Understanding the Pak Army Test Pattern
The Initial Test is the first and most crucial hurdle in joining the Pakistan Military Academy. It is entirely computerized and conducted at AS&RC centers in Rawalpindi, Lahore, Karachi, Peshawar, Quetta, Multan, and across Pakistan. You must pass each stage to proceed to the next.
Pak Army Verbal Intelligence Stage
Tests your logical reasoning, language comprehension, and mental math speed under strict digital timer pressure.
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Pak Army Non-Verbal Intelligence Stage
Tests your visual reasoning and pattern recognition using figure matrices matching official AS&RC computer exam formats.
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PMA Academic Test Stage
Tests your general knowledge and intermediate-level academics for PMA Long Course.
Subjects Covered:
Pakistan Studies
- • Geography & Borders
- • History of Subcontinent
- • Presidents & PMs timeline
- • Important rivers and dams
Islamiat
- • Life of Prophet (PBUH)
- • Battles (Ghazawat)
- • Pillars of Islam
- • Important Quranic facts
General Mathematics
- • Algebra & Equations
- • Ratios & Proportions
- • Geometry basics
General Knowledge
- • World Capitals & Currencies
- • Oceans and Continents
- • Current Affairs (Basics)
PMA Long Course Syllabus FAQs
What are the three stages of the PMA Initial Selection Test in Pakistan?
Stage 1 is Verbal Intelligence (84-90 MCQs / 30 min), Stage 2 is Non-Verbal Intelligence (64-90 MCQs / 30 min), and Stage 3 is Academic Test (50 MCQs / 30 min covering Pak Studies, Islamiat, Maths, Physics, GK, and English).
Do candidates get to take the Academic test if they fail Verbal Intelligence?
No. The test at Army Selection and Recruitment Centers (AS&RC) is progressive and computer-enforced. If a candidate fails Stage 1 (Verbal), the computer terminal locks immediately.