Admissions in Cadet College Okara 2026

Cadet College Okara Introduction

Cadet College Okara (CCO) is a prestigious government-run residential institution for boys located in Okara, Punjab, Pakistan. It is one of the cadet colleges working under the Government of Punjab.

◆ Located on Faisalabad Road, about 7 km from Okara city.
◆ Government sector residential cadet college for boys.
◆ Spread over 204 acres of land.
◆ Check latest admissions in Punjab for current opportunities.
◆ Governor Punjab is the Chairman of the College Board of Governors.

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History of Cadet College Okara

◆ Established in 2005 under the Education & Training Institution Ordinance 1960.
◆ Functioning since April 2011 under the Government of Punjab.
◆ Inaugurated on 24th April 2011 by then Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gillani.
◆ Notified vide School Education Department Lahore Notification No.SO(P)8–2/2008.
◆ Established under presidential directives to add a cadet college in Central Punjab.

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Campuses of Cadet College Okara

◆ Main campus located on Faisalabad Road, about 7 km from Okara.
◆ Spread over 204 acres of land.
◆ Features a huge Academic Block overlooking four residential wings.
◆ Four wings/hostels: Jinnah Hall, Iqbal Hall, Sikandar Hall, and Johar Hall.
◆ Facilities include Jamia Masjid, college mess, cafeteria, control room, and dispensary.

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Cadet College Okara Ranking

◆ Governed by a Board of Governors chaired by the Governor of Punjab.
◆ For accurate rankings, please check HEC official website.

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Hostel Facilities at Cadet College Okara

◆ Fully residential institution with four boarding wings: Jinnah, Iqbal, Sikandar, and Johar Hall.
◆ Hostels feature automatic laundry and cadets' mess.
◆ 24/7 faculty presence for supervision and support.
◆ Medical facilities and dispensary available on campus.
◆ For hostel details, please visit the official college website.

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Transport Facilities at Cadet College Okara

◆ Located on Faisalabad Road, about 7 km from Okara city.
◆ College provides transport facility for cadets.
◆ For transport details, please visit the official college website.

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Cadet College Okara Statistics

◆ Capacity for 360 students with 90 new cadets admitted annually.
◆ 60 seats from Punjab and 10 each from other three provinces annually.
◆ Offers education from Class 8th to Intermediate (Class 12).
◆ Academic streams: FSc Pre-Medical, FSc Pre-Engineering, and ICS.
◆ Offers both Pakistani stream (Matric/Intermediate) and GCE O-Level qualifications.
◆ Explore spring admissions 2026 in Punjab for upcoming opportunities.

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Comparison with Other Universities

► Established later than Cadet College Hasan Abdal (1954) but similar in mission.
► Larger campus area (204 acres) than Cadet College Fateh Jang (27.5 acres).
► Government-run institution compared to private cadet colleges in Punjab.
► Offers both Matric and GCE O-Level qualifications, unlike many cadet colleges.
► Four-house system (Jinnah, Iqbal, Sikandar, Johar) similar to other premier institutions.

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Contact Information of Cadet College Okara

◆ Address: Cadet College Okara, Faisalabad Road, Okara, Punjab.
◆ Phone: 044-2661184-85 (Ext: 112, 113).
◆ Cell: 0307-6552984, 0323-7101150.
◆ Email: academics@cco.edu.pk.
◆ Official website: official website.