HEC announces the Higher Education Aptitude Test schedule

A schedule for the Higher Education Aptitude Test (HAT) has been announced by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) for students looking for HEC scholarships and admissions to MS/MPhil and PhD programs.

Through a standardized and transparent selection process, HEC conducts this test in conjunction with the Education Testing Council (ETC) for all HEC scholarship awards and admissions to the above-mentioned programs.

Students can apply here: https://etc.hec.gov.pk/#/login

The application deadline is 10th May, 2023.

Qualifications

Applicants who apply online for MS/MPhil or PhD programs or HEC scholarships through the e-portal
Future scholarship applicants, including those from Pakistani universities sponsored by the HEC
Admission to MS/MPhil or PhD programs at Pakistani public and private universities

Application Process

Interested candidates should visit HEC's e-portal to register
Complete your profile in the 'My Profile' section first
On the online portal, use the 'Higher Education Aptitude Test' to submit your application
HEC will only consider applications submitted with HAT. Applications that are only saved or incomplete will be rejected
The bank fee challan can be downloaded from the ETC website
Each candidate must pay Rs. 2,000 to register for HAT. Please deposit the fee at the following address:
- Bank Name: Habib Bank Limited (HBL)
- Account Title: Higher Education Commission
- Account Number: 17427900133401
Applicants are required to upload a scanned copy of their paid fee challan after submitting their fees
The applicant's original fee challan, roll number slip, CNIC/Passport, and original fee challan must be brought on test day along with the roll number slip