HEC National Skills Competency Test (NSCT) 2026 Results — Pakistan IT Talent Benchmark (Apr 4–5, 2026)
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Issuer: Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan. The NSCT 2026 was conducted under the Prime Minister's directive on April 4–5, 2026 to benchmark IT student competencies across Pakistan. Below are key participation figures, assessment highlights, and provincial pass rates.
| Nationwide Participation | Value |
|---|---|
| Registered students | 40,784 |
| Appeared candidates | 33,038 (81%) |
| Participating universities | 188 |
| Cities covered | 122 |
Top proficiency areas:
| Area | Pass Rate / Score |
|---|---|
| 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 | Pass Rate / Score |
|---|---|
| Cyber Security | 47.2% |
| Database Systems | 42.3% |
| Data Structures & Algorithms | 40.2% |
| Computer Networks & Cloud Computing | 39.6% |
| Operating Systems | 33.8% |
Provincial performance (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% |
For full NSCT results, university rankings and future initiatives visit: https://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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