The Higher Education Commission (HEC) announces the registration schedule for Higher Education Aptitude Test (HAT). HAT is conducted through the Education Testing Council (ETC) for the award of all HEC scholarships and for admission to MS/M Phil programs through a uniform, accessible, and transparent selection process.

The last date for registration of HAT is September 12, 2022. The test will be held on September 25, 2022, tentatively. Any change in test date will be communicated through www.hec.gov.pk and http://etc.hec.gov.pk Applicants who have already applied for MS/MPhil admission or HEC scholarships and who intend to apply for HEC sponsored scholarships or for admission to MS/MPhil programs in any HEC recognized university may apply for registration.

Who Can Apply for Higher Education Aptitude Test (HAT)?

  • Who have already applied online for any MS/MPhil admission OR HEC scholarships via e-portal for the further final selection process.
  • Who intend to apply for the scholarship schemes advertised in the future including those by HEC sponsored Pakistani universities
  • Who are interested in securing admission in MS/M Phil programs in public and private universities of Pakistan

How to apply for HEC Aptitude Test (HAT)

  • For registration, please visit the following link: http://etc.hec.gov.pk.
  • In case of any query during the online registration, please visit onlinehelp.hec.gov.pk or visit HEC regional offices for guidance.
  • Application Submission comprises two steps, viz. profile completion using the "My Profile" section and application submission using the "Higher Education Aptitude Test" links on the menu panel on the left-hand sidebar of the online portal.
  • Only SUBMITTED applications will be considered for the test and applications in SAVE or INCOMPLETE mode will not be entertained.
  •  The test fee for HAT is PKR 1500/- per candidate. Candidates will deposit the fee amount in Habib Bank Limited Account No. 1742 7900 1334 01. Title of Account: Higher Education Commission
  • Download bank Fee Challan while registering for the test at http://etc.hec.gov.pk. (Fee challan is only available on the ETC online registration portal).
  • All candidates are required to upload the submitted Fee challan, duly stamped by an HBL branch while completing the application form of the ETC online registration portal to submit the application.
  • Note: It is Mandatory to bring the original applicant copy of the deposit slip on the test day along with your Original CN IC/Original Passport, else the candidate will not be allowed to sit in the test.
  • The test fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.