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HEC NSCT πŸš€ Online Test

National Skills Competency Test (NSCT) for all University students β€” bridging the gap between academic knowledge and industry skills.

About NSCT

The Higher Education Commission (HEC), in collaboration with the Ministry of Information Technology & Telecommunication (MoITT), PSEB, Pakistan Software Houses Association (P@SHA), and the National Computing Education Accreditation Council (NCEAC), has undertaken a structured consultative process to address the industry–academia skill gap.

This initiative aligns computing education with industry needs, enhances assessment credibility, and improves graduate employability. Virtual University of Pakistan (VU) will conduct the computer-based test.

Eligible Programs

Computer Science
Information Technology
Software Engineering
Data Science
Cyber Security
Artificial Intelligence

Competency Areas

The test is based on industry-approved competencies designed by experts from academia and IT industry.

View Competency Details

Benefits for Students

βœ” Official Certificate by HEC, PSEB & P@SHA

βœ” Access to National Talent Pool

βœ” One Academic Credit

βœ” Internships & Job Opportunities

Test Schedule

The NSCT will be conducted on:

April 04 – 05, 2026

Important Instructions

Registration, Scheduling & Test Queries

Email: athar@northern.edu.pk

VU Email: nsct@vu.edu.pk

Contact: 042-99204760, 042-99203899

WhatsApp: 03000656905, 03000656907, 03000656908

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