PN Polytechnic Institute

Admission Procedure

Induction	PN Civilian Apprentices - Entrance test is conducted by Pakistan Navy Civilian Authority (PNCA) through Pakistan Navy Recruitment & Selection Centre (PNR&SC) in Sep/Oct each year. After qualifying the entrance test and medical fitness test, final selection of apprentices is done by PNCA on merit. Self Finance Apprentices - The induction is exclusively done by PNPI for sons/wards of PN civilian & uniform personnel.
Duration of each course	03 Years
Pre-Requisites	Matric with English, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry or equivalent qualification. Minimum 55% marks in Matric. Age 15 to 19 years on joining date.
Commencement of Academic Session	Academic session commences on 1 Jan each year
Pass Percentage	60 % (in each subject & aggregate)
Technologies	Electrical Technology with specialization in Naval Professions Mechanical Technology with specialization in Naval Professions Electronics Technology with specialization in Naval Professions Ship Construction Technology with specialization in Naval Professions

Training Scheme - Morning

Training of Civilian Apprentices is divided into two phases:

Phase - I : 02 years training at PNPI.
Phase - II : 01 year specialized training at PN Dockyard / PN Units

Examinations

The performance of the apprentices is evaluated through continuous assessment and examinations that are spread over the entire training programme. Minimum pass percentage is 60% in each subject as well as in aggregate. Annual assessment is based on the following:

40% of the annual exam
30% of the mid term exam
20% of the assignments
10% of the monthly tests

Certification

Three years Diploma of Associate Engineering (DAE) with specialization in Naval professions, endorsed by Sindh Board of Technical Education (SBTE), is awarded in respective technologies to successful apprentices.

Indenture Form

Upon joining PNPI for training, each apprentice is required to submit an agreement on Stamp Paper binding himself to serve Pakistan Navy for a minimum period of eight (08) years after completion of apprenticeship training. Failing which the apprentice himself, his Father/Guardian or the surety will be liable to refund to the government, all stipends received, the training expenses/compensation with interest.