HEC (ETC) Law Admission Test (LAT) 2026 — Apply for Four‑Year LLB Programmes

Issuer: Higher Education Commission — Education Testing Council (ETC). Purpose: Admission to four‑year LLB degree programmes in Pakistani universities/institutions (HEC/PEC recognized public or private universities/affiliated colleges with valid affiliation).

Who can apply: Students who have passed Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) or equivalent (12 years education); those appearing in final HSSC with result awaited; and candidates who have already qualified the LAT and wish to reappear to improve scores for merit‑based admissions.

How to apply: Register online at http://etc.hec.gov.pk. For assistance visit https://onlinehelp.hec.gov.pk. After completion of registration, SUBMIT the online application — only SUBMITTED applications will be considered. Fee payment must be made through the prescribed 1Link/1Bill/Invoice payment method and verified on the ETC dashboard. Applicants must provide accurate personal details (including CNIC) and present original ID at the test centre. Roll number slips will be available for download from http://etc.hec.gov.pk.

Test schedule: Online registration closes Tuesday, October 20, 2026 (24:00 hours). LAT will be held tentatively on Sunday, November 15, 2026. ETC conducts LAT on a quarterly basis in major cities; check the ETC website for test centres and updates.

Important notes: The test fee is non‑refundable and non‑transferable. Mobile phones and electronic devices are not allowed inside the test centre. Candidates must follow ETC instructions regarding documents and test centre allocation.