Prepare in four stages: (1) master the written-test subjects — Mathematics, English, Science, Urdu and Islamiat — at the Class 6/7 level your target college tests; (2) drill exam-style MCQs daily against a clock; (3) practise the interview with the recurring board questions; (4) meet the medical and fitness standards. A consistent 2–3 hours of daily practice for 3–6 months is the honest baseline.
Most Pakistani cadet colleges test Mathematics, English, Science (or General Knowledge), Urdu and Islamiat at roughly Class 6–7 level for Class 8 entry — some colleges add Intelligence/IQ sections. Each college publishes its own breakdown; the safest syllabus is the one in your target college's own admission notice.
Three to six months of steady daily preparation is a realistic range for a student who is already at grade level in Maths and English. Students starting from a weaker base should plan a full academic year. Consistency beats intensity: 2–3 focused hours daily outperforms weekend cramming.
Yes. Cadet College Prep offers a free diagnostic test, hundreds of exam-style MCQs with instant explanations, study notes for every subject, spaced-repetition flashcards, timed mock tests and interview preparation — all free, built for students across Pakistan.
Colleges do not publish a fixed pass mark — admission is competitive and cut-off moves with each year's applicant pool, and many colleges weight interview and medical stages alongside the written test. The honest target is accuracy above 80% in timed practice, which historically keeps students in the competitive range.
Age limits are strict and checked against the date of birth at every college: Kohat requires 12–14 years on 1 April of the admission year (Hafiz-e-Quran candidates get a six-month relaxation), PAF College Sargodha requires over 11.5 and under 13.5 on 1 January with no relaxation, and Petaro takes roughly 11–13 for Class 7 entry. Always verify your child's age against the exact cutoff printed in the college's own admission notice before paying any fee.
Registration windows for the 2027 session open from autumn 2026 and the written tests run December to February. Recently announced cycles have closed as early as the start of December (CCH Hasanabdal) and as late as January–February (Petaro, Larkana, Sanghar). Apply as soon as your target college opens its window and confirm the exact dates on the college's own website — they shift every year.
Class 8 is the main national entry point — CCH Hasanabdal, PAF Sargodha, Kohat and MCJ all induct at Class 8, and Petaro also admits at Class 7. A few colleges take smaller intakes at O Level or 1st Year. The Class 7–8 window is where nearly all seats are.