HEC Advisory: Admissions in Certain Computing Programmes Temporarily Suspended (NSCT 2026)
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Issuer: Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan — National Skill Competency Test (NSCT) quality assurance measure for 2026.
Purpose: Fresh admissions/intake in computing-related programmes at a number of institutions have been temporarily halted pending institutional evaluations and approval by the Competent Authority. The HEC has published a list of institutions identified for review; admissions in affected computing programmes are suspended until completion of the review process.
Key facts:
- Action: Temporary suspension of admissions in certain computing programmes.
- Reason: Institutions identified for review under NSCT quality assurance measures.
- Scope: 44 institutions listed by HEC for review (institutions across Pakistan and AJK).
- Applicants/students: Do not proceed with admissions/enrollment in affected computing programmes until HEC updates the status.
Institutions listed for review (as published):
| No. | Institution |
|---|---|
| 1 | Alhamd Islamic University, Islamabad Campus |
| 2 | Sarhad University of Science and Information Technology, Peshawar |
| 3 | Abdul Wali Khan University, Mardan |
| 4 | Hazara University, Mansehra |
| 5 | MNS University of Engineering & Technology, Multan |
| 6 | Women University Mardan, Mardan |
| 7 | The Women University, Multan |
| 8 | Lahore Leads University, Lahore |
| 9 | University of Swabi, Swabi |
| 10 | Iqra Institute of Management and Sciences, Karachi |
| 11 | Gomal University, D.I. Khan |
| 12 | Ghazi National Institute of Engineering and Sciences, Dera Ghazi Khan |
| 13 | ILMA University, Karachi |
| 14 | Cholistan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Bahawalpur |
| 15 | University of FATA, Darra Adam Khel |
| 16 | University of Kotli (AJ&K) |
| 17 | University of Jhang, Jhang |
| 18 | Kohsar University, Murree |
| 19 | University of Technology, Nowshera |
| 20 | Benazir Bhutto Shaheed University Lyari (BBSUL), Karachi |
| 21 | International University |
| 22 | University of Makran, Panjgur |
| 23 | Begum Nusrat Bhutto Women University, Sukkur |
| 24 | University of Baltistan, Skardu |
| 25 | University of Science & Technology, Lahore |
| 26 | Women University Swabi, Swabi |
| 27 | University of Loralai, Loralai |
| 28 | University of Agriculture, Peshawar |
| 29 | Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University, Peshawar |
| 30 | Preston University, Islamabad |
| 31 | Women University of AJK, Bagh |
| 32 | Alhamd Islamic University, Quetta |
| 33 | University of Lakki Marwat, Lakki Marwat |
| 34 | Sindh Agriculture University, Tando Jam |
| 35 | Balochistan University of Engineering & Technology, Khuzdar |
| 36 | Northern University, Nowshera |
| 37 | The University of Larkana, Larkana |
| 38 | University of Sufism & Modern Sciences, Bhitshah |
| 39 | University of Buner, Buner |
| 40 | Khushal Khan Khattak University, Karak |
| 41 | BRAINS Institute, Peshawar |
| 42 | Millennium Institute of Technology & Entrepreneurship (MITE), Karachi |
| 43 | Mohi-ud-Din Islamic University, Trarkhal AJK |
| 44 | Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Sakrand |
What applicants should do: Prospective students and applicants should check the HEC website or official HEC announcements for updated status on each institution before applying or enrolling. The HEC will issue further direction when institutional evaluations and approvals are complete.
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