IMU Kolkata Admission Dates 2027

IMU Kolkata expects its 2027-28 admission schedule to follow the previous cycle. The dates below are tentative. IMU-CET, or the IMU Common Entrance Test, is a national-level computer-based test conducted by Indian Maritime University.

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Admission to B.Tech Marine Engineering is based on IMU-CET. Depending on the programme, MBA and M.Tech applicants may also use scores from CAT, MAT, GMAT or GATE.

IMU Kolkata Courses and Fees

IMU Kolkata has six programme groups covering undergraduate study, postgraduate management and engineering, research and doctoral work. The table lists the full programme fees under the 2026 fee structure, along with duration and entry requirements.

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B.Tech Marine Engineering trains students for careers at sea as Marine Engineer Officers. Its training follows the Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, known as STCW, as required by the Directorate General of Shipping (DGS). The MBA in International Transportation and Logistics Management prepares graduates for land-based work in shipping, ports and supply chain management.

IMU Kolkata Admission Process

Admission requirements vary by programme. Undergraduate marine engineering applicants take the relevant IMU entrance test, while postgraduate and doctoral applicants may use other accepted national examinations. Students must complete counselling or the selection process, submit their documents and meet every academic and medical condition.

B.Tech Marine Engineering

Selection for B.Tech Marine Engineering depends on IMU-CET merit. This national-level online computer-based test is normally conducted each year across 91 test centres. Before admission can be confirmed, candidates must satisfy the medical fitness rules issued by the Directorate General of Shipping.

• Complete Class 12 or an equivalent qualification with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.
• Secure at least 60% aggregate in PCM in the General category or 50% in the SC, ST or PwD category.
• Meet the Directorate General of Shipping standards for eyesight and physical fitness.
• Qualify through the IMU-CET shortlist, register for online counselling, fill campus choices, receive a seat allotment, complete document checks and confirm admission.

For General category candidates, the B.Tech Marine Engineering closing rank at the Kolkata campus commonly falls between 800 and 1,200. The exact rank changes with the year and the number of seats available at the campus. Government reservation rules provide seats and lower cutoff thresholds for SC, ST and OBC applicants.

B.Tech Marine Engineering (Lateral Entry)

Diploma holders in Marine Engineering or Mechanical Engineering can enter the second year of the B.Tech programme directly. Applications are made to IMU Kolkata.

• Applicants need a Marine Engineering or Mechanical Engineering diploma with 60% aggregate.
• The same DGS medical fitness requirements apply to lateral-entry students.

MBA in International Transportation and Logistics Management

MBA applicants may present an IMU-CET, CAT, MAT or GMAT score. Graduates from engineering, science, commerce and arts backgrounds may apply if they want to study the international shipping and logistics sector.

• A bachelor’s degree in any subject with at least 50% marks is required.
• Maritime or logistics work experience is preferred, but applicants can be admitted without it.

M.Tech, M.S. (Research) and Ph.D.

A relevant B.Tech or master’s qualification is needed for postgraduate and doctoral admission. M.Tech and M.S. applicants must have a valid GATE or IMU-CET score. For Ph.D. admission, IMU also accepts UGC-NET and CSIR-NET qualifications. The university selects doctoral candidates through its own written test and interview.

IMU Kolkata Placements and Career Outcomes

Merchant shipping companies form the main recruitment base for IMU Kolkata. In the 2025 placement season, the highest offer reached INR 24 LPA, the average was INR 8 LPA and the median stood at INR 7 LPA. Across IMU campuses, more than 600 students secured offers from over 50 companies, while the placement rate was 80 to 90 percent.

After B.Tech Marine Engineering, graduates usually begin aboard merchant navy vessels as Junior Engineer Officers. Initial sea pay generally ranges from INR 6 to 10 LPA and increases as an officer moves to a higher rank. Recruiters include NYK Line, Chevron Shipping, MSC, Fleet Management Limited and Anglo-Eastern Ship Management.

The merchant navy promotion path runs from Fourth Engineer to Chief Engineer. On international vessels, Chief Engineers can earn more than INR 20 LPA. MBA and M.Tech graduates can instead work ashore in port operations, logistics management, the Directorate General of Shipping or shipping consultancy firms.

IMU Kolkata Scholarships

Students can seek semester-wise IMU merit awards as well as financial support offered through government programmes. Some schemes reward academic rank across all IMU campuses, while others consider category, Class 12 performance or financial need.

State and central government schemes provide fee reimbursement for SC and ST students. Eligible candidates may also apply for the DMET Alumni scholarship and bursaries sponsored by shipping companies.

IMU Kolkata Campus and Infrastructure

The campus stands at P-19, Taratola Road in South Kolkata, West Bengal - 700 088. It follows a fully residential system, and B.Tech Marine Engineering cadets must live on campus for the whole course.

More than 800 cadets can stay in four hostel buildings divided into ten wings. Rooms accommodate six cadets each and include cupboards and study tables, while washrooms are shared. Students receive 24-hour electricity and Wi-Fi. The mess provides three meals every day and serves non-vegetarian food on five days each week.

For recreation and fitness, the campus has a swimming pool and a fully equipped gymnasium. Its learning facilities include marine engineering laboratories, engine-room simulators and workshops used for STCW certification training. A library and computing facilities support both undergraduate study and postgraduate research. Accommodation and mess charges are covered by estimated hostel fees of INR 80,000 to INR 1,20,000 per year.

IMU Kolkata vs AMET University vs Tolani Maritime Institute

Students considering marine engineering can compare IMU Kolkata with AMET University in Chennai and Tolani Maritime Institute in Pune. Each offers a DGS-recognised route towards work at sea, but their institutional type, location, admission method and regulatory affiliation are different.

As a Government of India-backed Central University campus, IMU Kolkata carries a credential valued for government maritime jobs and roles connected with DGS administration. AMET University provides a broader choice of programmes and routes that allow direct admission. Tolani Maritime Institute may suit students who prefer its academic affiliation with BITS Pilani. The programmes at all three institutions lead to DGS-recognised certification for seagoing work under the STCW framework.