PMMA Entrance Exam 2024: Requirements & Coverage

The PMMA AY 2025 – 2026 (CLASS 2029) is now open for applicants who want to join the long blue line-PMMA.

PMMA stands for Philippine Merchant Marine Academy. It is the only premier state maritime institution in the Philippines. PMMA offers merchant marine-related degree courses, short-term training, and re-training of marine officers and rating seamen. It is the home of the future maritime leaders of the merchant marines, navy, or coast guard.

PMMA midshipmen are government scholars, provided free tuition fees, board, and lodging, and have assured shipboard training onboard international vessels during their third year with the corresponding stipend.

Upon graduation, PMMA midshipmen are assured of a 100% employment rate and are the usual choice and preference of major global shipping and manning companies for assignment to International Ocean going vessels as deck officers and engineers.

PMMA midshipmen are selected from all over the Philippines through a rigid selection process. Out of average examinees of 6,400, about 5% successfully pass the different stages of the screening process and subsequently take their oath as full-fledged PMMA midshipmen.

Benefits

With a government scholarship, you’ll be able to experience a unique semi-military lifestyle in a leadership environment. The leadership and training experiences you’ll receive will be incredibly rewarding, and you’ll have the opportunity to travel the world for free while still a cadet.

As part of the scholarship, you’ll be guaranteed shipboard training onboard international ocean-going vessels. This experience will give you an edge over others in the maritime industry, and will also make you an automatic commissionship in the Philippine Navy and Philippine Coast Guard as Ensign (2Lt).

As you progress through the program, you’ll have the opportunity to earn a Bachelor’s Degree in a maritime-related field. With a 100% employability rate, you’ll be immediately hired by more than thirty (30) partner international and manning companies.

The promising careers available to you in the seafaring industry are endless. You could become a master mariner, chief engineer, shipping executive, naval or coast guard officer, or even an educator or trainer in maritime-related industries/institutions.

This government scholarship is an incredible opportunity for those passionate about the sea and maritime industry. With the chance to travel the world, gain invaluable experience, and earn a degree, the possibilities for your future are endless.

PMMA Admission Process

• Application Procedure
• PMMA Entrance Examination
• Neuro-Psychological Evaluation
• Medical Screening
• One-Month Orientation Training
• Appointment as Midshipman

QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES

BASIC QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Male or female, physically fit, natural born Filipino citizen;
• Single and never been married and has no children out of wedlock;
• Free from being accused or convicted of any crime against the law and the state;
• At least 17 years old and not more than 23 years old upon enrollment on August 01;
• Grade 12 student; College Level
• At least 160 centimeters (5 ft. & 3 in.) for males and 155 centimeters (5 ft. & 1 in.) for females;
• BMI of less than 25;
• At least of good academic performance;
• Has not been enrolled in PMMA.

GROUNDS FOR MEDICAL DISQUALIFICATION

FOR MALE APPLICANTS:

For Male applicants, the following are ground for disqualification:

1. Undescended testicles
2. Absence of one or both testicles
3. Suspicious enlargement of testis or epididymis
4. Varicocele
5. Uncircumcised (must be circumcised before the medical exam)
6. Height less than 5ft & 3 inches

While for Female applicants are the following:

 FOR FEMALE APPLICANTS:

1. History of childbirth/lactation
2. Pregnancy
3. Irregular menstrual cycle including menorrhagia
4. Dysmenorrhea incapacitating to a degree that necessitates recurrent absences
5. Ovarian cyst, persistent and considered clinically significant
6. New growth of the external and internal genitalia, e.g. myoma of the uterus
7. Breast mass
8. Endometrioses unless surgically eradicated or controlled
9. Cervicitis, acute or chronic
10. Generalized enlargement of the uterus due to any cause
11. Cervical polyps
12. Height: less than 5ft & 1 inch

BOTH FOR MALE AND FEMALE APPLICANTS:

1. Lordosis, kyphosis, and scoliosis (thoracic & lumbar) regardless of the angle
2. Bowlegged/knocked knee (Severe)
3. Pes Planus (flat-footed) – Severe
4. Arthritis, acute or subacute
5. Underweight or overweight. Applicants must attain a computed body mass index of less than 25 upon physical examination for both male and female applicants.
6. Severe skin diseases: bacterial, fungal, or viral in nature. Excessive acne. Warts and all skin diseases must be cured prior to the medical exam.
7. Leprosy in any form
8. Tattoo/hypertrophic tattoo scars causing disfigurement, and extensive keloid scars especially in the facial area.
9. Gross physical deformity asymmetry whether congenital due to trauma or disease including extra or missing appendages (i.e.fingers)
10. Errors of refraction of eyes (near-sighted, far-sighted, astigmatism), cross-eyed, and other ocular disorders.
11. Visual Acuity of less than 20/30 OU
12. Wearing contact lenses and eyeglasses
13. Color blindness/defective color perception (Ishihara – perfect for BSMT and 2 mistakes for BSMarE)
14. Deafness/perforated eardrum
15. Severe or chronic otitis media
16. Impacted cerumen (must be removed prior to medical exam)
17. Chronic sinusitis, nasal polyps
18. Hypertension, abnormal ECG tracings (e.g. AV blocks, bundle branch blocks, ischemia, infarctions, arrhythmia tachycardia, bradycardia, etc.), heart abnormalities, and diseases.
19. Active PTB, massive pulmonary fibrosis, pulmonary infarctions, pneumonitis, bronchopneumonia, atelectasis, and other lung diseases.
20. History of Asthma
21. Lymphadenopathy
22. Epilepsy, seizures, syncope, and vertigo
23. Anemia and blood dyscrasia
24. Hyperthyroidism (goiter) Hypothyroidism
25. Diabetes Mellitus
26. Hepatitis B whether active or inactive
27. Gallstones
28. Chronic gastritis, peptic ulcer disease, duodenal ulcers, and other GIT problems
29. History of major operations within the preceding 6 months
30. External/internal hemorrhoids and fissures, fistula-in-ano
31. Old or recent fractures wherein internal fixation plates, and screws are left in place which may be easily subjected to trauma
32. Sexually transmitted diseases i.e. HIV, gonorrhea & non-gonococcal urethritis & syphilis
33. Hernia
34. Renal diseases and stones
35. No current or Maintenance Medication (such as for hypertension, asthma, epilepsy, seizures, syncope, vertigo etc.)

 DENTAL DISQUALIFICATIONS:

1. Cleft palate and Cleft lip
2. Malocclusion

2.1 Class II
2.2 Class III
2.3 Lateral crossbite

3. Open bite
4. Tongue-tied which may interfere with speech, breathing, swallowing, and eating
5. Missing four anterior/posterior (front teeth/molar teeth)
6. A complete upper or lower denture
7. Impacted tooth/teeth
8. Facial asymmetry
9. Wearing of orthodontic brackets or any orthodontic appliances
10. Oral tumors or cysts

PMMA Exam Requirements

• Recent 2×2 colored pictures with a name tag, front view; white background;
• Photocopy of PSA Birth Certificate. (Baptismal and Hospital Birth Certificates not honored)
• Applicants who are currently in Grade 12:
  • Certification from School Principal that the applicant is currently enrolled as a Grade 12
  • Photocopy of Grade 11 Report Card
• Applicants who are Grade 12 Graduates and 1st-year college
  • Photocopy of Senior High School Diploma
  • Photocopy of Grade 12 Report Card
• Applicants who are currently enrolled in College
  • Photocopy of Registration Form
  • Certified True Copy of Grades
• Applicants who are College Graduate
  • Photocopy of College Diploma
  • Photocopy of Transcript of Records
• To be submitted upon enrollment as probationary midshipmen-women)
  • Certificate of No Marriage (CENOMAR),
  • NBI Clearance,

Testing Centers 

CODE	TESTING CENTER	ADDRESS
01	PMMA, ZAMBALES	Philippine Merchant Marine Academy, San Narciso, Zambales
02	AGUSAN	Agusan Sur National High School, Agusan Del Sur
03	ALBAY	Tabaco National High School, Tabaco City
04	BATANGAS	Batangas National High School, Batangas City
05	BENGUET	Baguio City National High School, Benguet
06	BOHOL	Dr. Cecilio Putong National HS, Tagbilaran City
07	BULACAN	Marcelo H. Del Pilar National HS, Malolos City
08	CAGAYAN	Cagayan National High School, Tuguegarao
09	CAMARINES NORTE	Camarines Norte State College, Daet
10	CAMARINES SUR	Camarines Sur National School, Naga City
11	CAVITE	Bacoor National High School-Tabing Dagat
12	CEBU	Abellana National School, Cebu City
13	DAVAO	Sta Ana National High School-Guerrero Campus,Davao City
14	IFUGAO	Ifugao State University, Nayon, Lamut
15	ILIGAN CITY	Iligan CityNational High School, Iligan City
16	ILOCOS NORTE	Ilocos Norte National High School, Laoag City
17	ILOILO CITY	Iloilo National High School, La Paz, Iloilo City
18	ISABELA	Rizal National High School, Santiago City
19	LAGUNA	Pacita Complex National High School, San Pedro
20	LA UNION	La Union National High School, San Fernando
21	MISAMIS ORIENTAL	Misamis Oriental Gen. Comp. H.S., Cagayan de Oro
22	MT. PROVINCE	Mt. Province Gen. Comp. H.S., Bontoc
23	NCR-FAIRVIEW	Batasan Hills National High School
24	NCR-MAKATI	Benigno Ninoy S. Aquino High School, Makati City
25	NUEVA VIZCAYA	Solano National High School, Solano
26	PAMPANGA	Pampanga High School, San Fernando
27	PANGASINAN	Dagupan City National High School, Pangasinan
28	QUEZON PROVINCE	Quezon National High School, Lucena City
29	SOUTH COTABATO	Gen. Santos City High School-Main, Rizal St., Calumpang
30	SOUTHERN LEYTE	Sogod National High School
31	TARLAC	Tarlac National High School, Tarlac
32	MATE	Maritime Academy For Training and Education 2018(MATE) INC.,Taytay, Rizal
33	MASBATE	Masbate National Comprehensive High School, Masbate City

PMMA Online Application

If you’re looking to apply to the Philippine Merchant Marine Academy Entrance Exam online, here’s how you can get started:

STEP 1: Create your Account

First, head over to https://pims.pmma.edu.ph/ and click on the “Sign up” button to create your account.

STEP 2: Fill out the Application Form

Fill out the basic information form, making sure to provide a valid email address. Once you’re done, click “Signup” to proceed.

STEP 3: Email Address Verification

Next, you’ll need to verify your email address. Check your inbox or spam folder for an email from PMMA that contains a “Verify Email” link in blue font. Click on this link to complete the verification process.

Once you’ve verified your email address, you can log in to your account by going back to the login page and entering your email and password. Click “Login” to access your account.

Step 4: Log in to your Account

To apply for admission, go to the “Announcement” tab and click on the “Apply” button. This will take you to the online application where you can upload your required documents.

Make sure to fill out all the fields and provide the necessary information in the PMMA application form.

Step 5: Secure Test Permit

To secure your test permit, go to the “Downloadables” tab and check for your permit. Download and print it out, then attach a 2X2 picture before taking the test.

Applying online has never been easier! Follow these steps and you’ll be on your way to pursuing your dreams at the Philippine Merchant Marine Academy.

Check this link for a detailed guide on the online application.

Inquiries

For further inquiries and clarifications, call the PMMA Admissions Office through the following numbers below.

Office hours: (Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM to 5 PM) Direct Line: (047) 913-2239Trunk Line: (047) 913-4396 loc. 166Mobile Numbers: 0939-785-6822 (SMART) 0966-610-0550 (GLOBE) 0966-659-7052 (GLOBE).

You can also visit the PMMA Website www.pmma.edu.ph and the PMMA Facebook page at Philippine Merchant Marine Academy (Official) for updates.

PMMA Entrance Exam

The PMMA Entrance Exam is a rigorous and highly competitive exam taken by aspiring cadets who want to pursue a career in the maritime industry.

To apply for the Philippine Merchant Marine Academy, you’ll need to take the Academy’s Entrance Examination.

The Academy’s Entrance Examination is administered last Saturday of October of each year at selected Testing Centers nationwide.

The examination will be conducted on various dates based on their testing centers. All qualified applicants must always check their provided email addresses for their schedules.

PMMA Exam Coverage

The test questions are all objective types and cover core subjects that graduating high school students should know.

These subjects include English (vocabulary, grammar, analogy, reading comprehension), Mathematics (algebra, geometry, statistics, and trigonometry), Science (general science, chemistry, and physics), and Abstract Reasoning.

If you’ve been approved to take the test, you’ll be given a permit to take the exam by the Admissions Office. This permit will be sent through the email address you provided during the application process.

To prepare for the exam, keep the following in mind:

• Arrive at least an hour before the examination proper
• Bring your test permit with your attached 2×2 picture
• Bring a valid ID and a pencil Mongol Number 2
• Calculators are not allowed
• Wear casual clothes (Sleeveless shirts, short pants, and slippers are not allowed)

After the examination, you can check for updates on the PMMA website (www.pmma.edu.ph) or their Facebook page (Philippine Merchant Marine Academy Official) to see if the results are out. Examinees can view their results by logging into their accounts on the PMMA Information Management System.

Conclusion

Taking the Academy’s Entrance Examination is the first step toward your dream career in the maritime industry. Be sure to prepare well and follow the instructions given to you to ensure a smooth and successful examination experience.

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