Can I get direct admission by paying fees into the DNS course at IMU if I get more than 60% in 12th or do I have to take an entrance exam?

No, Indian Maritime University Chennai does not accept CAT scores for MBA admission. IMU Chennai primarily uses the IMU CET (Common Entrance Test) for MBA admissions. Candidates seeking admission to IMU Chennai's MBA programs need to appear for and qualify in the IMU CET. Aspiring candidates must haveti qualify the eligibility criteria set by the institute for the desired course. 

Yes, IMU Chennai is considered to be a prominent option for MBA students, particularly for those interested in maritime management, port management, and logistics. The university has a good track record of placing its MBA graduates, with placement rates often exceeding 90%, according to Shiksha. IMU Chennai has strong ties with the maritime industry, providing students with valuable networking opportunities and potential job prospects. 

Indian Maritime University Chennai offers UG, PG, and PhD programmes across various streams such as Engineering, Management, Science, and others. The eligibility varies from course to course. Below-mentioned are the IMU Chennai eligibility criteria: 

The IMUCET category-wise cutoff for B.Sc. in Nautical Science at IMU Chennai is tabulated below. The cutoff ranks vary for different categories of students belonging to the AI quota. 

IMU Chennai IMUCET cutoff 2025 ranged between 110 and 3579 for admission across multiple UG and PG courses. This cutoff range is valid for Round 3 among the students belonging to the General AI quota. Please note that the cutoff ranks vary for different courses, specialisations, rounds, and categories. Tabulated below are the IMUCET Round 3 closing ranks of all the courses offered at IMU Chennai.