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HEC Education Testing Council HAT 2026 · Islamabad · Jang,
Admission advertisement published in Jang on Sunday, 19 July 2026, listed under Islamabad. Issued by HEC Education Testing Council 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, Higher Education Commission (HEC), Sector H-9, Islamabad. Purpose: Higher Education Aptitude Test (HAT) for candidates intending to apply for Commonwealth, Chinese Government and other HEC scholarships for MS/M.Phil and Ph.D/Doctoral programs.
Key dates and eligibility:
• Registration opens: Sunday, 2026-07-19. • Last date for online registration: Monday, 2026-08-03 (24:00). • HAT test date: Sunday, 2026-08-30. • Minimum age/education: 16 years or equivalent education.
Qualifying score and validity:
• Qualifying score: 60 out of 100. • Test scores valid for two (02) years.
How to apply and important instructions:
• Register online at: http://etc.hec.gov.pk. • After registration submit the application; only SUBMITTED applications will be processed. • Fee payment: through 1Link/Bill invoice payment services using the generated consumer number (fee is non-refundable and non-transferable). • Download Roll Number Slip from http://etc.hec.gov.pk one week before the test. • Candidates must present original CNIC/Passport on test day. • Mobile phones, electronic devices and reproduction of test material are strictly prohibited in test centres. • For assistance: Helpline +92-51-111-119-432 and +92-334-111-9432.
HAT test categories, disciplines and question breakup:
| Test Category | Disciplines | English/Verbal Reasoning | Analytical Reasoning | Quantitative Reasoning | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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) and 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:
• Registration portal will remain open for admission from 2026-07-19 to 2026-08-03. • Test centres: major cities across Pakistan; applicants may select preferred test centre during online registration. • Candidates are advised to carefully select the HAT category that best matches their subject/area of specialization.
Official links and contact:
• Registration & information: http://etc.hec.gov.pk • Education Testing Council (HEC) website: https://hec.gov.pk • Helpline: 051-111-119-432 / 0334-111-9432
Published in Jang 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?
- Jang, 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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