LAT 2026 — Law Admission Test for LLB Admission (HEC / ETC)

Issuer: Education Testing Council (ETC), Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan. Purpose: Law Admission Test (LAT) for admission to undergraduate LLB degree programmes in HEC/PEC-recognised public or private universities/institutions and affiliated colleges across Pakistan.

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

Test schedule and key dates: Registration portal remains open until Monday, 2026-08-10 (24:00). LAT will be held on Sunday, 2026-09-06. Any changes will be notified via the ETC website.

How to apply: Register online at http://etc.hec.gov.pk. After completing registration and data entry, candidates must SUBMIT the application; only submitted applications will be considered. Fee payment via 1Link/Bill Invoice using the generated consumer number or via ETC Dashboard online payment is required. Applicants will download Roll Number Slips from the ETC website and receive them by registered email. Candidates must ensure accurate personal details (name, CNIC, contact number) and retain payment receipts.

Test day requirements and notes: Bring original CNIC/B-form or passport as required; underage candidates (below 18) must bring original B-form along with the SSC/HSSC certificate if they do not have CNIC. Personal electronic devices (mobile phones, calculators, recording or imaging devices) are NOT allowed inside the test centre. Only candidates who registered and submitted applications within the deadline will be issued roll number slips; ETC may assign alternate test centres if necessary.

Contact and help: Higher Education Commission, Sector H-9, Islamabad. Helplines: 051-111-119-432, 0334-111-9432. Visit: etc.hec.gov.pk for registration, fee payment instructions, test calendar and additional details.