Indian Maritime University, CHENNAI
Indian Maritime University, CHENNAI is a government institution in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, established in 1986. Pilot (CPL) and aircraft maintenance courses through the academy's own selection with DGCA medical fitness; maritime courses through IMU CET or the institute's test and DG Shipping medical fitness.
Key facts
- Location
- Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Type
- Government: Aviation & Maritime
- Established
- 1986
- Main entrance
- Own selection
- AISHE code
- C-61184
- Affiliating university
- Indian Maritime University
- Courses offered
- Pilot training (CPL), aircraft maintenance engineering (AME), marine engineering and nautical science
- Eligibility
- Class 12 with Physics and Mathematics (and English); medical fitness as per DGCA or DG Shipping rules.
- Approval to check
- DGCA (aviation) or the Directorate General of Shipping (maritime); affiliated to Indian Maritime University
- Affiliating university type
- Central University
- Institution type
- Constituent / University College
- Area
- Urban
- PM-Vidyalaxmi education loan
- Listed: admitted students can apply for a collateral-free education loan
- Before you apply
- DGCA or DG Shipping approval, aircraft or ship-board training arrangements, and total costs. Listed for PM-Vidyalaxmi: admitted students can apply for a collateral-free, guarantor-free education loan (3% interest subvention up to ₹10 lakh of loan for family income up to ₹8 lakh).
- Official website
- imu.edu.in
Questions about Indian Maritime University, CHENNAI
How do I get admission to Indian Maritime University, CHENNAI?
Pilot (CPL) and aircraft maintenance courses through the academy's own selection with DGCA medical fitness; maritime courses through IMU CET or the institute's test and DG Shipping medical fitness.
Does Indian Maritime University, CHENNAI have an entrance exam?
Indian Maritime University, CHENNAI admits through its own process rather than a national exam. Pilot (CPL) and aircraft maintenance courses through the academy's own selection with DGCA medical fitness; maritime courses through IMU CET or the institute's test and DG Shipping medical fitness.
Is Indian Maritime University, CHENNAI a government or private institution?
Indian Maritime University, CHENNAI is a government institution (Aviation & Maritime).
Where is Indian Maritime University, CHENNAI?
Indian Maritime University, CHENNAI is in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
When was Indian Maritime University, CHENNAI established?
Indian Maritime University, CHENNAI was established in 1986.
Last reviewed October 2026. Admission rules, dates and eligibility change every year, so confirm them on the official website before you apply. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.
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