Last Updated: 9 November 2026
Author: Muhammad Imran – Educativz.com
Source: Advertisement of Pakistan Marine Academy (PMA), Karachi, published in Dawn (8 Nov 2026, page 10, ad ref. PID K-1516/26, Dawn e-paper). Official website printed in the ad: www.pakistanmarineacademy.edu.pk.
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Quick answer: Pakistan Marine Academy (Hawksbay Road, Maripur, Karachi-75780) has announced Admissions Open for the GP-III (Seaman) Course, 43rd Batch. You must be a male Pakistani citizen with at least Second Division Matriculation (SSC) or equivalent, physically and medically fit, above 18 and below 25 years of age as on 31 December 2026. Send the completed form with attested copies of your Matric certificate and CNIC and a non-refundable bank draft or pay order of Rs 1,000 by 30 November 2026. The admission fee is Rs 36,000 (tuition and stationery) at the time of joining. Colour-blind candidates are not eligible.
GP-III Seaman Course 43rd Batch Matric / SSC Male, age 18–25 Last date 30 Nov 2026 Karachi
In this guide
PMA GP-III (Seaman) Admissions 43rd Batch at a Glance (As Printed in the Ad)
| Institute | Pakistan Marine Academy (PMA), Hawksbay Road, Maripur, Karachi – 75780 |
| Course | GP-III (Seaman) Course, 43rd Batch (the ad heading: “Admissions details GP-III (Seaman) – PMA 43rd Batch”) |
| Who can apply | Male Pakistani citizens only |
| Minimum qualification | At least Second Division Matriculation (SSC) or equivalent |
| Age | Above 18 but below 25 years as on 31 December 2026 |
| Form + processing fee | Non-refundable bank draft or pay order of Rs 1,000 in favour of Pakistan Marine Academy, Karachi |
| Last date | 30 November 2026 |
| Admission fee | Rs 36,000 by bank draft or pay order, covering tuition fee and stationery charges, at the time of joining |
| Not eligible | Colour-blind candidates |
Eligibility: Who Can Apply for the GP-III Seaman Course?
The ad prints these conditions:
- Male Pakistani citizen.
- At least a Second Division Matriculation (SSC) or an equivalent qualification.
- Physically and medically fit.
- Above 18 but below 25 years of age as on 31 December 2026. In plain words: you must have turned 18 and must not have turned 25 by 31 December 2026. Check your date of birth against that date, not against today’s date. Our age calculator can help.
- Not colour-blind. The ad says colour-blind candidates are not eligible.
How to Apply (Based on What the Ad Prints)
The ad describes the procedure in one paragraph. We have split it into steps but added nothing to it:
Either from the Admission Office, Pakistan Marine Academy, Karachi, or download it from the Academy’s website printed in the ad (www.pakistanmarineacademy.edu.pk).
The ad says “duly completed admission form”. Incomplete forms are a risk, so check every box.
Matriculation certificate and CNIC, both attested.
It must be non-refundable and made out in favour of “Pakistan Marine Academy, Karachi”.
The ad does not say whether the form is sent by post or handed in. The Academy’s address is in the ad header; phone the admissions office (numbers below) to confirm how and where to deliver it.
If you need to scan your documents into one PDF or reduce a photo or scan size, use our free Image to PDF, Compress PDF and other Educativz tools. That is our general advice, not a line from the ad.
Fee and Key Dates
| Item | Detail (as printed) |
| Form / processing charge | Rs 1,000, non-refundable, bank draft or pay order in favour of Pakistan Marine Academy, Karachi, sent with the form |
| Last date to submit the form | 30 November 2026 |
| Admission fee | Rs 36,000 by bank draft or pay order (tuition fee and stationery charges), at the time of joining |
| Age cut-off | 31 December 2026 (above 18, below 25) |
| Test / interview dates | Not printed |
| Course start date | Not printed |
Do not mix up the two payments. Rs 1,000 goes with the form, by 30 November 2026, and is non-refundable. Rs 36,000 is asked at the time of joining, not with the form.
Medical and Eye Test: Read the “Important Note”
The ad has a highlighted note. Its meaning, in short:
- You first undergo a medical examination at the designated medical centres.
- After that, when you join the Academy, you undergo a further eye examination conducted by the Academy through MMD.
- The decision of MMD on the eye examination is final.
- Colour-blind candidates are not eligible for admission.
The ad does not name the designated medical centres or explain “MMD”. Ask the admissions office which centres to use before you spend money on tests. A quick colour-vision check at an eye clinic before applying can save you the fees.
What Does This Course Lead To? (General Facts, Not From the Ad)
The ad says that after successfully completing the course, “candidates can join the Merchant Navy, where they can earn attractive salaries and have opportunities to travel around the world”. That is the Academy’s own claim; the ad gives no salary figure and we will not invent one.
In general terms, the Merchant Navy means commercial ships (cargo, tankers, container ships and so on), which is different from the Pakistan Navy. Seamen work as crew on board; a ship job normally means long periods away from home and shift work at sea. Whether you get a ship job after the course depends on shipping companies and manning agencies, and the ad makes no job guarantee. Do not pay anyone for a “guaranteed ship job”.
Contact Details Printed in the Ad
| Officer | Officer In-Charge (Admissions), Pakistan Marine Academy |
| Phone | 021-99241201-5, Ext. 114 |
| Fax | 021-99241206 |
| admissions@pakistanmarineacademy.edu.pk | |
| Website | www.pakistanmarineacademy.edu.pk |
| Address | Hawksbay Road, Maripur, Karachi – 75780 |
What the Advertisement Does NOT Say
| Item | Status |
| Course duration | Not printed |
| Number of seats | Not printed |
| Test, interview or merit-list dates | Not printed |
| Course start date | Not printed |
| Which medical centres are “designated” | Not printed |
| Whether the form is posted or handed in | Not printed (only the Academy address is in the header) |
| Salary or job placement after the course | Not printed, only a general “attractive salaries” claim |
| Hostel / accommodation | Not printed |
We tried to open the Academy website on 9 November 2026 to fill these gaps, but it did not load for us, so everything in this guide comes only from the printed ad. Please confirm these points with the Academy by phone or e-mail before you apply.
Karna / Nahi Karna
| Karna (Do) | Nahi Karna (Don’t) |
| Make the bank draft or pay order exactly in favour of “Pakistan Marine Academy, Karachi” | Don’t make it out to a person or an agent |
| Attach attested copies of Matric certificate and CNIC | Don’t send original certificates |
| Check your age against 31 December 2026 (above 18, below 25) | Don’t assume the age is counted from today |
| Get your colour vision checked first | Don’t apply if you are colour-blind; you are not eligible |
| Remember the MMD eye examination is final | Don’t expect to appeal the eye-test result |
| Submit by 30 November 2026 and keep a copy of everything and the draft receipt | Don’t wait for the last day |
| Confirm duration, seats and delivery method with the admissions office | Don’t pay any “agent”, “consultant” or “ship job guarantee” promise |
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PMA GP-III Seaman Admissions 43rd Batch: FAQs
What is the last date for PMA GP-III Seaman admission 43rd batch?
30 November 2026, as printed in the Dawn ad of 8 November 2026.
What is the eligibility for the GP-III (Seaman) course?
Male Pakistani citizen, at least Second Division Matriculation (SSC) or equivalent, physically and medically fit, above 18 and below 25 years as on 31 December 2026.
Can girls apply?
No. The ad says applicants must be male Pakistani citizens.
How much is the fee?
Rs 1,000 (non-refundable bank draft or pay order) with the form, and Rs 36,000 admission fee (tuition and stationery) at the time of joining.
In whose name should the bank draft or pay order be?
In favour of Pakistan Marine Academy, Karachi.
Where do I get the admission form?
From the Admission Office, Pakistan Marine Academy, Karachi, or from the Academy’s website printed in the ad, www.pakistanmarineacademy.edu.pk.
Are colour-blind candidates eligible?
No. The ad says colour-blind candidates are not eligible for admission.
Is there an eye test?
Yes. After the medical examination at the designated medical centres and joining the Academy, candidates undergo a further eye examination by the Academy through MMD, whose decision is final.
Which documents are needed?
The duly completed form, attested copies of the Matriculation certificate and CNIC, and the Rs 1,000 bank draft or pay order.
Does the ad give the course duration or number of seats?
No. Neither is printed, so ask the admissions office on 021-99241201-5 Ext. 114 or at admissions@pakistanmarineacademy.edu.pk.
Does the course guarantee a Merchant Navy job?
The ad says candidates “can join the Merchant Navy” after completing the course. It does not promise a job or give a salary.
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Disclaimer: Educativz.com is not Pakistan Marine Academy. We read the advertisement published in Dawn (8 November 2026) and checked every line at zoom. Always confirm eligibility, fees, dates and delivery method with the Academy before you apply.
