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Eligibility criteria To Join PMA Long Course, PMA Long Course 157 last date to apply, age limit for pma long course, required documents etc detials and complete guidance is provided, scroll down and read all information.
Currently PMA Long Course 156 selection process has been ended. Now PMA long course 157 registration is opened.
PMA Long Course 157 apply date
PMA Long course is announced twice in one year generally once in month of April-May and second time in months of September-October.
PMA long course 157 online registration is opened from 15 September to 23 October.
Before Registration Guidance please read the Eligibility Criteria
PMA long course Requirements
PMA long course Eligibility Criteria is described here. This includes different aspects such as AGE, qualifications, marital status, physical standards etc. All these requirements are also given at pak army official website joinpakarmy.gov.pk But All requirements are discussed here in details and easy to understand so please read them carefully.
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Age limit for pma long course
Age limit is different as per qualification. Various age limits are given below:
Intermediate or Equivalent: 17 to 22 years, 03 months relaxation in upper and lower limit
Graduates (2-year program): 17 to 23 years, 03 months relaxation in upper and lower limit
Graduates (4-year program): 17 to 24 years, no age relaxation
- Serving Pak Air Force/Navy Soldiers: 17 to 23 years, 03 months relaxation in upper and lower limit
Serving Army Soldiers: 17 to 25 years, no age relaxation.
Education requiredto join pma long course
Minimum 55% marks in FA/FSc or equivalent.
A Level with minimum 50% marks must obtain an equivalence certificate from IBCC.
Those who secure 60% in BA/BSc/BBA and 50% in intermediate can apply based on higher education.
Serving soldiers can apply with at least 50% marks in FA/FSc.
Students waiting for result can apply with minimum 55% in First year with hope certificate signed by Head of College.
Physical Standards required for pma long course
The Pakistan Army has strict physical standards to ensure all the professional combat duties. such as
Minimum Height: 5’4” (162.5 cm)
Weight: As per BMI (Body Mass Index)
Chest: Minimum expansion of 5 cm
Marital Status: Unmarried
Gender: Only Males
Physical test for pma long course
Candidates must be physically fit to pass all tests, which includes running, push-ups, crunches, and chin-ups etc.
PMA long course online registration Guidance
First step is to apply for PMA lang course is online registration when it is opened. for This you should do following steps:
- visit pak army official website joinpakarmy.gov.pk
- Navigate the online apply/registration tab & there select the course
- Fill the registration form and provide the required data
- submit registration form
- download registration slip
PMA Initial test preparation
Initial test is very first step to join pma long course. We provide Complete and full initial test preparation online for pma long course on our website and social media channels. Latest pdf notes, experiences, MCQs, past papers, online tests as Practice tests all is available on this website. We have created separate posts for preparation, notes and test etc.
Yes You can join PMA after FSc either through pma long course or Technical Cadet Course.
Minimum qualification required for Lady Cadet Course is Bachelor degree either BE or BS. After FSc females can join AFNS to join pak Army.
PMA long course is only for Male candidates. females can join pak army through LCC or AFNS.
PMA Long course is offered twice a year. In 2025 registration for PMA Long course 156 has been closed in month of June and selection process is going on. In 2025 new date for next course PMA Long Course 157 has been officially announced from 15 September to 23 October.

