NASSCOM rolls out NAC-Tech with MeritTrac

Mumbai, Jan 23: Nasscom has announced the launch of NAC-Tech in partnership with skills assessment company MeritTrac.

NAC-Tech is a skills assessment programme for engineering students devised by the IT industry to benchmark entry-level skills. The programme will evaluate candidates on their foundation skills like communication, analytical abilities as well as technical skills.

In the first phase, NAC-Tech will be rolled out across Delhi, Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh. One lakh candidates are expected to take the test in the next one year.

“Talent suitability continues to be a key concern for the IT industry with only 25% of the total engineering graduate pool available in India having the requisite skills. The NAC-Tech programme is aimed at addressing the demand-supply gap by helping students understand the requirements of the industry, assess and improve their skills based on the programme, and tap employment opportunities in the fast growing knowledge sector,” said Sangeeta Gupta, vice-president, Nasscom.

The NAC-Tech test has been developed in consultation with industry experts and is structured on two levels: the NAC-Tech diagnostic test and the NAC-Tech certification test.

The diagnostic test is a self- administered online test to provide candidates structured feedback on their strengths and areas of improvements. The certification test has two parts. Part A is mandatory and has tests on verbal ability, analytical reasoning, attention to detail, learning ability, programming and written English skills. Part B is optional and has tests in IT concepts, Electronics & Communication, Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, Textile, Bio-technology, Electrical and Telecommunication Engineering.

Candidates, depending on their specialisation, can take a test in any one area. All scores are valid for one year from the date of assessment.

Source: Business Standard