Indian Maritime University (IMU), Chennai – 2026 Admissions, Dates, Eligibility, Application Form

The Indian Maritime University will commence the online registration process for admission to undergraduate and postgraduate courses in engineering, technology, science, business administration, etc. from 29 March 2026. The tentative deadline for IMU admission 2026 is 24 May 2026. Candidates can access the mock test and hall ticket dates by downloading the admit card on 27 May 2026.

Indian Maritime University Admission 2026-27

The PGDME (Post Graduate Diploma in Marine Engineering) / GME admissions for the academic year 2026-27 have started at Mumbai Port Campus. The duration of the Course is one year which will consist of two semesters and will begin on 23rd January, 2026.

The application form for PGDME (Post Graduate Diploma in Marine Engineering) / GME is available on the Indian Maritime University website.
Contact:
For more details, you can contact the university via email: at infomeri@imu.ac.in or phone number- +91-7021710074

Indian Maritime University Admission 2026-27 Schedule

• Last date for filling out the applications, submitting the processing fees, and Registration Fees- 12th January 2026
• Certificate Verification- 16th January 2026
• Last date for payment of 1st Semester fees, Program Fee and Caution Deposit- 16th January 2026
• Last date for payment of INDoS Fee- 23rd January 2026
• Date of Commencement of classes- 23rd January 2026

Indian Maritime University is also known as the central university of Tamil Nadu. It is based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. 

Indian Maritime university gives education on oceanography as well as provides courses in law and history of maritime.

The university has library with more than 8000 books, journals and magazines in the marine sector.

The university provides all necessary facilities to students such as hostel facilities, banking and communication facilities, guest house, medical center, indoor games, outdoor games and many more facilities.

Indian Maritime University (IMU) has the objective to facilitate and promote maritime studies, training, and research regarding fields like oceanography, maritime history, maritime laws, maritime security, search and rescue, transportation of dangerous cargo, environmental studies, and other related fields.

In the past years, the Indian Maritime University has upgraded and a lot of good changes such as courses, revision of syllabi, the introduction of new courses, adoption of new methods of technology-enabled learning, including regular classroom instruction, virtual classes, distance learning, etc. have developed.

The following institutions come under the association of Indian Maritime University.
(1) National Maritime Academy, Chennai
(2) T S Chanakya, Mumbai
(3) Lal Bahadur Shastri College of Advanced Maritime Studies & Research, Mumbai
(4) Marine Engineering Research Institute, Mumbai
(5) Marine Engineering Research Institute, Kolkata
(6) Indian Institute of Port Management, Kolkata
(7) National Ship Design & Research Centre, Visakhapatnam

Indian Maritime University offering various courses and these courses are under the following schools:

• School of Maritime Management
• School of Marine Engineering and Technology
• School of Nautical Studies
• School of Navel Architecture and Ocean Engineering

Admissions to various courses at Indian Maritime University (IMU), Chennai are closed for the academic year 2026-27.

We recommend you read this article to understand the admission process after that you can go to the official website and register yourself for the desired course.

Also Read Indian Maritime University Fee Structure

Indian Maritime University (IMU), Chennai Notifications 2026

• Admission & IMU-CET Notifications – 2026-27
• Tender for Providing Event Management Services for Conducting Convocations [EProcurement Tender ID: 2022_IMU_684924_1] 
• IMU Admissions 2026-27 – CET Model Question Papers
• NOTIFICATION – ADMISSIONS TO DGS APPROVED PROGRAMMES B.TECH (M.E),B.SC (NS),DNS
• Recruitment advertisement for various posts on Contract/Outsourced Basis at IMU Mumbai Port Campus – Reg.

• Partial amendment to timing of time table – A Few Subjects for DNS – Reg. 
• Time Table for June 2026 End Semester Examinations (Including Arrears) for the Academic year 2026-27 – Reg. 
• Notice Inviting Quotation for supply of Books to IMU Visakhapatnam Campus – Reg. 
• IMU Admissions 2026-27 – Notification – Special State Reservation – IMU Campus
• Notification – Admissions – Direct Admission of Students Abroad (DASA) Scheme – 2026

IMU Chennai Admission 2026 Highlights

Address	East Coast Road, Uthandi, Chennai – 600119
Admission Criteria	Entrance Test
Affiliated Institutes	24
Campus Area	20 acres
Contact Details	91 (44) 2453 9020
Courses Offered | Type	7 | UG and PG
Established | Type	2008 | Central University
Formerly known as	National Maritime Academy
Infrastructure	Air- Conditioned classroom, Library, Laboratories, Computer Labs and much more
Other Campuses	Kolkata, Kochi, Visakhapatnam, Mumbai Port, Navi Mumbai
Programmes offered	Diploma, Undergraduate, Postgraduate Degree, Postgraduate Diploma and Doctoral Courses
Total Faculty	Regular: 15 | Contract: 3
Total Students	UG: 807 | PG: 191
Type of University	Central University, Government of India
Year of Establishment	1985

COURSES PROVIDED BY INDIAN MARITIME UNIVERSITY 

• · BTech in Marine Engineering (4 years course)
• · BTech in Naval Architecture & Ocean Engineering (4 years duration)
• · BSc in Nautical Science (3 years course)
• · BBA in Logistics, Retailing together with E-Commerce (3 years course)
• · BSc in Ship Building & Repair (3 years course)
• · Diploma in Nautical Science (1-year course)
• · MTech in Marine Engineering & Management (2 years)
• · MTech in Naval Architecture & Ocean Engineering (2 years course)
• · MTech in Dredging & Harbour Engineering (2 years course)
• · MBA in Port & Shipping Management (2 years course)
• · MBA in International Transportation & Logistics Management (2 years course)
• · MSc in Commercial Shipping & Logistics (2 years course)
• · Post Graduate Diploma in Marine Engineering (PGDME) (1-year course)
• · Ph.D. and MS 

HOW CAN STUDENTS BECAME ELIGIBLE TO TAKE ADMISSION IN INDIAN MARITIME UNIVERSITY 2026

Candidates have to face an entrance exam which is conducted by the university for their students. This entrance exam known as IMU CET. For every student who wants to take admission in Indian Maritime University in any UG course ( except BBA) PG, diplomatic course, or every type of research course.

• University of course provides entrance exams for post-graduation or research program students.
• Candidates should double-check their eligibility. In like manner the university will not apply the form of those who are not eligible for entrance exams.
• Candidate should get good marks more than 50% into their 10th standard exams.
• There is a various requirement for different courses.
• The age limit is mandatory between 17 to 25 for the general caste and the OBC/ST/SC. There is a relief of 5 years into their age.

Different course need different eligibility: If candidates want to take admission in B.TECH (Marine engineering )

• Prior to applying for the course of BTECH candidate should have own three-year diploma in Marine/Mechnical/ Electrical and electronic engineering. Together with should have gained at least 55% marks. Along with is should be done from a recognized university.
• The candidate should aof course gain more than 50% marks in their academic English in the 10th and 12th grades.
• Four years diploma in shipbuilding will of course open the door of your eligibility. It is mandatory to have at least 50 % marks into your 10th and 12th stranded.

Eligibility Criteria for Lateral Entry Admission to BTech ( In Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering)

• If a candidate wants to take admission in IInd year :
• To take care of age is must in prior to taking admission. As there is an age limit by the university for the students, which is around 18 to 26 for this course.
• Time matters a lot in this course. Along with candidate should have done their one year course into a stipulated time.
• The diploma is mandatory by the candidate in Ship Building. Together with Engineering from the Institute of Ship Building Technology. This university is in Goa or candidate can also do diploma Diploma in Naval Architecture and Offshore Engineering from the well known AMET University.
• The admission is only made for the second year onto the base of candidates’ first year diploma course and marks they obtained.

IF CANDIDATES WANTS TO TAKE ADMISSION IN the THIRD YEAR, THEN THEY MUST HAVE TO FOLLOW :

• 60% is mandatory in the BSC course, which should be done in shipbuilding and repairing.
• Percentage and age are very mandatory age limits should be 19-27 for admission.

Candidates who are seeking admission in marine courses such as; B.Tech, B.Sc, MBA first have to qualify the common admission entrance test and the test will be conducted in two batches because of maintaining social distancing norms. Some seats are reserved for SC/ST candidates. Application fee for General category candidates is Rs. 200/- and for SC/ST candidates is Rs. 150/-

HOW TO TAKE ADMISSION IN INDIAN MARITIME UNIVERSITY 

• Online mode: Visit the online portal of the website.
• Fill the online form.
• Pay the fees online.
• The download you admit card from online.
• Gives the organized entrance exam
• Wait for the result.

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FAQ’s

Although we have covered every minor detail needed for the application process for you, there might still be chances that you want to know about something specific in a deeper detail. For such cases only we have shared the contact details of the university below. Contact number : +91 (44) 2453 9027 Email : academicscell@imu.ac.in Address : East Coast RoadSemmencherryChennai – 600119. We hope this article helped you with your research about the university.