Indian Maritime University (IMU) – Chennai Campus
India’s Premier Maritime University Shaping Global Maritime Professionals
About Indian Maritime University (IMU) – Chennai Campus
Indian Maritime University (IMU) Chennai Campus is the flagship campus of the Indian Maritime University and traces its origins to the National Maritime Academy established in 1985. Located on the scenic East Coast Road at Uthandi, Chennai, the campus functions under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Government of India. The campus is one of the most prestigious maritime education centers in the country and serves as a hub for maritime studies, marine engineering, logistics, port management, and nautical sciences. The campus offers undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, and doctoral programs with extensive practical training facilities, maritime simulators, laboratories, workshops, and industry collaborations. Its graduates are employed across global shipping companies, ports, logistics organizations, and maritime service providers.
Highlights
Courses Offered
Admission Process
IMU-CET Registration
Apply through the Indian Maritime University Common Entrance Test (IMU-CET).
Entrance Examination
Appear for IMU-CET and secure the required score.
Counseling Process
Participate in online counseling and seat allocation.
Medical Fitness Verification
Complete mandatory medical fitness assessment as per DG Shipping norms.
Admission Confirmation
Report to IMU Chennai Campus and complete enrollment formalities.
Facilities
Placement Information
Scholarships
- Central Sector Scholarship
- SC/ST Scholarship
- Merit Cum Means Scholarship
- Minority Scholarship
- Post Matric Scholarship
- Girl Cadet Scholarship Scheme
- National Scholarship Portal Schemes
- Institutional Merit Scholarship
Hostel Facilities
Events
- National Maritime Day Celebrations
- Shipping & Logistics Conclave
- Marine Engineering Workshops
- Nautical Science Competitions
- Technical Symposium
- Leadership Development Programs
- Annual Cultural Fest
Campus Life
Technical Clubs
- Marine Engineering Club
- Nautical Science Society
- Logistics & Supply Chain Club
- Maritime Research Forum
- Ship Simulation Club
Cultural Clubs
- Music Club
- Dance Club
- Drama Club
- Photography Club
- Literary Club
Community Service
- Coastal Clean-Up Drives
- NSS Activities
- Maritime Awareness Campaigns
- Blood Donation Camps
- Environmental Sustainability Programs
- Disaster Relief Volunteering