The Higher Education Commission's Education Testing Council has opened registration for the next Higher Education Aptitude Test, the exam used for MS, MPhil and PhD admissions and for HEC scholarships. Registration closes on 22 November 2026 and the test will be held on Sunday 13 December 2026, with results due on 31 December 2026. Students who need a HAT score for Spring 2027 admissions or for a scholarship application should register now on the ETC portal.
Eligibility: Graduates applying for MS, MPhil or PhD admission, or for an HEC scholarship that requires a HAT score. HAT scores stay valid for two years.
Deadline: 22 November 2026 for registration; test on 13 December 2026; result on 31 December 2026.
Official source: https://etc.hec.gov.pk/
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HEC HAT Next Sitting: Register by 22 November, Test on 13 December
The Higher Education Commission's Education Testing Council has opened registration for the next Higher Education Aptitude Test, the exam used for MS, MPhil and PhD admissions and for HEC scholarships.
Admissions