IMU CET 2026 Exam Held on May 24: What Happened on Exam Day
This year, on May 24, 2026, the Indian Maritime University Common Entrance Test IMU CET took place, and thousands of Indian students took the exam. The exam was a Computer-Based Test (CBT) and was done at various exam centres across India. This exam, which is done at a national level, is conducted by the Indian Maritime University for admissions into its maritime-related postgraduate and Undergraduate programs located at its campuses and affiliated colleges.
The exam was split into 5 sections: Mathematics (50), Physics (50), English (40), Chemistry (20) and General Knowledge and Aptitude (40), making a total of 200 questions. Due to there being no negative marking this time, students were encouraged to attempt all the questions. Candidates who wish to pursue courses such as B.Tech Marine Engineering, B.Sc Nautical Science, Naval Architecture, and MBA Port and Shipping Management will need a good rank in the exam, as these programs open many opportunities for a career at sea.
Expect IMU CET 2026 Answer Key, Then Result: Timeline Details
As is customary, IMU will release answer keys for IMU CET 2026 before the results. Based on historical schedules, answer keys will likely be available in the 1st week of June 2026. The answer key was posted by IMU within 7 to 10 days of the exam last year. Following the release of the answer key, students will have the opportunity to raise answer objections for the duration of the objection window.
Once objections are considered, the final answer key will be created and used to calculate scores. The official result document, IMU CET 2026 rank card, will likely be available between the 2nd and 3rd weeks of June 2026. As the academic programs will begin on August 1, 2026, the university aims to conclude results and admissions much before the deadline. Students are advised to visit imu.cbexams.com for the latest result information and not rely on any other sites.
Key Dates at a Glance :
Exam Day: May 24, 2026
Expected Answer Key: Early June 2026
Response to Answer Key: Shortly after its release
Results and Rank Cards: Mid June 2026
Counselling Registration: June 2026
Classes Start: August 1, 2026
How to find IMU CET 2026 Results and Rank Card
Once results are out, candidates can access the official admission portal at imu.cbexams.com by entering their registration number and date of birth. The rank card will be visible for immediate download. Due to the rank card being an important document for all phases of the counselling and admission process, candidates are advised to keep multiple copies in both digital and print formats.
IMU CET 2026 was held in many shifts; thus, the university implements a normalisation procedure for scoring fairness. Therefore, there can be a variation when comparing a candidate’s actual score and the score mentioned in the rank card. After publication of the rank card, candidates are eligible for IMU CET 2026 counselling, scheduled for June 2026. The registration for counselling incurs a cost of Rs 10,000, and the seat allotment cost is Rs 30,000. Since specific dates are yet to be announced, candidates are advised to monitor the portal for updates.
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