LAT 2026 – Law Admission Test for LLB Admissions (Register by 2026-08-10)

Issuer: Education Testing Council (ETC) under the Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan. Purpose: Law Admission Test (LAT) for students seeking admission to the LLB degree programme in HEC/PEC-recognised public or private universities/institutions in Pakistan.

Eligibility: Students who have either passed the Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) or equivalent (12 years education), or those who have appeared in the final HSSC or equivalent examinations and are awaiting results.

How to apply (summary): Register online at the ETC registration portal (http://etc.hec.gov.pk). Complete the online application, submit required information and documents, and pay the examination fee through the 1Link/IBill payment service as generated by the online system. Only submitted applications with successful payment will be processed. After payment, candidates can download their Roll Number Slips from the ETC portal and will receive communication at their registered email/mobile.

Required information/documents: Valid CNIC (or B-Form for candidates under 18), active mobile number, and a working email address. Candidates under 18 must bring their original B-Form along with the guardian/parent CNIC and attested documents as required by the test centre. Candidates should ensure there is no discrepancy between the CNIC and application data.

Test centres: LAT is conducted in major cities across Pakistan. ETC may assign centres based on availability; a minimum number of applicants may be required to open a centre. Mobile phones and electronic devices are strictly prohibited in test centres.

Help and contacts: Visit http://etc.hec.gov.pk or http://hec.gov.pk for details and the Test Calendar. For assistance call HEC/ETC helplines: 051-111-119-432 or 0334-111-9432.

Notes: The test is conducted in compliance with HEC/ETC regulations. Candidates are advised to read the full instructions and FAQs on the ETC portal before applying.