The PMMA AY 2024 – 2025 (CLASS 2028) is now open for applicants who want to be a part of 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, as well as 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, who are 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.
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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:
- Undescended testicles
- Absence of one or both testicles
- Suspicious enlargement of testis or epididymis
- Varicocele
- Uncircumcised (must be circumcised before the medical exam)
- Height less than 5ft & 3 inches
While for Female applicants are the following:
FOR FEMALE APPLICANTS:
- History of childbirth/lactation
- Pregnancy
- Irregular menstrual cycle including menorrhagia
- Dysmenorrhea incapacitating to a degree that necessitates recurrent absences
- Ovarian cyst, persistent and considered clinically significant
- New growth of the external and internal genitalia, e.g. myoma of the uterus
- Breast mass
- Endometrioses unless surgically eradicated or controlled
- Cervicitis, acute or chronic
- Generalized enlargement of the uterus due to any cause
- Cervical polyps
- Height: less than 5ft & 1 inch
BOTH FOR MALE AND FEMALE APPLICANTS:
- Lordosis, kyphosis, and scoliosis (thoracic & lumbar) regardless of the angle
- Bowlegged/knocked knee (Severe)
- Pes Planus (flat-footed) – Severe
- Arthritis, acute or subacute
- Underweight or overweight. Applicants must attain a computed body mass index of less than 25 upon physical examination for both male and female applicants.
- Severe skin diseases: bacterial, fungal, or viral in nature. Excessive acne. Warts and all skin diseases must be cured prior to the medical exam.
- Leprosy in any form
- Tattoo/hypertrophic tattoo scars causing disfigurement, and extensive keloid scars especially in the facial area.
- Gross physical deformity asymmetry whether congenital due to trauma or disease including extra or missing appendages (i.e.fingers)
- Errors of refraction of eyes (near-sighted, far-sighted, astigmatism), cross-eyed, and other ocular disorders.
- Visual Acuity of less than 20/30 OU
- Wearing contact lenses and eyeglasses
- Color blindness/defective color perception (Ishihara – perfect for BSMT and 2 mistakes for BSMarE)
- Deafness/perforated eardrum
- Severe or chronic otitis media
- Impacted cerumen (must be removed prior to medical exam)
- Chronic sinusitis, nasal polyps
- Hypertension, abnormal ECG tracings (e.g. AV blocks, bundle branch blocks, ischemia, infarctions, arrhythmia tachycardia, bradycardia, etc.), heart abnormalities, and diseases.
- Active PTB, massive pulmonary fibrosis, pulmonary infarctions, pneumonitis, bronchopneumonia, atelectasis, and other lung diseases.
- History of Asthma
- Lymphadenopathy
- Epilepsy, seizures, syncope, and vertigo
- Anemia and blood dyscrasia
- Hyperthyroidism (goiter) Hypothyroidism
- Diabetes Mellitus
- Hepatitis B whether active or inactive
- Gallstones
- Chronic gastritis, peptic ulcer disease, duodenal ulcers, and other GIT problems
- History of major operations within the preceding 6 months
- External/internal hemorrhoids and fissures, fistula-in-ano
- Old or recent fractures wherein internal fixation plates, and screws are left in place which may be easily subjected to trauma
- Sexually transmitted diseases i.e. HIV, gonorrhea & non-gonococcal urethritis & syphilis
- Hernia
- Renal diseases and stones
- No current or Maintenance Medication (such as for hypertension, asthma, epilepsy, seizures, syncope, vertigo etc.)
DENTAL DISQUALIFICATIONS:
- Cleft palate and Cleft lip
- Malocclusion
2.1 Class II
2.2 Class III
2.3 Lateral crossbite
- Open bite
- Tongue-tied which may interfere with speech, breathing, swallowing, and eating
- Missing four anterior/posterior (front teeth/molar teeth)
- A complete upper or lower denture
- Impacted tooth/teeth
- Facial asymmetry
- Wearing of orthodontic brackets or any orthodontic appliances
- 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,
- Certificate of Good Moral Character from Barangay
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. This test is usually administered every last Saturday of September 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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