Higher Education Commission (HEC) Pakistan

ABOUT HEC

What is the Higher Education Commission?

The Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan is the national regulatory body responsible for higher education, university accreditation, academic quality assurance and degree verification.

Before any Pakistani university degree can be accepted internationally, it normally needs to be verified and attested by HEC. Once HEC attestation is completed, the documents may then proceed to MOFA, embassy legalization or Apostille depending on the destination country.

Quick Facts

Authority Higher Education Commission
Country Pakistan
Established 2002
Main Purpose Degree Verification & Attestation
Required For Employment, Study Abroad, Immigration

HEC SERVICES

Educational Documents Verified by HEC

HEC verifies and attests educational documents issued by recognized universities and degree awarding institutions.

Degree Attestation

Bachelor's, Master's, MPhil and PhD degrees.

Transcript Verification

Official university transcripts and mark sheets.

Diploma Attestation

Diplomas and postgraduate diplomas.

Educational Certificates

University certificates issued by recognized institutions.

PROCESS

HEC Attestation Process

Online Appointment

Submit your application through the HEC online portal and schedule an appointment.

Document Verification

Original educational documents are verified by HEC.

HEC Attestation

Official HEC stamps and verification are applied.

Next Step

Proceed to MOFA, Embassy Attestation or Apostille depending on your destination country.

REQUIREMENTS

Documents Required for HEC Attestation

Before applying for HEC attestation, applicants should ensure that all educational documents are complete, accurate and issued by a recognized university.

Original Degree

Original degree issued by a recognized university.

Original Transcript

Complete transcript or detailed marks certificate.

CNIC / Passport

Valid identification document of the applicant.

Photocopies

Copies of educational documents and identification.

Processing Time

Processing time depends upon appointment availability, verification requirements and the university records. Urgent appointments may reduce overall processing time.

Why HEC Attestation?

Most foreign employers, universities, immigration authorities and embassies require HEC attestation before accepting Pakistani educational qualifications.

International Acceptance

HEC attestation is usually followed by MOFA, Embassy Attestation or Apostille depending upon the destination country.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

HEC Attestation FAQs

Here are some of the most common questions about HEC degree verification and attestation.

Is HEC attestation mandatory?

Yes. Most Pakistani university degrees require HEC attestation before they can be accepted by MOFA, foreign embassies or overseas employers.

Can I apply without the original degree?

No. Original educational documents are normally required for verification and attestation.

Does HEC attest transcripts?

Yes. HEC also verifies and attests official university transcripts issued by recognized institutions.

What happens after HEC attestation?

Your documents usually proceed to MOFA attestation, Embassy legalization or Apostille depending on the destination country.

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