Admission to 12 Cadet Colleges in 2025: Essential Information

Aspiring cadets, prepare yourselves for the 2025 Cadet College admission test, which will include a 40-mark section on general knowledge and intelligence. The examination is offering a gateway to one of Bangladesh’s most prestigious educational systems.

 

Operated under the Ministry of Defence and directly supervised by the Adjutant General Branch of the Bangladesh Army, Cadet Colleges are residential institutions that combine academic excellence with co-curricular and extracurricular activities to mold students into disciplined, responsible citizens. Bangladesh currently has 12 Cadet Colleges—nine for boys and three for girls—offering admission to the seventh grade. The admission test questions are based on the sixth-grade curriculum, and the selection process involves written, oral, and medical examinations.

 

Admission Test Syllabus and Structure  

The test follows the sixth-grade syllabus of the National Curriculum and Textbook Board (NCTB) and carries a total of 300 marks, divided as follows: Mathematics (100 marks), English (100 marks), Bangla (60 marks), and General Knowledge (40 marks). The 3-hour exam covers four subjects, with the general knowledge section drawing from 5-6 diverse topics, requiring thorough preparation.

 

English Section (100 Marks)  

Based on the 2024 exam pattern, the English test included 11 questions, all mandatory. Key components were:  

- A passage with 5 questions (2 marks each, total 10 marks).  

- Identifying parts of speech for 5 given words (5 marks).  

- Filling blanks in 5 sentences with appropriate prepositions (5 marks).  

- Matching items from Column A and Column B (5 marks).  

- Transforming 5 sentences (5 marks).  

- Using the correct form of verbs in sentences (5 marks).  

- Rearranging jumbled words to form correct sentences (10 marks).  

- Correcting spelling in a passage (10 marks).  

- Correcting incorrect words in a passage (10 marks).  

- Writing a 10-sentence paragraph on a given topic (10 marks).  

- Completing a story within 10 lines based on a given excerpt (10 marks).

 

General Knowledge Section (40 Marks)  

The general knowledge section tests a broad range of topics. Below are sample questions and answers from the 2024 admission test to guide preparation:  

- Q: What is the main Mughal architecture in Dhaka?  

  A: Lalbagh Fort  

- Q: The term ‘Ashes’ is associated with which sport?  

  A: Cricket  

- Q: What is the current average life expectancy in Bangladesh?  

  A: 71.97 years  

- Q: What kind of issue is autism?  

  A: Developmental brain disorder  

- Q: Who wrote ‘Atmaja O Ekti Karabi Gach’?  

  A: Hasan Azizul Huq  

- Q: What was the former name of Bangla Academy?  

  A: Bardhaman House  

- Q: Which Bangladeshi artist is known as ‘Patua’?  

  A: Kamrul Hasan  

- Q: How many member countries are in the WTO?  

  A: 164  

- Q: What is the area of the Sundarbans in Bangladesh?  

  A: 6,017 square kilometers  

- Q: Who directed the film ‘Matir Moina’?  

  A: Tareque Masud  

- Q: When was Bangladesh’s first satellite center established?  

  A: 1975  

- Q: Where is the ‘Shabash Bangladesh’ sculpture located?  

  A: Rajshahi University  

- Q: When was the partition of Bengal revoked?  

  A: 1911  

- Q: How many teams will play in the 2027 Cricket World Cup?  

  A: 14  

- Q: What type of work is ‘Ekattorer Chithi’?  

  A: Compilation of Liberation War letters  

- Q: Which is the oldest civilization?  

  A: Mesopotamian  

- Q: What is the name of Homer’s epic?  

  A: Iliad  

- Q: In which country did the Industrial Revolution begin?  

  A: United Kingdom  

- Q: Which Bangladeshi artist is called ‘Shilpacharya’?  

  A: Zainul Abedin  

- Q: Which SAARC country has the highest literacy rate?  

  A: Maldives  

- Q: Where is the Matarbari deep-seaport located?  

  A: Cox’s Bazar district  

- Q: Who painted the artwork ‘Unki’?  

  A: Kamrul Hasan  

- Q: Who painted ‘Guernica’?  

  A: Pablo Picasso  

- Q: What is Bangladesh’s current per capita income?  

  A: USD 2,621  

- Q: Where is The Louvre Museum located?  

  A: France  

- Q: Where is Uttara Ganabhaban located?  

  A: Natore district  

- Q: Which Arab country first recognized Bangladesh?  

  A: Iraq  

- Q: In which language did Omar Khayyam write poetry?  

  A: Persian  

- Q: Which currency has the highest value globally?  

  A: Kuwaiti Dinar  

- Q: When did Bangladesh become a member of the OIC?  

  A: 1974  

- Q: Which district is associated with ‘Banalata Sen’?  

  A: Natore  

- Q: Who became famous for painting famine scenes?  

  A: Zainul Abedin  

- Q: Which two districts are connected by the Padma Bridge?  

  A: Munshiganj and Shariatpur  

- Q: Which Bangladeshi cricketer is ranked number one in ODI cricket?  

  A: Shakib Al Hasan  

- Q: In which era did the Indus Valley Civilization exist?  

  A: Bronze Age  

- Q: Who is known as ‘Surasamrat’?  

  A: Ustad Alauddin Khan  

- Q: Where do the Garo indigenous people primarily reside?  

  A: Mymensingh region  

- Q: Where is the Liberation War Museum located?  

  A: Agargaon, Dhaka  

 

Preparation Tips  

The syllabus is extensive, and the 3-hour exam covers four subjects, so time management is critical. Focus on the sixth-grade NCTB curriculum for Bangla, English, and Mathematics, and stay updated on general knowledge topics, including history, geography, culture, and current affairs. Practice past papers, especially for English, to master varied question types, and ensure a strong grasp of general knowledge topics to excel in the 40-mark section.

 

Author: Assistant Head Teacher, Bhawal Islamic Cadet Academy, Kapasia, Gazipur