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HEC/ETC HAT Test 2026 — Registration Open (Deadline 2026-08-03); Test on 2026-08-30
HEC/ETC HAT Test 2026 · Islamabad · The News International,
Admission advertisement published in The News International on Sunday, 19 July 2026, listed under Islamabad, Pakistan. Issued by HEC/ETC HAT Test 2026. The last date printed on the advertisement was Monday, 3 August 2026 and has passed.
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Issuer: Education Testing Council (ETC), Higher Education Commission (HEC), Sector H-9, Islamabad. Purpose: Registration open for the HAT (Higher Education Admission Test) for admission to HEC-recognized MS/MPhil and PhD/Doctoral programs. The HAT is conducted in five categories based on 16 years or equivalent education.
| Test Category | Disciplines | Question Breakup (English / Analytical / Quantitative) |
|---|---|---|
| HAT 1 | Engineering & Technology; Computer Science; Mathematics; Statistics; Physics | 30% / 30% / 40% (Total 100) |
| HAT 2 | Management Sciences; Business Education | 30% / 40% / 30% (Total 100) |
| HAT 3 | Arts & Humanities; Social Sciences; Psychology (Clinical & Applied); Law | 40% / 35% / 25% (Total 100) |
| HAT 4 | Agriculture & Veterinary Sciences; Biological & Medical Sciences; Physical Sciences; Education; Media & Mass Communication | 40% / 30% / 30% (Total 100) |
| HAT - General | Religious Studies (Madrasa Graduates) | 40% / 30% / 30% (Total 100) |
Qualifying score and validity: A score of 60 out of 100 is considered qualifying. Test scores are valid for two (02) years.
Important dates: Online registration opens: Sunday, 2026-07-19. Last date for online registration: Monday, 2026-08-03 (24:00 hours). HAT Test date: Sunday, 2026-08-30. Roll number slips will be available for download from the ETC portal approximately one week before the test date; email/SMS alerts will be sent to registered candidates.
How to apply: Visit the ETC registration portal at http://etc.hec.gov.pk for online registration. In case of difficulty use https://onlinehelp.hec.gov.pk. After completing registration data, candidates must SUBMIT the application online; only submitted applications will be considered. Pay the test fee using the generated 1Link/1Bill invoice/consumer number (fee is non-refundable and non-transferable). Download and print Roll Number Slip and bring original CNIC or passport on test day. Candidates with discrepancies between CNIC and application data will not be allowed to sit the test.
Test centres: ETC conducts HAT at major cities of Pakistan (candidates select test centre during registration subject to availability). For full instructions, test calendar and updates visit the ETC website.
Contact & helpline: Education Testing Council, Higher Education Commission, Sector H-9, Islamabad. Helpline numbers: 051-111-119-432 and 0334-111-9432. Official portal: https://etc.hec.gov.pk.
Published in The News International 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.
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