History


Cadet College Petaro (Main Admin Building)

Cadet College Petaro is located around 20 miles from Hyderabad in District Jamshoro in the Province of Sindh, Pakistan. It is situated on the west bank of the River Indus on the road from Hyderabad to Dadu/Larkana/Quetta, and occupies an area of around 750 acres of land.

The college was initially founded in August 1957 at Mirpurkhas, Sindh as a residential institution. It was established under the name of "Government Cadet College Mirpurkhas". The college came into being due to the vision and efforts of Mr. A.M. Nizamani, the then Director of Education of Hyderabad Region. It was in 1954 that during the Chief Ministership of Mr. Abdul Sattar Pirzada that the idea of establishing a cadet college in the region was first floated. During the following year 1955, Mr. M. Ayub Khuhro, Defence Minister of Pakistan finally sanctioned it, and the Government of Pakistan approved a non-recurring expenditure of two and a half million rupees for the year 1955-56 for the construction of a college for 300 cadets along with all its infrastructure.

The first batch of teachers joined the college on 25th of August 1957 at Mirpurkhas while the college building was still under preparation. These five teachers were Mr. Abdullah Khadim Hussain, Mr. Feroz Yusuf Khan, Mr. Aziz Ahmed Faruqui, Mr. Hasan Masud Zuberi, and Mr. Syed Zahoorul Hasan. While the government had advertised for the position of Principal of the college, Mr. Muhammad Hasnain was appointed as the In Charge (Acting) Principal on August 25, 1957 for the initial few months. He was soon succeeded by Col.(retd) J.H.H. Coombes on March 20, 1958.

The first batch of 30 students joined the college on 27th August 1957 in class VIII. This was a great day - the birth of an institution that has since produced thousands of students, many of whom have achieved a position of eminence in Pakistan and abroad.

In 1958, a new site was sought in order to build a permanent campus for the college. After an extensive search, the site was chosen at Petaro, a few miles up the river from Jamshoro. The construction of a purpose built campus began almost immediately. Mr. Habib-ur-Rehman, Minister of Education, laid the foundation stone of the college on 16th of January 1959. The initial cost of construction of the buildings of the college sanctioned by the government of West Pakistan was Rs. 2,700,000. The college finally moved to its new premises at Petaro in August 1959. At the time of the move, the River Indus was in flood, and Petaro was also submerged under its waters. The building in Mirpurkhas that originally housed Cadet College Petaro was given over to the Government College Mirpurkhas.

Col (Retd) JHH Coombes – the first principal of the College – retired in 1965. He was followed by the first Pakistani principal Cdr (Retd) Firoz Shah, who remained at the helm of affairs at the college until 1972. He was succeeded by another pioneer of the college, namely Mr. Syed Shaida Azim, who had been the Vice Principal of the college since almost its beginning.

The college has established a position of great repute for itself in Pakistan. Without a doubt, it is considered to be one of the finest institutions in the country, providing quality education and an opportunity to develop a well-rounded personality. This is reflected in the very large number of Petarians who have excelled in almost every field of life within Pakistan and abroad. They attained positions of eminence in every field of life – In the Armed Forces of Pakistan, in government services (Civil services and elected officers), in Police services, in Industry, in Business & Trade, in Management, in Technology, in Medicine, in Educational Institutions, in Agriculture, in Journalism, in National Sports in public service and in the Entertainment industry.

Campus, Facilities and Administration

The college is a residential institution for around 880 full-time students at present, providing education from class 8 to class 12 (Intermediate). At the time it was first constructed, it was designed to accommodate only 360 students in four houses (or hostels). The capacity was expanded to 570 with the construction of 2 more houses in the late 1960s. The seventh hostel building was constructed in the mid-seventies, which used to accommodate the 7th class only for many years. With the abolishment of the 7th class, Shahbaz House has become a full house like the previous six. The number of students has grown gradually over the years since, and the capacity is now set at 880. The board of Governors has approved of building the eight hostels, which will take the capacity to over 1,000 in the coming years.

The mian body of students is admitted each year to class 8. Until the academic year 1998-99, the college used to admit a small contingent of boys from the rural districts of Sindh to class 7, to prepare them for competitive success with the new entry into class 8. However, it was decided by the Board of Governors of the college to discontinue class 7 from 1999 onwards.

The College is governed by an autonomous Board of Governors, headed by the Commander Karachi (COMKAR) of the Pakistan Navy as it Chairman. Since 1975, the Principal and the Adjutant of the college are officers of the Pakistan Navy as well.

The campus is practically a small township with its own electricity, water supply, sewerage, security and other infrastructure. The College is controlled and patronized by Pakistan Navy. Since 1975, the Principal posted is at least of the rank of a serving Captain of the Navy with vast and varied experience mainly concerned with the administration. In 1998, this position was upgraded, and an officer of the rank of a Commodore now holds this position. His tenure is normally for 3 years. Likewise the Pakistan Navy provides an Adjutant of the rank of Lt. Commander (previously) it used to be a (Lieutenant), and other training staff like Chief Petty Officers, Petty Officers and Sailors for military training of the cadets. The Collge is staffed by around 45 teachers (professors, assistant professors and lecturers) who have at least a Master’s Degree. There are other officers like the Medical officer, Administrative officer, Bursar, Librarian and office superintendent. In addition, there are around 215 board employees and over 100 college employees of various categories who constitute the force that makes the operation of this residential institution possible.

Admission to the Cadet College Petaro

Admissions to the College are restricted to Class VIII only for those boys whose parents are domiciled in the province of Sindh according to Division-wise quota, based on the population and who are between 12 to 14 ½ years of age on March 31st of the Admissions Year. 15% of the seats are reserved for Defence personnel, and 8% are reserved for Federal government nominees belonging to backward areas. 5 seats are reserved for sons of Life Members of the Petarian Association.

Selection is made through a selection procedure comprising (i) Written test in English, Maths and Urdu/Sindhi, (ii) Interviews (viva voce), and finally (iii) a Medical Test. Written tests are normally held at Karachi, Hyderabad, Mirpurkhas, Nawabshsh, Dadu, Larkana and Sukkur. Candidates who qualify through a process of all these tests are considered for selection on merit within the limitations of the quota system being followed at present.

The college also has some seats for students on a self-finance basis. In order to qualify for this scheme, the candidate must have passed the entry tests, though he may not have been selected on the merit list.

Every year, the college does admit very few students to class IX and XI as well. The number admitted depends on the vacancies created by some students leaving the college after 8th class or Matric. Please contact the Principal to find out the status on these seats.

Details are given in the College Prospectus. Desirous candidates can apply on the prescribed form contained in the College Prospectus, obtainable against crossed postal orders of Rs. 250 (favouring the Principal Cadet College Petaro) by post or in person. The college advertises the admissions schedule in national newspapers every year. Normally there is a last date for submission of completed Application Forms without late fee, and a last date for submission of applications with a penalty. Please do check with the college administration by calling the numbers given below.

For further information, please call (022) 202-2021/8 (8 lines), or write to the Principal, Cadet College Petaro, Dist. Jamshoro, Sindh 76120. Email: cadet.collegepetaro@hotmail.com

CCP Board of Governors

The Board of Governors of Cadet College Petaro is the supreme policy making body for the college. The Board normally meets 2-4 times a year to review policies, progress, and financial health of the college and to take decisions on key matters.

The following persons are members of the Board:

Chairman:

Commander Karachi (COMKAR), Pakistan Navy

Members:

Principal Cadet College Petaro (who is also the Secretary of the Board)
Finance Secretary, Govt. of Sindh
Education Secretary, Govt. of Sindh,
District Coordination Officer, Jamshoro
Commodore Training Ashore, COMKAR Office, Pakistan Navy
Director of Army Education
Director of Naval Education Service
Deputy Commandant PAF Airwar College Karachi
Executive District Officer Education, Jamshoro
Chairman Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education, Hyderabad
President of Petarian Association
Mr. Ahmad Habib, Chief Executive, Globe Textile Mills Ltd, Karachi

CCP Houses

Jinnah House

Jinnah House was created along with the inception of the college in 1957. The first batch of the 30 students were all in Jinnah House. In later years, they were farmed out into other houses as each one was created.

Likewise, Jinnah House hostel was constructed before the college moved its premises from Mirpurkhas to Petaro in 1959. The rooms housing the cadets were designed to provide accommodation for 3 persons. In recent years, the number of students per room has been increased to 4 with the increased population of the students.

After 1989, Jinnah House was renamed as Jinnah Division to keep in line with Navy traditions. However, as per the decision of the Board of Governors, the Divisions were renamed as Houses once again in 2003. Following is a list of the House Masters / Divisional Officers of Jinnah House over the years

Liaquat House

Liaquat House was created in the second year of the college, i.e. in 1958.

Like Jinnah House, the Liaquat House hostel was constructed before the college moved its premises from Mirpurkhas to Petaro in 1959. The rooms housing the cadets were designed to provide accommodation for 3 persons. In recent years, the number of students per room has been increased to 4 with the increased population of the students.

After 1989, Liaquat House was renamed as Liaquat Division to keep in line with Navy traditions. However, as per the decision of the Board of Governors, the Divisions were renamed as Houses once again in 2003.

Ayub House

Ayub House was created in 1961. Its premises were built in the same year. The house is named after Field Marshal (R) Mohammed Ayub Khan, who was the President of Pakistan from 1958-1969.

The college administration decided to experiment with a new design by substituting rooms with larger dormitories in order to control the students discipline better. The rooms housing the cadets were designed to provide accommodation for 12 persons. In recent years, the number of students per room has been increased to 15 with the increased population of the students.

After 1989, Ayub House was renamed as Ayub Division to keep in line with Navy traditions. However, as per the decision of the Board of Governors, the Divisions were renamed as Houses once again in 2003.

Latif House

Latif House was created in 1962. Its premises were built in the same year. The house is named after the famous sufi poet of Sindh - Shah Abdul Latif Bhitai who is buried at Bhit Shah.

The college administration decided to follow the same design of this hostel as Ayub House. The rooms housing the cadets were designed to provide accommodation for 12 persons. In recent years, the number of students per room has been increased to 15 with the increased population of the students.

After 1989, Latif House was renamed as Latif Division to keep in line with Navy traditions. However, as per the decision of the Board of Governors, the Divisions were renamed as Houses once again in 2003.

Iqbal House

Iqbal House was created in 1966. Its premises were built in the same year. The house is named after the Thinker / Philosopher Muhammad Iqbal, who is one of the greatest Muslims that lived during the 19th - 20th century.

The college administration continued having larger dormitories with the successful experiments of Ayub and Latif House. The rooms housing the cadets were designed to provide accommodation for 12 persons. In recent years, the number of students per room has been increased to 15 with the increased population of the students.

After 1989, Iqbal House was renamed as Iqbal Division to keep in line with Navy traditions. However, as per the decision of the Board of Governors, the Divisions were renamed as Houses once again in 2003.

Qasim House

Qasim House was created in 1967. Its premises were built in the same year. The house is named after the famous conqueror of Sindh Muhammad Bin Qasim, who brought Muslim power to the sub-continent in the year 711 C.E. after having defeated the armies of Raja Dahir.

Qasim House is patterned after Iqbal House. The rooms housing the cadets were designed to provide accommodation for 12 persons. In recent years, the number of students per room has been increased to 15 with the increased population of the students.

After 1989, Qasim House was renamed as Qasim Division to keep in line with Navy traditions. However, as per the decision of the Board of Governors, the Divisions were renamed as Houses once again in 2003.

Shahbaz House

Shahbaz House was created in 1975. Its premises were built in the same year. The house is named after the famous sufi saint of Sindh - Lal Shahbaz Qalandar who is buried in Sehwan Sharif. This house was built specifically to house the 7th Class students, and to keep them apart from the older cadets.

The rooms housing the cadets were designed to provide accommodation for 12 persons. In recent years, the number of students per room has been increased to 15 with the increased population of the students.

After 1989, Shahbaz House was renamed as Shahbaz Division to keep in line with Navy traditions. However, as per the decision of the Board of Governors, the Divisions were renamed as Houses once again in 2003.

Petaro Teachers/Staff

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