Pakistan Marine Academy Cadet Admissions 2026
This page has been updated as an archived reference for the reported Pakistan Marine Academy 65th Batch cadet intake for Session 2027–2028. It explains the reported intake details together with current, independently verifiable information from Pakistan Marine Academy's official website.
Source transparency: Stable information about PMA's training duration, selection process, degree, branch allocation and contact details has been checked against the official Pakistan Marine Academy website.
Official website: marineacademy.edu.pk
Pakistan Marine Academy Admission Summary
Pakistan Marine Academy (PMA) is a public maritime training institute in Karachi operating under Pakistan's Ministry of Maritime Affairs. It provides pre-sea professional training for cadets who intend to enter the merchant-marine profession.
This is an admission and residential training program, not a conventional full-time job vacancy. Applicants compete for admission as cadets and complete professional maritime education and training before progressing toward their respective seafaring career pathways.
| Institution | Pakistan Marine Academy (PMA) |
|---|---|
| Admission Type | Cadet admission / professional maritime training |
| Reported Intake | 65th Batch, Session 2027–2028 (not independently verified on the official PMA website) |
| Training Location | Pakistan Marine Academy, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan |
| Training Duration | 2 years of residential training |
| Reported Application Deadline | 23 July 2026 — Passed |
| Reported Test Date | 9 August 2026 — Passed |
| Current Page Status | Archived admission reference |
| Official Website | marineacademy.edu.pk |
Programs and Training
Pakistan Marine Academy's official Associate Degree Program identifies two main cadet branches: Nautical Science and Marine Engineering. PMA states that cadets undergo two years of residential training at its Karachi campus.
Nautical Science
This branch focuses on the deck and navigation side of professional ship operations. Training prepares cadets for responsibilities related to navigation, seamanship, watchkeeping and shipboard operations.
Marine Engineering
This branch focuses on the technical and engineering side of a vessel, including ship machinery, propulsion systems and supporting mechanical and engineering operations.
What Is Officially Verified?
Because a current official 65th Batch advertisement could not be located during this review, it is important to separate PMA's stable official program information from figures reported specifically for the claimed 65th Batch intake.
Verified from PMA's current official website
- Cadet training under the Associate Degree Program is residential and lasts two years.
- The two principal branches are Nautical Science and Marine Engineering.
- Applicants go through application submission, an entrance test, medical examination and final merit-based selection.
- Branch allocation depends on merit, medical fitness, cadet choice and available seats.
- PMA's current program page states that 20 seats — 10 in each discipline — are reserved under the Self Finance Scheme.
- Successful cadets receive the degree and professional certificates described later in this article.
Batch-specific details requiring verification
The following information appeared in the version of the 65th Batch advertisement previously used with this article, but was not independently confirmed from a current 65th Batch notice on PMA's official website:
- 65th Batch designation and Session 2027–2028
- 75 reported seats for Nautical cadets
- 75 reported seats for Marine Engineering cadets
- 23 July 2026 reported closing date
- 9 August 2026 reported entrance-test date
- Batch-specific age and academic cut-off dates
- Batch-specific Physical Efficiency Test timings
These details are retained for archival context only. Applicants should rely on the latest official PMA advertisement whenever a new intake is announced.
Reported Eligibility Details
- Applicant reported as required to be an unmarried male citizen of Pakistan.
- Reported academic requirement: FSc Pre-Engineering or equivalent A-Level subjects including Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.
- The supplied article reported a minimum of 55% marks for completed FSc/A-Level candidates.
- A-Level applicants were reported as requiring an equivalence certificate.
- Part-I appearing candidates were reported as being able to apply through a Hope Certificate subject to the stated marks conditions.
- Medical fitness and the absence of colour blindness are important requirements in PMA cadet selection.
Exact age limits, regional age relaxation, marks requirements, fee, physical-test standards and other batch-specific conditions can change. Always check the advertisement issued for the intake you intend to join.
How Pakistan Marine Academy Selection Works
PMA's current official Associate Degree Program page describes a structured induction process. In simple terms, applicants progress through the following stages:
Selection should therefore not be interpreted as an automatic job offer. Admission depends on the applicable intake rules, test performance, academic record, medical fitness and final merit.
Nautical Science vs Marine Engineering
Students often see the two PMA branches listed together but are unsure how they differ. Both belong to the maritime profession, but their training emphasis is different.
| Area | Nautical Science | Marine Engineering |
|---|---|---|
| Main Focus | Navigation and deck-side ship operations | Ship machinery and engineering systems |
| Training Orientation | Navigation, seamanship and operational watchkeeping | Mechanical, propulsion and shipboard engineering operations |
| Branch Allocation | PMA says allocation depends on merit position, medical fitness, cadet preference and availability of seats. | |
Applicants should therefore consider both their academic strengths and personal interest, while remembering that final branch allocation is not based on preference alone.
Degree and Certificates After Training
Pakistan Marine Academy's current official program page says cadets who successfully complete the training receive the following:
- An Associate Degree in Ship Management or Marine Engineering Discipline from NED University of Engineering & Technology, Karachi, according to the applicable branch.
- A Seaman Service Book (SSB) issued by the Government of Pakistan.
- Certificates for IMO-recognised Pre-Sea Mandatory Courses issued through PMA.
This corrects the previous wording that described the qualification simply as an “Associate Degree in Maritime Studies.”
How to Apply for PMA Cadet Admission
Application Checklist
- Check that you are reading the correct intake/batch advertisement.
- Confirm the closing date before preparing documents.
- Check required academic marks and subject combination.
- Arrange an equivalence certificate where applicable.
- Use a Hope Certificate only where the advertisement permits it.
- Check CNIC/B-Form, domicile and photograph requirements.
- Verify the required fee and accepted payment method.
- Check test, medical and physical-fitness conditions.
- Send the form only to the address stated by PMA.
Pakistan Marine Academy Official Contact Details
The following details were checked against PMA's current official contact page at the time this article was reviewed:
| Institution | Pakistan Marine Academy |
|---|---|
| Address | Hawksbay Road, Maripur, Karachi-75780, Pakistan |
| Main Phone | +92-21-99241201 |
| Admissions Office | +92-21-99241201-5 |
| Admissions Email | admissions@marineacademy.edu.pk |
| General Email | info@marineacademy.edu.pk |
| Fax | +92-21-99241206 |
| Official Website | marineacademy.edu.pk |
Advertisement Image
The advertisement image originally attached to this article is preserved below for archival reference. Because a matching 65th Batch notice could not be independently located on PMA's official website during the 06 July 2026 review, readers should not rely on the image alone for a future application.
Archived advertisement image originally supplied with this article. Batch-specific information should be cross-checked with Pakistan Marine Academy's official website.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Pakistan Marine Academy 65th Batch applications still open?
No application should be submitted on the basis of this archived page. The advertisement used with this article reported 23 July 2026 as the closing date, and that date has passed. Apply only if PMA issues a new notice or an official extension.
Is Pakistan Marine Academy cadet admission a normal government job?
No. It is a professional maritime cadet admission and residential training program. Candidates first compete for admission and complete the prescribed academy training.
How long is PMA cadet training?
PMA's current official Associate Degree Program states that cadet training is residential and lasts two years at Pakistan Marine Academy, Karachi.
How does PMA select cadets?
PMA's official process includes application submission, an entrance test, medical examination and final merit-based selection using the applicable academic and testing results.
Can applicants choose Nautical Science or Marine Engineering?
Applicants can have a preference, but PMA states that branch allocation is based on merit position, medical fitness, cadet choice and seat availability.
What qualification is awarded after PMA training?
PMA's current official information describes an Associate Degree in Ship Management or Marine Engineering Discipline from NED University of Engineering & Technology, together with a Seaman Service Book and IMO-recognised pre-sea mandatory-course certificates.
Where should applicants verify a future PMA intake?
Check Pakistan Marine Academy's official website, Associate Degree Program page, Downloads section and official contact information. A new intake should be treated separately from this archived article.
Related Career Updates
Official Sources Used for This Review
- Pakistan Marine Academy Official Website
- Pakistan Marine Academy Associate Degree Program
- Pakistan Marine Academy Downloads
- Pakistan Marine Academy Contact Page
