National Skills Competency Test (NSCT) 2026 — Results & Provincial Performance (HEC Pakistan)
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The Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan publishes the National Skills Competency Test (NSCT) 2026 results and nationwide performance summary. The NSCT was conducted under the Prime Minister's directive on April 4–5, 2026 to benchmark IT student competencies across Pakistan.
| Key Participation Metrics | Value |
|---|---|
| Registered students | 40,784 |
| Appeared candidates | 33,038 (81%) |
| Participating universities | 188 |
| Cities across Pakistan | 122 |
| Test dates | April 4–5, 2026 |
Top proficiency areas (highest pass rates):
| Area | Pass 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 (lower pass rates):
| Area | Pass 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% |
The NSCT report is intended to guide institutions, employers, policymakers, and students by identifying strengths and gaps across institutions and subjects. For full results, university rankings, and related initiatives visit the HEC NSCT results page: hec.gov.pk/site/NSCT-Result. For enquiries contact HEC Helpline: 051-111-119-432 or 0334-111-9432. Issued by Higher Education Commission (HEC), Sector H-9, Islamabad.
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