Pakistan Marine Academy Announces Admissions for 43rd Seaman Course 2026

What Was Announced

• The Pakistan Marine Academy (PMA) in Karachi has announced admissions for the 43rd batch of its General Purpose (GP-III) Seaman Course for 2026 [1, 2].
• The application deadline is 30 November 2026 [1, 2].
• Eligible applicants must be male Pakistani citizens [1].
• Candidates must be between 18 and 25 years of age as of 31 December 2026 [1].
• Academic requirements include at least a second-division Matriculation qualification or an equivalent Secondary School Certificate (SSC) [1].
• Applicants must be physically and medically fit [1].
• Candidates with colour blindness are not eligible for admission [1].
• The course is designed for those interested in Merchant Navy careers, which may include international travel [1].
• Training takes place at the academy campus on Hawksbay Road, Maripur, Karachi [1].
• The admission fee for the GP-III Seaman Course is Rs. 36,000, which covers tuition and stationery; this is payable via bank draft or pay order upon joining [1].
• There is a separate, non-refundable application fee of Rs. 1,000 [1].

How to Apply or Check

• Interested candidates can obtain admission forms from the Pakistan Marine Academy Admission Office in Karachi or download them from the official academy website [1].
• The completed form must be submitted along with attested copies of the applicant’s Matriculation certificate and Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC) [1].
• A non-refundable bank draft or pay order of Rs. 1,000 in favour of Pakistan Marine Academy, Karachi, must be attached to the application [1].
• As part of the admission process, candidates must undergo a medical examination at designated medical centres [1].
• After joining the academy, students must undergo an additional eye examination conducted through the MMD; the academy stated that the MMD’s decision regarding this examination will be final [1].