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HEC/ETC USAT 2026 – Undergraduate Studies Admission Test (Apply by 2026-10-02)
HEC/ETC USAT 2026 – Undergraduate Studies Admission Test (Apply by 2026-10-02) · Rawalpindi/Islamabad · The News International,
Admission advertisement published in The News International on Sunday, 6 September 2026, listed under Rawalpindi/Islamabad. Issued by HEC/ETC USAT 2026 – Undergraduate Studies Admission Test (Apply by 2026-10-02). The last date printed on the advertisement was Friday, 2 October 2026 and has passed.
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Higher Education Commission (Education Testing Council) is conducting the Undergraduate Studies Admission Test (USAT) for students seeking admission to undergraduate programmes in Pakistani universities. Eligible candidates must register online and obtain their ETC score card for university admissions.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Issuer | Higher Education Commission (Education Testing Council) |
| Purpose | Admission test for undergraduate programmes at Pakistani universities; USAT score required for admission and considered for HEC undergraduate scholarships (valid for one year). |
| Registration open | From Sunday, 2026-09-06 |
| Last date for online registration | 2026-10-02 |
| USAT test date | Sunday, 2026-10-25 |
Test categories / Academic streams
| Test Category | Academic Stream / Discipline |
|---|---|
| USAT-A | Arts & Humanities |
| USAT-COM | Commerce |
| USAT-CS | Computer Science |
| USAT-E | Pre-Engineering |
| USAT-GS | General Science |
| USAT-M | Pre-Medical |
Eligibility
Students who have passed the Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) or equivalent (12 years of education), or those who have appeared in the final HSSC/equivalent examinations and are awaiting results, may apply. Candidates should select the USAT category that matches their intended university programme/academic stream; category selection cannot be changed later.
Application & important notes
Apply online via the ETC registration portal. Candidates must provide correct personal details including name, CNIC number (or form-B), valid mobile number and email. Fee payment is processed through the specified online payment channels; keep payment receipt and transaction details. Roll number slips will be downloadable from the ETC portal; original CNIC/Form-B will be required at the test centre. Applications incomplete or submitted after the deadline will not be considered. USAT is conducted in major cities; universities may assign weightage to USAT scores as per their admission policy.
Contact & further information
ETC Helpline: 0334-111-9432. Official portal: https://etc.hec.gov.pk
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.
Questions about this admission
- What is the last date for this admission?
- The advertisement prints Friday, 2 October 2026. That date has passed.
- Which newspaper published this admission?
- The News International, in the edition of Sunday, 6 September 2026.
- Which city is this admission listed under?
- Rawalpindi/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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