The college became a central university in 2008. The college has its main office in Chennai and has an excellent teaching faculty. It has eighteen affiliated institutes as well. The association of maritime universities or IAMU has excellent worldwide facilities. There are various undergraduate, postgraduate and PhD degrees that a student can pursue from the college. The four schools of the IMU provide a lot of courses in a lot of degree programs.
All program admissions are handled via IMU CET, which is followed by a counseling procedure. The Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep and Minicoy Islands, eight northeastern states (including Sikkim), and Jammu & Kashmir are among the special states for which seats at the university are reserved.
The beginning of nautical training on board H.M. Training Ship "Dufferin" in 1927 marked the beginning of maritime training in India. In addition to Naval Training, Marine Engineering Training was initiated on T.S. Dufferin in 1935. The Indian government realized early on, following the nation's independence on August 15, 1947, that a sizable merchant fleet was essential. The college was opened with the consideration of the Indian Government. The primary goal of the college was to turn students into cadets by providing them with practical training and hands-on learning experience so that they can make them paramilitary candidates.
The college changed its name to Marine Engineering and Research Institute in 1995. It is also the first maritime college in India and Southeast Asia. In addition to having an ISO 9001:2008 accreditation, MERIMumbai has an ICRA grade of Grade-I. At MERI, Mumbai, the training program is entirely residential and places a strong emphasis on discipline as well as practical training in marine workshops. In addition to academics, the extracurricular activities offered by regimental residential training include games both indoors and outdoors, swimming, and cultural pursuits. Over the past 60 years, the M.E.R.I.'s legacy and the confidence of the shipping industry have allowed numerous cadets to advance to different levels of competency both ashore and on board ships. This passion and commitment has not changed. Among the numerous tasks completed by former cadets of M.E.R.I. are well-deserved postings at the World Maritime University, the IMF, and the United Nations, to mention a few.
The academic programs that IMU Chennai provides are as follows:
| 1 | Courses | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | B.Sc – Nautical Science | 10+2 (PCM) with 60% marks average and 50% marks in English |
| 3 | B.Tech – Marine Engineering | 10+2 (PCM) with 60% marks average and 50% marks in English |
| 4 | BBA – Logistics, Retailing & E-commerce | 10+2 with 60% marks average and 50% marks in English |
| 5 | MBA – International Transportation & Logistics Management | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with 50% marks in aggregate and 50% in English |
| 6 | MBA – Port and Shipping Management | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with 50% marks in aggregate and 50% in English |
| 7 | M.Sc – Commercial Shipping & Logistics | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with 50% marks in aggregate and 50% in English |
| 8 | Diploma – Nautical Science | 10+2 (PCM) with 60% average (OR) B.Sc (PCM)/ B.Sc (Electronics with Physics as individual subject in one of the years) with marks not less than 60% in aggregate, (OR) B.E./B. Tech from IIT or college with marks not less than 50% in aggregate |
The course was started in 2008. It was to provide the students with management and business teachings and training to them. The course was to provide the students with various management needs so that they can grow themselves in business and management fields. The college provides training and research facilities to students. It is dedicated to training the upcoming generation of leaders and innovators in the marine industry, which is why it has extended its course offerings and research fields and forged alliances with prominent figures in the field.
Students at Indian Maritime University are prepared for industry requirements through a specialized placement and training unit. It offers students a training program divided into two categories: port and marine. The number of students assigned to the Chennai campus is tabulated below:
| 1 | Course Name | Students Placed |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Diploma in Nautical Science | 18 |
| 3 | B.Sc | 31 |
| 4 | B.Tech | 19 |
| 5 | MBA | 48 (PSM: 16 | ITL: 32) |
| Total | 116 |
According to the university's standards, the following are the reserved categories:
| 1 | Category | Reserved seats |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Scheduled Castes (SC) | 15% |
| 3 | Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 7.5% |
| 4 | OBC-NCL | 27% |
| 5 | General-EWS | 10% |
| 6 | PwD | 5% |
| 7 | Andaman & Nicobar Islands | 20 seats |
| 8 | Jammu & Kashmir | 10 seats |
| S.no | Course | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MBA in Port and Shipping Management | 261 | 336 |
| 2 | MBA in International Transportation and Logistics Management | 123 | 122 |
| 3 | B.Tech. in Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering | 1185 | 748 |
| 4 | BBA in Logistics, Retailing and E-Commerce | --------- | 187 |
| 5 | B.Tech. in Marine Engineering | 1423 | 1085 |
The Common Entrance Test (CET) is used for admission to all UG and PG programs at the IMU Campuses and its Affiliated Institutes. The institution administers the following CETs online in order to shortlist students for different courses:
Interested parties can register online by completing the application form. The application fee of INR 1000 for General/OBC applicants and INR 700 for SC/ST candidates must be submitted with it.
The Common Entrance Test (CET) is used for admission to all UG and PG programs at the IMU Campuses and its Affiliated Institutes. The institution administers the following CETs online in order to shortlist students for different courses:
The students who want to do research in any field are welcomed by the college. The students are provided with scholarships and awards on the basis of merit by the IMUC. A number of state-run organizations provide post-matric scholarships to members of the OBC, ST, SC, and Minority Community.
The Chennai campus of Indian Maritime University provides students with state-of-the-art amenities to meet their demands. Here is a quick summary of the same:
• Library : The library boasts an extensive collection of over 8,000 books, 40 publications and journals, projects, magazines, and more. One of the biggest maritime libraries in the nation is located at IMU.
• Hostels : Equipped with top-notch amenities, the hostel can house up to 250 students. They get access to regular health check-ups, a swimming pool, a gym, and emergency services. On the campus are also staff quarters and a guest house.
• Classrooms : There are 23 contemporary, well-equipped classrooms on the campus, complete with audio and visual aids. Additionally, students can receive practical instruction in machine shops and workshops.