You can now apply for IMU-CET 2026, as registration began on February 6, 2026. The last date to apply is April 24, 2026. The exam will be conducted on May 24, 2026. You must register online through the Indian Maritime University Admissions Portal or the official website, imu.edu.in.
To complete the process, you need to create a login ID and fill in your personal, academic, and contact details. You must upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and required certificates. After that, pay the application fee online using debit card, credit card, or net banking. Finally, review all details carefully and submit the form, then download the confirmation page for future reference.
IMU CET Registration 2026 - Important Dates
You can check the important dates of IMU CET Registration 2026, as presented in the following table:
| Event | Date |
| Registration Start Date | February 6, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | April 24, 2026 |
| Online City Selection Start Date | May 4, 2026 |
| Online City Selection Start Date | May 10, 2026 |
| Admit Card | 2nd week May 2026 (Tentative) |
| IMU CET 2026 Exam Date | May 24, 2026 |
| Result Declaration | June 2026 (expected) |
You may stay updated through our IMU CET Date page.
IMU CET Registration 2026 - Steps to Follow
If you are going to register yourself for IMU CET 2026 exam, follow the steps as mentioned below:
- Visit the official website
Go to the Indian Maritime University admissions portal at imu.edu.in. - Create your account
Click on the registration link and sign up using your email ID and mobile number. Generate your login credentials. - Fill the application form
Log in and enter your personal, academic, and contact details carefully. - Upload required documents
Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and relevant certificates in the prescribed format. - Pay the application fee
Complete the payment online using debit card, credit card, or net banking. - Review and submit
Check all the details before final submission. - Download confirmation page
Save and print the submitted application form for future reference.
IMU CET Registration 2026 - Documents Required
You need the documents as presented in the following table to complete your registration for IMU CET 2026:
| Document | Specifications |
| Passport-size Photograph | Scanned copy in JPG/JPEG format; file size between 10 KB and 200 KB |
| Candidate's Signature | Scanned copy in JPG/JPEG format; file size between 4 KB and 30 KB |
| 10th Standard Mark Sheet | Required as proof of date of birth; upload in PDF/JPG/JPEG format; maximum size 1 MB |
| 12th Standard Mark Sheet | Required for UG technical courses; upload in PDF/JPG/JPEG format; maximum size 1 MB; candidates awaiting results can select 'Result Awaited' |
| Aadhaar Card | Details such as the last four digits may be required during online form filling |
IMU CET Registration 2026 - Category & Special Certificates (If Applicable)
The following table presents the special category certificates IMU CET registration 2026:
| Document | Who Needs It / Important Notes |
| Category Certificate | Required for SC / ST / OBC-NCL candidates. OBC-NCL certificate must be issued on or after August 1, 2025. |
| EWS Certificate | Required for General-EWS candidates. Must be issued on or after August 1, 2025. |
| Nativity / Special State Certificate | Needed for candidates claiming seats under specific state quotas (such as Andaman & Nicobar Islands or Lakshadweep). |
| NCC Certificate | Required if you are claiming weightage or reservation under the NCC quota. |
| UG Degree Mark Sheet | Needed only if you are applying for PG programmes. |
| MEO-I / COC Certificate | Required for M.Tech Seafarer candidates. |
IMU CET Registration 2026 - Exam Fees
Check the exam fees that you need to pay while submitting your application form during IMU CET 2026 registration:
| Category | Application Fee |
| General / OBC-NCL / EWS | INR 1,000 |
| SC / ST | INR 700 |
IMU CET Registration 2026 - Exam Centres
You can select your exam centres from the following list during IMU CET registration 2026 process:
| Exam Centre City | Exam Centre City |
| Agra | Agartala |
| Ahmedabad | Aizawl |
| Aligarh | Allahabad |
| Anantapur | Bangalore |
| Bardhaman | Baroda |
| Bhagalpur | Bhatinda |
| Bhopal | Bhubaneswar |
| Bokaro | Calicut |
| Chandigarh | Chennai |
| Chhapra | Coimbatore |
| Dehradun | Delhi |
| Dhanbad | Durgapur |
| Faizabad | Faridabad |
| Gaya | Ghaziabad |
| Gorakhpur | Gurgaon |
| Guwahati | Hissar |
| Hubli | Hyderabad |
| Indore | Itanagar |
| Jabalpur | Jaipur |
| Jalandhar | Jammu |
| Jamshedpur | Jodhpur |
| Kannur | Kanpur |
| Karimnagar | Karnal |
| Kochi | Kolkata |
| Kollam | Kota |
| Kottayam | Lucknow |
| Madurai | Mangalore |
| Meerut | Mumbai |
| Muzaffarpur | Mysore |
| Nagpur | Noida |
| Nasik | Palakkad |
| Panaji | Patna |
| Pune | Purnea |
| Raipur | Rajahmundry |
| Ranchi | Rourkela |
| Sagar | Salem |
| Sambalpur | Shillong |
| Shimla | Siliguri |
| Solapur | Srinagar |
| Surat | Thanjavur |
| Thrissur | Tirunelveli |
| Tirupati | Trichy |
| Trivandrum | Udaipur |
| Varanasi | Vellore |
| Vijayawada | Visakhapatnam / Warangal |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Ans: To apply, you must meet the course-specific eligibility criteria set by the Indian Maritime University. For most UG programmes, you need to have passed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics from a recognized board. You must also meet the minimum aggregate marks requirement and age limit, which varies by course. Some programmes may additionally require medical fitness standards.
Ans: There is no fixed limit on the number of attempts for IMU CET. You can apply every year as long as you continue to meet the eligibility conditions. This includes age limits and academic requirements for the specific course. Once you exceed the age limit, you will no longer be eligible to apply.
Ans: Yes, you can apply even if your Class 12 results are not declared yet. You need to select the “Result Awaited” option during registration. However, you must provide your final mark sheet at the time of admission. Failure to submit the required documents later can lead to cancellation of admission.
Ans: Yes, you can edit the application form after submission. The Indian Maritime University usually opens a correction window for a limited period after registration closes. During this time, you can modify certain details such as academic information or uploaded documents. However, key fields like your name, email ID, and chosen course are generally not allowed to be changed, so you should review everything carefully before final submission.
Ans: You need to pay the application fee online while submitting the form on the Indian Maritime University admissions portal. The fee is INR1,000 for General, OBC-NCL, and EWS candidates, while SC and ST candidates need to pay INR700. Payment can be made using debit card, credit card, or net banking. Your application will be considered complete only after successful fee payment.
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