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IMU CET 2025 Syllabus – Subject-Wise Topics, Weightage & Exam Highlights

Maritime studies

Updated on 2025

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Indian Maritime University Common Entrance Test Syllabus Highlights
Indian Maritime University Common Entrance Test Basic Information
Subject-wise Weightage
English
General Knowledge
General Aptitude
Physics
Chemistry
Mathematics

Indian Maritime University Common Entrance Test Syllabus Highlights

The Indian Maritime University Common Entrance Test syllabus is based on NCERT Class 11-12/CBSE/State Board, applicable for year 2025. The official syllabus is published on the exam portal.

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Indian Maritime University Common Entrance Test Basic Information

NameIndian Maritime University Common Entrance Test
Conducting AuthorityIndian Maritime University (IMU)
Syllabus Based OnNCERT Class 11-12/CBSE/State Board
Total Marks200
Type of QuestionsMultiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
Subjects CoveredEnglish, General Knowledge, General Aptitude, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics

Subject-wise Weightage

SubjectQuestionsMarks
English2525
General Knowledge2525
General Aptitude2525
Physics5050
Chemistry2525
Mathematics5050
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English

Topic NameWeightageImportant Concepts
Parts of Speech--
Synonyms and Antonyms--
Meaning of words/phrases--
Tenses--
Phrasal verbs--
Idioms--
Sentence Correction--
Jumbled Sentences--
Comprehension--

General Knowledge

Topic NameWeightageImportant Concepts
Current Affairs--
History--
Geography--
Indian Constitution--
General Science--
Static GK--

General Aptitude

Topic NameWeightageImportant Concepts
Critical Reasoning--
Word Groups--
Instructions--
Structural Analysis--
Syllogism-
  • Logic Based Questions
Series Completion-
  • Fill In / Completion Of Series Based On Pattern / Logic
Data Sufficiency--
Data Interpretation--
Pipes & Cisterns--
Odd Man Out--
Boat & Streams--
Numerical Computation--
Numerical Estimation--
Time & Work--
Calendar--
Clocks--
Stocks--
Time & Distance--
Height & Distance--
Quantitative Aptitude--
Analytical Reasoning--
Logic Reasoning--
Fault Diagnosis--
Abstract Reasoning--
Mechanical Reasoning--
Mixture & Allegation--
Ratio--
Numerical Reasoning--
Profit and Loss--
Compound Interest and Simple Interest--

Physics

Topic NameWeightageImportant Concepts
Kinematics-
  • Motion In A Straight Line
  • Motion In A Plane
Newton's Laws of Motion--
Work, Energy & Power--
Thermodynamics--
Oscillations & Simple Harmonic Motion--
Electric Charges & Fields--
Electrostatic Potential & Capacitance--
Current Electricity--
Magnetic Effect of Current and Magnetism--
Electromagnetic Induction--
Alternating Current--
Optics-
  • Ray Optics
  • Wave Optics
Dual Nature of Radiation & Matter--
Atoms--
Nuclei--
Semiconductor--
Properties of Matter--
Modern Physics--
Gravitation--
Radioactivity--

Chemistry

Topic NameWeightageImportant Concepts
Atomic Structure and Periodicity--
Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure--
States of Matter--
Thermodynamics--
Chemical Kinetics--
Equilibrium--
Electrochemistry--
Organic Chemistry--
Solutions-
  • Types Of Solutions
  • Expression Of Concentration Of Solutions Of Solids In Liquids
  • Solubility Of Gases In Liquids
  • Solid Solutions
  • Colligative Properties (Relative Lowering Of Vapour Pressure, Raoult's Law, Elevation Of Boiling Point, Depression Of Freezing Point, Osmotic Pressure)
  • Determination Of Molecular Masses Using Colligative Properties
  • Abnormal Molecular Mass
  • Van't Hoff Factor
Surface Chemistry--
P-Block Elements--
Coordination Compounds--
Biomolecules--
Polymers--
Chemistry in Everyday Life-
  • Chemicals In Medicines (Analgesics, Tranquilizers, Antiseptics, Disinfectants, Antimicrobials, Antifertility Drugs, Antibiotics, Antacids, Antihistamines)
  • Chemicals In Food (Preservatives, Artificial Sweetening Agents, Elementary Idea Of Antioxidants)
  • Cleansing Agents (Soaps And Detergents, Cleansing Action)
Chemistry of Transition and Inner Transition Elements--
Hormones-
  • Elementary Idea Excluding Structure
Vitamins-
  • Classification And Functions

Mathematics

Topic NameWeightageImportant Concepts
Algebra--
Trigonometry--
Geometry--
Differential Calculus-
  • Limits And Continuity
Integral Calculus-
  • Indefinite Integrals
  • Definite Integrals & Their Application
Differential Equations--
Vectors-
  • Vector Algebra
  • 3d Geometry
Probability and Statistics-
  • Probability Distributions
Matrices-
  • Concept
  • Notation
  • Order
  • Equality
  • Types Of Matrices
  • Zero And Identity Matrix
  • Transpose Of A Matrix
  • Symmetric And Skew-symmetric Matrices
Relations and Functions-
  • Types Of Relations: Reflexive, Symmetric, Transitive And Equivalence Relations
  • One-to-one And Onto Functions
  • Composite Functions
  • Inverse Of A Function
Inverse Trigonometric Functions-
  • Definition
  • Range
  • Domain
  • Principal Value Branch
  • Graphs Of Inverse Trigonometric Functions
  • Elementary Properties Of Inverse Trigonometric Functions
Coordinate Geometry-
  • Analytical Geometry (2d & 3d)
Linear Inequations--
Statics & Dynamics--
Discrete Mathematics--
Complex Numbers--
Numerical Methods--
Applicable Degrees
B.Sc. Nautical Science
B.Tech Marine Engineering
B.Tech Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering
B.Tech Naval Architecture and Ship Building
B.Sc. Ship Building & Repair
Diploma in Nautical Science (DNS)
BBA Logistics, Retailing & E-Commerce
BBA Maritime Logistics
M.Tech Marine Engineering and Management
M.Tech Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering
M.Tech Harbour Engineering
M.Tech Dredging and Port Engineering
MBA Port & Ship Management
MBA International Transportation & Logistics Management
PhD
M.S. By Research
Integrated PhD
Institutions accepting IMU CET
Numerous, including the 6 IMU campuses and several affiliated private and government institutions.
Indian Maritime University, Chennai Campus-image
Indian Maritime University, Chennai Campus
Indian Maritime University, Kochi Campus-image
Indian Maritime University, Kochi Campus
Indian Maritime University, Kolkata Campus-image
Indian Maritime University, Kolkata Campus
Indian Maritime University, Mumbai Port Campus-image
Indian Maritime University, Mumbai Port Campus
Indian Maritime University, Navi Mumbai Campus-image
Indian Maritime University, Navi Mumbai Campus
Indian Maritime University, Visakhapatnam Campus-image
Indian Maritime University, Visakhapatnam Campus
Tolani Maritime Institute (TMI), Induri-image
Tolani Maritime Institute (TMI), Induri
Coimbatore Marine College-image
Coimbatore Marine College
Hindustan Institute of Maritime Training (HIMT), Chennai-image
Hindustan Institute of Maritime Training (HIMT), Chennai
AMET University Kanathur-image
AMET University Kanathur
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