Cadet College Palandri, located in the scenic Sudhanoti District of Azad Jammu & Kashmir, is a premier residential institution for boys, established to provide quality education and military training. Situated approximately 100 kilometers from Islamabad at an elevation of 5,000 feet, the college offers a climate akin to Abbottabad, fostering an ideal environment for academic and personal growth.

Spanning a 60-acre campus, the college features a double-storied education block, five hostels jinnah, Iqbal, Khan, Sher, and Karailvi Houses cadet mess, administrative block, and staff residences. Its facilities include multiple sports grounds, a modern gymnasium, and an international-standard squash court, promoting physical development alongside academics.

Established in 1998, following its foundation in 1990, Cadet College Palandri was part of a national initiative to expand quality education in underprivileged regions. The college admits students into Grade 8 through a competitive process involving written tests, interviews, and medical examinations

Emphasizing discipline and leadership, the college integrates religious education, morning assemblies, and structured routines, including physical training and drills, to instill national spirit and character in its cadets. With its motto "Serve with Valour," Cadet College Palandri continues to shape future leaders equipped with academic excellence and moral integrity.