PMA Admissions 2025 Traninig Program

Pakistan Marine Academy PMA invites applications for its 64th Cadet Batch in Nautical Science Deck and Marine Engineering. This is your gateway to a dynamic maritime career with international exposure.

Eligibility Requirements

Nationality & Marital Status: Unmarried male citizens of Pakistan.

Age Limit: Maximum 20 years as of 31st December 2025.

Relaxation: Candidates from FATA, Gilgit-Baltistan, Azad Kashmir, and Balochistan are eligible up to 21 years of age.

Academic Qualification

Minimum Requirement: F.Sc Pre-Engineering or A-Level with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.

Must have at least 55% marks.

A-Level applicants must submit an equivalence certificate with their application.

Hope Certificate Option: Students currently in F.Sc/A-Level Part II with at least 80% marks in Part I may apply with a Hope Certificate issued by their institution.

However, failure to secure 55% in final exams will result in disqualification, even after submission of the Hope Certificate.

Training & Certification

Duration: Two-year residential training at Pakistan Marine Academy, Karachi.

Certification: Upon successful completion:

Associate Degree in Nautical Science or Marine Engineering awarded by the National University of Engineering and Technology NUET, Karachi.

Internationally recognized marine certifications approved by the International Maritime Organization IMO.

Scholarship Opportunities
A total of 33 merit-based scholarships offered by the Ministry of Maritime Affairs:

Balochistan: 15 scholarships

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: 6 scholarships

Punjab: 6 scholarships

Sindh: 6 scholarships

Submit Application:

Include a Pay Order/Bank Draft of Rs. 4,000, payable to Pakistan Marine Academy NBP PMA Branch – Code 0239

Submit via courier service only

Deadline to Apply: 25th July 2025

Entry Test & Selection Process

Entry Test Date: Sunday, 10th August 2025

Test Centers: Karachi, Lahore, Rawalpindi, Quetta, Peshawar, Abbottabad, Gwadar, Multan, Sukkur, Muzaffarabad

Minimum Passing Marks: 50%

Further Selection Stages

Medical Examination: Conducted at nominated Army/Navy hospitals

Final Merit Evaluation Includes:

Academic performance F.Sc/A-Level

Entry test results

Medical fitness

Physical Efficiency Test PET

Physical Efficiency Test PET Requirements:

Test Requirement Time Limit
Running 1 mile 1.6 km 8 minutes
Push-ups 15 repetitions 2 minutes
Sit-ups 15 repetitions 2 minutes
Chin-ups 2 repetitions 2 minutes

Who is Not Eligible

Applicants with fake documents or misinformation

Those expelled due to poor conduct or performance

Individuals dismissed from Armed Forces or government service

Persons convicted in criminal or moral misconduct cases

Medically unfit or color blind candidates

Holders of DAE or other diplomas not recognized by PMA 

Your Career Starts Here
Don’t miss this opportunity to embark on an exciting maritime journey. Join Pakistan Marine Academy’s 64th Cadet Batch and become part of the global maritime industry.
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Sail to Success!