Cadet College Hasan Abdal
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Application Status
Admission Test Type
National Admission Test
Written Test Format & Subjects
Class VIII (O-Level):
The written entrance exam tests candidates in four subjects:
- Mathematics: 50 marks
- Intelligence Test & General Awareness: 20 marks
- English: 20 marks
- Urdu/Islamiat: 10 marks
Class XI (First Year): The written test subjects for Class XI are Physics, Chemistry, Maths, and Biology.
Class-Wise Eligibility Criteria
Class VIII (O-Level):
- Students who have passed or are appearing for the Class VII annual examination are eligible.
Class XI (First Year/Direct Entry):
- Only candidates who have secured 80% or more marks in their Matric/9th Board Examinations are eligible to sit for the entrance test.
Class A-Levels:
- Only candidates who obtain at least 6 A grades in their O-Level examinations are called for the interview and medical test.
Medical & Interview Requirements
After passing the written test on a merit basis, selected candidates are called for an interview and a medical examination at the college. The interview assesses a candidate's spoken English, IQ, general knowledge, and IT awareness. Final selection is primarily based on the interview score, subject to medical fitness.
Fee Structure and Scholarships
The college provides limited financial assistance and scholarships for deserving students.
Need-Based Scholarship (CCHEFT Aid):
- Treated as a "Qarz-e-Hasna" (interest-free loan), these are based on financial assessments at the time of admission and after.
Merit Scholarships (The Catchpole Award):
- These are awarded to top students based on their academic performance in internal and external annual examinations.
- Information on specific scholarships for military families is not available. You should directly contact the admission office for details.
Admission Benefits & Facilities
The college provides a wide range of facilities including:
- A fully-equipped academic block with science and computer labs
- Six hostels (wings), each with a housemaster and Wi-Fi access
- Sports facilities including cricket, hockey, and soccer fields, as well as courts for basketball, volleyball, lawn tennis, and squash.
- A swimming pool, gymnasium, and horse riding facilities.
- An on-site hospital with an 18-bed ward.
- A spacious library and a language lab.
- Various clubs and societies for extracurricular activities like robotics, astronomy, and film making.
Full Admission Process & Required Documents
The process for online admission is as follows:
- Create an account with a valid email address on the CCH Admission Portal.
- Fill out the personal information form.
- Generate and download the bank challan for the registration fee.
- Pay the fee and upload the paid challan along with other required documents.
- Submit the application.
- Upon approval, you will be notified via email to download your roll number slip for the entrance exam.
Required documents include a recent photograph of the candidate with a blue background, and other documents as specified on the portal.