Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions about the college, admissions, academics and residential life.
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Admissions
What is the age requirement for admission?
What is the age requirement for admission?
Age requirements vary by class. Class 8: 12-14 years; Class 9: 13-15 years; Class 10 (Lateral): 14-16 years; Class 11: 16-18 years; Class 12 (Lateral): 17-19 years. A waiver of up to 90 days may be granted to promising students.
What is the admission process?
What is the admission process?
The process has 4 steps: (1) Submit online application with documents, (2) Appear in online entrance test, (3) Interview and medical checkup for shortlisted candidates, (4) Final merit list and enrollment.
What documents are required for admission?
What documents are required for admission?
Required documents: B-Form or CNIC, recent passport-size photographs (4x6), School Leaving Certificate, previous class result sheet, medical certificate (to be obtained after selection), and character certificate from current school.
Is there a scholarship program?
Is there a scholarship program?
Yes. Merit scholarships on the Monthly Fee: 100% for students scoring above 95% in their previous class, 50% for above 90%, and 20% for 80% and above. Additional rebates on the Monthly Fee: 10% for siblings, 10% for Hafiz-e-Quran, and 20% for Army personnel / Govt teachers / Gilgit area. See the Fee Structure page for full details.
What is the seat distribution?
What is the seat distribution?
Seats are distributed as follows: 75% open merit (civilians), 20% reserved for wards of armed forces personnel, 5% reserved for wards of Shuhada. Final selection is purely on merit.
Fees & Financial
What are the current monthly fees?
What are the current monthly fees?
Monthly tuition fees: Class 8: Rs 27,500; Class 9-10: Rs 35,000; Class 11-12: Rs 40,000. These fees include tuition, boarding, meals, and basic facilities. Additional charges apply for transportation and special activities.
What one-time and yearly charges apply besides the monthly fee?
What one-time and yearly charges apply besides the monthly fee?
A one-time Admission Fee of Rs 20,000 and an Annual Fee of Rs 50,000 (charged per year) apply in addition to the monthly fee. A refundable Security Deposit of Rs 40,000 and a non-refundable Registration Fee of Rs 1,500 are also collected. See the full breakdown on the Fee Structure page.
What is included in the monthly fee?
What is included in the monthly fee?
Monthly fees include: (1) Tuition and academics, (2) Hostel accommodation, (3) All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks), (4) Basic utilities (electricity, water), (5) Access to library and computer labs, (6) Sports and co-curricular activities.
Can fees be paid in installments?
Can fees be paid in installments?
Yes, fees can be paid monthly or in installments. Special arrangements can be made for families facing financial difficulties. Contact the admissions office to discuss options.
Are there additional charges beyond monthly fees?
Are there additional charges beyond monthly fees?
Yes, additional charges may apply for: (1) Transportation (if opted), (2) Special coaching or tutoring, (3) Optional activities (sports coaching, music lessons), (4) Educational tours and field trips, (5) Uniform replacements beyond initial issue.
What is the fee refund policy?
What is the fee refund policy?
Refund policy details are confirmed at the time of enrollment. Please contact the admissions office for the current official policy before making any payment.
Academic Life
What is the curriculum followed?
What is the curriculum followed?
We follow the Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE) curriculum. Classes 9-10 lead to SSC (Matriculation), Classes 11-12 lead to FSc (Intermediate). We also provide enrichment programs beyond FBISE curriculum.
What are the subject choices for higher classes?
What are the subject choices for higher classes?
For Classes 11-12, cadets can choose: (1) Pre-Medical: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, (2) Pre-Engineering: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Computer Science. Stream selection is made based on performance and aptitude.
How large are the classes?
How large are the classes?
Class sizes are kept small, typically 20-25 cadets per class. This ensures personalized attention and better teacher-student interaction.
What is the school day schedule?
What is the school day schedule?
Academic classes run from 8:15 AM to 1:45 PM, followed by lunch, sports in the late afternoon, supervised evening study, dinner, and self-study before lights off at 10:00 PM. See the full hour-by-hour routine on the Cadet Life page.
Are there exam chances if a cadet fails?
Are there exam chances if a cadet fails?
For internal exams, cadets can retake failed subjects. For FBISE board exams, students must pass all subjects. Special coaching is provided to cadets at risk of failing.
Do you offer coaching for entrance tests?
Do you offer coaching for entrance tests?
Yes, cadets receive guidance for university entrance tests including NTS, MCAT (medical entrance), and engineering entrance exams. Mock tests and coaching sessions are conducted regularly.
Hostel & Residential Life
What are the hostel facilities?
What are the hostel facilities?
Hostels provide: (1) Rooms with double or triple occupancy, (2) 24/7 security and CCTV monitoring, (3) Common rooms with TV and indoor games, (4) A resident house master supervising each block. CCGB is a boys-only residential college.
What is the daily routine in the hostel?
What is the daily routine in the hostel?
Daily routine: 6:00 AM wake-up, Fajr prayer and exercise, 7:15 AM breakfast, morning assembly, classes 8:15 AM-1:45 PM, lunch and rest, sports in the late afternoon, supervised evening study, dinner, Isha prayer, self-study, and lights off at 10:00 PM. See the full schedule on the Cadet Life page.
Can cadets visit home on weekends?
Can cadets visit home on weekends?
Yes, cadets can visit home on designated weekends (usually 2nd and 4th weekends of each month). Special permission can be requested for urgent matters. Summer and winter holidays are given as per academic calendar.
What are the discipline rules?
What are the discipline rules?
The college maintains strict discipline. Main rules: (1) Mandatory attendance (absent students cannot appear in exams), (2) Respect for seniors and staff, (3) No use of mobile phones during class/study hours, (4) Prohibition of smoking and drugs (expulsion for violations), (5) Proper uniform and grooming standards.
What happens if a cadet violates rules?
What happens if a cadet violates rules?
Violations are handled progressively: (1) First offense - warning, (2) Second - detention or extra duty, (3) Serious violations - suspension from activities or final warning, (4) Extreme cases (drugs, violence, dishonesty) - expulsion.
Are parents allowed to visit?
Are parents allowed to visit?
Yes, parents can visit on designated visiting days (usually first Sunday of each month). Special visits can be arranged with prior permission from the Principal. Video calls and phone calls are allowed on specified evenings.
Sports & Activities
What sports are offered?
What sports are offered?
Sports offered: (1) Cricket, (2) Football/Soccer, (3) Badminton, (4) Table Tennis, (5) Basketball, (6) Volleyball, (7) Athletics/Track & Field, (8) Swimming, (9) Martial Arts. Sports are mandatory for all cadets.
Are there inter-school competitions?
Are there inter-school competitions?
Yes, cadets participate in inter-school and inter-college competitions throughout the year. The college organizes annual sports day and participates in regional tournaments.
What co-curricular activities are available?
What co-curricular activities are available?
Activities include: (1) Debate club, (2) Quran committee, (3) Art and craft, (4) Music and cultural programs, (5) Scouts, (6) Science club, (7) Photography, (8) Drama and theatre, (9) Model United Nations, (10) Social service club.
Are there house competitions?
Are there house competitions?
Yes, the college operates a house system where cadets are divided into houses. Houses compete in sports, academics, and co-curricular activities throughout the year. Inter-house competitions build team spirit and leadership.
Is participation in activities mandatory?
Is participation in activities mandatory?
Yes, participation in at least one sport and one co-curricular activity is mandatory. This ensures overall development beyond academics.
Health & Safety
Is there a medical facility on campus?
Is there a medical facility on campus?
Yes, there is a fully equipped medical clinic with a qualified doctor and nursing staff available 24/7. The clinic can handle common illnesses and emergencies. Serious cases are referred to nearby hospitals.
What if a cadet gets seriously ill?
What if a cadet gets seriously ill?
In case of serious illness or emergency, the college immediately contacts parents/guardians and arranges hospitalization at nearby medical facilities. All medical expenses are borne by parents unless covered by insurance.
What happens with medical expenses?
What happens with medical expenses?
The campus medical clinic handles routine care at no extra cost. For serious cases requiring outside hospital treatment, medical expenses are borne by parents unless other arrangements have been confirmed at admission. Please ask the admissions office about current insurance/coverage options.
What are the food safety standards?
What are the food safety standards?
Meals are prepared in a hygienic, supervised kitchen with regular quality checks. Balanced meals are served daily, and special dietary needs can be accommodated for medical reasons — please inform the admissions office in advance.
Is the campus safe and secure?
Is the campus safe and secure?
Yes, campus security is top priority: (1) 24/7 security personnel, (2) CCTV cameras throughout campus, (3) Controlled access to hostel areas, (4) High boundary walls, (5) Emergency response team, (6) Regular safety drills.
After Graduation
What universities do our graduates attend?
What universities do our graduates attend?
Our graduates are accepted to top universities including: LUMS, FAST-NUCES, COMSATS, Aga Khan University, GIKI, Pakistan Army, Civil Services, and international universities in USA, UK, Canada, and UAE.
Do you provide university counseling?
Do you provide university counseling?
Yes, career counseling is provided from Class 10 onwards. Guidance is offered for: (1) Stream selection, (2) University choices, (3) Entrance test preparation, (4) Scholarship applications, (5) Career planning.
Is there an alumni network?
Is there an alumni network?
Yes, we have an active alumni network. Alumni connect with current cadets, provide mentoring, facilitate internships, and organize alumni gatherings. The network provides valuable career guidance.
Can cadets study abroad?
Can cadets study abroad?
Yes, cadets receive guidance for studying abroad. Our curriculum and board exams are recognized internationally. Guidance is provided for: (1) International university applications, (2) Scholarship searches, (3) IELTS/TOEFL preparation.
What career paths do graduates pursue?
What career paths do graduates pursue?
Graduates pursue diverse careers: (1) Medicine and health sciences, (2) Engineering and technology, (3) Military and civil services, (4) Law and legal services, (5) Business and finance, (6) Education, (7) International careers.
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