HEC Degree Attestation – How to Verify Degree From HEC
Higher Education Commission (HEC) in Pakistan is the main regulatory body overseeing higher education in the country. It was established in 2002 to promote and regulate higher education institutions and degree-awarding bodies in Pakistan. The HEC is responsible for formulating policies, implementing quality assurance mechanisms, and accrediting institutions and programs.
All degrees obtained from HEC recognized Institutes / Universities should be attested by HEC for International Scholarships and Jobs abroad. International Universities and Institutes accept only HEC-attested certificates.
If you are moving abroad for Jobs like in the Gulf countries UAE, Qatar, KSA, and Bahrain, you must require HEC-attested certificates for the visa. Recently United Arab Emirates imposed a ban on Pakistani nationals, only those who can obtain a visa who possess a degree and must be attested by HEC, MOFA, and the UAE Embassy.
How to Verify a Degree From HEC
To verify the degree from HEC, you should follow the below steps.
- Online Registration on the HEC Portal
To start your attestation process, the first step is to register yourself online through HEC Portal. If you are already registered, then sign in through the portal by using your CNIC. Once you log into the portal, you should navigate to home and then click on Degree Attestation. See the below screenshot for your reference.
- Proceed for Degree Details
Once you click on the Degree Attestation Tab, you will move to another page, scroll down checkmark the box ” I read all information” and click on Proceed. You will navigate to another main window. Here on this window, you have to fill in your personal information, details of degrees, attestation details, upload documents, and verify the details. See the below screenshot for your reference.
- Verify Details For Initial Scrutiny
After verifying details, your application will be submitted for initial scrutiny. You will receive a confirmation email as well SMS. You have to wait for initial approval. The HEC department will verify your details confirm either in case of approval/refusal.
- Pay Online Fee
You should pay the attestation fee online. If you want urgent attestation, then need to pay an urgent fee also. The HEC fee can only be paid online through 1 Link, Jazz Cash, Easy Paisa, and online banking.
- Approval Form and Walk – In- Visit to HEC
You will receive an approval email within a week. It can take 15 days also in case of more applications pending in HEC. Usually, it is approved within a week. Once it is approved, you should download the application form from your HEC Portal. This form contains details about your token number and date of visit to HEC for attestation. You should visit on this particular date at the nearby HEC office.
- Submission of Degree to Attestation Officer
Submit your degree at the counter on your turn and wait for 4-5 hours. HEC officer will collect your documents and after a few hours, they will return with an HEC stamp. Make sure to check the stamp ( it should be properly done on your document).
You need to spend a full day on this process. It is advised to reach there as early so you can finish your process by the end of the day.
Urgent HEC Attestation
If you need your degree attestation on an urgent basis. Pay the urgent fee online along with the normal fee. Then after initial scrutiny do not wait for the particular date( it may be after one week) but you can visit after your approval and contact with HEC officer.
In each HEC office, there is a separate counter from where you can change your date and on the same day can get your attestation. This counter timing is from 9 AM to 11 AM. Try to reach there and change your date.
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