Pakistan Marine Academy — Admissions Open for 65th Batch (Nautical & Marine Engineering) Academic Session 2027–28

Pakistan Marine Academy invites unmarried male citizens of Pakistan to apply for the 65th batch of Nautical (Deck) and Marine Engineering cadets for the academic session 2027–28. Residential pre-sea training (two years) will be conducted at PMA leading to required certifications and competency training recognized by relevant maritime authorities.

Key details

Eligibility & academic requirements

- Unmarried male citizen of Pakistan.

- Age: Not more than 20 years as on 2026-12-31. Candidates from FATA/Gilgit-Baltistan/AJK/Balochistan allowed one year relaxation (maximum 21 years).

- Academic: Passed F.Sc. (Pre-Engineering) or A-Level with subject combination Mathematics, Physics & Chemistry and at least 55% marks. O/A-Level candidates must submit HEC equivalency certificates. F.Sc/A-Level Part-II appearing candidates with at least 60% in Part-I may apply on provision and must provide a hope/provisional certificate.

Selection process

Selection includes NTS entrance test (conducted at multiple cities), Medical fitness examination (from designated Military/Army/Navy hospitals), Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and interview. PET standards and detailed selection procedures will be published on the PMA website and communicated to candidates. Candidates failing to meet academic, medical, or PET standards at any stage will be disqualified.

Ineligibility (selected points)

Candidates may be disqualified for submitting tampered documents, concealing information, misconduct during prior training, dismissal from government service/Armed Forces, or colour blindness and other medical conditions as per PMA rules.

Important notes

- Prospectus and application can be downloaded from the PMA website. Submit application by courier with pay order/bank draft in favour of Pakistan Marine Academy as specified in the prospectus.

- For detailed eligibility criteria, PET standards, branch allocation policy, medical requirements, and full application instructions, consult the official PMA website and advertising prospectus.