Think Ahead.
Compete Digital.
NextGen Digital Challenge Pakistan 2026 is a free national competition on artificial intelligence and digital skills, open to every young person in Pakistan between 18 and 30 years of age. Learn from a structured course, test yourself against the whole country, and earn recognition that actually means something.
A national stage for
AI ready young Pakistan
Thousands of talented young people in Pakistan never get a fair, transparent platform to measure their digital ability. Degrees say very little about whether someone can actually use modern tools, judge information critically or work safely online.
NextGen Digital Challenge Pakistan 2026 closes that gap. Youth Media Network Pakistan provides the learning material first, then a fair and technically controlled competition, and finally public recognition for those who prove themselves.
Learn first
Every registered participant gets the full four module course before the competition, free of cost.
Prove yourself
A randomised, time limited quiz with strict controls so results reflect real ability.
Get recognised
Certificates, national titles and features on our website and social platforms.
Grow further
Winners join a circle we keep promoting for opportunities, internships and collaborations.
Our Vision
A Pakistan where every young person is AI ready and digitally empowered, aware of their true potential, confident in their abilities, and able to compete with the world on equal terms.
Our Mission
To provide every young Pakistani with a free, fair and accessible national platform to learn, assess themselves, compete, and be recognised in AI and digital skills, through a structured curriculum, a transparent competition, and real opportunities for growth.
Hassan Sherazi
Founder and Chairman, Youth Media Network Pakistan
Dear Youth, the world is changing faster than any classroom can keep up with, and artificial intelligence is now part of every field you will enter. You do not need permission or a big budget to become skilled. You need direction, discipline and one fair chance to prove yourself.
This platform is that chance. Learn the course honestly, compete with confidence, and show the country what our generation can do.
What this competition sets out to do
Build real skills
Move young people from scattered social media learning to a structured, verified curriculum.
Create fair assessment
Give every participant the same questions pool, the same timer and the same rules.
Reach every district
A fully online format so talent from small cities competes with the biggest campuses.
Promote safe internet use
Teach cyber safety, privacy and Pakistan's digital laws as core knowledge, not an afterthought.
Encourage ethical AI
Show how to use AI as an honest assistant instead of a shortcut for cheating.
Recognise merit publicly
Certificates, titles and national visibility for those who genuinely perform.
Four modules, one hour each
The complete course unlocks on your dashboard after registration. Read it module by module, with examples, infographics and plain language explanations.
AI Fundamentals
Start here. In one hour you will understand the vocabulary of artificial intelligence, how a model is trained, what generative AI actually does, where Pakistan stands…
30% of the final quiz
Digital Literacy and Productivity
This hour covers the working skills that every employer silently assumes you already have: finding reliable information, organising files so nothing is ever lost, producing clean…
25% of the final quiz
Prompt Engineering and Practical AI
This hour turns you from someone who chats with AI into someone who directs it. You will learn how a model reads your words, the five…
25% of the final quiz
Cyber Safety and Digital Ethics
The final hour is the one that protects everything you built in the first three. You will learn how accounts are actually broken into, how scams…
20% of the final quiz
Your journey in six steps
Apply
Fill a short form with your name, email, WhatsApp number, university and date of birth. Age 18 to 30 only.
Qualifying test
20 basic computer knowledge questions in 15 minutes. Pass mark 60%. One re-attempt allowed if you fail.
Choose your slot
Pick the time slot that suits you for the final quiz, then join the WhatsApp group of that slot.
Complete your profile
Upload your photo and confirm the exact name that will be printed on your certificate.
Study the course
All four modules unlock on your dashboard. Read at your own pace and track your progress.
Compete
100 MCQs, 100 marks, 45 to 50 minutes, randomised questions, strict monitoring, one attempt.
Registration test
- 20 multiple choice questions on basic computer knowledge
- 15 minute timer, one question at a time
- Pass mark 60 percent
- One re-attempt only if you do not pass
- IP locked, screen locked and copy protected
The main competition
- 100 questions, 100 marks, 45 to 50 minutes
- Questions drawn randomly from a large bank
- Difficulty mix of easy, medium and hard
- No negative marking, single attempt
- Full screen lock, tab switch detection and watermarking
Titles that stay with you
This is a merit and honour competition. There are no cash prizes. Winners receive national titles, certificates and features on our website and social platforms.
NextGen Digital Champion of Pakistan 2026
The top scorer nationwide, featured across all our platforms.
NextGen Digital Achiever
Second position holder with a national certificate.
NextGen Digital Star
Third position holder with a national certificate.
Top 10 Merit Holders
Merit certificates and a public honour list.
Top 100 Achievers Circle
Recognition in the achievers circle we keep promoting.
Participation certificate
Every participant who completes the final quiz receives a certificate.
Frequently asked
Is there any fee?
No. Registration, the course and both quiz phases are completely free.
Who can participate?
Any Pakistani between 18 and 30 years of age. Students, graduates, freelancers and job holders are all welcome.
Do I need a CNIC?
No CNIC or any national identity number is collected. Your name, email, WhatsApp number, university and date of birth are enough.
What if I fail the registration test?
You get exactly one re-attempt. After that the account is locked for this edition.
Do I need to study before the quiz?
Yes. The final quiz is built directly from the four course modules, so read them on your dashboard.
Can I use a phone?
Yes, but a laptop or desktop with a stable internet connection is strongly recommended for the timed quiz.
Take your place in NDCP 2026
Registration takes two minutes. The qualifying test takes 15. Everything after that is yours to earn.