The PMMA opens its online applications for those interested to apply for the entrance exam for AY 2020-2023 (CLASS 2006). Due to the threat of Covid-19, they won’t be accepting mailed or walk-in applications. They are also prohibiting applicants to submit multiple applications.
The Philippine Merchant Marine Academy (PMMA) is the only premier state maritime institution in the Philippines. It is a state-sponsored maritime school in which it is supported by government funds with the help of several companies from the shipping industry. PMMA offers merchant marine related degree courses namely: (1) Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation (BSMT), and (2) Bachelor of Science in Marine Engineering (BSMarE). They are also offering short term training and re-training of marine officers and ratings seamen. PMMA will indeed give you a quality of education and boundless opportunities!
Boundless opportunities includes:
- A government scholarship;
- Experience a semi-military lifestyle of leadership environment;
- Rewarding leadership and training experiences;
- Travel the world for free while still a cadet;
- An assured shipboard training onboard international ocean-going vessels;
- Automatic commissionship in the Philippine Navy and Philippine Coast Guard as Ensign (2Lt);
- Earn a Bachelor’s Degree;
- 100% employability, immediate hiring by more than thirty (30) partner international and manning companies; and
- Promising careers in the seafaring industry as master mariners; chief engineers; shipping executives, naval or coast guard officers, educators, trainers in maritime-related industries/institutions.
However, the process of entering PMMA is not that easy. Out of the average examinees of 6,400, about 5% successfully pass the different stages of the screening process. With the used of this data, we can conclude that sucessful applicants that subsequently take their oath as full-fledged PMMA midshipmen is only in the range of 300-350 applicants.
If you want to be part of PMMA, read and understand the information below and prepare the requirements needed:
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 male and 155 centimeters (5 ft. & 1 in.) for female;
- BMI of less than 25;
- At least of good academic performance;
- Has not been enrolled in PMMA.
Disqualification Criteria for Incoming Probationary Midshipmen/women
Medical Disqualifications
FOR MALE APPLICANTS:
- Undescended testicles
- Absence of one or both testicles
- Suspicious enlargement of testis or epididymis
- Varicocele
- Uncircumcised (must be circumcised before medical exam)
- Height less than 5ft & 3 inches
FOR FEMALE APPLICANTS:
- History of childbirth/lactation
- Pregnancy
- Irregular menstrual cycle including menorrhagia
- Dysmenorrhea incapacitating to a degree which 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
FOR MALE AND FEMALE APPLICANTS:
- Lordosis, kyphosis, scoliosis (thoracic & lumbar) regardless of 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 medical exam.
- Leprosy in any form
- Tattoo/hypertrophic tattoo scars causing disfigurement, extensive keloid scars specially 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 preceeding 6 months
- External/internal hemorrhoids and fissures, fistula-in-ano
- Old or recent fractures wherein internal fixation plates, screws are left in place which may be easily subjected to trauma
- Sexually transmitted diseases i.e. HIV, gonorrhea & non-gonoccocal 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
- Class II
- Class III
- Lateral cross bite
- Open bite
- Tongue tied which may interfere with speech, breathing, swallowing and eating
- Missing of four anterior/posterior (front teeth/molar teeth)
- Complete upper or lower denture
- Impacted tooth/teeth
- Facial asymmetry
- Wearing of orthodontic brackets or any orthodontic appliances
- Oral tumors or cyst
Application Process
- Application Procedure
- PMMA Entrance Examination
- Neuro-Psychological Evaluation
- Medical Screening
- Orientation and Training
- Appointment as Midshipman
Application Producedure
Interested applicant who wants to take the Entrance Examination and be part of the PMMA for AY 2022-2023 (BATCH 2006) should fill up the form from this link: http://bit.ly/3q9npQB
PMMA won’t entertain incomplete documents so fill up the form and upload all the necessary requirements needed. Applicants should also have an active email address for important details such as Test Permits will be sent through the provided email address.
Note: False information will be aground for disqualification. So make sure to submit only true and correct information.
Application must be done on or before October 29, 2021 which is the deadline for the submission of application.
Applicants must choose his/her preferred testing center from the list of PMMA 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 High 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 City National 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 | Salano 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 |
If you have concern/s or question/s regarding your application, message the Admissions Office with the following numbers:
- Tel No. (047) 913-2239, 047 913-4396 loc. 166
- Mobile:
- 09666100550 (Globe)
- 09397856822 (Smart)
Two (2) months after the day of the examination, exam results will be posted in the PMMA website. They will also sent individual test results through email that was given by the applicants not later than the same month.
Requirements/Required Documents
- Recent 2×2 colored pictures with name tag, front view; white background;
- Photocopy of PSA Birth Certificate. (Baptismal and Hospital Birth Certificate NOT honored)
- Applicants who are currently Grade 12:
- Certification from School Principal that applicant is currently enrolled as Grade 12
- Photocopy of Grade 11 Report Card
- Applicants who are Grade 12 Graduate 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
Note: Prepare all the requirements needed because incomplete filing requirements will not be processed.
PMMA Entrance Examination Coverage
The test questions are all of the objective type and cover the core subjects of graduating high school students namely:
- English (Vocabulary, Grammar, Analogy, Reading Comprehension)
- Mathematics (Algebra, Geometry, Statistics and Trigonometry)
- Science (General Science, Chemistry and Physics)
- Abstract Reasoning
Applicants must take note of the following:
- Prepare a computer or a working device, fully charged and has stable internet connection
- Be online one hour before your scheduled time.
- Strictly no cheating, it is a ground for disqualification
- Calculators are not allowed
- Wear casual clothes
Neuro-Psychological Evaluation
Candidates who will pass from the entrance examination are further assessed for Psychological health including:
- IQ: for intelligence
- EQ: for emotional stability
- Personality profiling
Medical Screening
Examinees who succesfully pass the Neuro-Psychological Evaluation still have to undergo and pass the following to qualify for admission:
- Pre-Medical
- Height/ Weight Requirements
- Color Perception Test ( ISHIHARA)
- Snellen’s Eye Test
- Dental Examination
- Laboratory Examination
- Physical Examination
Orientation and Training
A hectic schedule will make up the day of every “proby” which consist of:
- Military training
- Refresher course in
- Mathematics,
- English and
- Introductory lectures in Navigation or Marine Engineering
Note that probies will be isolated from their families and friends and prohibited from entertaining visitors.
This Summer Orientation Training is a one and half month indoctrination course where probationary midshipmen are quartered at the PMMA compound during the entire duration of the period. After the Orientation Training, qualified applicants must report to the Philippine Merchant Marine Academy on the first day of July.
Appointment as Midshipman
After passing the: (1) rigid requirements of the Orientation and Indoctrination Period, and (2) fully accomplished all necessary papers for registration. The probies will sworn in as a midshipman of the Philippine Merchant Marine Academy. Later on, PMMA Superintendent will be issuing their serial numbers.
Source: Philippine Merchant Marine Academy
