IMU-CET 2025 exam pattern, syllabus , sample questions & Tips to prepare.

Indian Maritime University conducts a common entrance test ( IMU-CET ) every year for admissions in different courses conducted by its own campuses as well other private affiliated institutes.

In this article : 

• What is IMU CET & it’s importance.
• When IMU CET is conducted & It’s time line.
• IMU CET syllabus & Exam Pattern.
• Tips to prepare for IMU CET

IMU-CET is Indian Maritime University Common Entrance Test. This test is compulsory to pass if you want to join Merchant Navy in Officer Rank and wish to take admission in Indian Maritime University or it’s affiliated Institutes. 
IMU-CET is conducted Once in a year generally in the first week of June month.

1. In the mid of April month, forms are released by Indian Maritime University and IMU CET is notified.
2. Last date of filling up the form is generally by Mid of May.
3. Admit card is received by May End.
4. IMU CET is conducted in the first week of June month.

Indian Maritime University Common Entrance Test (IMU-CET) is mandatory to pass if you want to take admission in any of the following courses to join Merchant Navy.

• Diploma in Nautical science
• B.Sc. in Nautical Science
• B.tech Marine Engineering

IMU-CET is compulsory for IMU campuses as well as for private colleges. 

IMU-CET is an ONLINE computer based exam conducted in various cities of India. You have to apply online directly in Indian Maritime University website www.imu.edu.in to appear for this exam.

IMU CET Exam Pattern

The exam pattern of IMU CET comprises 200 questions of following subjects of 10+2 level. All questions are Multiple Choice (MCQ) types and carry 1 mark each. There is no negative marking for wrong answer. Duration of the exam is 3 hours.

• English – 40 Questions
• General Aptitude – 40 Questions
• Physics- 50 Questions
• Mathematics- 50 Questions
• Chemistry- 20 Questions

Syllabus of IMU-CET

Syllabus for IMU-CET includes all the topics of Class 11th as well as of Class 12th. However as per previous year exams following pattern has been noticed.

• English – Mostly general English and 10th standard grammar.
• General Aptitude – 10th standard numerical & general ability questions along with geography related General knowledge.
• Physics – All chapters of class 11th and 12th with more emphasis on Mechanics.
• Mathematics – All chapters of Class 11th and 12th.
• Chemistry – Mostly organic and physical chemistry.

How to Prepare for IMU – CET?

The level of IMU-CET is not very tough. But because of tough competition and Lakhs of candidates appearing for IMU-CET it is tough to secure good Rank. It is very important to pass IMU-CET with good Rank so that you can get admission in reputed colleges with good Job Placement Record.
Therefore targeted preparation especially for IMU-CET is required. Candidates should note that IMU-CET is compulsory exam, but if they want good career in Merchant Navy then they have to appear for Company Sponsorship Exam also.

Also Read: What is company sponsorship & how to get it.

For IMU CET & Company Sponsorship Exam you don’t need any special coaching. You should understand the pattern of the exam and the level of questions being asked. It is sufficient to take previous year question bank & sample questions from any reputed Merchant Navy experts. Also you should join some Mock Test Series to track your preparation.

You can contact Marine Republic at 9875305872 for relevant study material prepared by Merchant Navy Captains & Chief Engineers at very affordable cost.

For company sponsorship exam you have additionally prepare for Interview & Psychometric Personality Test. Most of the candidates get rejected in Psychometric Personality Test and in Interview. Therefore it is very important to prepare for Interview & specially for Psychometric Test.
For the preparation of Psychometric Personality Test & Interview for Merchant Navy you can contact Marine Republic at 9875305872. They provide you preparation directly under Merchant Navy Captains & Chief Engineers.