FAQ's

1-              What kind of documents are required for attestation of degrees/transcripts awarded by the HEC recognized universities and Degree Awarding Institutions?

Ans:   All original documents from Matric onwards alongwith transcripts of degrees and copy of ID Card. For complete details please visit HEC weblink­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­

http://www.hec.gov.pk/das

2-              Does the HEC attest Matric and Intermediate Certificates?

Ans:   No, Matric and Intermediate Certificates are attested by the Inter Board Committee of Chairmen (IBCC).

3-              Do the degrees need verification of university before submission to the HEC for attestation?

Ans:   No, the degrees do not need verification from the university, for HEC attestation.

4-              Does the HEC attest laminated degrees?

Ans:   No, laminated degrees cannot be attested. Before submission of degrees for attestation, these are required to be delaminated.

5-              Does the HEC attest transcripts for incomplete studies?

Ans:   Yes, Transcripts for incomplete studies signed by the Controller of Exams of the respective university are attested.

6-              Is it necessary for the applicant to come in person for attestation?

Ans:   No, it is not necessary for the degree holder to come in person. He/she can get degrees attested through authorized person by giving authority letter or by OCS Courier Service.

7-              How much time does HEC take for attestation of documents?

Ans:   Degrees / transcripts if presented in person are attested on the same day. However, through OCS, it takes four to five working days.

8-              Does the HEC attest foreign degrees?

Ans:   No, foreign degrees are not attested by the HEC. However, the HEC determines their equivalence and the HEC Equivalence letter is attested if requested by the applicant.

9-              Does the HEC attest "Bonafide Student Certificates” or “To Whom It May Concern” certificates issued by the universities?

Ans:   No, “Bonafide Student Certificates” or “To Whom It May Concern” certificates are not attested by the HEC.

10-           Do the Regional Centres of the HEC at Lahore, Karachi, Peshawar and Quetta attest degrees?

Ans:   No, degrees are attested at the HEC Islamabad.

11-           How is passport number entered in the online application form?

Ans:   Enter only digits part of passport e.g. 783296.

12-           Does the HEC collect documents for Australian High Commission?

Ans:   Yes, the HEC attested documents can be deposited in the HEC with the letter of Australian High Commission. Two sets of photocopies of all documents may be attached with the documents. The representative of Australian High Commission visits the HEC once in two months to collect documents.

13-           Does the HEC seal documents for World Education Service (WES) USA & Canada?

Ans:   Yes, the HEC attested documents are sealed for WES on the request of applicants.