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NASSCOM Assessment of Competence-Technology(NAC-Tech)

An industry standard assessment for creating 'assessed and benchmarked'quality talent pool of IT / Engineering students

1. About NAC-Tech

2. Conceptualization of NAC-Tech

3. Key Features of NAC-Tech

4. NAC-Tech Test Matrix

5. Key Benefits To Various Stakeholders

6. Employment Facilitation for NAC-Tech Test Takers

7. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

8. NAC-Tech Infrastructure Requirements

9. Training and Development

10. Contact NASSCOM

11. Official Vendors For NAC-Tech

12. Request For Conducting NAC-Tech

13. Access NAC-Tech Sample Paper

About NAC-Tech

NAC-Tech has been conceived as an industry standard assessment and certificationprogram to ensure the transformation of a "trainable" workforce into an "employable"workforce, hence creating a robust and continuous pipeline of talent for theIT/Engineering Industry. It is targeted at final year and pre-final year students, whowill be seeking employment opportunities in the IT / Engineering sector.

The intent behind assessing these students is to identify the level of talent which isavailable across India, especially in Tier II and Tier III cities and provide feedback tothem on areas they need to work on to improve their employability.
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Conceptualization of NAC-Tech

In-depth meetings with the large recruiters in the industry were conducted tounderstand their recruitment practices, cause of attrition desired skills in a candidate,etc. Based on this, a job-skill matrix was developed which formed the basis for thedesign of this assessment program. Core and Working Committees from the industrywere formed and constant interactions were made to make sure that the program wasin line with the industry requirements. An evaluation committee was set up to finalizethe vendors and decide on the approach to the pilot. Multi-tier evaluation of thevendors happened after the initial interaction. The identified vendors provided the

content and technology to run the test. The companies that have helped develop theassessment program are - TCS, Wipro, Infosys, Accenture, Cognizant and HCL.


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Key Features of NAC-Tech


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Eligibility for NAC-Tech- All 2013 and 2014 Engineering candidates are eligible to take the test

- Preferred Scores of candidates: 60% aggregate in graduation, 12th standard

& 10th standard

NAC-Tech Test FeeNAC-Tech Test Fee stands revised due to change in the service taxlevied by the Government of India, from 10.3% to 12.36%, wef April1, 2012 . The price for NAC-Tech test per candidate is as follows:

S.No. Test Type Old Test Fee (INR) Revised Test Fee (INR)1 NAC-Tech Part A 155 158

2 NAC-Tech Part A + B 232 237

Apart from this, Rs. 70 / Rs. 60 as center fee (for infrastructure at retail centeror college respectively) can be chargeable, if applicable.Test fee, once paid, is non-refundable and non-transferable.


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NAC-Tech Test Matrix

Part A (this must be attempted by all candidates)

Skill Competencies CheckedDuration

(inmins.)

Mode ofdelivery

Verbal Ability

To assess candidate's verbal buildingblocks by evaluating skills like grammar,spellings, punctuations and vocabulary.To assess English usage by evaluatingskills like structure, arguments andverbal reasoning.

20 Online

ReadingComprehension

To assess candidate's comprehension ofEnglish passages and ability to makeinferences from a large amount ofinformation. Be able to connect the dotsand make an assessment based oninformation and ideas spread across thepassage.

10 Online

AnalyticalReasoning

To assess problem solving skills throughquestions on quantitative reasoning. Toassess candidate's logical skills byevaluating skills like Deduction,Induction and Visualization.

25 Online

Attention toDetail

To assess candidates eye for detail. 5 Online

total duration 60 mins.


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Part B - Optional (can be attempted if the student so desires)(The candidate can choose any one of the domains)

Skill Competencies CheckedDuration

(inmins.)

Mode ofdelivery

ITTo assess candidate's technicalskills in the core area of education.

30 Online

Electrical -do- 30 Online

Electronics -do- 30 Online

Mechanical -do- 30 Online

Civil -do- 30 Online

Chemical -do- 30 Online

Textile -do- 30 Online

Bio-Technology -do- 30 Online

Telecommunications -do- 30 Online

total duration

30 mins.


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Key Benefits To Various Stakeholders

Job Aspirants / Test Takers


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A common, transparent recruitment process across IT / Engineeringcompanies.Ability to identify self strengths and weaknesses through test scores.Detailed feedback on their knowledge and skills help them decide careeropportunities in different areas of IT.Employment facilitation using NAC-Tech scores.

Educational Institutes

Enable the college to generate a quantifiable picture of the knowledge and skilllevel of its students.

Approach industry aggressively and in a more organized way for placementopportunities.

Government

Employment generation through increased employability of talent.Help in attracting serious investors.Preparing the students on skills that act as pre-requisites to work in theindustry.Will help create a concept of 'education' to 'employability'.

Industry

Industry gets a pool of pre-assessed candidates mapped against competenciesrequired for entry level professionals.

It helps them reach out to a wider geography and access talent from tier II andtier III cities and institutions.

Employment Facilitation for NAC-Tech Test Takers


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Scores of all NAC-Tech test takers are shared, primarily with all the endorsingcompanies, and companies directly connect to those who perform well in the NAC-Tech assessment and meet defined job criteria.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


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Where does Indian IT industry stand today?Indian IT sector continues to grow from strength to strength, witnessing highlevels of activity - both onshore as well as offshore. The industry clockedexport revenue of US$ 49.7 billion (excluding hardware) in FY 2009-10registering about 5.5% growth from the previous year. The IT sector alsocreated a little over 100,000 jobs in FY09-10, adding the total employment withthe industry to around 2.3 million in the same period.

What role do IT companies play in NAC-Tech?The test is developed and supported by the NAC-Tech Council comprising ofcompanies that conduct large recruitments like TCS, Wipro, Infosys, Accenture,HCL and C ognizant. The test identifies the desirable skills in fresh graduatesthat are essential, indicating their employability.

During the current phase and the times to come, industry will play a morecrucial role in lending credibility / endorsement to the NAC-Tech and will helpensuring that this program gets differentiated amongst other similar productswhich are available in the market.

What are the skills being assessed in NAC-Tech?Please see "NAC-Tech Test Matrix" section above

What is the minimum educational qualification / eligibility required toparticipate in the program?Please see the eligibility criteria under the section 'Key Features of NAC-Tech'.

Are there any training programs / courses that one needs to attendbefore attempting NAC-Tech?Since NAC-Tech encapsulates skills which are generic in nature, NASSCOMdoes not endorse/recommend any Training or Training Company for thepreparation of NAC-Tech. However, there are many training programs, specificto the foundation skills, which are available across the country that may beattended if found convincing by the candidate.

How to participate in the program and take the test?The test will be available from August 2011 for candidates.The candidate will be able to take the test through:

A state is holding the test and is inviting candidates for it Acollege/university/institute is holding the test for its own studentsIndependently through retail centres (information can be sought by

sending a request to [email protected])

Does one need to pay for this program?Under the first two currently-running models/approaches (as mentionedabove), it may/may not require the candidate to pay for the test as this iscompletely at the discretion of the client organizing for the test (e.g. state /college / university / institute). However, once the retail model comes into playwhich will enable candidates to take the test independently, candidates willessentially will have to pay the test fee.

Will people have access to NAC-Tech from small / tier-II, III cities?Retail model will surely cater to small towns/cities. However, currently, with thetwo above-stated approaches, these towns/cities can still be served by theorganizing bodies (i.e. state / college / university / institute).

What is the progress on NAC-Tech initiative?In pilot phase, NAC-Tech was conducted in 18 states across India and also withfew individual colleges/universities with about 23,000+ candidates appearingfor it.To take this forward, multiple approaches will be looked into to cover thecountry, schedules regarding which, will be published on the NAC-Tech websitetime-to-time and shall also be made known to the public through various mediasources.

Who will own this program going forward?NASSCOM, on behalf of the industry, will continue to play the central role.However, the business & governing model of this program, in view of longterm, is under consideration.


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Whom should we contact at NASSCOM for further details?For further details on NAC-Tech, please contact Dr. Sandhya Chintala, SeniorDirector (Education Initiatives) or Ms. Avneet Bajaj, Senior Manager (EducationInitiatives) at [email protected]

Training and Development

NASSCOM with a collective effort from key IT companiesAccenture, Cognizant, HCL,IBM, Infosys, Microsoft, TCS, and Wiprohas developed the Foundation Skills in IT(FSIT) program with a view to enhance the skills that students need, to becomeindustry ready. The Foundation Skills in IT (FSIT) training program is aimed toempower students with IT related skills at the entry level. For more information aboutthe FSIT program, you can download the Outcomes Based Framework for FSIT.

Offcial Vendors For NAC-Tech

With the participation of the Industry Council, Edutech and Aptech Assessmentand Testing Solutions has been chosen by NASSCOM as the official vendors forholding the NAC Tech administrations across the country. Under the aegis ofNASSCOM, these two vendors can spearhead and conduct NAC-Tech assessment forindividual colleges, universities, companies, etc.

About Edutech

Edutech is a leading provider of technology & knowledge based solutions and servicesin the learning space with over 20 years of Industry experience & expertise. Byfacilitating knowledge enrichment and skills enhancement, Edutech enables academicinstitutions and corporate organizations to improve performance and meet theirlearning objectives. As Learning Specialists, leveraging its deep industry, technologyand product expertise-Edutech establishes personalized learning environment throughan optimal blend of learning resources, systems, pedagogy and technology. Edutech

helps customers create an environment that fosters a community of continuouslearning and improvement.

Over the years, in addition to contributing to enhanced customer performance andimproved learning outcomes, Edutech has worked closely with its partners, inproviding solutions which have enhanced the experience of the end users. Extendingthis vision, Edutech has now partnered with NASSCOM in its skill evaluation andcompetence building initiative through NAC-Tech.

About Aptech Assessment and Testing Solutions

Aptech Assessment & Testing Solutions; a 100% owned subsidiary of Aptech Ltd,offers complete technology based contemporary assessment solutions to institutionsand organizations. The parent organization Aptech Limited, pioneer in IT andmultimedia training has a rich experience of over 20 years in education and training.

Today Aptech is a global learning solutions provider for individuals and corporate,across 10 businesses and 5 continents.

Aptech Assessment & Testing Solutions, an ISO 27001 certified testing serviceprovider, has an experience of more than 7 years in implementing innovativeassessments using computer based mode of delivery that enhances performance;ensuring reliability and security in a cost-effective manner. It has a strong pan-Indiapresence through a network of 75 testing centers and more than 40 affiliated testvenue partners with a combined capacity of 20,000 computer based assessments in asingle session. Since its inception in 2004, it has delivered more than 5 millioncomputer based tests.
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Request For Conducting NAC-Tech

For conducting NAC-Tech event, you may please reach us at [email protected] orconnect with the vendors based on the following geographies:

Edutech

NAME: Shruthiemail id: [email protected]

Aptech Assessment and Testing Solutions

NAME: Rajaraman Natarajanemail id: [email protected]
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]


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States Addressed by Edutech


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1. Andhra Pradesh2. Karnataka3. Uttar Pradesh, Uttaranchal4. Madhya Pradesh5. Rajasthan6. Gujarat7. Orissa8. Bihar, Jharkhand9. North Eastern States


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States Addressed By Aptech


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1. Tamil Nadu2. Maharashtra, Goa3. NCR Delhi: Delhi, Gurgaon, Noida, Greater Noida, Faridabad, Ghaziabad4. Haryana5. Punjab6. Kerala7. West Bengal8. Himachal Pradesh9. Jammu & Kashmir


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For states that do not feature in the above lists, please reach out to us [email protected].

NAC-Tech Sample Papers
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1. Sample Paper - PART A

2. Sample Paper - PART B
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