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Frequently Asked Questions For Recognition of Foreign Qualifications in Pakistan
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How can I apply for recognition of foreign degree/Foreign Equivalence?
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Filling of online application form available at https://eservices.hec.gov.pk
What documents are required for recognition of Foreign degrees?
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Where should I post/ send my application along with documents?
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System is fully online and there is no need to send hardcopies.
What is the fee for foreign degree/diploma equivalence?
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Rs. 5000/- for each degree/diploma (non-refundable) and does not include the verification fee charged by some universities at abroad.
How can I pay the fee Challan?
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1. Pay online via 1 link only.
Can I submit my documents to HEC without filling the online application form?
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No. It is mandatory to fill the online application form and there is no need to visit office.
What are the requirements for final Equivalence letter?
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As per policy, it is mandatory for the applicants to provide verification on genuineness of their degrees from respective foreign universities directly to HEC for receiving equivalence letter of their foreign degrees. The verification of foreign degrees can be provided to HEC via An email from university directly addressed to HEC at
fe-degree-verification@hec.gov.pk
My university is asking for verification fee, is it included in the required fee? i.e. Rs. 5000/-
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No, Rs. 5000 is the processing fee for each degree/diploma/certificate and does not include the verification fee charged by the university. Any other fee if required by University will be borne by applicant and can be paid directly to university.
My graduation information is available online on university's website, is it acceptable?
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Yes.
I am not qualified for the award and unable to complete the education abroad and wish to continue the same in any Pakistani chartered university. Does HEC recognize incomplete qualification?
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No, HEC do not recognize an incomplete qualification, rather one can get "University Recognition Status letter" and submit to the admitting university.
What is the procedure for university status letter and what is the fee?
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Please write an application to DG (A&A), HEC H-9 Islamabad along with the proof of foreign qualification. There is no fee for this letter.
How may I know the status of my application?
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I have received the Equivalence letter but it does not mention my CGPA/grades. What should I do?
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HEC determines only the level of education.
I want to apply for the admission in foreign university, how can I confirm the recognition status of the university by HEC?
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To confirm the accreditation/recognition status of the university please search the required university on following website https://whed.net/results_institutions.php. In addition to this, it is mandatory that the university must be recognized by the government of respective country.
Which Foreign Institutions are allowed to operate in Pakistan?
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Please see the list of approved institutions in Pakistan offering degrees with foreign collaborations at
https://www.hec.gov.pk/english/universities/Pages/Foreign-Collaboration-Institutions.aspx
I want to get online education from a foreign chartered university, will HEC recognize that?
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https://www.hec.gov.pk//english/Notifications/Lists/Notifications/Attachments/17/14%20Recognition%20of%20the%20degree%20awarded%20by%20foreign%20chartered%
20universitiesinstitutions%20through%20virtualonlinedistance%20learn.pdf
I have lost my Equivalence Letter. How can I get another copy of the same and what is the fee?
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Letter is available online in your application form and you can download it whenever you need.
My PhD degree title is different than my actual subject/research area or previous qualifications. Can HEC change the title of degrees?
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Please lodge your ticket at onlinehelp.hec.gov.pk in this regard.
I am unable to login to my account, what should I do?
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Register complaint at
https://onlinehelp.hec.gov.pk/
I haven't created my account but it says your account is already registered but when I try "Forget password option", it says your account is not registered. What should I do?
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Register complaint at
https://onlinehelp.hec.gov.pk/
My university is not available into this list, what should I do?
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To confirm the status of the university, please put up a query at
https://onlinehelp.hec.gov.pk/
What is the university/ies email required in application form?
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Please browse your university's website in this regard.
My degree does not have GPA or Percentage, what should I write in the GPA box required in the application form?
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It is not mandatory, just write the most appropriate number awarded to you in your degree/diploma.
I want to change my registered email, what should I do?
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Register complaint at
https://onlinehelp.hec.gov.pk/
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