HEC Education Testing Council Test Calendar 2026 | LAT, LAW-GAT USAT HAT

HEC Education Testing Council Test Calendar 2026 – Complete Schedule for LAT, LAW-GAT, USAT & HAT

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Introduction – Education Testing Council (ETC)

The Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan, through its Education Testing Council (ETC), has officially announced the Test Calendar for the year 2026. This calendar provides the complete schedule for four major tests: Law Admission Test (LAT), Law Graduation Assessment Test (LAW-GAT), Undergraduate Studies Admission Test (USAT), and Higher Education Aptitude Test (HAT for MS/MPhil).

◆ The calendar includes multiple test cycles throughout the year.
◆ Each test has specific dates for announcement, online registration, roll number slip issuance, test date, and result announcement.
◆ Candidates are advised to carefully note the deadlines for their desired test.
◆ The HAT and USAT schedules were revised on August 25, 2026, to align registration timelines with the Commonwealth Scholarship Portal.
◆ Prepare effectively with HEC LAT practice tests and other resources from PakAdmissions.

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Law Admission Test (LAT) Schedule 2026

The Law Admission Test (LAT) is conducted for admission to LLB programs in Pakistani universities. Below are the five test cycles scheduled for 2026:

LAT Test Cycle 1

◆ Announcement Date: Sunday, 14 December 2025
◆ Last Date for Online Registration: Monday, 29 December 2025
◆ Roll No. Slip Issue Date: Wednesday, 14 January 2026
◆ Test Date: Sunday, 25 January 2026
◆ Result Announcement Date: Thursday, 05 March 2026

LAT Test Cycle 2

◆ Announcement Date: Sunday, 08 March 2026
◆ Last Date for Online Registration: Sunday, 22 March 2026
◆ Roll No. Slip Issue Date: Friday, 03 April 2026
◆ Test Date: Sunday, 12 April 2026
◆ Result Announcement Date: Friday, 22 May 2026

LAT Test Cycle 3

◆ Announcement Date: Sunday, 10 May 2026
◆ Last Date for Online Registration: Monday, 25 May 2026
◆ Roll No. Slip Issue Date: Thursday, 11 June 2026
◆ Test Date: Sunday, 21 June 2026
◆ Result Announcement Date: Monday, 03 August 2026

LAT Test Cycle 4

◆ Announcement Date: Sunday, 26 July 2026
◆ Last Date for Online Registration: Monday, 10 August 2026
◆ Roll No. Slip Issue Date: Friday, 28 August 2026
◆ Test Date: Sunday, 06 September 2026
◆ Result Announcement Date: Friday, 16 October 2026

LAT Test Cycle 5

◆ Announcement Date: Sunday, 04 October 2026
◆ Last Date for Online Registration: Tuesday, 20 October 2026
◆ Roll No. Slip Issue Date: Friday, 06 November 2026
◆ Test Date: Sunday, 15 November 2026
◆ Result Announcement Date: Thursday, 24 December 2026

Prepare with HEC LAT complete guide available on PakAdmissions.

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Law Graduation Assessment Test (LAW-GAT) Schedule 2026

The Law Graduation Assessment Test (LAW-GAT) is conducted for law graduates seeking further qualifications. Below are the four test cycles:

LAW-GAT Test Cycle 1

◆ Announcement Date: Sunday, 15 February 2026
◆ Last Date for Online Registration: Tuesday, 03 March 2026
◆ Roll No. Slip Issue Date: Wednesday, 25 March 2026
◆ Test Date: Sunday, 05 April 2026
◆ Result Announcement Date: Thursday, 23 April 2026

LAW-GAT Test Cycle 2

◆ Announcement Date: Sunday, 05 July 2026
◆ Last Date for Online Registration: Sunday, 19 July 2026
◆ Roll No. Slip Issue Date: Friday, 31 July 2026
◆ Test Date: Sunday, 09 August 2026
◆ Result Announcement Date: Friday, 28 August 2026

LAW-GAT Test Cycle 3

◆ Announcement Date: Sunday, 13 September 2026
◆ Last Date for Online Registration: Sunday, 27 September 2026
◆ Roll No. Slip Issue Date: Friday, 09 October 2026
◆ Test Date: Sunday, 18 October 2026
◆ Result Announcement Date: Friday, 06 November 2026

LAW-GAT Test Cycle 4

◆ Announcement Date: Sunday, 15 November 2026
◆ Last Date for Online Registration: Sunday, 29 November 2026
◆ Roll No. Slip Issue Date: Friday, 11 December 2026
◆ Test Date: Sunday, 20 December 2026
◆ Result Announcement Date: Thursday, 31 December 2026

Enhance your preparation with HEC LAT practice tests on PakAdmissions.

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Undergraduate Studies Admission Test (USAT) Schedule 2026

The Undergraduate Studies Admission Test (USAT) is conducted for admission to undergraduate programs in Pakistani universities. Below are the five test cycles:

USAT Test Cycle 1

◆ Announcement Date: Sunday, 07 December 2025
◆ Last Date for Online Registration: Thursday, 15 January 2026
◆ Roll No. Slip Issue Date: Monday, 26 January 2026
◆ Test Date: Sunday, 01 February 2026
◆ Result Announcement Date: Friday, 20 February 2026

USAT Test Cycle 2

◆ Announcement Date: Sunday, 15 March 2026
◆ Last Date for Online Registration: Monday, 30 March 2026
◆ Roll No. Slip Issue Date: Friday, 10 April 2026
◆ Test Date: Sunday, 19 April 2026
◆ Result Announcement Date: Tuesday, 19 May 2026

USAT Test Cycle 3

◆ Announcement Date: Sunday, 17 May 2026
◆ Last Date for Online Registration: Sunday, 07 June 2026
◆ Roll No. Slip Issue Date: Friday, 19 June 2026
◆ Test Date: Sunday, 05 July 2026
◆ Result Announcement Date: Wednesday, 05 August 2026

USAT Test Cycle 4

◆ Announcement Date: Sunday, 06 September 2026
◆ Last Date for Online Registration: Friday, 02 October 2026
◆ Roll No. Slip Issue Date: Friday, 16 October 2026
◆ Test Date: Sunday, 25 October 2026
◆ Result Announcement Date: Friday, 16 November 2026

USAT Test Cycle 5

◆ Announcement Date: Sunday, 08 November 2026
◆ Last Date for Online Registration: Sunday, 22 November 2026
◆ Roll No. Slip Issue Date: Friday, 04 December 2026
◆ Test Date: Sunday, 13 December 2026
◆ Result Announcement Date: Thursday, 31 December 2026

Practice with HEC ETC USAT practice tests and read the HEC ETC USAT complete guide on PakAdmissions.

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Higher Education Aptitude Test (HAT MS, MPhil) Schedule 2026

The Higher Education Aptitude Test (HAT) is conducted for admission to MS and MPhil programs. Below are the five test cycles:

HAT Test Cycle 1

◆ Announcement Date: Sunday, 07 December 2025
◆ Last Date for Online Registration: Thursday, 15 January 2026
◆ Roll No. Slip Issue Date: Monday, 26 January 2026
◆ Test Date: Sunday, 01 February 2026
◆ Result Announcement Date: Friday, 20 February 2026

HAT Test Cycle 2

◆ Announcement Date: Sunday, 15 March 2026
◆ Last Date for Online Registration: Monday, 30 March 2026
◆ Roll No. Slip Issue Date: Friday, 10 April 2026
◆ Test Date: Sunday, 19 April 2026
◆ Result Announcement Date: Friday, 08 May 2026

HAT Test Cycle 3

◆ Announcement Date: Sunday, 17 May 2026
◆ Last Date for Online Registration: Sunday, 07 June 2026
◆ Roll No. Slip Issue Date: Friday, 19 June 2026
◆ Test Date: Sunday, 05 July 2026
◆ Result Announcement Date: Friday, 31 July 2026

HAT Test Cycle 4

◆ Announcement Date: Sunday, 06 September 2026
◆ Last Date for Online Registration: Friday, 02 October 2026
◆ Roll No. Slip Issue Date: Friday, 16 October 2026
◆ Test Date: Sunday, 25 October 2026
◆ Result Announcement Date: Friday, 16 November 2026

HAT Test Cycle 5

◆ Announcement Date: Sunday, 08 November 2026
◆ Last Date for Online Registration: Sunday, 22 November 2026
◆ Roll No. Slip Issue Date: Friday, 04 December 2026
◆ Test Date: Sunday, 13 December 2026
◆ Result Announcement Date: Thursday, 31 December 2026

Prepare with HAT General practice tests and HAT Subject practice tests available on PakAdmissions.

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Important Instructions for Candidates

◆ Candidates must complete their online registration before the last date mentioned for each test cycle.
◆ Roll number slips will be issued on the specified dates. Candidates should download and print them.
◆ The test date and result announcement dates are fixed; any changes will be notified on the official ETC website.
◆ The HAT and USAT schedules were revised on August 25, 2026, to align with the Commonwealth Scholarship Portal.
◆ Candidates are advised to regularly check the official ETC website for updates and notifications.
◆ For any queries, contact the Education Testing Council (ETC) through the provided helpline.

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Contact Information

❖ Website: Education Testing Council
❖ ETC Portal: http://etc.hec.gov.pk
❖ Helpline: 0334-111-9432
❖ Helpline: 0511-111-119-432
❖ Online Help: https://onlinehelp.hec.gov.pk
❖ For any assistance, contact the ETC helpline during working hours.

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