Indian Maritime University
Indian Maritime University is a government institution in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, established in 2008. Most undergraduate courses through CUET-UG and postgraduate courses through CUET-PG (NTA); professional courses through JEE Main, NEET-UG or the university's tests; PhD through NET or the university's entrance.
Key facts
- Location
- Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Type
- Government: Aviation & Maritime
- Established
- 2008
- Main entrance
- CUET-UG
- AISHE code
- U-0457
- 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
- A central university under an Act of Parliament (on UGC's list); programme approvals (AICTE, NMC, BCI, NCTE, PCI, INC) where they apply
- Institution type
- Central University
- Area
- Urban
- PM-Vidyalaxmi education loan
- Listed: admitted students can apply for a collateral-free education loan
- Before you apply
- This year's prospectus for seats and eligibility, NAAC grade and NIRF rank, fees and hostel. 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
Entrance exams Indian Maritime University accepts
Questions about Indian Maritime University
How do I get admission to Indian Maritime University?
Most undergraduate courses through CUET-UG and postgraduate courses through CUET-PG (NTA); professional courses through JEE Main, NEET-UG or the university's tests; PhD through NET or the university's entrance.
Which entrance exams does Indian Maritime University accept?
Indian Maritime University uses CUET-UG, CUET-PG, JEE Main and NEET-UG, depending on the programme. Most undergraduate courses through CUET-UG and postgraduate courses through CUET-PG (NTA); professional courses through JEE Main, NEET-UG or the university's tests; PhD through NET or the university's entrance.
Is Indian Maritime University a government or private institution?
Indian Maritime University is a government institution (Aviation & Maritime).
Where is Indian Maritime University?
Indian Maritime University is in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
When was Indian Maritime University established?
Indian Maritime University was established in 2008.
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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