Institute Affiliation
To award nationally recognised qualifications, your institute must affiliate with one of the Qualification Awarding Bodies (QABs) approved by NAVTTC. Certificates and diplomas issued by these approved bodies are valid for employment and further education at home and abroad.
Qualification Awarding Bodies
The following organisations are authorised and valid for conducting examinations, assessments and certification in TVET. Affiliate with the body relevant to your province and trades.
National Vocational & Technical Training Commission
Punjab Board of Technical Education
Trade Testing Board, Punjab
Punjab Vocational Training Council
KP Board of Technical & Commerce Education
Trade Testing Board, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Sindh Board of Technical Education
Trade Testing Board, Sindh
Balochistan Trade Testing Board
Azad Jammu & Kashmir Trade Testing Board
NUTECH Board of Technical & Professional Education
National University of Medical Sciences
Federal Board of Intermediate & Secondary Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is institute affiliation?
Affiliation links your institute to a recognised Qualification Awarding Body (QAB) so the qualifications you deliver are examined, certified and recognised nationally.
What is a Qualification Awarding Body (QAB)?
A QAB is an organisation authorised by NAVTTC to conduct examinations, assessments and certification in technical and vocational education and training. Only approved QABs can issue valid certificates and diplomas.
Which certificates are considered valid?
Only certificates and diplomas issued by the approved organisations listed above are considered valid for employment within and outside the country and for further education.
Is NAVTTC the only authorised national body?
Under Act No. XV of 2011, NAVTTC is the only authorised national body for establishing, regulating and awarding the status of Qualification Awarding Bodies in the domain of technical and vocational training and testing.
How do I affiliate my institute?
First register your institute with NAVTTC, then apply for affiliation with the relevant approved QAB for your province and trades. Begin by registering through the NAVTTC registration portal.