The entrance exam will be held in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode for a duration of 3 Hours (180 Minutes) on the basis of IMU CET Exam Pattern 2025. The IMU, which is the exam conducting body, will include the Multiple Choice Questions / Objective Type Questions in the IMU CET 2025 exam. To become familiar with the IMU CET exam and to avoid any confusion regarding the test format, candidates can rely on the exam pattern.
To understand the detailed IMU CET 2025, students can go through this article as it comprises the course-wise test structure, marking scheme, duration of the exam, and many other aspects.
IMU CET Exam Pattern 2025: Overview
The Indian Maritime University (IMU) i.e., the exam conducting body will be releasing the IMU CET exam pattern 2025 with an official notification on the exam’s official website that is “www.imu.edu.in”. Till then, students can rely on the previous year pattern to have a deep understanding about the format of the IMU CET exam.
As per the last year’s exam pattern, the key highlights of the IMU CET paper pattern 2025 are as follows:
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Particular
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IMU CET Pattern 2025 Details
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Exam Mode
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Online- Computer Based Test Mode
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Medium / Language
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English
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Exam Session
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1
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Exam Duration
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3 Hours (180 Minutes)
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Total Number of Questions
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For all Diploma & UG Courses (Except BBA): 200
For PG courses: 120
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Type of Questions
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Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
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Negative Marking
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-0.25 Marks (for every wrong answer)
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Number of Answer Choices
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4 (per question)
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IMU CET Exam Pattern 2025: For all UG and Diploma courses (Except BBA)
In the IMU CET 2025 exam paper for UG Technical courses (except BBA) and Diploma program, there will be 5 sections with a total of 200 Multiple Choice Questions.
Go through the below-stated table to understand the IMU CET exam 2025 pattern of UG and Diploma programs:
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Section
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Number of Questions
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English
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40
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General Aptitude
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40
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Physics
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50
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Chemistry
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20
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Mathematics
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50
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Overall
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200 MCQs
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IMU CET Exam Pattern 2025: For Master of Business Administration (MBA) course
There will be 3 sections included in the IMU CET exam conducted for MBA; students seeking admission in MBA program through IMU CET exam 2025 are required to go through the following exam pattern:
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Section
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Number of Questions
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Quantitative Ability
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30
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Data Interpretation
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30
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Verbal Ability and Logical Reasoning
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60
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Overall
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120 MCQs
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IMU CET Exam Pattern 2025: For Master of Technology (M.Tech) course
The exam paper of IMU CET conducted for M.Tech includes 3 sections out of which the last one is subject-based. The following table comprises the detailed IMU CET 2025 exam pattern of M.Tech program which includes distribution of the number of question section-wise:
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Section
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Number of Questions
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English
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20
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Mathematics
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20
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Subject-based (Mechanical Engineering / Civil Engineering / Marine Engineering / Naval Architecture)
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80
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Overall
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120 MCQs
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IMU CET Exam Pattern 2025: Marking Scheme
In accordance with the IMU CET marking scheme, the exam conducting body which is The Indian Maritime University (IMU) will deduct -0.25 marks for every wrong attempted question (incorrect answers) in the entrance exam.
To score well in the Indian Maritime University Common Entrance Test, students must make a preparation strategy as per the exam pattern including the marking scheme of the test.
IMU CET Exam Pattern 2025: Know the Syllabus
Aspirants of the IMU CET can refer to the exam syllabus and pattern in order to effectively prepare for the test. The IMU CET Syllabus 2025 will be released by the IMU (the exam conducting body) very soon with the formal notification on the exam’s official website. Until then, candidates can prepare on the basis of last year's syllabus.
Candidates should prepare all the subjects included in the exam syllabus of their desired course, as the question paper which will be designed as per the exam pattern comprises questions on the basis of concepts included in the syllabus.
* Aspirants of the exam can check the details of IMU CET Eligibility Criteria 2025 and IMU CET Registration 2025.
