The Pak-China Technical and Vocational Institute (PCT&VI) at the University of Gwadar announced that 435 applicants qualified for admission, with women representing 191 of the successful candidates. Programs include three-year diplomas in e-commerce, maritime and port management, mechatronics, software technology, and tourism management.
For one-year courses, 217 candidates qualified, including 127 for the advanced English diploma and 60 for artificial intelligence and data science. The six-month technical courses saw 92 successful applicants, with the highest female participation in advanced English (80 women) and crane-operator/car-driving courses (32 women).
The institute, part of CPEC-linked cooperation, offers scholarships, fee waivers, and merit-based support to encourage enrolment from low-income families. Additional skill-based programs, such as boat making, solar electrical work, and mobile phone repair, were also approved this year to expand vocational opportunities.
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