USAT Test announced for admission in BS (Bachelors)

HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION (HEC)

Education Testing Council (ETC)

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Undergraduate Studies Admission Test (USAT)

For Admission in Undergraduate Programmes in Pakistani Universities

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USAT Test Categories by Academic Stream

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Test Schedule

The Education Testing Council (ETC) will conduct the Undergraduate Studies Admission Test (USAT) for students seeking admission to undergraduate programs in Pakistani universities.

• Last Date for Online Registration: Tuesday, September 9, 2025 (24:00 hours)

• Test Date: Sunday, September 28, 2025

• Note: Any change in the test date will be notified through the official websites:

  • http://hec.gov.pk

  • http://etc.hec.gov.pk

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Who Can Apply for USAT?

Students who have:

• Passed the Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) or equivalent examination (12 years of education).

• Appeared in final HSSC or equivalent exams and are awaiting results.

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Purpose & Validity

• USAT is conducted quarterly in major cities of Pakistan.

• USAT is valid for one year and also accepted for HEC undergraduate scholarships.

• Universities will give due weightage to USAT scores as per their admission policy.

• Students must submit the relevant USAT score card when applying to universities accepting USAT.

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How to Apply

1. Visit: http://etc.hec.gov.pk for online registration.

2. In case of difficulty: Visit https://onlinehelp.hec.gov.pk

3. Submit the application after completing all fields.

   • Applications in SAVE or INCOMPLETE mode will not be entertained.

   • Ensure all personal details (CNIC, name, phone number) are correct.

4. CNIC mismatch between form and test-day document will disqualify the candidate.

5. Complaints/queries must be resolved before the portal closes.

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Test Fee & Payment Process

• Fee must be paid via 1Link/1Bill Invoice payment services using a generated consumer number.

• After payment, click “Verify Online Payment” on ETC dashboard.

• Test fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.

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Roll Number Slip & Test Day Instructions

• Roll Number Slips will be downloadable from http://etc.hec.gov.pk and sent to registered email addresses.

• Also sent via SMS (if number hasn’t changed networks).

• Required on Test Day:

  • Printout of Roll Number Slip

  • Original CNIC/Passport

  • Under-18 candidates: B-Form + SSC/HSSC Certificate with picture

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Test Centre Selection

• Test will be held in major cities of Pakistan.

• Applicants may choose any centre during registration.

• ETC reserves the right to change centre if less than 250 applicants register for a location.

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Important Prohibitions

• The following are strictly prohibited inside the test centre:

  • Mobile phones

  • Electronic/calculating/recording/communication/imaging devices

  • Taking, uploading, or sharing images of the question book — a punishable offence under ETC rules.

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Contact Us

Education Testing Council (ETC)

• Helpline: 0334-111-9432, 051-111-119-432

• Website: https://etc.hec.gov.pk