How to get HEC degree attestation
About 21 days
Foreign scholarships and universities ask for degrees attested by the Higher Education Commission (HEC). Attestation confirms your degree is genuine.
Steps
- Create an account on the HEC e-portal (eportal.hec.gov.pk) and complete your profile.
- Apply for "Degree Attestation". Upload scans of your degree, transcript, Intermediate and Matric certificates, and CNIC.
- Pay the fee (about PKR 1,000 per document for regular service) through the challan shown on the portal.
- Choose in-person or courier. For in-person, book a slot and bring original documents to the HEC regional office (Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi, Peshawar, Quetta).
- Attested documents are returned the same day for in-person, or by courier in 1 to 2 weeks.
Before you apply
- Your university must have already sent your degree data to HEC. If the portal says your degree is not verified, contact your university's exam office first.
- If you only have a provisional certificate, get the final degree issued first.
Typical time: 2 to 3 weeks including university verification.