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STEM Careers Programme

Inspiring Pakistan's youth to pursue careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

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About STEM Careers Programme

A joint venture of HEC and PIEAS

STEM Careers Program is a joint venture of Higher Education Commission (HEC) and Pakistan Institute of Engineering & Applied Sciences (PIEAS) to inspire the potential youth of the nation to pursue careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).

Our Two-Fold Mission

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To inspire the youth of the nation to opt careers in science, mathematics and engineering and preparing them for participation in the annual International Olympiad in Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics.

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To encourage engineering students to come up with innovative solutions to problems of national interest.

International Recognition

Representing Pakistan in Science Olympiads worldwide since 2001

Excellence in Education

Training the brightest minds for global competition

Our Programs

Comprehensive STEM education and competition programs

National Science Talent Contest (NSTC)

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NMTC

National Mathematics Talent Contest

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NPTC

National Physics Talent Contest

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NCTC

National Chemistry Talent Contest

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NBTC

National Biology Talent Contest

Engineering Competitions

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NERC

National Engineering Robotics Contest

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DBFC

Design, Build, Fly Competition

International Olympiads

Celebrating Pakistan's achievements on the global stage

Selection Process

Your journey to international representation

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Step 1: Registration & Selection

Aggregate marks of 60% or more in core subjects (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics). Age less than 20 years at time of participation in ISOs.

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Step 2: Screening Test

Nationwide screening test conducted in major cities across Pakistan.

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Step 3: Training Camps

Top 50 students invited for one week fully residential training camp. Gradually narrows down to 4-6 best students per subject.

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Step 4: International Olympiads

Final teams of 4-6 students selected to represent Pakistan in International Science Olympiads worldwide.

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Step 5: Achievement

Pakistan's performance in international olympiads has been consistently encouraging with numerous medals won.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about STEM programmes

What is STEM Careers Programme?

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STEM Careers Programme is a joint venture of Higher Education Commission (HEC) and Pakistan Institute of Engineering & Applied Sciences (PIEAS) to inspire youth to pursue careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.

Who can apply for NSTC?

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Students with aggregate marks of 60% or more in core subjects (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics) in their last exam and age less than 20 years at the time of participation in International Science Olympiads.

When are the screening tests conducted?

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Nationwide screening tests are conducted annually in major cities across Pakistan. Check our announcements section for specific dates and locations.

What happens during training camps?

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Top 50 students in each subject are invited for one week fully residential training camps. Through a series of evaluations and training sessions, this number is gradually reduced to 4-6 best students per subject for international representation.

How long has Pakistan been participating in International Olympiads?

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Pakistan has been participating in International Physics Olympiad since 2001, Mathematics Olympiad since 2005, and Biology & Chemistry Olympiads since 2006. Our performance has been consistently encouraging with numerous medals.

Our Partners

Collaborating with leading organizations to advance STEM education

DBFC

NERC

International Baccalaureate Organization

International Chemistry Olympiad

International Mathematical Olympiad

International Physics Olympiad

Get in Touch

Ready to start your STEM journey?

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Email Us

stem@hec.gov.pk

info@stem.edu.pk

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Call Us

+92-51-9040356

+92-51-2077456

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Visit Us

PIEAS, Nilore

Islamabad, Pakistan

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