Pakistan Marine Academy Admissions – 65th Batch Nautical (Deck) & Marine Engineering Cadets (Session 2027–28)

Issuer: Pakistan Marine Academy (PMA). Admissions open for the 65th batch of pre-sea training for Nautical (Deck) and Marine Engineering cadets for Academic Session 2027–28. Residential two-year training at PMA leads to an Associate Degree in Nautical Science or Marine Engineering (awarded by NED University of Engineering & Technology, Karachi) and completion of IMO-recognized pre-sea mandatory courses.

Key Eligibility

Unmarried male citizens of Pakistan. Maximum age 20 years as on 2026-12-31 (one year relaxation — max 21 years — for candidates from FATA/Gilgit-Baltistan/AJK/Balochistan as specified). Academic requirement: F.Sc. Pre-Engineering or A-Levels with Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry and at least 55% marks. O/A-Level candidates must submit separate equivalency certificates. Candidates appearing in F.Sc/A-Level Part I with at least 60% in Part I may provisionally apply but must submit a Hope Certificate and will be disqualified if final marks fall below the required threshold.

Seats & Branch Allocation

Selection Procedure & Tests

Selection includes an NTS/Entrance Test, Medical Fitness (including tests at designated Army/Navy hospitals), Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and interview. PET standards include a 1.6 km run (max ~8½ minutes) and specified requirements for push-ups, sit-ups and chin-ups. Candidates must pass all stages; failure at any stage leads to disqualification.

Ineligibility / Disqualifying Conditions

Submitting tampered or incomplete documents, concealment of information, withdrawal/expulsion from other academies or training institutions on disciplinary/academic grounds, dismissal/debarment from government service (including Armed Forces), conviction by a court for offences, incorrect subject combinations or DAE holders, and candidates declared colour blind are not eligible.

How to Apply & Fee

Download the admission form and information from the PMA website (www.pakistanmarineacademy.edu.pk) or obtain it from the PMA Admissions Office. Submit the completed application form by courier along with a pay order/bank draft of Rs. 4,000 in favour of Pakistan Marine Academy, Karachi (National Bank of Pakistan, PMA Branch Code 0239). Original/attested documents to be produced at required stages.

Important Dates & Contact

For correspondence and information: Admissions Office, Pakistan Marine Academy, Karachi. Email: [email protected]. Website: www.pakistanmarineacademy.edu.pk.