HEC National Skills Competency Test (NSCT) 2026 — Results & National Assessment Summary
HEC National Skills Competency Test (NSCT) 2026 · Islamabad · Jang,
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Issuer: Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan. Purpose: Publication of the National Skills Competency Test (NSCT) 2026 results and a national benchmark of IT student competencies across institutions and regions. Test conducted under the Prime Minister's directive on 2026-04-04 and 2026-04-05.
Key nationwide participation figures:
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Registered students | 40,784 |
| Appeared candidates | 33,038 (81%) |
| Participating universities | 188 |
| Cities across Pakistan | 122 |
Top proficiency areas (highest pass/score rates):
| Skill Area | Rate |
|---|---|
| Web Development Basics | 54.1% |
| AI & Machine Learning | 50.8% |
| Software Engineering | 50.1% |
| Problem Solving & Analytics | 49.1% |
| Programming | 47.8% |
Areas requiring improvement:
| Area | Rate |
|---|---|
| Cyber Security | 47.2% |
| Database Systems | 42.3% |
| Data Structures & Algorithms | 40.2% |
| Computer Networks & Cloud Computing | 39.6% |
| Operating Systems | 33.8% |
Provincial / regional pass rates:
| 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% |
Further information, university-wise results and future initiatives are available at: hec.gov.pk/Site/NSCT-Result. For inquiries contact HEC Islamabad — Sector H-9, Islamabad; Helpline: 051-111-119-432 or 0334-111-9432.
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