How to Apply for HEC HAT Test | Test Types and Preparation Guide:
Every year a lot of International Scholarships will offer to Pakistani Students through HEC. After applying for scholarships HEC will conduct HAT test for students to shortlist them. HEC is conduction 4 Types of tests according to students educational background and study field in which student applied. Here is given 4 types of Hat tests. Also apply for HEC Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship 2025-26 in Hungary (Fully Funded).
Test Types for Undergraduate Students:
| 1 | Category | Physics | Chemistry | Math | English | Total |
| HAT- UG-E | 20 | 20 | 40 | 20 | 100 | |
| 2 | Category | Physics | Chemistry | Biology | English | Total |
| HAT- UG-M | 20 | 20 | 40 | 20 | 100 | |
| 3 | Category | Pak Studies | English | General Math | Islamiat | Total |
| HAT- UG-S | 20 | 35 | 25 | 20 | 100 |
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| Test Category | Disciplines/Subject | English Reasoning | Analytical Reasoning | Quantitative/ Math Reasoning | Total % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HAT 1 | Engineering & Technology (IT) | 30 | 30 | 40 | 100 |
| HAT 2 | Management Sciences, Business Education | 30 | 40 | 30 | 100 |
| HAT 3 | Arts & Humanities, Social Sciences | 40 | 35 | 25 | 100 |
| HAT 4 | Agriculture & Veterinary Sciences, Biological Sciences, Medical Sciences, Physical Sciences | 40 | 30 | 30 | 100 |
Who Can Apply for Higher Education Aptitude Test (HAT)?
The test is being organized for those applicants:
Date of Examination
HEC HAT Test Centers:
The examination will be conducted in the following cities:
- Lahore
- Islamabad
- Bahawalpur Muzaffarabad
- Karachi
- Peshawar
- Quetta
- Gilgit
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Proposed Test Schedule:
Test will be held on quarterly basis and simultaneously in the major cities of Pakistan. Yearly test calendar will be uploaded on the ETC website. Candidates may register themselves through online registration portal: http://etc.hec.gov.pk. A sample papers are given below for help and guidance in preparation for the test.
Deadline for Online Registration:
Last date for HEC HAT Test online registration is January 20, 2025.
How to Apply for HEC HAT Test?
- For registration, please visit: http://etc.hec.gov.pk.
- In case of any query during the online registration, please visit onlinehelp.hec.gov.pk or visit HEC regional offices for guidance.
- Application Submission comprises two steps; profile completion using “My Profile” section and application submission using “Higher Education Aptitude Test” links on the menu panel on the left-hand side bar of online portal.
- Only SUBMITTED applications will be considered for HAT and applications in SAVE or INCOMPLETE mode will not be entertained.
- The test fee for HAT is Rs. 2000/- per candidate. Candidates will deposit the fee amount in Habib Bank Limited Account No. 1742 7900 1334 01. Title of Account: Higher Education Commission
- Download bank fee challan while registering for the test at http://etc.hec.gov.pk. (Fee Challan is only available on ETC online registration portal).
- All candidates are required to upload the paid and scanned fee challan, duly stamped by an HBL branch, while completing the application form of ETC online registration portal to submit the application.
- The test fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.
Note: It is mandatory to bring original applicant copy of paid fee challan on a test day along with your Roll Number Slip, Original CNIC/original passport, otherwise candidate will not be allowed to sit in the examination.
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