HEC Opens Online Registration for USAT 2026 Undergraduate Admission Test

The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has opened online registration for its Undergraduate Studies Admission Test (USAT), which is scheduled to take place across Pakistan on December 13, 2026. The test is being conducted by HEC's Education Testing Council (ETC) for students seeking admission to undergraduate degree programs at Pakistani universities.

According to the official announcement, the registration window opened on November 8, 2026, and interested candidates can submit their applications online until November 22, 2026. Students who have completed their Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) or an equivalent qualification involving 12 years of education are eligible to apply. Those who have appeared in their final HSSC examinations and are awaiting results may also register.

Applicants are required to select the test category that matches their academic background and the admission requirements of their chosen university. HEC will conduct USAT in six categories: USAT-A for Arts and Humanities, USAT-COM for Commerce, USAT-CS for Computer Science, USAT-E for Pre-Engineering, USAT-GS for General Science, and USAT-M for Pre-Medical students.

Candidates should carefully select the category aligned with their intended degree program and the relevant university's admission policy. HEC has set the minimum qualifying score for USAT at 50 marks out of 100.

A key feature of the test is that USAT scores will remain valid for two years, allowing students to use their results when applying to universities that accept the test for undergraduate admissions. The announcement offers prospective students a clear pathway to plan their university applications well in advance.