Home LifestyleEducation What to Know About HEC Aptitude Test for MS, MPhil and PhD Scholarships 2024

What to Know About HEC Aptitude Test for MS, MPhil and PhD Scholarships 2024

by Sahrish Shakeel
  • The Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan has revamped its scholarship and admission process for MS, MPhil, and PhD programs, introducing the Higher Education Aptitude Test (HAT) administered by the Education Testing Council (ETC) to ensure fairness.
  • Candidates interested in HEC scholarships and admissions can apply online through the designated e-portal.
  • The HAT, applicable for admission consideration in both public and private institutions, will be conducted in five categories based on applicants’ academic backgrounds, with the test scheduled for May 26, 2024.

The Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan has implemented a new procedure for awarding scholarships and admissions to MS, MPhil, and PhD programs, introducing the Higher Education Aptitude Test (HAT) administered by the Education Testing Council (ETC) to ensure fairness and transparency.

Applicants interested in HEC scholarships and admissions can now apply

Applicants interested in HEC scholarships and admissions can now apply conveniently online through the designated e-portal. The test is open to those seeking future scholarship opportunities at HEC-sponsored Pakistani universities.

The HAT is applicable for admission consideration in both public and private institutions, with five categories based on applicants’ academic backgrounds.

  1. HAT 1: Engineering & Technology, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics 
  2. HAT 2: Management Sciences, Business Education 
  3. HAT 3: Arts and Humanities, Social Sciences, Psychology, Law 
  4. HAT 4: Agricultural & Veterinary Sciences, Biological & Medical Sciences, Physical Sciences, Education, Media & Mass Communication. 
  5. HAT – General: Religious Studies (Madrasa Graduates) 

How to Apply?

To apply for 2024, candidates must register online on the HEC website and pay a non-refundable fee of Rs. 2000 through designated banks or mobile banking services. It is pertinent to mention that providing accurate contact details is crucial for receiving timely notifications about the test.

Important Deadline

The deadline for online registration is May 8, 2024. This new process aims to streamline scholarship and admission evaluations, ensuring fairness for all candidates.

Test Schedule

The test is scheduled for May 26, 2024, applicants can obtain their Roll Number Slips from the official website a week before the test date.

HEC Introduces Romanian Scholarship for Pakistani and AJ&K Nationals. Read the full story here: 

The Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan has announced a scholarship opportunity for Pakistani and AJ&K nationals to pursue Master’s and PhD studies at the University Politehnica Bucharest in Romania for the academic year 2024-25. This scholarship is offered by the Romanian Government and is aimed at students in the fields of Engineering and Information Technology.

HEC Introduces Romanian Scholarship for Pakistani and AJ&K Nationals

Have something to add? Let us know in the comments section below.

For more news and updates, stay tuned to Wow 360.

You may also like