The Higher Education Commission has published the official university-wise results for the National Skills Competency Test (NSCT) 2026, designed to benchmark the technical skill levels of graduating IT and computer science students across the country. The comprehensive examination was conducted at 165 specialized testing centers located in 112 cities, evaluating more than 33,000 students enrolled in their final academic semesters.
According to HEC officials, the standardized test measured practical programming expertise, software engineering logic, and cybersecurity fundamentals against global technology industry standards. The detailed metrics released by the commission highlight top-performing public and private institutions while offering institutional feedback to universities needing curricular alignment with employer requirements.
The initiative aims to improve graduate employability and align higher education output with Pakistan's expanding software export ambitions. Students planning to enter the technology sector can track academic updates and calculate expected entry-level take-home pay using our Salary Tax calculator.