Islamabad:The Higher education Commission (HEC) has notified the commencement of the National Skill Competency Test for IT graduates, a landmark initiative designed to align academic outcomes with the rapidly evolving demands of the global technology sector.
Developed pursuant to the prime minister’s directives and in close collaboration with the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication, the Pakistan Software Export Board and the Pakistan Software Houses Association, this standardised assessment aims to enhance the employability and market readiness of the nation’s burgeoning IT workforce.
For students currently enrolled in their 7th and 8th semesters of computing programmes, including Computer Science, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science and related fields, the test offers a transformative opportunity.
Participation is entirely free of charge and provides high-achieving students with a joint certificate from HEC, PSEB and P@SHA, alongside inclusion in a national talent pool accessible to both local and international employers.
