technology, Port Blair

DNS

30

Euro Tech Maritime Academy, Cochin

B.Tech (ME)

80

 

HIMT College, Chennai

B.Tech (ME)

80

B.Sc (NS)

80

International Maritime Institute, New Delhi

DNS

120

B.Tech (ME)

80

Maritime Training Institute (SCI), Mumbai 

DNS

120

Park Maritime Academy, Coimbatore

B.Tech (ME)

40

RL Institute of Nautical Sciences, Madurai

B.Tech (ME)

120

Samundra Institute of Maritime Studies, Mumbai

DNS

120

B.Tech (ME)

40

Sriram Institute of Marine Studies, New Delhi 

DNS

40

Southern Academy of Maritime Studies, Chennai

DNS

40

The Great Eastern Institute of Maritime Studies, Mumbai

DNS

80

Tolani Maritime Institute, Pune

DNS

120

B.Sc (NS)

80

B.Tech (ME)

240

Training Ship Rahaman, Mumbai

DNS

120

Yak Education Trust, Mumbai

DNS

120

IMU CET 2023 Exam Pattern

The exam pattern and syllabus for IMU CET 2023 will be published by the authorities in the official brochure on the official website, imu.edu.in. The IMU CET 2023 test pattern provides information on the exam method, question types, number of sections, and other factors in given table below.

Mode of Examination

Computer-Based Exam

Duration

3 Hours

Medium of Exam

English

Type of Questions

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Section-wise Questions

English - 25 Questions

General Aptitude - 25 Questions

Chemistry - 25 Questions

Mathematics - 50 Questions

Physics - 50 Questions

Total Number of Questions

200 Questions

Marking Scheme

No marks will be deducted for wrong answers

IMU CET Exam 2023 Preparation Tips

Here are some IMU CET 2022 test preparation suggestions to help applicants improve their exam preparation. Candidates are encouraged to integrate these concepts into their study plans, even if their preparation methods differ from one another.

Learn about the exam style and syllabus

As previously indicated, students should become acquainted with the IMU CET 2023 test structure and curriculum prior to commencing exam preparation. Candidates who are familiar with the test pattern and syllabus will be able to comprehend the exam pattern and study the suitable topics for the exam.

Time Administration

When studying for the IMU CET 2023 test, time management is the most important element to consider. Candidates should make a strategy ahead of time to finish the syllabus for each portion of the exam before the deadline. Candidates must follow the letter's timeline.

Consult the finest Books

Candidates should choose the best books to study for the exams. Candidates should first examine their NCERT books, then the reference books given in the article.

Revise the topics daily

Candidates must plan enough time for review in their schedules. It is vital that they go over all they have learnt. Candidates must provide enough time for review and should aim to avoid studying new topics at the last minute.

Sample Papers and Mock Exams

Candidates can practise additional mock examinations and sample papers for IMU CET 2023 to enhance their speed and time management skills. These tests are based on the real exam pattern and provide applicants with information on the sorts and levels of questions that will be asked during the exam. Mock exams and sample papers can also be used by candidates to assess their own performance.

Make use of an excellent preparing resource.

Candidates preparing for an entrance test may benefit from a range of study tools, including books, coaching schools, online study sessions, and so on. Candidates should prepare by employing study materials recommended by certified candidates and skilled teachers.

Take Notes

Students should jot down all essential topics in a concise way when studying for the exam.

The preparation of notes is required for exam preparation. This will help students review whatever they wrote down during revision.

Recommended Books for IMU CET 2023

Recommended Books of IMU CET 2023 Physics

Candidates can follow the following books to prepare for IMU CET 2023 Physics Section:

Book

Author

NCERT part 1&2 class 12th

NCERT

Concepts of Physics H.C. Verma Vol 1 & 2

H.C.Verma

Understanding Physics series

D.C. Pandey

Recommended Books of IMU CET 2023 Chemistry

Candidates can follow the following books to prepare for IMU CET 2023 Chemistry Section:

Book

Author

NCERT chemistry Part 1 and Part 2 for Class XII

NCERT

Physical Chemistry by P.Bahadur

P.Bahadur

Organic Chemistry by Arihant (Theory & Paper)

O.P. Tandon

JEE Main Chemistry Previous year Papers

Arihant

Recommended Books of IMU CET 2023 Mathematics

Besides NCERT Books for class XI and Class XII, candidates can follow the following Mathematics Book to prepare for the test.

Book

Author

Arihant Maths Series by S.K. Goyal for in-depth understanding and practice

S.K.Goyal

Recommended Books of IMU CET 2023 English

English can be prepared from the book listed below:

Book

Author

Wren and Martin for high school English

Wren and Martin

IMU CET Exam 2023 Result

Candidates can access the official website to view their IMU CET 2023 standing. The candidates' rankings will also be made public right away on the official website.

Below are the steps to check the result of IMU CET 2023

  • Visit the IMU CET 2023 official website.
  • "IMU ADMISSIONS 2023-23 - RANK CERTIFICATE DOWNLOAD LINK" should be clicked.
  • Click the "Registered Candidates login to Download Rank Certificate" link to bring up a new window.
  • User ID and password must be entered.
  • Candidates can download and print their rank cards for later use.

IMU CET Exam 2023 Cut Off

After the results are released, the cut-off will be announced. The qualifying scores given by the Board of Examination are determined by a number of criteria. The number of seats offered and the number of applicants for the exam are the major determinants. The cutoff is then determined and made public so that candidates can reach the required score and continue with the counselling process. In order to be eligible for the admissions process, candidates must have a score higher than the predicted cut-off.

Courses

Opening Ranks

Closing Ranks

General category

SC Category

ST Category

General category

SC Category

ST Category

B.Tech (Marine Engineering)

177

123

117

145

88

81

B.Tech (Naval Architecture & Ocean Engineering)

161

119

110

134

79

76

B.Sc (Ship Building & Repairing) B.Sc (Nautical Science)

169

118

109

127

65

64

B.Sc (Marine Science)

164

111

108

121

69

65

Diploma in Nautical Science leading to B.Sc (Applied Nautical Science)

161

113

111

121

71

67

IMU CET Exam 2023 Counselling

Following the IMU CET exam, counselling for applicants who meet the cutoff will be held for IMU CET 2023. Following the announcement of the results, counselling will be set up. The process of counselling will start during the fourth week of June 2023. During the IMU CET counselling process, candidates must register and select their options. The seats will be allocated depending on the candidates' preferences, ranking, and the number of open seats. The chosen candidates must accept their allocation. Candidates must show up at the designated centre with the necessary documentation to confirm their admittance.

FAQs related to IMU CET

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Is IMU a Government University?

Indian Maritime University (IMU) is a central government university in India that provides undergraduate and postgraduate to candidates.

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When will the IMU CET 2023 to be held?

The IMU CET 2023 exam date will be released soon.

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What is the basic eligibility criteria for IMU CET 2023?

Candidates must pass class 12th or equivalent from recognized board.

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Is IMU CET Tough?

IMU CET is not a difficult exam at all.

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