Higher Education Aptitude Test HAT for Admission in MS/M.Phil. Programmes in Pakistani Universities and Award of HEC Scholarships

The Education Testing Council ETC is conducting HAT for students who intend to seek admission in M.Phil./MS programmes in Pakistani Universities.

Who can Apply: Students seeking admission in MS/M.Phil, Have already applied for MS/M.Phil admission OR HEC scholarships via E-portal, Intend to apply for HEC scholarships

HAT Categories: HAT 1 - Engineering & Technology, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics | HAT 2 - Management Sciences, Business Education | HAT 3 - Arts & Humanities, Social Sciences, Psychology, Law | HAT 4 - Agriculture & Veterinary Sciences, Biological & Medical Sciences, Physical Sciences, Education, Media & Mass Communication | HAT-General - Religious Studies Madrasa Graduates

Qualifying Score: 50 out of 100. Test valid for 2 years

Test Schedule: Registration open from Sunday, May 17, 2026 till Sunday, June 07, 2026 24:00 hours. Test on Sunday, July 05, 2026

📌 How to Apply: Visit http://etc.hec.gov.pk for online registration. Fee submitted through 1Link 1Bill Invoice. Last Date for Online Registration: Sunday, June 07, 2026

Helpline: 051-111-119-432, 0334-111-9432. Link: https://etc.hec.gov.pk