Pakistan Marine Academy Admissions 2027-28 – 65th Batch Nautical & Marine Engineering Cadets (Apply at pakistanmarineacademy.edu.pk)

Pakistan Marine Academy Admissions 2027-28 – 65th Batch Nautical & Marine Engineering Cadets (Apply at pakistanmarineacademy.edu.pk)

The Pakistan Marine Academy (PMA), Karachi, has announced admissions open for the 65th Batch of Nautical (Deck) & Marine Engineering Cadets for the Academic Session 2027-28. This is an excellent opportunity for young Pakistani men to join the Merchant Navy and build a rewarding maritime career while traveling the world.

Eligibility Conditions

• Unmarried male citizen of Pakistan
• Age not more than 20 years as on 31 December 2026
• Age limit for candidates from FATA/Gilgit Baltistan/AJK/Balochistan: not more than 21 years as on 31 December 2026 (one year age relaxation)

Academic Qualification

• Candidates must have passed F.Sc Pre-Engineering or A-Level with Maths, Physics & Chemistry, scoring at least 55% marks
• Candidates with O/A Level must submit an Equivalency Certificate (separate certificates for O-Level and A-Level) along with the application
• F.Sc/A-Level Part-II appearing candidates with at least 60% marks in Part-I may also apply, subject to a Hope Certificate from their college/institute head
• Candidates failing to attain 55% marks in F.Sc after submitting a Hope Certificate will be disqualified at any stage and discharged during training
• A-Level candidates failing to submit the Equivalency Certificate within the stipulated time will not be considered for further stages

How to Register

• Prospectus and application forms can be downloaded from www.pakistanmarineacademy.edu.pk or obtained from the PMA Admission Office
• Application forms must be submitted via Courier Service along with a pay order/bank draft of Rs. 4,000/- in favor of Pakistan Marine Academy, Karachi, National Bank of Pakistan (NBP), PMA Branch Code-0239 (PO/DD from any bank acceptable)

Selection Procedure

Entrance tests will be conducted at Abbottabad, Gwadar, Karachi, Lahore, Multan, Muzaffarabad (AJK), Peshawar, Quetta, Islamabad, and Sukkur through a hired testing agency.

The provisional selection process involves 4 mandatory stages:

1. NTS/Entrance Test
2. Medical Fitness (from Military Hospital)
3. Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
4. Interview

Additional Notes:

• Candidates must qualify each stage; failure at any stage results in disqualification
• Minimum 50% marks required to qualify the entrance test
• Medical examination of NTS-qualified candidates will be conducted at designated Army/Navy hospitals
• PET will be conducted after medical examination/fitness
• Only PET-qualified candidates proceed to interview
• Final merit is based on: F.Sc/A-Level percentage, Entrance Test marks, Medical Fitness, PET performance, and Interview score

Physical Efficiency Test (PET) Standards

• Interview and PET dates will be updated on the PMA website and communicated to candidates via SMS
• Only candidates declared qualified for provisional admission will receive joining letters
• After joining PMA, all candidates will appear before the MMD (Marine Medical Department) for eye vision and colour perception tests
• Admission is confirmed only upon qualifying the MMD Eye Vision and Colour Perception Tests
• MMD failures will be returned home and their provisional admission cancelled

Branch Allocation

Branches are generally allocated according to individual choice, subject to MMD recommendations and seat availability.

Education & Training

• 02 years of residential training will be conducted at PMA
• Upon completion, cadets are awarded an Associate Degree in Nautical Science and Marine Engineering by NED University of Engineering & Technology, Karachi
• Certificates of International Maritime Organization (IMO)-recognized Pre-Sea Mandatory Courses will also be awarded

Ineligibility Criteria

• Submitting tampered academic certificates/mark sheets/documents
• Concealment of information or providing false/incomplete application details
• Withdrawal from any academy/training institution (including Armed Forces) on disciplinary grounds or weak academic performance
• Dismissed/Removed/Debarred/Resigned from Government Service, including Armed Forces
• Convicted by a court of law for offences involving moral turpitude or any other offence
• Non-combination of subjects and Diploma holders (DAE) are not eligible
• Declared medically unfit by an Armed Forces hospital/Appeal Medical Board
• Candidates declared colour blind

Important Dates

• Last Date for Submission of Form: 23rd July 2026
• Conduct of NTS Test: 9th August 2026 (Sunday)

Contact for Correspondence and Information

Officer In-Charge Admissions, Pakistan Marine Academy
Hawks Bay Road, Karachi-75780
Ph: 021-99241201-5, Ext: 114
Fax: 021-99241206
Website: www.pakistanmarineacademy.edu.pk
Email: admissions@pakistanmarineacademy.edu.pk

Note: Candidates are advised to confirm all details and download the prospectus from the official PMA website before applying.