The notification dates for both the NDA and IMU CET exams are released by their respective authorities, generally following a consistent annual schedule.

The UPSC releases the NDA notification twice a year:

• NDA I: Notification usually releases in December/January (for the exam held in April).

• NDA II: Notification usually releases in May (for the exam held in September).

The IMU CET (Indian Maritime University Common Entrance Test) is typically held once a year for the July batch.

• Notification/Application: Releases around March/April.

• Exam Date: The exam is usually conducted in June.

Keep monitoring the official UPSC and IMU websites for exact dates, or check this page for updates: https://engineering.careers360.com/articles/imu-cet-exam-dates

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Sure , I am providing you with the link below that will help you to download the syllabus for 2026 IMU CET and also you can check the exam pattern , exam mode , duration and marking scheme that will help you to crack IMU cet exam next year

Here is the link :- https://engineering.careers360.com/articles/imu-cet-exam-pattern-syllabus

Hope this will help!

Hello,

To clear IMU CET, follow the steps:

1. First know the exam pattern and syllabus.
2. Prepare a study plan.
3. Practice mock tests and also solve previous year papers.
4. Read Current affairs for general knowledge.
5. Revise important formulas, concepts regularly.
6. Manage time properly while studying and in the exam.

Make sure that your primary study material would be NCERT for mathematics, physics & chemistry and go for RS Aggarwal books for reasoning and aptitude.

I hope this answer helps you!

Hello,

For IMU CET preparation, you can access these books : Best Books for IMU CET 2026

If you have scored 505 marks in your Class 12, your eligibility for IMU CET will depend not on the total marks but on your subject wise percentage. For undergraduate courses like BTech Marine Engineering or BSc Nautical Science, IMU requires that you have Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as compulsory subjects and at least 60 percent aggregate in PCM along with 50 percent marks in English either in Class 10 or 12. So even if your overall score is 505, what matters is how much you have scored in PCM and in English. If your PCM aggregate is 60 percent or above and you satisfy the English requirement, then you are eligible for IMU CET. If your PCM percentage is below 60, then you would not be considered eligible for technical programs though some non technical maritime courses may have different criteria.

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To crack the IMU CET exam , first understand its pattern: it includes Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics (Class 11 & 12 level), English, General Knowledge, and Aptitude . Focus on NCERT books because most of the questions are based directly on them. For additional practice, use MTG’s IMU CET Guide , Arihant’s IMU CET book , and practice previous year papers . For Mathematics and Science, NCERT + reference books like RD Sharma (Maths) and HC Verma (Physics) are very useful. For English, improve grammar and comprehension with books like Wren & Martin and solve mock tests. Aptitude and GK can be practiced through RS Aggarwal (Quantitative Aptitude) and daily current affairs.

In short: Start with NCERT basics , then move to IMU CET guides + PYQs , and practice mock tests regularly. Time management and accuracy are key to cracking the exam.

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Yes, you are eligible for IMU CET since your score meets the academic eligibility requirement of 60% aggregate marks(PCM) and 50% in english. however, your admission will depend on your performance in CET,the cut-offs for your preferred course and other conditions like medical fitness and age criteria.

For further details:

https://www.careers360.com/exams/imu-cet

Hi there,

Here is the link for IMU CET 2025 question paper of Physics.

h ttps://engineering.careers360.com/articles/imu-cet-sample-papers-question-paper

Also, you will find the pdf for IMU CET physics 2024 question paper below in that same page.

All the best!

Hello,

Here is the link where you can get sample papers and question papers for IMU CET : IMU CET Sample Papers and Question Papers

Hope it helps !

Hello student,

You may still have a chance to get into the IMU counselling through spot counselling, which is conducted for candidates who missed the initial registration or were not allotted a seat.

Your SC rank of 17k might be eligible for some campuses and programs, depending on seat availability and the specific cutoffs for your category.

Thank you!!