Candidates who are willing to appear for IMU CET 2025 should be aware of some of the eligibility criteria. Without fulfilling the criteria, they would not be able to appear for the exam. As a result, below are the mentioned eligibility criteria that a candidate must be aware of:
IMU CET eligibility for 4-Year B.Tech (Marine Engineering) – Residential
| Criteria | Description |
|---|---|
| Educational qualification | 10+2/equivalent (PCM-Average: Minimum 60% and a minimum of 50% marks in English subject in 10th / 12th Examination). Marital status – Unmarried. |
| Age Criteria | Maximum age: The reference date for the calculation of the age will be 01.08.2025. For Males: General-25 years, OBC (NCL) - 28 years, SC/ST-30 years For Female: 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. 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. |
| Eyesight: There shall be no evidence of any morbid condition of either eye or of the lids of either eye which may be liable to risk of aggravation or recurrence. Candidates must possess good binocular vision (Fusion faculty and full field of vision in both eyes). Movement of the eyeballs must be full in all directions and the pupils should react normally to light and accommodation. Normal colour vision shall be tested by Ishihara Test Chart. Distance Vision unaided 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. |
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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. (Refer to the page at https://www.dgshipping.gov.in/Content/MaritimeHealthBranch.aspx) |
IMU CET 2025 eligibility for 4-Year B.Tech (Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering) – Residential
| 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 |
Eligibility for 4-Year B.Tech (Naval Architecture and Ship Building) – Residential
CriteriaDescriptionEducational Qualification10+2/equivalent (PCM Average-Minimum 60%) with a minimum of 50% marks in English subject in 10th / 12th Examination.Age CriteriaMaximum 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.RelaxationFor SC/ST candidates: There will be a 5% relaxation in eligibility marks of PCM; however, it will not apply to English Marks.Eligibility MedicalAll 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 |
|---|---|
| Eligibility Criteria | 10+2/equivalent (PCM Average-Minimum 60% and minimum of 50% marks in English subject in 10th / 12th Examination). Marital status – Unmarried. |
| 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: 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. Relaxation of 5% in English marks will be applicable to candidates who are native of the Lakshadweep and Andaman & Nicobar Islands and belongs 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 Nautical Science Programme must be medically fit including eye sight and hearing as prescribed in the Merchant Shipping (Medical Examination) Rules, 2000, as amended. |
| Eyesight: There shall be no evidence of any morbid condition of either eye or of the lids of either eye which may be liable to risk of aggravation or recurrence. Candidates must possess good binocular vision (Fusion faculty and full field of vision in both eyes). Movement of the eyeballs must be full in all directions and the pupils should react normally to light and accommodation. Normal colour vision shall be tested by Ishihara Test Chart. Distance Vision unaided 1.0*(6/6) in better eye and 0.67*(6/9) in other eye. |
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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. (Refer to the page at https://www.dgshipping.gov.in/Content/MaritimeHealthBranch.aspx) |
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 than 55% 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 than 50% 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 | 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: 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. Relaxation of 5% in English marks will be applicable to candidates who are native 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 island. |
| 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: There shall be no evidence of any morbid condition of either eye or of the lids of either eye which may be liable to risk of aggravation or recurrence. Candidates must possess good binocular vision (Fusion faculty and full field of vision in both eyes). Movement of the eyeballs must be full in all directions and the pupils should react normally to light and accommodation. Normal colour vision shall be tested by Ishihara Test Chart. Distance Vision unaided 1.0*(6/6) in the better eye and 0.67*(6/9) in the other eye. |
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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. (Refer the page at https://www.dgshipping.gov.in/Content/MaritimeHealthBranch.aspx) |
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 |
Candidates will have a 5% relaxation in eligibility marks. |
| Eligibility Medical | Aspiring candidates qualified for MBA (Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering) 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) | Candidates will have a 5% relaxation in eligibility marks. |
| Eligibility Medical | Aspiring candidates qualified for MBA (Dredging and Harbour Engineering) 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) | Candidates from SC/ST group will have a 5% relaxation in eligibility marks. |
| Eligibility Medical | Aspiring candidates qualified for MBA (Marine Technology) 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 | Candidates with a Bachelor’s Degree in any field must have a minimum of 50% aggregate marks from respected universities. Candidates must have a minimum of 50% marks in English subject in 10th/12th/UG Degree.e |
| Age Criteria | There is no age restriction |
| Relaxation | Candidates from SC/ST group will have a 5% relaxation in eligibility marks. However, no relaxation will be there for English Marks. |
| Eligibility Medical | Aspiring candidates qualified for MBA (International Transportation and Logistics MAnagement) 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 | Candidates with a Bachelor’s Degree in any field must have a minimum of 50% aggregate marks from respected universities. Candidates must have a minimum of 50% marks in English subject in 10th/12th/UG Degree. |
| Age Criteria | There is no age restriction |
| Relaxation | Candidates from SC/ST group will have a 5% relaxation in eligibility marks. However, no relaxation will be there for English Marks. |
| Eligibility Medical | Aspiring candidates qualified for MBA (Port and Shipping MAnagement) will have to submit a Physical Fitness Certificate from a Registered Medical Practitioner. |