Indian Maritime University (formerly known as Marine Engineering and Research Institute) [IMU], Kolkata West Bengal was established in the year 1994 as Central University Educational Institute to provide higher education to build a career in the field of Engineering and Management. IMU is approved by the reputed AICTE.
With the commencement of Independence, Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru founded the Indian Maritime University, Kolkata to acknowledge the growing need for marine engineers in India. It was recognised by a different name until the year 1995 and then it was renamed as Marine Engineering and Research Institute (MERI). MERI combined with (Indian Institute of Port Management) IIPM makes the Kolkata campus of the Indian Maritime University.
The university aims to impart learning opportunities and other useful resources to the cadets. The institute’s curriculum is designed so they can appear for the MEO-Examinations conducted by the Ministry of Shipping (MOS).
IMU-Kolkata offers one UG program (4 Years) and two PG programs (2 Years) that include:
Apart from these programs, it conducts STCW and MEO Class-I preparatory courses as well.
Go through the following table to learn about the eligibility criteria for the programs offered at IMU Kolkata.
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Programs |
Eligibility Criteria |
Medical Eligibility |
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B.Tech in Marine Engineering |
*Maximum age: For the General category: 27 Years (Females) / 25 Years (Males) For SC/ST: 32 years (Females) / 30 years (Males) |
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M.Tech in Marine Engineering & Management |
Minimum 60% score in B.Tech (Mechanical Engineering /Naval Architecture / Marine Engineering) OR Have Marine Engineer Officer Class-I Certificate of Competency / An Associate Member of the Institution of Engineers in Mechanical Engineering. *No age restrictions |
The candidate needs to submit a medical certificate approved by a registered health consultant. |
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MBA in International Transportation & Logistics Management |
Minimum 50% score in Bachelor 50% marks in English subject in 10+2/UG Degree. *No age restrictions |
For getting admission, the candidates need to pass the Common Entrance Test (CET):
The essential documents required at the time of registering are:
The registration process for the desired courses is only available online. The application form can be found on IMU’s website by going to the Admission Tab. There they can fill out the application form and download the course brochure. After the documents have been submitted, the application fee needs to be paid online.
The institute provides numerous scholarships to aspiring cadets seeking financial help. IMU’s Kolkata campus provides the following scholarships for students:
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AIKASREE Scholarship |
MCM Scholarship for Technical and Professional Courses CS |
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West Bengal Government MCM Scholarship Scheme |
Jharkhand Welfare Department, e-Kalyan Scholarship, |
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Financial help for education to the children of Beedi, etc. worker Scholarship |
Monetary support to all Indian Women Seafarers who are pursuing a pre-sea course in the DGS-approved Maritime Training |
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Prime Minister Scholarship for Indian Navy Ex-servicemen’s Wards |
Post Matric Scholarship to reserved category- Oasis Scholarship, West Bengal Government |
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Central Sector Scholarships for Students of University and College |
Prime Minister Scholarship Scheme for Assam Rifles and Central Armed Police Forces |
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Post Matric Scholarship Scheme for the reserved category – Himachal Pradesh |
ONGC Scholarship
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The steps to apply for the Scholarships are available on the university site along with the other details.
| Institute Name | Indian Maritime University, Kolkata |
| Formerly Known As | Marine Engineering and Research Institute, Kolkata |
| Estd. Year | 1994 |
| Approved/Recognised by | AICTE |
| Type | Central University |
| Programmes offered | UG/ PG |
| Director | Mr. M.K. Ghosh |
| Address | P-19, Taratala Road Kolkata - 700088 West Bengal, India |
| Contact Number | 033-24014673, 24014674 |
| Official Website | https://imu.edu.in/index.php?prod_id=101 |
The cadets at IMU-KC get recruited directly by internationally reputed shipping companies which help them grow their careers at sea. Shipping companies that recruit cadets from the institute are mentioned below:
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Nortrans Pvt. Ltd. |
Nepute Orient Lines Pvt. Ltd. |
Mobil Shipping Co. Ltd. |
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Varun Shipping |
Barber Ship Management Ltd. Australia |
Wilco Ship Management & Transport |
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Orinoco Marine Consultancy Pvt. Ltd. |
Chevron Manning Services Ltd. |
Great Eastern Shipping |
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Chellaram Shipping Pvt. Ltd. |
Searland Ship Management Ltd. Austria |
Mitsui OSK lines |
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Shipping Corporation of India |
Anglo Eastern Shipping Management Ltd. |
Ravenscroft Shipping Inc. |
The cadets are selected for national and international roles like Chief Engineers and Management Cadre positions (Superintendents, Engineering Managers, Fleet Managers, etc.) in the areas of administrative services, entrepreneurship, management, etc.
Situated on Tartalla Road, the Kolkata campus of the university has 33 acres of area with the latest infrastructure. Besides a modern campus structure, the college provides other facilities such as:
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