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| Karnal Sher Khan Cadet College Swabi | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Information | |
| Motto | Dream and Dare |
| Opened | 2011 |
| Principal | Brig (R) Muhammad Moeen Arshad S.I (M) |
| Chairman Board of Governors | Commander 11 Corps Lt. Gen Omer Ahmed Bokhari |
| Gender | Boys |
| Age | 12 to 19 |
| Area | 820 acres (330 ha) |
| Colour(s) | Green |
| Demonym | Sherians |
| Wings (houses) | 6 |
| Website | www |
Karnal Sher Khan Cadet College Swabi (KSKCCS)
[edit]Introduction
[edit]Karnal Sher Khan Cadet College Swabi is a semi-government boarding educational institution in Swabi, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. The College aims to provide quality education while focusing on the personality development of its cadets. The Alma Mater is a nursery for the young generation to equip themselves with academic excellence, physical fitness, and leadership qualities. Indeed, it is playing a vital role to uplift the standard of education in Pakistan.[1]
History
[edit]Karnal Sher Khan Cadet College (KSKCCS) was established in honor of Captain Karnal Sher Khan Shaheed, a brave soldier awarded Nishan-e-Haider, Pakistan’s highest military decoration. The initiative to build the college was formally announced in 2000 by the then Chief of Army Staff, General Pervez Musharraf (late). For its construction, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Federal governments jointly provided 820 acres of land. Brig. (R) Zafar Ullah Khan, Commander Logistic Area, along with his team, played a pivotal role in acquiring the land and overseeing the College's development. Lt. General Ali Muhammad Jan Orakzai, Commander of 11 Corps, was appointed Chairman of the Board of Governors (BOGs) and presided over the groundbreaking ceremony on 8th March 2004. After completing Phase-1 in February 2011, the College commenced operations on 11 September 2011, initially admitting 180 cadets—95 in 8th grade and 85 in 11th grade. The College is governed by a Board of Governors (BOGs), chaired by the Corps Commander of 11 Corps, Peshawar.
Principals
[edit]| S.No | Name | From | To | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brig (R) Faqir Riaz Yunus | 1 May 2011 | 28 Feb 2014 | |
| 2 | Lt Col (R) Khalid Bashir | 1 May 2014 | 31 Aug 2014 | Acting Principal |
| 3 | Brig (R) Muhammad Latif | 1 Sep 2014 | 9 Nov 2015 | |
| 4 | Col (R) Abid Hussain Shah | 10 Nov 2015 | 13 Dec 2015 | Acting Principal |
| 5 | Maj (R) Amir Saleem | 14 Dec 2015 | 27 Oct 2016 | |
| 6 | Col (R) Ghulam Mustafa | 27 Oct 2016 | 18 Dec 2016 | Acting Principal |
| 7 | Lt Col (R) Tahir Najeeb Raja | 19 Dec 2016 | 18 Dec 2019 | |
| 8 | Brig (R) Wajid Qayum Paracha SI(M) | 1 Jan 2020 | 14 Mar 2025 | |
| 9 | Brig (R) Muhammad Moeen Arshad SI(M) | 15 Mar 2025 | To date |
Campus and Facilities
[edit]The College is situated in village Ismaila, near the hometown of Captain Karnal Sher Khan Shaheed (NH), at the foothills of Karamar Mountain. Strategically located along the Mardan-Swabi highway, it lies approximately 23 km from Mardan and 25 km from Swabi, making it centrally positioned between the two cities. The campus is easily accessible via the Grand Trunk Road (Nowshera-Mardan route) and the Motorway (M-1), with the nearest interchange being Karnal Sher Khan Interchange. Additionally, it is just 3 km from the Swat Expressway, ensuring seamless connectivity.
The Campus features modern facilities, including:
- Academic blocks with smart classrooms and science laboratories
- IT labs
- Library
- Residential hostels
- College hospital
- Swimming pool
- Sports facilities including grounds for football, squash, and horse riding
- Horse stable
Academics and Curriculum
[edit]KSKCCS follows the syllabus of the Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE)[2], Mardan, and the Federal Board[3], with English as the medium of instruction.
The academic program includes:
- Grades 8-10: Core subjects include Urdu, English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science and Islamic Studies.
- Grades 11-12: Students choose between Pre-Medical, Pre-Engineering, or Computer Science streams.
Admission Criteria
[edit]Admissions are offered for Grade 8 and Grade 11 based on an entrance examination and eligibility criteria.
- Grade 8: Candidates must be between 12 and 14 years old and have completed Grade 7.
- Grade 11: Candidates must be between 15 and 17 years old with at least 80% marks in the Secondary School Certificate (Matriculation) examination.
The college admits 130 cadets annually, distributed according to a regional quota system.
Quota System
The annual intake is 130 cadets, allocated as follows:
| S. No | Category | Seats |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Khyber Pakhtunkhwa/FATA | 66 |
| 2 | All Pakistan (Less KP/FATA) | 33 |
| 3 | Self-finance | 16 |
| 4 | Defense Personnel | 3 |
| 5 | College Employee | 2 |
| 6 | Balochistan | 5 |
| 7 | Chitral/GB | 5 |
| Total | 130 | |
Legacy and Achievements
[edit]Over 1,155 cadets have graduated from KSKCCS, with many joining Pakistan's armed forces or excelling in other professional fields such as Medicine, Engineering, Journalism, Economics, and Artificial intelligence.[4]
In 2021, Pakistan Post issued a commemorative postage stamp celebrating the college's 10th anniversary, highlighting its contribution to Pakistan's education system.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ "NOP Team attends Session at Karnal Sher Khan Cadet College Swabi". LUMS National Outreach Programme. October 2022.
- ^ BISE
- ^ Federal Board
- ^ "Karnal Sher Khan Cadet College Swabi". Forces Guide. 2023.
- ^ "10 Years of Karnal Sher Khan Cadet College Swabi (2011–2021)" (PDF). Karnal Sher Khan Cadet College Swabi Official Website. 4 April 2021.
- KSKCCS Official Website
- Samaa TV – Feature article