If you’re passionate about serving at sea, exploring the world, and pursuing a high-paying maritime career, Pakistan Marine Academy (PMA) brings you an exceptional opportunity to Join Merchant Navy after 12th. Applications are now open for the 64th Batch (Session 2026-27) of Nautical and Marine Engineering Cadets. Read on for all the details you need to start your journey towards becoming a Merchant Navy Officer.
📋 Admission Overview
| Program | Nautical (Deck) & Marine Engineering Cadet |
|---|---|
| Institution | Pakistan Marine Academy (PMA), Karachi |
| Batch | 64th Batch (2026-27) |
| Duration | 2 Years Residential Training |
| Location | Hawks Bay Road, Karachi |
| Qualification Required | F.Sc (Pre-Engineering) / A-Level with PCM |
| Minimum Marks | 55% (or 60% in Part-1 with Hope Certificate) |
| Age Limit | Max 20 Years (21 for FATA, GB, AJK, Balochistan) |
| Gender | Male Only |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Total Scholarships | 33 (Need-Based by Ministry of Maritime Affairs) |
| Application Deadline | 15 August 2025 |
| Test Date | 31 August 2025 (Sunday) |
🧭 About Pakistan Marine Academy (PMA)
Pakistan Marine Academy, located in Karachi, is the country’s only institution offering comprehensive training for future officers in the Merchant Navy. It operates under the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and awards internationally recognized degrees and certificates, preparing cadets for global maritime careers.
✅ Eligibility Criteria for PMA Admission 2026
- Nationality: Only Pakistani citizens (including FATA, Gilgit-Baltistan, AJK, and Balochistan)
- Age Limit:
- General candidates: Not more than 20 years as on 31st December 2025
- FATA/GB/AJK/Balochistan: Relaxation up to 21 years
- Academic Qualification:
- F.Sc. (Pre-Engineering) with Physics, Chemistry, and Math – minimum 55% marks
- A-Level with equivalent subject combination – Equivalence Certificate required
- Candidates awaiting results can apply with Hope Certificate (min 60% in Part-1)
- Medical Fitness:
- Must pass fitness standards and not be color blind
- Examination to be held at CMH or PNS Hospitals
📝 How to Apply for PMA 64th Batch 2026
- Download Prospectus and Application Form from: www.marineacademy.edu.pk
- Pay Application Fee:
- Rs. 4,000/- through Pay Order or Bank Draft in favor of Pakistan Marine Academy, Karachi (NBP PMA Branch Code: 0239)
- Self-Finance Candidates must submit Rs. 300,000/- (Refundable if selected on open merit)
- Submit Documents:
- Application form with relevant documents
- Equivalence certificate for A-Level candidates
- Hope certificate (if applicable)
- Passport-size photographs
- Bank draft
- Courier Address:
- Officer In-charge Admissions, Pakistan Marine Academy, Hawks Bay Road, Karachi-75780
📌 Selection Procedure
- Entry Test: Conducted by a hired testing agency in:
- Karachi, Lahore, Rawalpindi, Multan, Peshawar, Quetta, Abbottabad, Gwadar, Sukkur, Muzaffarabad (AJK)
- Minimum Passing Marks: 50%
- Medical Examination: At Armed Forces Hospitals (CMH/PNS)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET):
- 1.6 km Running – 8 minutes
- 15 Push-ups – 2 minutes
- 15 Sit-ups – 2 minutes
- 2 Chin-ups – 2 minutes
- Final Selection: Based on aggregate of F.Sc marks, entry test, medical, PET & interview
🎓 Training, Degree & Certifications
- Residential Training Duration: 2 Years
- Degree Awarded: Associate Degree in:
- Nautical Science or
- Marine Engineering
- By NED University of Engineering & Technology, Karachi
- IMO Certified Courses:
- Pre-Sea Mandatory Courses recognized by the International Maritime Organization (IMO)
🎓 Scholarships – Limited but Valuable!
33 Need-Based Scholarships are available, funded by the Ministry of Maritime Affairs. These are distributed as follows:
| Region | No. of Scholarships |
| Balochistan | 15 |
| KPK | 6 |
| Punjab | 6 |
| Sindh | 6 |
❌ Ineligibility Conditions
Candidates will be rejected if they:
- Submit tampered or false documents
- Are withdrawn from any training institution (including Armed Forces)
- Are dismissed/debarred from government service
- Have criminal convictions
- Are medically unfit (including color blindness)
- Hold DAE or non-eligible subject combinations
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1: Can females apply for PMA admission?
A1: No, only unmarried male Pakistani citizens are eligible.
Q2: What if I don’t get 55% in F.Sc after submitting a hope certificate?
A2: Your admission will be canceled.
Q3: Can I apply from AJK or Gilgit-Baltistan?
A3: Yes, and you are eligible for age relaxation and scholarships.
Q4: Is the application fee refundable?
A4: The Rs. 4,000 application fee is non-refundable. However, self-finance fee of Rs. 300,000 is refundable if selected on open merit.
Q5: How will I be informed about PET and interview?
A5: Schedule and updates will be posted on the PMA website and shared via SMS.
📢 Why Join Merchant Navy?
- Lucrative international career
- Tax-free salary opportunities
- Travel across the world
- Free boarding and lodging while on ship
- Career growth into senior ranks like Chief Engineer and Captain
