Higher Education Commission Higher Education Aptitude Test (HAT) Mandatory for ALL HEC Scholarships & Postgraduate Programs
Higher Education Commission Higher Education Aptitude Test (HAT) Mandatory for ALL HEC Scholarships & Postgraduate Programs
The Higher Education Commission (HEC), through the Education
Testing Council (ETC), will administer the Higher Education Aptitude Test (HAT)
for the selection of candidates for all HEC scholarships and admission to
MS/MPhil and PhD programs. This initiative aims to ensure a uniform,
accessible, and transparent selection process.
Who Should Apply for HAT?
The HAT is designed for applicants who:
- Have
submitted online applications for MS/MPhil and PhD admissions or HEC
scholarships via the E-portal.
- Plan
to apply for future scholarship schemes, including those offered by
HEC-sponsored Pakistani Universities.
- Seek
admission to MS/MPhil & PhD programs in both public and private
universities in Pakistan.
HAT Versions Based on Academic Streams:
The test will be conducted in five categories based on 16
years of education or equivalent. Applicants should register according to their
academic discipline:
- HAT
1:
- Disciplines:
Engineering & Technology, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics,
Physics
- Test
Breakup: Analytical Reasoning (30%), Quantitative Reasoning (30%), Verbal
Reasoning (40%)
- HAT
2:
- Disciplines:
Management Sciences, Business Education
- Test
Breakup: Analytical Reasoning (30%), Quantitative Reasoning (40%), Verbal
Reasoning (30%)
- HAT
3:
- Disciplines:
Arts and Humanities, Social Sciences, Psychology (Clinical &
Applied), Law
- Test
Breakup: Analytical Reasoning (40%), Quantitative Reasoning (35%), Verbal
Reasoning (25%)
- HAT
4:
- Disciplines:
Agriculture & Veterinary Sciences, Biological & Medical Sciences,
Physical Sciences, Education, Media & Mass Communication
- Test
Breakup: Analytical Reasoning (40%), Quantitative Reasoning (30%), Verbal
Reasoning (30%)
- HAT-General:
- Disciplines:
Religious Studies (Madrasa Graduates)
- Test
Breakup: Analytical Reasoning (40%), Quantitative Reasoning (30%), Verbal
Reasoning (30%)
Applicants must select the appropriate category when filling
out the online form. Test scores will be valid for two years for scholarships
and admissions in MS/MPhil & PhD programs.
Date of Examination: The test is tentatively
scheduled for May 26, 2024. Any changes will be communicated through http://hec.gov.pk and http://etc.hec.gov.pk.
Applicants who register online through HEC will receive
their Roll Number Slip via email and can download it from http://etc.hec.gov.pk a week
before the test. Email/SMS notifications will also be sent regarding the test
date, time, and venue. Applicants must provide valid email/mobile numbers
during the application process.
A printout of the Roll Number Slip and original CNIC will be
required for entry to the Test Centre on the Test Day.
For online registration, visit http://etc.hec.gov.pk. In case
of difficulties, visit https://onlinehelp.hec.gov.pk/.
Application Process:
- Only
SUBMITTED applications will be considered for the HAT Test.
- The
test fee of Rs. 2000/- should be deposited via 1Link 1 Bill Invoice
Banking/Easypaisa/JazzCash/Upaisa.
- After
selecting Link 1Bill Invoice payment service, applicants should follow the
instructions provided for payment.
- Once
the fee is deposited through 1 Link 1 Bill Invoice, candidates must verify
the online payment on the ETC Dashboard.
- The
test fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.
Deadline for Online Registration: May 8, 2024.
For further assistance, contact helplines: 051-111-119-432,
0334-111-9432. HECPakistan2002 on various social media platforms.
Note: Possession of mobile phones or any electronic
calculating, recording, or imaging devices inside the test center is strictly
prohibited. Uploading or sharing images of the question book is also prohibited
and may result in penalties according to ETC rules.
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