Higher Education Commission HEC USAT Admission Test

The Higher Education Commission (HEC), through its Education Testing Council (ETC), has announced the schedule for the Undergraduate Studies Admission Test (USAT) 2025 — a standardized entry test designed for students seeking admission in undergraduate programs at universities across Pakistan.

This initiative aims to establish a uniform testing standard for undergraduate admissions, ensuring that all students are assessed fairly based on their aptitude, reasoning, and academic knowledge.

The USAT serves as a common assessment platform for admission into undergraduate degree programs in both public and private universities across Pakistan. Many universities now recognize USAT as part of their admission criteria, giving students the advantage of applying to multiple institutions with a single test result.

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The test is modeled on international university entrance exams like SAT, focusing on analytical reasoning, quantitative skills, and verbal ability, along with discipline-specific sections.

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Who Can Apply for USAT?

Students are eligible to apply if they have:

• Passed the Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) or equivalent (12 years of education).
• Appeared in the final exams of HSSC or equivalent and are waiting for results.

This makes the test open to both completed and ongoing intermediate students who aim to secure admission in the upcoming university session.

USAT Categories

HEC offers multiple categories of USAT to suit different academic disciplines. Students must choose the category based on their intended field of study at the university.

USAT Category	Academic Stream / Discipline
USAT-A	Arts & Humanities
USAT-COM	Commerce
USAT-CS	Computer Science
USAT-E	Pre-Engineering
USAT-GS	General Science
USAT-M	Pre-Medical

Note: After qualifying the relevant USAT category, candidates will be eligible for admission to universities in their respective streams. The USAT score is valid for one year for undergraduate admissions.

Test Schedule

• Registration Opens: Friday, October 24, 2025
• Last Date for Online Registration: Monday, November 10, 2025
• USAT Test Date: Sunday, December 07, 2025

HEC/ETC conducts USAT tests quarterly across major cities in Pakistan. For updates and details, candidates are advised to regularly visit the ETC website.

Guidelines for Universities

Universities across Pakistan are encouraged to give due weightage to the USAT score as part of their admission process. The ETC Score Card helps institutions maintain merit-based admissions with standardized testing benchmarks nationwide.

How to Apply for USAT

1. Visit the official ETC portal: Click Here
2. Sign up or log in to your account and complete the registration form carefully.
3. Choose the USAT category that matches your academic discipline.
4. Deposit the test fee using the 1Link/1Bill invoice generated during registration.
5. Applications must be submitted online before the registration deadline.

Important Reminders:

• Incomplete applications or those with incorrect CNIC details will be rejected.
• The CNIC number on the application must match the one presented on test day.
• Roll number slips will be available for download from the ETC portal before the test.
• The test fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.

Test Day Instructions

• Candidates must bring their original CNIC or SSC/HSSC certificate and Roll Number Slip.
• Mobile phones, calculators, or any electronic devices are strictly prohibited inside the test centre.
• Any act of cheating, impersonation, or misconduct will result in disqualification and potential legal action.

Conclusion

The USAT 2025 marks another milestone in HEC’s efforts to ensure transparency and merit-based university admissions in Pakistan. Whether you’re planning to pursue engineering, medicine, computer science, or the arts, this test can be your gateway to higher education success.

Don’t wait until the last moment — register before November 10, 2025, and secure your chance to join Pakistan’s leading universities through the HEC Undergraduate Studies Admission Test (USAT).