HEC Degree Attestation — Complete Guide 2026

What is HEC Degree Attestation?

HEC Degree Attestation is the process of verifying and attesting educational documents issued by recognized Pakistani universities and degree-awarding institutions.

HEC can attest:

• Degree
• Transcript / Result Card
• Provisional Certificate
• HEC Equivalence Letter

After successful processing, HEC issues an e-Attestation Certificate that can be downloaded from the applicant's online account.

Who Can Apply?

You can generally apply if your educational document was issued by a recognized Pakistani university or degree-awarding institution. HEC attestation may be required for:

• Jobs in Pakistan or abroad
• Higher education
• Scholarships
• Immigration or visa purposes
• Foreign admissions
• Professional or official documentation

Important: HEC does not attest degrees awarded by foreign universities. For foreign qualifications, HEC issues an equivalence letter, and that letter can be attested instead.

Documents Required

• Valid CNIC or Passport
• Degree you want to attest
• Transcript / Result Card
• Provisional Certificate, if applicable
• HEC Equivalence Letter, if applicable
• Clear scanned copies of educational documents
• Passport-size photograph with a plain background

For professional degrees, HEC may require verification or registration from the relevant professional body.

Note: Your name, father's name, date of birth and other information should match your CNIC/Passport and educational documents exactly. Incorrect information can cause delays or rejection.

Online Application Process

The application is submitted through the HEC e-Services portal.

1. Create an Account — Open the HEC e-Services portal and create an account, or log in if you already have one. Select Degree Attestation from your dashboard.
2. Enter Personal Details — Full name, father's name, date of birth, CNIC details, address and contact information, matching your official documents.
3. Add Degree Details — Degree level, degree title, university, campus/college, session, and registration/roll/seat/student ID number where applicable.
4. Select Documents — Choose only the documents you actually want HEC to attest (Degree, Transcript, Provisional Certificate, or HEC Equivalence Letter).
5. Upload Documents — Upload clear, readable, non-blurry scans where all information is visible.
6. Check Your Application — Verify name spelling, father's name, date of birth, degree title, university, campus, registration/student ID and CGPA/marks before submitting.
7. Pay the Fee — Pay via the available 1-Link / 1-Bill payment system and ensure the payment is verified in your HEC account before your application proceeds.

HEC Attestation Fee 2026

Note: The fee is charged per document. Always check the HEC portal before payment since fees and procedures can change.

What Happens After Submission?

1. HEC Scrutiny

HEC checks your application and uploaded documents. If something is missing or incorrect, your application may be returned with remarks, which you can view and correct in your dashboard.

2. University Verification

If your application is complete, HEC sends your academic information to your concerned university/HEI for verification against its official records.

3. Final HEC Review

After university verification, HEC conducts a final review and issues your e-Attestation Certificate, downloadable from your online account.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Wrong information — name, father's name, date of birth or degree details not matching official documents
• Blurry or unreadable document scans
• Incorrect degree details — university, campus, degree title or registration number entered wrong
• Forgetting to verify payment in the HEC account after paying the fee
• Not regularly checking the Track Application / Revision Requested sections
• Submitting documents with overwriting, erasures or alterations — HEC does not attest altered documents

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the HEC degree attestation fee in 2026?

The current fee is Rs. 3,000 per document.

Can I apply for HEC attestation online?

Yes. HEC currently provides a fully online and paperless Degree Attestation System.

Can HEC attest my transcript without the final degree?

Yes, subject to HEC's requirements for complete or incomplete transcripts.

Do I have to visit HEC personally?

This depends on HEC's current process. Applicants should check the latest instructions on the official HEC e-Services portal before applying.

Can HEC attest a foreign degree?

No. HEC does not directly attest foreign university degrees — only the HEC equivalence letter for that foreign qualification.

Can HEC attest Matric or Intermediate certificates?

No. These are generally attested by IBCC, not HEC.

Can I track my HEC application?

Yes, through the Track Application option in your HEC e-Services account.

Final Words

HEC Degree Attestation is now easier because the entire application process is handled online. The most important things are to provide correct information, upload clear documents, pay and verify the fee, and keep checking your HEC account for updates.

Requirements, fees and procedures may change, so always check the official HEC website before applying.

This guide is published by Pakdailycareer.com for informational purposes.