Higher Education Aptitude Test HAT Registration 2026 Open

HAT Categories and Test Disciplines for HEC Scholarships 2026

• HAT 1: Engineering & Technology, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics Breakup: English/Verbal 30%, Analytical 30%, Quantitative 40%.
• HAT 2: Management Sciences, Business Education Breakup: English/Verbal 30%, Analytical 40%, Quantitative 30%.
• HAT 3: Arts and Humanities, Social Sciences, Psychology Clinical & Applied, and Law Breakup: English/Verbal 40%, Analytical 35%, Quantitative 25%.
• HAT 4: Agriculture & Veterinary Sciences, Biological & Medical Sciences, Physical Sciences, Education, Media & Mass Communication Breakup: English/Verbal 40%, Analytical 30%, Quantitative 30%.
• HAT-General: Religious Studies / Madrasa Graduates Breakup: English/Verbal 40%, Analytical 30%, Quantitative 30%.

Eligibility Criteria and Passing Score for HEC HAT 2026

• Academic Qualification: Candidates must hold a minimum of 16 years or equivalent education.
• Qualifying Score: A minimum score of 60 out of 100 is required to pass the HAT exam.
• Score Validity: Test scores remain valid for two 2 years from the announcement date.

Scholarship Opportunities Under HEC HAT 2026

• Commonwealth Scholarships Pakistan
• Chinese Government Scholarships via HEC nomination
• Other prestigious HEC-funded domestic and international postgraduate scholarships.

Important Dates for Higher Education Aptitude Test HAT 2026

• Last Date for Online Registration: Monday, August 03, 2026
• HAT Test Date: Sunday, August 30, 2026

How to Apply for HEC HAT 2026 Online

1. Visit the official ETC registration portal at hec.gov.pk.
2. Complete your profile and submit your application data before the portal closes.
3. Deposit the non-refundable test fee through 1Link/1Bill invoice payment services using the generated consumer number.
4. Verify your online payment on the ETC dashboard and download your Roll Number Slip a week prior to the test.

Entry Test Structure & Selection Formula for HEC HAT 2026

• Test Format: Multiple-choice questions evaluating Verbal Reasoning, Analytical Reasoning, and Quantitative Reasoning.
• Test Centers: Conducted in major cities across Pakistan; applicants may select their preferred center during registration.

Fee Structure for HEC HAT 2026

• Details regarding the exact test fee amount and payment guidelines are provided via the 1Bill invoice generated upon registration on the ETC dashboard.

Required Documents on Test Day

• Printout of the official Roll Number Slip.
• Original CNIC or Passport.

Official Application Portal and Contact Information

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