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HEC/ETC HAT 2026 — Test Registration Open (Deadline 2026-08-03)
HEC/ETC HAT 2026 · Islamabad · The News International,
Admission advertisement published in The News International on Sunday, 19 July 2026, listed under Islamabad. Issued by HEC/ETC HAT 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 and information for the HAT (HAT) admission/entrance test for MS/M.Phil/Ph.D./Doctoral programs and other higher-education admission streams.
Key dates and eligibility:
- Online registration open: Sunday, 2026-07-19 to Monday, 2026-08-03 (last date for online registration: 2026-08-03).
- HAT Test date: Sunday, 2026-08-30.
- Qualifying score: 60 out of 100. Validity of test score: two (02) years.
How to apply and fees:
- Register online at: https://etc.hec.gov.pk. For registration help: https://onlinehelp.hec.gov.pk.
- After online registration, submit only the completed online application. Incomplete or saved-only applications will not be entertained.
- Pay the test fee via 1Link/IBILL invoice payment services using the generated consumer number. Payment details are available in the ETC Dashboard. Fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
- Print and bring your Roll Number Slip and original CNIC/Passport to the test centre on test day.
- Electronic devices such as mobile phones, calculators, cameras, or any recording devices are strictly prohibited in the test centre.
Documents & instructions:
- Ensure name, CNIC, number, and other details are correct in the online application; discrepancies may bar entry to the test.
- Applicants will receive email/SMS notifications and are required to download their Roll Number Slip from the ETC portal.
Contact & helpline:
- ETC Helpline: 051-111-119-432; Mobile: 0334-111-9432.
- ETC website: https://etc.hec.gov.pk (Education Testing Council portal).
HAT test categories and question breakdown:
| 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 |
Additional notes:
- Candidates must resolve any queries/complaints via the web registration portal before the registration deadline.
- Test centres and seat allocation are managed by ETC; candidates should select preferred centres but final allocation depends on availability and ETC rules.
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.
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 News International, in the edition of Sunday, 19 July 2026.
- Which city is this admission listed under?
- Islamabad. That is the city recorded for this advertisement — taken from the notice where it names a place, and otherwise from the newspaper edition it appeared in.
- 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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