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Higher Education Aptitude Test (HAT) for HEC Scholarships & MS/MPhil/PhD Admissions — Register by 2026-10-02
Higher Education Aptitude Test (HAT) for HEC Scholarships & MS/MPhil/PhD Admissions · Islamabad · The News International,
Admission advertisement published in The News International on Sunday, 6 September 2026, listed under Islamabad, Pakistan. Issued by Higher Education Aptitude Test (HAT) for HEC Scholarships & MS/MPhil/PhD Admissions. The last date printed on the advertisement was Friday, 2 October 2026 and has passed.
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Issuer: Education Testing Council (ETC), Higher Education Commission (HEC). Purpose: Conduct of the Higher Education Aptitude Test (HAT) for award of HEC scholarships in Ph.D. programmes and for admission to MS/M.Phil and Ph.D. programmes in universities. HAT is for candidates with 16 years or equivalent education.
Key dates and registration:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last date for online registration (portal closes 24:00 hrs) | 2026-10-02 |
| HAT test date | 2026-10-25 |
How to apply: Register and submit the application online via the ETC registration portal (https://etc.hec.gov.pk). Only fully submitted applications will be processed. Payment is completed through the online payment/bill invoice system as indicated on the portal. Applicants will receive Roll Number Slips by email/SMS; printouts and original CNIC/Passport will be required at the test centre. Mobile phones and other electronic devices are not allowed in the test centre. For difficulties with online registration contact the ETC helpline.
Contact and links:
| ETC / HEC website | https://etc.hec.gov.pk and https://hec.gov.pk |
| Helpline numbers | 051-111-119-432, 0334-111-9432 |
HAT test categories, linked disciplines and question breakdown (percentages):
| Test Category | Disciplines | English / Verbal | 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: Candidates should select the HAT category appropriate to their academic discipline/university admission requirement. The selected subject category cannot be changed after submission. Test results will be valid for award of HEC scholarships (including some named scholarships) where applicable. For full instructions, fee details and test centre information visit the ETC portal.
Published in The News International on Sunday, 6 September 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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