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What is PMA long Course?

The PMA Long Course in Pakistan Army is for regular commission officers of combat and combat support arms & services. The duration of PMA Long course is two years, After the 2-year training period Cadets pass out as 2nd Lieutenants. 

How do I apply for PMA long course and Join Pakistan Army?

For Army officer through PMA selection, you need to go step by step:

• Ensure you meet the PMA eligibility criteria
• Sign up for PMA Initial Test and find out the syllabus for PMA long course
• Prepare smartly and score well in the PMA initial test so you can get selected for later stages

Are you Eligible for PMA Initial test (PMA Eligibility Criteria)?

The following requirements have to be fulfilled in order to be eligible for PMA to join Pak Army:

Nationality: Citizens of Pakistan and domicile holders of Azad Kashmir / Gilgit-Baltistan. Upon final selection candidates with dual nationality will  have to surrender nationalities other than Pakistan.

Gender: Male

Marital Status: Unmarried (Married serving personnel of the Armed Forces over 20 years of age are eligible).

Age as on 1 May 2020

Education	Age	Age Relaxation
1) Intermediate or Equivalent	17-22 Years	Relaxable for three months both in upper and lower age limits
2) Graduates (2 years of graduation and Serving PN / PAF Personnel)	17-23 Years	Relaxable for three months both in upper and lower age limits
3) Graduates with 4 years graduation program (BS / BA(Hon) / BBA / BPA)	17-24 Years	No age relaxation
4) Serving Army Soldiers	17-25 Years	No age relaxation

Minimum Height: 5’- 4“ (162.5 cm)

Training Period at PMA:  2 Years

Educational Qualification

• Minimum 60% marks in FA/FSc and equivalent. Candidates who secure 60% marks or above in BA / BSc, BA / BSc (hons) and BBA / BPA, with 50% marks in FA / FSc are eligible for PMA Long Course.
• Relaxation of Marks – FA / FSc:- 55% marks for the candidates from specified areas with domicile. Areas incl Balolchistan, FATA, Gilgit-Baltistan, District Neelum Azad Jammu Kashrnir, District Kohistan, Chitral, Dir, Tehsil Bala Kot (Kaghan, Naran) of District Mansehra in KPK, Tharparker and Tehsil  Umer  Kot  in Sindh, District  Rajanpur,  Area of Cholistan Desert, Drawar Fort, Salamsar, Mojgarh and  Dingarh of Punjab.Besides being domicile holder, the  candidates must have been actually studying in the same areas.
• Serving Army Soldiers. 50% marks in FA/FSc and equivalent.
• Hope Certificate. Candidates who have passed Part-I of Intermediate Examination with minimum 60% marks and appeared in Part II / Final Examination can also apply on “Hope Certificate” by the Head of the institutions.
• Verification of Marksheet / Certificate: Candidates not issued with certificates or in possession of duplicate/revised mark sheets/certificates of Matric / Intermediate / BA / BSc must get a Verification Certificate signed by Secretary/Controller Examination of concerned Board/University.
  ‘A’ level candidates applying in Pakistan with aggregate 60% marks are eligible without seeking equivalence certificate as calculated by IBCC. However, all candidates who have passed ‘A’ level  and equivalent examination from abroad are required to submit equivalence certificates issued by IBCC.

What is the syllabus for the PMA initial test? 

There are two broad sections in the PMA initial test.PMA test syllabus is as follows:

PMA Intelligence Test

• Verbal Intelligence Test (85 – 100 Questions)
• Non-Verbal Intelligence Test (85 – 100 Questions)

 PMA Academic Test (40 Questions)

Academic Test comprises of the following topics:

• English
• Mathematics
• Pakistan Studies
• Islamiat
• General Knowledge

How to Prepare for PMA long course (PMA initial test)? 

PMA initial test preparation can be a difficult task if not dealt with smartly. For this purpose, there are certain ways to ensure high scoring preparation for the PMA inital test. These are as follows:

1. Solve maximum questions for PMA mcq exam preparation for all sections
2. Attempt as many PMA initial test practice questions as possible, with a time management system
3. Use the best resources available to provide smart and effective preparation

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