Pakistan Marine Academy 65th Batch Cadet Admission 2026
Pakistan Marine Academy (PMA), Karachi invites applications for 65th Batch of Nautical (Deck) & Marine Engineering Cadets – Academic Session 2027-28. Last date for form submission: 23rd July 2026. NTS Test: 9th August 2026.
Available Branches & Seats
| Branch | Max. Seats |
|---|---|
| Nautical (Deck) | 75 |
| Marine Engineering | 75 |
| Total | 150 |
Eligibility Conditions
- Unmarried male citizen of Pakistan
- Age not more than 20 years as on 31 December 2026
- FATA/Gilgit-Baltistan/AJK/Balochistan candidates: age limit 21 years (1 year relaxation)
Academic Qualification Required
- FSc Pre-Engineering (Maths, Physics & Chemistry) with minimum 55% marks
- A Level with same subject combination with minimum 55% marks
- O/A Level candidates must submit Equivalency Certificate (separate for O and A Level)
- FSc/A Level Part-II appearing candidates with 60% in Part-I may apply with Hope Certificate from college/institute head
- Failure to attain 55% in FSc after providing Hope Certificate = disqualification at any stage
- DAE (Diploma) holders are NOT eligible
Selection Procedure – 4 Mandatory Stages
- NTS Entrance Test – Minimum 50% to qualify; conducted at: Abbottabad, Gwadar, Karachi, Lahore, Multan, Muzaffarabad (AJK), Peshawar, Quetta, Rawalpindi, Sukkur
- Medical Fitness – at designated Army/Navy Hospitals
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Interview
Candidates must qualify each stage. Failure at any stage = disqualification.
Physical Efficiency Test (PET) Standards
| Test | Requirement | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Running | One Mile (1.6 Km) | 8½ Minutes |
| Push-ups | 15 Repetitions | 02 Minutes |
| Sit-ups | 15 Repetitions | 02 Minutes |
| Chin-ups | 02 Repetitions | 02 Minutes |
Education & Training
- 2-year residential training at PMA
- Associate Degree in Nautical Science and Marine Engineering awarded by NED University of Engineering & Technology, Karachi
- IMO-recognized Pre-Sea Mandatory Course Certificates
Important Dates
| Last Date for Form Submission | 23rd July 2026 |
|---|---|
| NTS Entrance Test Date | 9th August 2026 (Sunday) |
How to Apply – Step by Step
- Download prospectus and application form from PMA website: www.pakistanmarineacademy.edu.pk OR collect from PMA Admission Office
- Fill in the application form accurately with all required information
- Prepare a pay order or bank draft of Rs. 4,000 in favour of:
Pakistan Marine Academy, Karachi
via National Bank of Pakistan (NBP), PMA Branch Code-0239 (PO/DD from any bank acceptable) - Attach pay order/bank draft with the application form
- Submit application via Courier Services to:
Officer In-Charge Admissions
Pakistan Marine Academy
Hawks Bay Road Mauripur, Karachi-75780
- Submit before 23rd July 2026
Required Documents to Submit
- Completed application form
- Pay order/bank draft of Rs. 4,000
- Attested copies of FSc/A Level certificates and marks sheets
- Hope Certificate (if Part-II appearing)
- Equivalency Certificate (for O/A Level candidates)
- CNIC/B-Form copy
- Domicile certificate
- Passport-size photographs
Ineligibility Criteria
- Tampered/forged academic documents
- Withdrawn from any academy/training institution on disciplinary grounds
- Dismissed/Debarred/Resigned from Government Service including Armed Forces
- Convicted by court of law
- Non-combination of subjects; DAE holders
- Medically unfit by Armed Forces hospital/Appeal Medical Board
- Candidates declared Colour Blind
Contact Information
Pakistan Marine Academy
Hawks Bay Road Mauripur, Karachi-75780
Phone: 021-99241201-5 | Ext: 114 | Fax: 021-99241206
Email: admissions@pakistanmarineacademy.edu.pk
Website: www.pakistanmarineacademy.edu.pk
