Indian Maritime University Integrated PhD Admission 2022: Dates, Application Form

Indian Maritime University Integrated PhD Admission

Indian Maritime University Integrated PhD Admission 2022 – Indian Maritime University (IMU) Chennai invites applications for Integrated PhD admissions January 2022.

Check full details on Indian Maritime University Integrated PhD Admission 2022 below here.

Related –

Indian Maritime University MS (By Research) Admission

Indian Maritime University PhD Admission

Available PhD Programs

Applications are invited for admission in the following Schools:

  • School of Nautical Studies
  • School of Marine Engineering and Technology
  • School of Maritime Management
  • School of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering  

Indian Maritime University Integrated PhD Admission 2022 Important Dates

Last date for registration17 January 2022
Hall Ticket download (tentative)21 January 2022
Date of Entrance Test (Centre Based)28 January 2022
Date of Interview (tentative)22 February 2022
Commencement of Programme (tentative)01 March 2022

Indian Maritime University Integrated PhD Admission 2022 Eligibility Criteria

  • The eligibility criteria for Integrated PhD admission shall be an Under Graduate (U.G) degree with 10+2+( 3 or 4 ) pattern in a relevant discipline with at least 55% marks or equivalent Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA), except in the case of Mariners for whom a Master/MEO Class I Certificate of Competency would suffice. For SC/ST/OBC (NCL)/PWD candidates, the minimum marks shall be 50% (or equivalent CGPA).
  • The Board of Research Studies shall decide whether a particular discipline is relevant to the particular area of research or not

Indian Maritime University Integrated PhD Admission 2022 Application Process

  • Candidates can apply online through the official website https://www.imu.edu.in/
  • Read all instructions carefully before filling up the application form available on the official website.

Application Fee

For all other categoryRs. 1000/-
For ST/SCRs. 700/-
Mode of PaymentThrough Online mode

Admission Process

Admission of scholars shall be based on the performance in:

  • Stage I: Written Test to be administered in Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) format which would test a candidate’s General Mental Ability, knowledge on the Maritime sector, and knowledge on the relevant discipline/area of research in which the candidate proposes to do the MS (By Research) To qualify to the Stage II, the candidate should secure minimum 50% in Stage I.
  • Stage II: Descriptive writing in the general area in which the Candidate is interested to do research and proficiency in English and technical writing are tested in this stage. To qualify to the Stage III, the candidate should secure minimum 50% in Stage II.
  • Stage III: Personal interview by the Departmental Committee. The Written Test shall have 40% weightage. Descriptive Test on a general topic having 30% weightage and Personal Interview which shall have a 30% weightage. To qualify for selection candidate has to secure minimum of 50% overall..
  • Candidates may choose to join the programme in Full time or Part time.
  • Written Test* (Stage I) and Descriptive Writing Test* (Stage II) will be conducted in the following IMU Campuses.
    • IMU Navi Mumbai Campus
    • IMU Chennai Campus
    • IMU Kochi Campus
    • IMU Kolkata Campus
    • IMU Visakhapatnam Campus

*Note: In the current pandemic scenario or such other unforeseen circumstances, IMU reserves the right to conduct the Entrance Test in Online mode.

Important Links

Admission AnnouncementClick Here
Admission BrochureClick Here
Integrated Ph.D. RegulationsClick Here
Application LinkClick Here
IMU WebsiteClick Here