IMU CET Counselling 2026: Complete Step-by-Step Guide

IMU CET 2026 result was declared on 14 June 2026. The counselling process is now underway — Round 1 allotment was released on 25 June, and Round 2 is expected shortly. This guide covers every step: portal, fees, documents, what to do if you missed a deadline, and how to maximise your chances in Round 2.

IMU CET 2026 Counselling — Key Dates at a Glance

Event	Date
IMU CET 2026 Exam	24 May 2026
Result & Rank List Declared	14 June 2026
Counselling Registration Window	14–17 June 2026
Round 1 Seat Allotment	25 June 2026
Round 1 Seat Acceptance + Verification Deadline	2 July 2026
Round 2 Allotment	Expected shortly after 2 July 2026

Status as of 10 July 2026: Round 1 seat acceptance has closed. Candidates who missed the July 2 deadline will have their seats offered in Round 2. Monitor imu.cbexams.com daily — Round 2 dates are typically announced 24–48 hours in advance.

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The Official Counselling Portal

All IMU CET 2026 counselling activity happens at:

imu.cbexams.com/IMUCounREGx2o26/Home

Bookmark this. Ignore third-party portals claiming to process your counselling.

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Step-by-Step: How IMU CET 2026 Counselling Works

Step 1 — Counselling Registration (Closed: 17 June 2026)

Candidates who qualified IMU CET 2026 had to register on the portal between 14–17 June and pay ₹10,000 (online — net banking, credit card, debit card). This registration window is now closed.

If you did not register by 17 June: you are not eligible for Round 2 or spot rounds. Your 2026 qualification is unusable for this cycle.

Step 2 — Choice Filling and Locking

Registered candidates fill preferred programmes and campuses in order. IMU has six campuses:

• Chennai (Main campus — maximum programme variety)
• Mumbai Port
• Navi Mumbai
• Kolkata
• Visakhapatnam
• Kochi

Choices must be locked before the deadline. Unlocked or saved-but-not-locked choices are not considered in allotment.

Strategic note on choice filling: Many candidates fill only their top 2–3 choices and leave the list short. This is a mistake. A shorter list means higher chance of going unallotted in Round 1. Fill all programmes and campuses you would genuinely accept, ranked honestly, even if some are your “safety” options.

Step 3 — Understanding Your Allotment

Round 1 allotment was released on 25 June. Log in with your CET number and date of birth.

Your allotment is based on:

• All India Rank (AIR) in IMU CET 2026
• Category (General / OBC-NCL / SC / ST / PwD / EWS)
• Preference order you locked in choice filling

How to read your allotment result:

• “Allotted” = you have a seat in the specified programme and campus
• “Waitlisted” = you are in the queue; movement depends on cancellations
• “Not allotted” = no seat in Round 1; you will participate in Round 2 from the same registered pool

Step 4 — Document Verification

Every allotted candidate must complete certificate verification. Documents required:

Document	Notes
Class 10 Marksheet / SSC Certificate	Used as birth date proof
Class 12 Marksheet	Academic eligibility verification
Medical Fitness Certificate	Must be from a DG Shipping-approved doctor — no exceptions for BTech, BSc, DNS
Category Certificate	Required for OBC-NCL / SC / ST / EWS / PwD claims
IMU CET 2026 Rank Card	Carry original printout
Passport / CDC	Photo identity proof
Recent Passport-size Photographs	As specified in allotment letter

Medical Certificate — the most common rejection reason: The DGS medical requirement is non-negotiable for maritime programmes. A certificate from a general practitioner or non-approved clinic will be rejected at verification, and you may lose your seat. Find a DGS-approved medical examiner near you at dgshipping.gov.in. Book the appointment before you get your allotment — slots fill up fast around admission deadlines.

Step 5 — Seat Acceptance Fee (₹30,000)

After document verification, pay ₹30,000 online to lock your seat. Miss this payment = seat cancelled.

Fee summary:

Fee	Amount	When	Refundable?
Counselling Registration	₹10,000	At registration	No
Seat Acceptance	₹30,000	After allotment	Typically adjusted against tuition
Balance Tuition	As per IMU schedule	At semester commencement	N/A

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Round 2 — What Happens Now (July 2026)

After July 2, IMU collects all:

• Cancelled seats (missed deadline, rejected documents)
• Upgraded seats (candidates who got a better allotment in Round 2 and vacate their Round 1 seat)

These go into the Round 2 pool. The allotment process then repeats with the same registered candidate pool.

Practical Round 2 survival checklist:

• Confirm your counselling registration was completed before June 17
• Medical certificate from a DGS-approved doctor — obtain it now, not after allotment
• ₹30,000 ready in your online banking account (seat acceptance deadline is typically 2–3 days from allotment)
• Keep your original documents in a folder — verification can happen on very short notice
• Check imu.cbexams.com every day — Round 2 dates appear without much advance notice

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IMU Campus vs Private Institute — Which Route Are You On?

IMU’s centralised counselling only covers its six own campuses. Many strong maritime institutes in India are not IMU campuses — they are DG Shipping-approved private institutes that accept IMU CET scores independently.

Route	Who Manages Admissions	Process
IMU Campuses (6 locations)	IMU centralised counselling at imu.cbexams.com	This guide covers this route
Private DGS-approved institutes	Each institute independently	Contact each institute directly with your IMU CET rank card

If you missed the June 17 counselling registration for IMU campuses, private maritime institutes may still be an option. Many private institutes run their own admission rounds into July and August. Your IMU CET rank card is valid to present to them even if you are not participating in IMU’s counselling.

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Common Mistakes to Avoid

1. Not reading the allotment letter carefully The allotment letter specifies the exact deadline for your acceptance. This deadline is not the same for every round — do not assume the same date as Round 1.

2. Assuming any doctor can certify maritime fitness Only DG Shipping-approved medical examiners can issue the required certificate. This is a statutory requirement, not an administrative preference.

3. Waiting for Round 2 to prepare documents Documents should be ready before allotment. After allotment, the acceptance window is typically 2–3 days — not enough time to arrange a DGS medical, collect category certificates, and get photos made.

4. Leaving choice list too short Candidates who listed only 1–2 preferences often go unallotted when those specific seats are taken. A longer, complete list increases your chance of receiving something in Round 1 itself.

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Need Personalised Guidance Before Round 2?

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