Rangpur Cadet College

Rangpur Cadet College, is a military high school in Bangladesh.

History

Rangpur Cadet College was established with a view to provide opportunities for the young generation of the nation to develop themselves as the eligible and worthy citizen of the nation. Rangpur Cadet College was established as the sixth Cadet College in Bangladesh in 1979. Other than establishing a new infrastructure, the former Rangpur Residential Model High School was converted into a cadet college with minor infastructural modification. The land now owned by the college now is partially taken from the carmichel College, a reputed educational college which stands beside it. The college started with its first 3 batches (called Intake in the terms of Cadet Colleges) in Grade 7, 8 and 9 in 1979. And within very few days it started showing success in every field it's concerned with. From 2003, English was introduced as the medium of education as per the government decision to convert the Cadet Colleges into English Medium. Afterward the college was converted into English Medium with 28th intake as the first batch in English Medium. The 34th intake is now the latest batch entering the college in April, 2007 and the 28th intake is currently the leading batch.

Location

Rangpur Cadet College is Located at the Northern Part of Bangladesh. Its Inside the district named Rangpur. Outside the main city in a suburban area the college is established in a sound and quiet environment. Besides this there is a canal which has passed through the college.

The surrounding green environment has a nice panoramic view. Long trees made the place more attractive. The sun set scene is much more appealing. Students enjoy the environment too much. Far away from the busy city life all get an opportunity to think and build themselves as the nation builders of tomorrow.

Administrative Structure

The college administration is run under the supervision of a principal appointed either from Bangladesh Armed Forces or teachers. An adjutant and a Medical Officer also from Armed Forces monitors the disciplinary/administrative activities and Health and Sanitary Issues respectively. The academic activities is supervised by Vice Principal. Cadets' education is provided effectively by sufficient numbers of teachers. Present principal is Lt. Colonel Asaduzzaman Subhani (AEC). Present Acting Vice Principal is Mr.Abdul Mannan (Acting). Present Adjutant is Major Jishan (Armoured)(From 8th intake of CCR). Present Medical Officer is Major Habib (AMC).

Intake

Every year cadet colleges of Bangladeh take one new Intake. It is class Seven. At present 27 Intake in number has passed out. In this year 34th Intake has entered as new class Seven. In this year 28th Intake will pass out. Now 28th(Class XII),29th(Class XI),30th(Examinee),31st(Class X),32nd(Class IX),33rd(Class VIII) & 34th (Class VII)Intake are in college.

Infrastructure

The infrastructure is very organised, as a Cadet College it fulfilled all the criterion. For its size, the institute is well planned. The links from the Academic Building to Houses, Dining Hall,Mosque & Auditorium is unique. Following are the main features of the campus:

*Main Academic Building
*Residential Houses for Cadets
*An Auditorium named Birsreshto Mostafa Auditorium
*A Dining Hall named Birsreshto Motiur Dinnig Hall
*A Mosque
*A Hospital named Birsreshto Nur Mohammad Hospital
*Three Basic playgrounds(Football/Cricket/Athletics)
*Five Basketball Ground
*Eight Volleyball Ground
*Three House Garden
*A Cadets Canteen and a Barber shop
*A Store in every house
*A Tool shop
*Residential area for teachers and other college staff

Appointments

Cadets are appointed as PREFECT to increase their self confidence, leadership quality, motivation power etc. according to their performance in various aspect. These prefects are chosen from the senior most class after departure of a batch. They are inaugurated by College Principal, Adjutant & Vice Principal in the college auditorium. According to seniority prefects are as follows:

* College Prefect (Leads almost 300 cadets, maintains the overall discipline and works as a bridge between cadets and the administrative board)
* 3 House Prefect (Leads each of the house of 100 cadets)
* College Games Prefect (In charge of the college games)
* College Cultural Prefect (In charge of the cultural affairs)
* College Dining Hall Prefect (In charge of the Dining matters)
* 3 Assistant House Prefect (Assist each of the house prefects)
* 3 House Games Prefect
* 3 House Cultural Prefect

Competitions

Cadets face various competitions in a year both in stage & playground. In the stage, they participate with the participants of other houses in Inter-House literature & music competition. In the playground, they play Cricket, Football, Hockey, Volleyball, Basketball, Athletics as practice or as competition. According to the result of all the competitions in stage & outfield as well as the academic performance Overall Champion House is selected. The championship trophy is given to them at the prize giving ceremony of Athletics competition. After a long competition Titumir House has become Champion, Omar Faruk House Runnerup & Birsreshto Jahangir House Last.

Rangpur Cadet College Success in National Debate

Cadets of CCR has a great and glorious success in the history of national tv debate.In 2008 at the 10th national tv school debate held in BTV Rangpur Cadet College has become the champion.The speakers were Cadet Khaled and Cadet Moontasir of class ten (31st intake) and the team leader was Cadet Galib OF 30th Intake.Behind this success Cadet college family is grateful to Mr.Abu Rais(Asst.Prof.Bangla),Mrs.Latifa Akhter(Asst.Prof.Bangla),Mr,Monirul Islam(Lect.Bangla).The Principal Lt.Col.Asaduzzaman Subhani and Adjutant Maj.Jishan took a lot of pain to achieve this success.Before that in 2007 in 9th national tv debate the team of cadet sharif and cadet galib led by cadet yahiya became runner up.It is mentionable that after 13 years they are the only to reach the finals among all cadet colleges.Again in 2008 the team of cadet sharif,cadet yahiya and cadet zia became 3rd champion in 'juktikothon:ATN bangla national debate championship'under the sponsorship of BSB and Cambrian College.Cadet galib became the best debater in the country in school level winning in the 'National Baroari(12) Debate' while cadet Moontasir also got 5th position in whole Bangladesh.

Academic Performance

In 2003, 27 cadets got GPA-5 without optional subject in SSC examination.In 2004, 32 cadets got GPA-5 among 48 cadets.In 2005, 38 cadets got GPA-5 in HSC examination.In 2005 , 48 cadets among 52 cadets got GPA-5 in ssc examination.42 cadets among 50 cadets got GPA-5 in HSC examination.in 2006 , 49 cadets among 51 cadets got GPA-5 in ssc examination.

Admission process

Admission process for all cadet colleges in Bangladesh is quite similar. Every year only 50 / 55 new cadets are selected from all over the country for each college.

Admission process usually starts toward the end of every year to accept new cadets for class 7 only. Written admission exam for all 12 cadet colleges are held in the same day through out the country. Those who pass the written exam, are called for oral / viva test and medical test. Based on the results of all three tests, from the candidates for each college, the top 50 / 55 cadets are given admission to that cadet college.

NOTE : Admission eligibility and details described here, are for informational purposes only. It is NOT the official version and should NOT be referenced for actual admission. To be eligible for admission :
# Applicant must be a citizen of Bangladesh by birth.
# Applicant's age must be between 11 to 12 year 6 months, as of 1st January of the year of admission.
# Applicant's height must be between 4 feet 6 inches to 5 feet 4 inches.
# Applicant must be a student of class 6 in the year of application, thus he/she can join in class 7 in the year of admission.
# Applicant must not have appeared in cadet college admission exam before.
# Applicant must be physically fit.
# The admission process comprises : ①."Written Test" ②."Oral/Viva Test" ③."Medical Test"

A detail admission circular is published in the national daily news papers from the Cadet College Governing Body every year. To get an application form and Prospectus, applicant should contact desired cadet college directly.

For Rangpur Cadet College admission information, contact address is :
"RANGPUR CADET COLLEGE""Tel":880-521-62174

External links

* [http://rocaccr.com/ Webpage of Rangpur Old Cadet's Association (ROCA)]