Indian Maritime University
Premier Institute in Chennai • Grade A Accredited
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About Indian Maritime University
Indian Maritime University offers a comprehensive range of maritime and allied programmes spanning Diploma, Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and PhD levels. The university provides specialised courses in Naval Architecture and Offshore Engineering, Marine Engineering, Nautical Science, Port and Shipping Management, Ocean Engineering and Naval Architecture, Petroleum and Chemical Engineering, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, and various maritime-related disciplines. Admission to most undergraduate programmes is through the Indian Maritime University Common Entrance Test (IMU CET), while postgraduate admissions are conducted through the All India Management Admission Test (AIMAT) for management programmes and university-specific entrance tests. The university also accepts JEE Main scores for certain engineering programmes.
With a strong focus on practical training and industry collaboration, Indian Maritime University maintains extensive ties with the maritime industry, shipping companies, and international maritime organizations. The university's training ships and simulation centres provide hands-on experience, preparing graduates for successful careers in the global maritime sector. IMU's graduates are highly sought after by international shipping companies, port authorities, oil and gas companies, and maritime organizations worldwide.
Indian Maritime University Highlights
The table mentioned below provides all the key information about Indian Maritime University:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Campus Area | 103 acres |
| Programme Level | Diploma Programmes, Certificate Programmes, Undergraduate Programmes, Dual Degree Programmes, Postgraduate Programmes, Research Programmes, Online Courses |
| Admission Process | Indian Maritime University conducts admissions to its various programmes through multiple entrance examinations including IMU Common Entrance Test (IMU-CET); JEE Main; JEE Advanced; GATE; CAT for management programmes, and direct merit-based selection for certain postgraduate and doctoral programmes. The university follows a transparent admission process that involves online application submission, entrance test scores, merit list publication, counseling, document verification, and final admission confirmation. Candidates seeking admission must meet specific eligibility criteria based on their chosen programme level and specialization, with minimum aggregate scores ranging from 50% to 60% in qualifying examinations, along with specific subject requirements such as Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics for engineering programmes. |
| Nirf Ranking 2025 | Rank 48, NIRF University Category 2025 |
| Placement 2025 2026 - Average Package | Rs. 7.50 LPA |
| Placement 2025 2026 - Highest Package | Rs. 24.00 LPA |
| Placement 2025 2026 - Top Recruiters | Maersk Line, MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company, Anglo-Eastern Ship Management, V. Ships, Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement, Synergy Maritime, Great Eastern Shipping, Shipping Corporation of India, Fleet Management, Thome Ship Management |
| Top Courses Offered | B.Tech Marine Engineering, B.Sc Nautical Science, MBA Port and Shipping Management, M.Tech Naval Architecture and Offshore Engineering, B.Tech Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering |
| Type Of Institution | Central University |
| Qs University Ranking | Not Ranked |
International Collaboration and Exchange Programmes
Indian Maritime University has established strategic partnerships with numerous international maritime universities and institutions to enhance academic excellence and research collaboration. These partnerships facilitate student and faculty exchange programmes, joint research initiatives, and collaborative curriculum development.
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Academic and Industry Collaboration
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Indian Maritime University, East Coast Road, Uthandi, Chennai - 600119, Tamil Nadu, India
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