Overview
The Technical Education and Vocational Training Authority (TEVTA) manages technical colleges and vocational training institutes in Pakistan's provinces (notably Punjab), offering certificate and diploma-level training in trades such as electrical work, mechanics, information technology, construction and commerce.
Who can apply
Entry requirements vary by programme: shorter vocational certificate courses are generally open to candidates with basic schooling, while diploma-level programmes (such as the Diploma of Associate Engineering) typically require Matriculation with science subjects.
Levels or stages
Vocational certificate courses: shorter trade-specific courses aimed at direct workforce entry.
Diploma-level programmes: longer technical diplomas, such as DAE, offered at TEVTA-affiliated polytechnic institutes.
Exam pattern
Assessment combines theory exams on trade or subject knowledge with practical, workshop-based tests of hands-on skill, set according to the curriculum for each certificate or diploma programme.
How to apply
Candidates apply directly to a TEVTA-managed institute for the trade, level and intake they want to join.
FAQs
Does TEVTA only run short courses?
No, TEVTA manages both shorter vocational certificate courses and longer technical diploma programmes.
What entry requirement applies to TEVTA diploma programmes?
Diploma-level programmes, such as the Diploma of Associate Engineering, typically require Matriculation with science subjects.