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ETC HAT 2026 – HEC Higher Education Aptitude Test Registration for MS/MPhil & PhD Programs
ETC HAT 2026 – HEC Higher Education Aptitude Test Registration for MS/MPhil & PhD Programs · Islamabad · The Express Tribune,
Admission advertisement published in The Express Tribune on Sunday, 19 July 2026, listed under Islamabad. Issued by ETC HAT 2026 – HEC Higher Education Aptitude Test Registration for MS/MPhil & PhD Programs. The last date printed on the advertisement was Monday, 3 August 2026 and has passed.
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Issuer: Education Testing Council, Higher Education Commission (Sector H-9, Islamabad).
Purpose: Registration open for the Higher Education Aptitude Test (HAT) for candidates intending to apply for MS/MPhil and PhD/Doctoral programs, including applicants for Commonwealth, Chinese Government and other HEC scholarships.
Important dates:
- Online registration opens: (portal open from) Sunday, July 19, 2026.
- Last date for online registration: Monday, August 03, 2026.
- HAT Test date: Sunday, August 30, 2026.
Qualifying score and validity: 60 out of 100 is considered a qualifying HAT score. Test scores are valid for two (02) years.
How to apply: Register online at the ETC portal (https://etc.hec.gov.pk). Candidates must complete the online application and submit required documents. Only submitted applications will be processed. Payment is made through the online payment options available on the portal. Candidates must bring original CNIC/Passport and the printed Admit Slip to the test centre. Mobile phones and electronic devices are not allowed at the test centre. For detailed instructions, consult the ETC registration portal.
Contact & help:
- ETC website: https://etc.hec.gov.pk
- Helpline: 051-111-119-432, 0334-111-9432
HAT test categories, disciplines and question breakdown:
| Test Category | Disciplines | English / Verbal Reasoning | Analytical Reasoning | Quantitative Reasoning | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HAT 1 | Engineering & Technology; Computer Science; Mathematics; Statistics; Physics | 30% | 30% | 40% | 100 |
| HAT 2 | Management Sciences; Business Education | 30% | 40% | 30% | 100 |
| HAT 3 | Arts & Humanities; Social Sciences; Psychology (Clinical & Applied); Law | 40% | 35% | 25% | 100 |
| HAT 4 | Agriculture & Veterinary Sciences; Biological & Medical Sciences; Physical Sciences; Education; Media & Mass Communication | 40% | 30% | 30% | 100 |
| HAT - General | Religious Studies (Madrasa Graduates) | 40% | 30% | 30% | 100 |
Notes: Test centres will be in major cities across Pakistan. Any change to the test schedule will be notified via the ETC portal. Candidates should follow the ETC website for updates and full application instructions.
Published in The Express Tribune on Sunday, 19 July 2026. DailyAds.pk indexes newspaper advertisements; the original notice and the issuing organisation remain the source for final terms and eligibility.
Questions about this admission
- What is the last date for this admission?
- The advertisement prints Monday, 3 August 2026. That date has passed.
- Which newspaper published this admission?
- The Express Tribune, in the edition of Sunday, 19 July 2026.
- Which city is this admission for?
- Islamabad — the location listed for this advertisement.
- How do I respond to this admission?
- Follow the instructions printed in the clipping; the advertiser’s own page is linked from this one. Applications are not submitted through this page.
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