HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION (HEC)
Education Testing Council (ETC)
Undergraduate Studies Admission Test (USAT)
For Admission in Undergraduate Programmes in Pakistani Universities
USAT Test Categories by Academic Stream
| Academic Stream / Discipline | Test Category |
|---|---|
| Arts & Humanities | USAT-A |
| Commerce | USAT-COM |
| Computer Science | USAT-CS |
| Pre-Engineering | USAT-E |
| General Science | USAT-GS |
| Pre-Medical | USAT-M |
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.
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Last Date for Online Registration: Tuesday, September 9, 2025 (24:00 hours)
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Test Date: Sunday, September 28, 2025
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Note: Any change in the test date will be notified through the official websites:
Who Can Apply for USAT?
Students who have:
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Passed the Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) or equivalent examination (12 years of education).
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Appeared in final HSSC or equivalent exams and are awaiting results.
Purpose & Validity
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USAT is conducted quarterly in major cities of Pakistan.
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USAT is valid for one year and also accepted for HEC undergraduate scholarships.
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Universities will give due weightage to USAT scores as per their admission policy.
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Students must submit the relevant USAT score card when applying to universities accepting USAT.
How to Apply
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Visit: http://etc.hec.gov.pk for online registration.
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In case of difficulty: Visit https://onlinehelp.hec.gov.pk
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Submit the application after completing all fields.
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Applications in SAVE or INCOMPLETE mode will not be entertained.
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Ensure all personal details (CNIC, name, phone number) are correct.
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CNIC mismatch between form and test-day document will disqualify the candidate.
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Complaints/queries must be resolved before the portal closes.
Test Fee & Payment Process
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Fee must be paid via 1Link/1Bill Invoice payment services using a generated consumer number.
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After payment, click “Verify Online Payment” on ETC dashboard.
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Test fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.
Roll Number Slip & Test Day Instructions
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Roll Number Slips will be downloadable from http://etc.hec.gov.pk and sent to registered email addresses.
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Also sent via SMS (if number hasn’t changed networks).
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Required on Test Day:
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Printout of Roll Number Slip
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Original CNIC/Passport
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Under-18 candidates: B-Form + SSC/HSSC Certificate with picture
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Test Centre Selection
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Test will be held in major cities of Pakistan.
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Applicants may choose any centre during registration.
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ETC reserves the right to change centre if less than 250 applicants register for a location.
Important Prohibitions
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The following are strictly prohibited inside the test centre:
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Mobile phones
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Electronic/calculating/recording/communication/imaging devices
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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)
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Helpline: 0334-111-9432, 051-111-119-432
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Website: https://etc.hec.gov.pk