Join Merchant Navy & See the World!
The Government of Pakistan’s Marine Academy is now accepting applications for the 63rd Batch of Nautical (Deck) & Marine Engineering Cadets for the session 2025-2026. This is a prestigious opportunity for young, unmarried male citizens of Pakistan who aspire to a career in the Merchant Navy.
Eligibility Conditions:
- Marital Status: Unmarried male citizens of Pakistan.
- Age Requirement: Must not exceed 20 years of age by 31st December 2024 (FATA/Gilgit Baltistan/AJK/Balochistan candidates are allowed a one-year age relaxation, up to 21 years).
- Academic Qualification:
- Must have passed F.Sc. Pre-Engineering or A-Level with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, scoring at least 55%.
- Candidates with F.Sc./A-Level Part-I results must have 60% marks and provide a Hope Certificate.
- If a candidate scores below 55% in F.Sc. after the Hope Certificate, they will be disqualified.
How to Register:
- Download the prospectus and application form from the PMA website: www.marineacademy.edu.pk.
- Submit the application form through Courier Services with a pay order/bank draft of Rs. 3,500/- in favor of Pakistan Marine Academy, Karachi, payable at NBP, PMA Branch (Code-0239).
- Applications must include the Hope Certificate (if applicable), attested copies of required documents, and submit via Courier Service to avoid delays.
- An Entry Test Fee of Rs. 3,500/- is refundable if a candidate is declared unfit on medical grounds or does not meet PMA standards.
Selection Procedure:
- Entrance Test will be conducted in various cities, including Abbottabad, Gwadar, Karachi, Lahore, Multan, Sukkur, and more.
- Medical tests and interviews will follow the entry test.
- Selection is based on merit, with the final decision pending F.Sc. Marks, Entry Test, PET, and Interview performance.
Education/Training & Certificates Awarded:
- 02 years of residential training at PMA.
- Upon completion, cadets receive an Associate Degree in Nautical Science and Marine Engineering by NED University of Engineering & Technology, Karachi.
- IMO-recognized Pre-Sea Mandatory Courses.
Scholarships:
- 33 need-based scholarships are sponsored by the Ministry of Maritime Affairs.
- Scholarships distributed across Balochistan (15), KPK (06), Punjab (06), Sindh (06).
Important Dates:
- Last Date of Form Submission: 6th September 2024.
- Test Date: 22nd September 2024 (Sunday).
Contact Information:
For more information, contact the Officer In-charge Admissions, Pakistan Marine Academy:
- Phone: 021-99241201-5 Ext. 114 & Fax: 021-99241206
- Email: admissions@marineacademy.edu.pk
- Website: www.marineacademy.edu.pk