Cadet College Fateh Jang () is a

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Fateh Jang Fateh Jang (Punjabi and ) is a city in Attock District of Punjab Province, Pakistan. It is located from Attock City, and nearly southwest of Islamabad, Pakistan's capital near M1 motorway. Overview The city is located in between Kala Chitta R ...

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, near

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, Pakistan. It was established in 2001. The cadet college provides students with multiple academic pathways, including Pakistani

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, GCE

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qualifications, and ISSB training for entry into the armed forces of Pakistan. Situated on over 220 kanals, the college comprises six houses and has facilities such as a mess hall, auditorium, three hostel blocks, two academic blocks, a mosque, swimming pool, sports amenities, cafeteria, and medical unit. It has the capacity to accommodate 350 cadets.

History

Cadet College Fateh Jang was founded by Mushtaq Ahmed Sipra, an

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who also established Bahria Foundation Schools as the founding manager. The college was conceived in 2000 and began its operations in 2001. Over the years, many notable personalities have attended the college ceremonies, including Air Chief Marshal Sohail Aman NI(M), Governor Punjab Sardar Saleem Haider Khan,

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Campus

The campus has a two-story administrative block, an academic block, six boarding wings (Ayubi House, Ghazali House, Roomi House, Jinnah House, Sir Syed House, and Nishter House), an

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, a cadet mess, and an indoor sports complex. The academic block is equipped with whiteboards, projectors, and other audiovisual aids to facilitate learning. Additional facilities include a

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, science laboratories, and a

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. The campus also has numerous playgrounds, a stadium with a 2000-person capacity, and a swimming pool for recreational activities.

Auditorium

The auditorium, with a capacity for approximately 1,000 attendees, serves as a multi-purpose venue for college students. Featuring a large stage, it hosts stage dramas,

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s, talent showcases, co-curricular activities, and

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s. Additionally, the auditorium provides a platform for speeches by guests and commemorates significant ceremonial, national, and religious occasions. The college is also recognized for its role in hosting the All Pakistan Debate Competition, held at its auditorium.

Hostels

The college initially housed 40-50

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s across two

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s, known as Ayubi and Romi houses. These hostels, referred to as

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s, symbolically represented cadets through distinct colors. Subsequently, Ghazali, Jinnah, Nishtar, and Sir Syed houses were established in 2003, 2008, 2010, and 2014, respectively. Each room in these hostels accommodates eight cadets.

Sports complex

Sport Complex of the Cadet College Fateh Jang

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. The rectangular complex measures 25 feet in height, 84 feet in width, and 90 feet in length. It houses an array of

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facilities, including a volleyball court,

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, and

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, as well as a

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. Additionally, an adjoining hall has an

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Governance and organisation

The governing body of the college consists of

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s, and former

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Houses

The cadet college is divided into six administrative houses to provide independent hostels and playground facilities to the

Admission, fees, and financial aid

Students in grades 6 through 9 undergo a multi-stage admission process, beginning with subject-specific entry tests based on their respective curricula and

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. Applicants scoring above 65 percent advance to a

assessment, which evaluates

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and waist measurements,

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stability, and running endurance. Subsequently, qualifying candidates go through a general

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. Upon admission, cadets, based on academic performance, can become eligible for various financial awards. Full tuition fee concessions are granted to students who achieve the top three positions in board examinations. Additional

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s include the Class Distinction Scholarship and the Late Mushtaq Ahmed Sipra Memorial Merit. The Chairman Discretionary Fund provides scholarships for those scoring over 90 percent in board examinations, and additional concessions are extended to children of

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personnel. Students at the Cadet College Fateh Jang have consistently excelled, achieving high marks in the annual

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examinations. The college has close ties to the Pakistan military services, where it provides special discounts for the children of serving PAF and Armed Forces members.

References

Works cited

External links

* {{Official website, https://www.ccf.edu.pk/ Schools in Punjab, Pakistan F Boarding schools in Pakistan 2001 establishments in Pakistan