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Indian Maritime University PhD Admission 2022: Dates, Application Form

Indian Maritime University PhD Admission

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

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

Related –

Indian Maritime University MS (By Research) Admission

Indian Maritime University Integrated PhD Admission

Available PhD Programs

Applications are invited for admission in the following Schools in Part Time/Full Time mode:

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

Research Areas

The University shall provide facilities for research in the following areas:

  • Marine Engineering
  • Nautical Science
  • Naval Architecture and Ship Building
  • Dredging and Harbour Engineering
  • Off-shore Support Services
  • Inland Waterways, Coastal Shipping and River-Sea Shipping
  • Port and Shipping Management
  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management
  • Maritime Security and Piracy
  • Maritime related areas
  • Inter-disciplinary areas

Indian Maritime University 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 PhD Admission 2022 Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria for admission to the PhD programme shall be one among the following:

  • Candidates who have passed SSLC (10th or 11th class/grade and PUC or higher secondary (12th grade) before joining undergraduate (UG) programme (3 or more years) and UG before joining PG degree programme, i.e. 10+2+UG Degree (3 or more years) or 11+1+ UG Degree (3 or more years) AND The Post Graduate (P.G) shall be in the respective areas of research in the Schools mentioned in previous slide or a relevant discipline with at least 55% marks or equivalent Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA). For SC/ ST/OBC(NCL)/ PwD candidates, the minimum marks shall be 50% (or equivalent CGPA).
  • M.S (by Research) or M.Phil degree in the respective areas of research in the Schools mentioned in previous slide or a relevant discipline.
  • Mariners with Master or MEO Class I Certificate of Competency or PGDMOM qualification with 2 years of continuous teaching experience at degree level as faculty in IMU/IMU Affiliated Institutes/DG(S) approved institutes, shall be eligible till the Academic Year 2023-24. 

Indian Maritime University 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 to the PhD programme 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 Ph.D. 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 to Ph.D/M.S By Research the 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
Ph.D. RegulationsClick Here
Application LinkClick Here
IMU WebsiteClick Here