IMU CET Selection Procedure 2026: Cutoff, Counselling, Seat Intakes

The IMU CET selection procedure 2026 includes a computer-based test followed by online counseling, seat allocation, and a medical test. The exam duration is 3 hours and you can register for it at any of the affiliated colleges. It is done on the basis of the candidates' marks in the entrance examination and counselling. Candidates must appear for the common entrance test and score the qualifying marks. All qualified candidates must produce the relevant documents for the counselling session to proceed.

The minimum IMU CET exam eligibility criteria states that students must have passed 10+2 with 60% marks in physics, chemistry, and mathematics and 50% in English. The registration process is held online, where students can select their exam city and preferences, followed by the payment process. The seat acceptance fee is INR 25,000.

The IMU CET selection rate depends heavily on the qualifying criteria and the competition in the exam. Around 30,000 to 40,000 students register for the exam every year.

IMU CET Selection Procedure 2026

The Indian Maritime University Common Entrance Test, commonly known as IMU CET, is conducted for admission into various UG and PG marine courses. Candidates can apply for admission into college by scoring the cutoff marks. 

IMU CET Entrance Examination

The UG exam is of 3 hours duration, and the PG is of 2 hours duration. The candidates who qualify for the exam can participate further in the IMU CET exam selection procedure. 

IMU CET Counselling

Candidates must download their rank cards to participate in the IMU CET Counselling 2026 process. The steps that follow are as mentioned here:

• Candidates must visit the official website of IMU CET: imu.edu.in
• Candidates must now proceed to fill out the online registration form.
• Moreover, they have to fill up all the fields mentioned, including personal information and educational details.
• Next, they must enter their choice of college and course.
• Once done, they need to pay the registration and counselling fee. 
• The candidates can download the counseling form once the above steps are completed.

Documents Required for IMU CET 2026 Counselling

Here is the list of documents required for IMU CET counselling that candidates need to carry:

1. IMU CET mark sheet or rank card 2026
2. Class XII mark sheet
3. If applying for a quota-category certificate
4. Caste certificate
5. Domicile proof
6. Aadhaar card or nationality proof
7. Physical Fitness Certificate

Points to Remember for IMU CET Selection Procedure 2026

There are some rules that candidates must follow to complete the IMU CET selection procedure. Some of them are as follows:

• All candidates must register themselves only through the official website. 
• Candidates must report to their counselling center with all the specified certificates and documents. 
• Once the counselling process is complete, they must pay the admission fees. 
• In any case, if the conducting authority finds out the documents submitted by the candidates are forged, they can reject the candidature. 
• After each round of counselling, the list of qualified candidates will be published. 
• Candidates must report to their respective institutes as and on the day mentioned.

Also Check: IMU CET Rank List 2026

IMU CET 2026 Counselling Dates

The IMU CET 2026 important dates have been shared below:

IMU CET Seat Intake 2026

The IMU CET seat intake for various courses at different campuses varies. We have mentioned the seat intake for both UG and PG courses in the list below.