HEC Opens Registration for USAT 2025 – Undergraduate Admission Test

The Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan has officially opened registration for the Undergraduate Studies Admission Test (USAT) 2025, a mandatory entry exam for students seeking admission to undergraduate programs in universities across the country.

• Registration Deadline: September 9, 2025

• Test Date: September 28, 2025

• Official Portal: etc.hec.gov.pk

The USAT is designed to assess students’ readiness for higher education and serves as a standardized admission criterion for several universities that follow HEC guidelines.

Eligibility Criteria

Students meeting the following conditions can apply:

• Completed Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) or equivalent (Grade 12)

• Awaiting results of their final exams

This ensures that both recent graduates and students waiting for results have a chance to secure eligibility for the upcoming academic session.

How to Apply

HEC has made the registration process easy with an online help desk at onlinehelp.hec.gov.pk to assist applicants. All applications must be submitted through the official portal.

HEC’s Vision

The USAT initiative is part of HEC’s broader efforts to enhance transparency, quality, and accessibility in higher education, while promoting a merit-based system across Pakistan. The Commission is also spreading awareness about the registration process through its official social media channels to ensure students nationwide can apply on time.