HEC Undergraduate Studies Admission Test USAT 2026 – Complete Guide

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Test Introduction – Higher Education Commission (HEC)

The Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan, through its Education Testing Council (ETC), has announced the Undergraduate Studies Admission Test (USAT) 2026 for admission to undergraduate programs in Pakistani universities. This standardized test is designed to assess the academic aptitude of students seeking admission to various undergraduate disciplines across the country.

◆ A standardized test conducted by HEC's Education Testing Council for undergraduate admissions.
◆ Check latest admissions in Pakistan for more opportunities.
◆ USAT is conducted on a quarterly basis in major cities of Pakistan.
◆ Universities will give due weightage to the USAT score as per their admission policy.
◆ The test is valid for one year from the result date.

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Test Categories

Candidates are advised to carefully select the test category that best matches their subject or area of specialization. Once a test category has been selected, it cannot be changed at a later stage.

◆ USAT-A – Arts & Humanities      Free Online Quizzzes 
◆ USAT-COM – Commerce           Free Online Quizzzes 
◆ USAT-CS – Computer Science   Free Online Quizzzes 
◆ USAT-E – Pre-Engineering        Free Online Quizzzes 
◆ USAT-GS – General Science     Free Online Quizzzes 
◆ USAT-M – Pre-Medical              Free Online Quizzzes 

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Test Schedule

The registration portal will be accessible for admission from Sunday, September 06, 2026 till Friday, October 02, 2026 (2359 hrs) and the test will be conducted on Sunday, October 25, 2026.

◆ Registration Opens: Sunday, September 06, 2026
◆ Registration Deadline: Friday, October 02, 2026 (until 23:59 hrs)
◆ Test Date: Sunday, October 25, 2026
◆ Test Frequency: Conducted quarterly
◆ Any change in test date will be notified through http://hec.gov.pk and http://etc.hec.gov.pk .

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How to Apply

Follow these steps to complete your USAT registration:

◆ Visit http://etc.hec.gov.pk for online registration.
◆ Carefully select the test category that matches your academic stream.
◆ After completion of registration data/information, candidates need to SUBMIT the application.
◆ Only SUBMITTED applications will be considered. Applications in SAVE or INCOMPLETE mode will not be entertained.
◆ Candidates must get queries/complaints resolved before the closure of the web registration portal.
◆ Kindly check your personal details, such as name, CNIC number, cell number, etc., before submitting your application.
◆ Candidates will not be allowed to sit in the test if there is any difference between CNIC and application data.
◆ Candidates who have registered or applied using the CNIC of their parents, siblings, relatives, or any other individual are not permitted to sit in the test.
◆ In case of any difficulty during online registration, please visit https://onlinehelp.hec.gov.pk .

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Fee Information

◆ Fee will be submitted through [Link/Bill Invoice] payable to Higher Education Commission (HEC), Karachi Campus, University Road, Islamabad.
◆ Fees will be refunded after verification of documents.
◆ Test fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.

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Roll Number Slip

◆ Applicants will be able to download their Roll Number Slip from http://etc.hec.gov.pk and through their registered email address a week before the test date.
◆ Email/SMS will also be sent to the registered applicants about the issuance of their Roll Number Slips.
◆ While filling out online application forms, candidates are required to provide their valid email/mobile numbers on which they wish to receive their Roll Number Slips.
◆ SMS shall not be sent to the mobile numbers that have been converted from one network to another network. These applicants will get this information through their email.

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Test Day Requirements

◆ A printout of Roll Number Slip and Original CNIC/Passport will be required to enter the Test Centre on the Test Day.
◆ Under 18 years candidates, who do not have their CNIC, must bring their original B Form along with their original SSC/HSSC certificate with their picture on it.

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Test Centres

◆ The test will be conducted in major cities across Pakistan.
◆ Applicants may select any Test Centre from the list available in the application form.
◆ Test Centre will not be changed after registration.

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Prohibited Items

◆ Mobile phone or electronic devices such as calculating devices, recording devices, communication, or imaging electronic devices are NOT ALLOWED inside the test centre.
◆ Taking, uploading, or sharing images of the question book is strictly prohibited and an offence liable to punishment as per the ETC rules.

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For Universities

◆ Universities will give due weightage to the USAT score as per their admission policy while preparing the merit.
◆ Students applying for admission to universities (accepting USAT) will submit their ETC Score Card of relevant category for inclusion in the weighted-based merit determining formula.

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Why Take USAT?

◆ Standardized test accepted by multiple universities across Pakistan.
◆ Valid for one year from the result date.
◆ Opportunity to apply to universities that accept USAT scores.
◆ Quarterly test schedule provides flexibility for students.
◆ Recognized by HEC for undergraduate admissions and foreign scholarships.

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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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