National Curriculum Council (NCC)
Following the 18th Constitutional Amendment, the subjects previously under the Concurrent List, including Curriculum, were devolved to the provinces. However, the divergence in curriculum quality and standards led to a need for cohesion. To ensure educational harmony based on the principles of the Constitution and Islamic ideology, it became essential to establish a body to set minimum national standards of education.
The National Education Policy (NEP) 2009 serves as a joint national framework that entrusts the Inter-Provincial Education Ministerial Conference (IPEMC) with overseeing education policy, planning, and monitoring. In its meeting on February 11, 2014, the IPEMC approved the establishment of the National Curriculum Council (NCC) to develop a unified, quality-assured national curriculum for Pakistan.
Formation of the NCC
The National Curriculum Council comprises 58 members representing all federating units and key educational stakeholders, including:
- Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training (Chairperson)
- Provincial and Area Education Ministers
- Chairman Higher Education Commission and Vice Chancellors of leading universities
- Heads of Wafaqat/Tanzimat of Madaris Pakistan
- Head of Minority Commission
- Assessment Organization Representatives
- Publishers (Public and Private)
- Representatives from Armed Forces Educational Institutions
- Eminent Scholars and Educationists
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Role of NCC
The NCC acts as a professional, advisory, and consultative national body guiding curriculum development across all provinces and regions, ensuring harmony, inclusivity, and relevance to national goals.
Major Achievements
Since 2016, the NCC has successfully developed the following key frameworks and resources:
- Minimum Standards of Quality Education
- National Curriculum Framework
- Values Education Supplement for Curriculum
- Curriculum and Textbooks for ICT (Grades Pre-I to VIII)
- National Curriculum of Pakistan (NCP) Standards (ECE–Grade 12)
- Teacher Training Modules (ECE–Grade 8)
- Assessment Framework (ECE–Grade 8)
Ongoing and Future Tasks
- Development of NCP Standards for Optional Subjects
- Preparation of NCP Textbooks for Grades 9–12
- Teacher Training Modules for Secondary Grades
- Advanced Assessment Framework for Grades 9–12
NCC Secretariat
The National Curriculum Council Secretariat is located at Plot 35, H-9/4, Islamabad. Since the 1970s, the premises have served as the national hub for curriculum research and development. The Secretariat includes nine committee rooms, a dedicated library, and a modern auditorium for national-level workshops, conferences, and consultation sessions.
Contact Information
Address: National Curriculum Council Secretariat, Plot 35, H-9/4, Islamabad
Phone: +92-51-0000000
Email: info@ncc.gov.pk