Chennai: Indian Maritime University (IMU) has invited applications for the Indian Maritime University - Common Entrance Test (IMU-CET) 2026, the national entrance examination for admission to maritime programmes across India.

Through IMU-CET, candidates can secure admission to undergraduate, postgraduate and diploma courses offered at IMU campuses and several recognised maritime training institutes. Established in 2008, the university has campuses in Chennai, Kochi, Kolkata, Mumbai Port, Navi Mumbai and Visakhapatnam.

Undergraduate programmes include B.Tech. in Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering, Naval Architecture and Shipbuilding, Marine Engineering, B.Sc. in Nautical Science, and B.B.A. programmes in Logistics, Retailing and E-Commerce and Maritime Logistics.

Postgraduate programmes include M.Tech. courses in Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering, Dredging and Harbour Engineering, Environmental Engineering and Marine Technology, along with MBA programmes in International Transportation and Logistics Management and Port and Shipping Management. Diploma programmes such as Diploma in Nautical Science (DNS) and Post Graduate Diploma in Marine Engineering (PGDME) are also offered.

For B.Tech. courses, candidates must have passed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics with at least 60% marks, along with meeting physical fitness and age requirements. BBA admissions do not require the entrance test.

The last date to apply for IMU-CET is April 24, 2026, while applications for BBA courses are open till June 17, 2026. The entrance examination will be held on May 24, 2026.