National Skills Competency Test (NSCT) 2026 — Results & Provincial Performance
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Issuer: Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan. Purpose: National Skills Competency Test (NSCT) 2026 — benchmarking IT students across Pakistan. Conducted under the Prime Minister's directive on April 4–5, 2026. The nationwide assessment reports participation metrics, subject-wise proficiency and provincial pass rates, and provides a link for detailed university-wise results.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Registered students | 40,784 |
| Appeared candidates | 33,038 (81% attendance) |
| Participating universities | 188 |
| Cities across Pakistan | 122 |
| Area | Pass/Proficiency Rate |
|---|---|
| Web Development Basics | 54.1% |
| AI & Machine Learning | 50.8% |
| Software Engineering | 50.1% |
| Problem Solving & Analytics | 49.1% |
| Programming | 47.8% |
| Area | Pass/Proficiency Rate |
|---|---|
| Cyber Security | 47.2% |
| Database Systems | 42.3% |
| Data Structures & Algorithms | 40.2% |
| Computer Networks & Cloud Computing | 39.6% |
| Operating Systems | 33.8% |
| Province / Region | Pass Rate |
|---|---|
| Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) | 52.9% |
| Sindh | 42.0% |
| Punjab | 39.4% |
| Gilgit-Baltistan | 32.6% |
| Azad Jammu & Kashmir | 31.0% |
| Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | 30.2% |
| Balochistan | 29.0% |
For full results, university-wise performance and future initiatives visit: hec.gov.pk/site/NSCT-Result. Contact: Higher Education Commission (HEC), Sector H-9, Islamabad. Helpline: 051-111-119-432; Mobile: 0334-111-9432.
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