Every year thousands of young people in Pakistan apply for free NAVTTC courses, and seats fill quickly. NAVTTC has not yet announced dates for 2027 admissions. But you can prepare now, so you are ready to apply the moment the portal opens. This guide uses the 2026 cycle as a reference.

What are NAVTTC courses?

The National Vocational and Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC) funds free technical and digital training across Pakistan, including through the Prime Minister’s Youth Skills Development Programme. In 2026, courses included 3-month programmes such as AI & Robotics and E-Commerce, alongside 6-month technical trades. For the 2026 short-course intake, NAVTTC covered tuition, training, certification and consumable costs.

NAVTTC also works with the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme on free AI-focused courses under the PM Youth Skills Development Programme, run at institutes like CDLBM. CDLBM’s chairman, Rizwan Anwar, is the Special Representative to the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme. See NAVTTC courses at CDLBM Lahore.

Who was eligible in 2026?

Requirements depend on the programme and course, so always check the official notice for your intake. In 2026:

• Applicants needed to be Pakistani nationals with a valid CNIC.
• One 2026 short-course intake accepted ages 18 to 40; a separate PM Youth Skill Development phase listed ages 18 to 30.
• Education requirements varied by course; digital and tech tracks generally expected intermediate or university-level education.

How applications worked

1. Create a profile on the National Skills Information System (NSIS) portal, nsis.navttc.gov.pk, using your CNIC and a verified mobile number.
2. Browse courses and training institutes in your city.
3. Upload your academic documents.
4. Submit the application online before the deadline.
5. Wait for shortlisting; selected candidates are notified by SMS and email.

For reference, the deadline for the 2026 NAVTTC short courses was 1 March 2026. Deadlines differ between programmes and phases.

Your 2027 preparation checklist

• Make sure your CNIC is valid and your mobile number is registered in your name
• Scan your matric, intermediate and any degree certificates or transcripts
• Keep a recent passport-size photo ready as a digital file
• Decide on two or three courses you want, in order of preference
• Shortlist institutes near you, such as CDLBM in Gulberg II, Lahore
• Practise basic computer skills, which help in entry assessments and classes
• Follow NAVTTC and CDLBM on social media for the announcement

Get a head start at CDLBM

CDLBM is a NAVTTC-registered institute at the University of Home Economics campus, Gulberg II, Lahore. Our first PM Youth Skills Development Programme batch is in class now. To hear about the next free intake, call +92 300 4222970 or +92 42 35454528, email admissions@cdlbm.edu.pk, or fill in the scholarship form. While you wait, you could start learning: AI for Everyone, AI-powered e-commerce or freelancing.

Frequently asked questions

When will NAVTTC 2027 admissions open?

Dates have not been announced yet. Check the official NAVTTC website and NSIS portal for the notice.

Are NAVTTC courses really free?

Yes. NAVTTC courses are free for selected students; the programme covers training and certification costs.