This system was first established in the pre-Partition, pre-Independence era in order to support the push to indigenise the officer corps of the British Indian Army, a reward to the social classes that had provided loyal support for the British Empire's war efforts in the 1914-1918 First World War and which in return expected greater opportunities for participation at higher levels.
After independence and partition the Jhelum campus was upgraded to the status of a military college and is known as Military College Jhelum.
The expansion of the Pakistan armed forces, and the broadening of the social base of its officers corps from the 1960s onwards has inevitably led to the expansion in the number of cadet colleges and their distribution around the country.
Later on in the late 1990s, many private Cadet Colleges were also made by Pakistani citizens to stand and collaborate with Pakistan armed forces in order to provide pre military academia training to the youth of Pakistan.
Most of the privately managed Cadet College are registered by Pakistan Armed Forces. Renowned Cadet College in private sector include Cadet College Fateh Jang, Kings Cadet College Gujrat,[1] Cadet College Kallar Kahar, Cadet College Jhelum and Cadet College Rawalpindi.
Eastern Pakistan and independence of Bangladesh
In Eastern Pakistan, the first cadet college was established in 1958, with three more cadet colleges were established between 1958 and 1964. No more cadet colleges were established after 1964 and after the Independence of Bangladesh, the report of the first Education Commission headed by Qudrat-e-Khuda, recommended the dismantling of the cadet colleges.[2]
After the Bangladesh Liberation War and subsequent formation of independence, Bangladesh has established several cadet colleges.
Purpose
They are specifically intended to prepare young students from a very broad range of socioeconomic and linguistic backgrounds to pass the demanding physical, educational, psychological and behavioural standards of the Inter Services Selection Board (ISSB). This is distinct from the purpose of regular cantonment schools intended to educate the children of service members.[3]
^Muinul Islam, Nitai Chandra Nag Economic Integration in South Asia: Issues and Pathways 2010 -- Page 109 8131729451 Cadet College In Bangladesh, the first cadet college was established in 1958. Three more cadet colleges were established between 1958 and 1964. No more cadet college came into being after 1964 as the political environment became increasingly tumultuous. After independence, the report of the first Education Commission headed by Qudrat-e-Khuda, recommended the dismantling of the cadet colleges referring to their discriminatory standing. So no more cadet college came into ...