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The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has introduced a fully online, paperless Degree Attestation System, replacing the previous process of attestation. This modern system is fast, convenient, and hassle-free, removing the need for applicants to visit HEC offices or submit original documents in hard copy. Applications can be submitted anytime (24/7) through online portal at www.eservices.hec.gov.pk.
2. Applicants are advised to carefully read and understand all instructions before submitting an online application for attestation. The system operates through the following four steps:
- Submission of the online application by the applicant
- Scrutiny of the application by HEC
- Verification of academic documents by the respective university/HEI
- Issuance of the e-Attestation Certificate by HEC
Important Note:
After successful submission of applications, applicants are advised to frequently check real time status of their applications from Track Application option available at side Bar (left) on their dashboard.
Submission of online Application by the Applicant
To obtain an HEC e-Attestation Certificate, applicants must complete the online process on the portal in the following sequence:
1. Sign-in / Sign-up
New users must create an account by selecting the “Sign-up" option, while existing users can log-in using their registered credentials at www.eservices.hec.gov.pk. Applicants are then required to select the “Degree Attestation" option from the menu available on the left side of their dashboard.
2. Personal Details
Applicants are required to enter personal information, including name, father's name, date of birth, marital status, gender, and address etc. (Applicants must ensure, prior to submitting the application, that their personal details on the CNIC and all educational documents are identical. Failing this, the attestation process will not be initiated).
3. Degree Details
i. Applicants must provide complete academic information of educational document(s) including level of education, duration, degree title, campus/affiliated college, session and registration/roll/seat/serial number (whichever is applicable) for the attestation of degree / transcript / Provisional Certificate / Equivalence Certificate issued by HEC.
ii. The applicant must select, from the checkbox options, only the degree program for which attestation is required.
4. Attestation Details
Based on the selected degree program, the following document types will be available for attestation under this section:
i. Degree
ii. Transcript (Result Card/Result Intimation Card/Detailed Marks Certificate)
iii. Provisional Certificate (only those issued by the university's examination office)
iv. HEC Equivalence Letter
The system automatically calculates the fee based on the selected documents. Applicants are advised to select only those degree programs and documents that are required and readily available for attestation.
5. Document Upload
Applicants are required to upload clear and legible scanned copies of their CNIC (both front and back) along with degree(s) / transcript(s) / Provisional Certificate(s) / Equivalence Certificate(s) issued by HEC. Any additional supporting documents may also be uploaded under the “Other Documents" tab.
6. Verify Details
Applicants must carefully review all entered information and uploaded documents before proceeding. After ensuring accuracy, they should select the undertaking checkbox. The applicant bears full responsibility for the correctness of the provided information and uploaded documents.
7. Payment through 1-Link. (1-Bill)
The attestation fee is Rs. 3,000 per document (degree, transcript, provisional certificate, or HEC equivalence letter). Applicants are advised to carefully select the documents for attestation and ensure that the fee is paid in accordance with their requirements. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to verify the completeness and accuracy of all attestation details before submitting the application. In case of any incorrect selection, the fee will neither be refunded, adjusted, nor transferred.
To pay the attestation fee, a Consumer Number is automatically generated when the applicant clicks the “Proceed for Payment" button in their account. Applicants should then complete the payment using their preferred online banking channel or platform. After the payment is successfully made, they must click the “Verify Payment" button in their account. Once the payment is verified, the application is automatically submitted to HEC.
Scrutiny of Application by HEC
i. HEC conducts an initial review to ensure:
- Verification of personal details with NADRA
- Availability of all required documents
- Consistency of information across CNIC and academic documents.
- To ensure the HEC guidelines are followed to issue such degrees.
- Accuracy of university/campus and degree details.
- Inclusion of name of degree holder in the PhD Country Directory (for PhD cases)
- Applicant's name in approved lists, where applicable
ii. If any deficiencies are identified, the application is returned to the applicant with remarks, and a task is assigned in the “Task Assigned to Me" section of the e-services account of applicant. The applicant is required to fulfill the deficiency or upload required document as per HEC remarks and resubmit the application for re-scrutiny/evaluation.
iii. If the application is found complete and accurate, it is forwarded to the concerned university for verification. Applicants are notified via SMS, email, and the system, where they can also track the real-time status of their application.
Verification by the University/HEI
The concerned university verifies the applicant's credentials against its official records and conveys its verification decision to HEC for consideration.
Issuance of e-Attestation Certificate
After receiving verification from the university, HEC conducts a final review. If the case meets all requirements and complies with applicable policies, an e-Attestation Certificate is issued against documents applied for attestation. Applicants are notified via SMS and email for issuance of e-Attestation Certificate. The applicants can download the certificate from their online account at HEC Portal.
General Guidelines:
- Attestation of photocopies is no longer offered.
- Documents with overwriting, erasures, or alterations will not be attested. Applicants should obtain corrected/non-altered documents from the awarding university.
- Transcripts (complete or incomplete) can be attested even if the final degree has not been issued.
- In cases of incomplete transcripts, the university must clearly indicate the academic status (e.g., degree in progress/incomplete degree program/incomplete transcript). Applicants must also select the appropriate option during online application.
- Degrees awarded by foreign Universities/DAIs are not attested by HEC. HEC issues equivalence letters against foreign qualifications and ONLY such equivalence letters are attested by HEC through this web portal. The web link for equivalence of foreign degrees is https://eservices.hec.gov.pk.
- Degrees awarded by foreign Universities/DAIs are not attested by HEC. HEC issue equivalence letters against foreign qualifications and ONLY such equivalence letters are attested by HEC through this web portal. The web link for equivalence of foreign degrees is https://eservices.hec.gov.pk.
- If your degree is in the field of Medical or Nursing, then please upload your professional registration card/certificate of the relevant professional body/council such as PMDC/PNMC, (under heading of other documents) at the time of applying for degrees attestation;
- For MS/MPhil or equivalent programs launched after 7 November 2013, an HEC-issued NOC is mandatory.
- For PhD degrees, the applicant's name must appear in the PhD Country Directory (PCD).
5. Applicant's Support and Assistance
In case of any assistance, applicants are advised to consult the “FAQs" available on the HEC website. For further support & queries, drop your concern at onlinehelp.hec.gov.pk or contact at UAN: 111-119-432 or, 0334 - 111 9432.
Note:
- Submission of fake, forged, or bogus documents will result in strict action under applicable laws and policies.
- Providing incomplete or incorrect information may lead to delays or complications during processing.
