The college became operational in 1978 on the land of Nawab Gulmaizar Khan, with a single boarding hostel, Ghazali House.

In June 2009, hundreds of students and some teachers of the college were kidnapped by Taliban militants on their way to Bannu from Razmak.

In May 2011, Roughly two years after being displaced from their home campus, the Razmians shifted back to Razmak.

In April 2012, The College was again shifted to Aman Ghar due to prevailing law & order situation in North Waziristan.

In December 2012, Army posted a serving Colonel (Razmian) as Principal with a mission to recreate the college.

The following subjects are taught: Cadets take part in sports such as field hockey, football, Cricket, basketball, swimming, volleyball, squash and tennis.

Motivational talks and prayers in the college mosque supplement religious education in the classrooms.

Progress tests, Send Ups and Pre-Board Examinations are a feature of the college schedule.

The boys take full advantage of the conducive academic atmosphere at the college and are among the top position holders in the BISE BANNU examinations.

Cadets are referred to FTC at Headquarters Shawal Rifles Razmak for medical treatment as well.

Thousands of aspiring students apply for admission to Cadet College Razmak each year.

The seats distribution is as below: Bajour 02 Mohmand 02 Orakzai 06 Khyber 06 Kurram 06 South Waziristan 02 Seats for (FRs Kohat, Bannu, Lakki Marwat, Tank, D. I. Khan) 06 North Waziristan 50 KPK (Open Merit) 20 Whole Pakistan (Less KP & Balochistan) 05 Baluchistan 05 Self-Finance (Open Merit) 10 Wards of Razmians 05 FC Wards 10 Wards of College Employees 05 Total Strength 140 The last night of each term in the college is called Golden Night.

The cadets mostly remain awake through the night and some indulge in activities like throwing water over the sleeping fellows, and other mischief.

In the evening a farewell dinner is hosted in honour of the Leavers which is followed by a cultural function in which all the cadets, teachers and other staff participate.