The Indian Maritime University Common Entrance Test (IMU CET) is a national level entrance examination conducted for admission to various undergraduate and postgraduate maritime programmes in various campuses of the Indian Maritime University (IMU) and affiliated institutes. IMU CET is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on behalf of the IMU.

1. Cities Where IMU CET is Conducted

IMU CET is conducted in various cities across India, including:

• Ahmedabad
• Bhopal
• Bhubaneshwar
• Chennai
• Cochin
• Coimbatore
• Cuttack
• Dehradun
• Delhi
• Guwahati
• Hyderabad
• Indore
• Jaipur
• Jamshedpur
• Kanpur
• Kochi
• Kolkata
• Lucknow
• Ludhiana
• Mumbai
• Nagpur
• Patna
• Pune
• Raipur
• Ranchi
• Rourkela
• Surat
• Thiruvananthapuram
• Visakhapatnam

2. Number of Test Centers and Seating Capacity

The number of test centers and seating capacity varies from city to city depending on the number of candidates. Generally, NTA selects schools, colleges and other educational institutions as test centers. Each test center has multiple computer labs or halls with sufficient seating capacity to accommodate the registered candidates.

3. Selection of Test City and Center

Candidates can choose their preferred test city and center while filling the online application form for IMU CET. However, the final allocation of test city and center is done by NTA based on various factors such as availability of test centers, number of candidates, geographical distribution, and other administrative considerations.

4. Admit Card and Exam Day Guidelines

NTA releases the admit card for IMU CET a few days before the exam. The admit card contains important information such as candidate's name, roll number, test date, time, venue (city and center), and other instructions. Candidates must carefully check the admit card and follow the instructions. They should also carry a valid photo ID proof and the admit card to the exam center.

5. Examination Pattern

IMU CET is a computer-based online examination. The exam duration is 3 hours. The question paper consists of multiple-choice questions (MCQs) from four subjects:

• Mathematics
• Physics
• Chemistry
• English

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is the total number of cities where IMU CET is conducted?
   Answer: IMU CET is conducted in more than 30 cities across India.

2. How can I choose my preferred test city and center?
   Answer: Candidates can select their preferred test city and center while filling the online application form for IMU CET.

3. When is the admit card for IMU CET released?
   Answer: NTA releases the admit card for IMU CET a few days before the exam.

4. What documents should I carry to the exam center?
   Answer: Candidates must carry a valid photo ID proof and the admit card to the exam center.

5. What is the duration of IMU CET?
   Answer: The exam duration is 3 hours.