HEC Degree Attestation 2026: How to Apply Online on the e-Services Portal, Fee & e-Attestation Certificate

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HEC degree attestation guide with e-attestation certificate, graduation cap and QR code

For years, getting a degree attested in Pakistan meant long queues, courier packets and weeks of waiting. Since May 2026, the Higher Education Commission (HEC) does it all online. This guide explains how HEC degree attestation online works, what the e-Services portal does, what it costs and how employers can verify your certificate.

Quick facts: Apply 24/7 at eservices.hec.gov.pk • Reported fee: Rs 3,000 per document • Paperless, no visit to HEC • Certificate downloaded from your dashboard

What Changed in May 2026?

On 11 May 2026, HEC announced that it had moved to a completely online and paperless Degree Attestation System, replacing the earlier process. Applicants no longer visit HEC offices or send original documents by courier. Instead, HEC issues an e-Attestation Certificate that you download from your own dashboard. The certificate, together with the documents attested under it, can be verified online at HEC's verification page.

Good news for those who already hold attested degrees: attestations issued before the launch remain valid and can be checked on the same verification page.

What Is the HEC e-Services Portal?

The e-Services portal is HEC's online platform for student services, and the new attestation system works only through it. New users create an account with the Sign Up option, and existing users sign in with their registered credentials. The login page opens inside a browser application, so enable JavaScript and use an up-to-date browser. If you forget your password, use the "forgot password" option on the portal to recover it.

HEC's older web address, eportal.hec.gov.pk, was retired when the e-Services portal launched. If you find yourself on an old link, return to the official HEC website and follow its link to the portal.

How to Apply Step by Step

  1. Open the portal. Go to eservices.hec.gov.pk.
  2. Sign up or log in. New applicants register with their identity details (CNIC, POC or passport, as the portal asks), then provide personal and academic details.
  3. Add your documents. Select the degree, transcript, provisional certificate or HEC equivalence letter you want attested. HEC says to apply with your original credentials.
  4. Pay the fee. The portal generates a consumer number, and you pay through 1-Link (1-Bill).
  5. Verify the payment. After paying, press the "Verify Payment" button in your account. Once it is verified, the application goes to HEC automatically.
  6. Wait for the notification. HEC tells you by SMS and email when your e-Attestation Certificate is ready, and you download it from your account.

Fee and What It Covers

Document type Reported fee
DegreeRs 3,000 per document
TranscriptRs 3,000 per document
Provisional certificateRs 3,000 per document
HEC equivalence letterRs 3,000 per document

The figure was reported by Pakistani news outlets in May 2026, so confirm the current fee on the HEC website before you pay.

Applied under the old system? Reports say that if you applied earlier but never paid the attestation fee, you need to apply again through the new online system.

Foreign Degrees and Equivalence

HEC issues equivalence letters for foreign qualifications, and only those letters are attested through this portal. HEC's FAQs also say to use the portal to attest a foreign equivalence certificate issued by HEC, selecting the country that awarded the degree and then the university. Holders of degrees from Pakistani universities can likewise apply for equivalence online by uploading HEC-attested education documents from the bachelor's level onward, with the paid fee challan.

How Employers Can Verify Your Certificate

Anyone, such as an employer, a university or an embassy, can check an e-Attestation Certificate on HEC's verification page, at hec.gov.pk/site/verification, together with the attested documents. Share the certificate and the verification link, not your account password.

Need Help?

  • FAQs: HEC's website has a Degree Attestation FAQ page.
  • Online help desk: register a ticket at onlinehelp.hec.gov.pk, which HEC also uses to check the status of an application.
  • Phone: UAN 111-119-432 or 0334-111-9432, as listed on HEC's page.
Stay safe: Only use the official portal and pay only through the consumer number generated inside your account. HEC does not need a visit or couriered originals under the new system, so be wary of agents who say otherwise.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I still need to visit an HEC office?

No. The system is fully online and paperless, and applications are accepted 24/7.

How much does HEC attestation cost?

Reports from May 2026 say Rs 3,000 per document, paid through 1-Link. Confirm the current fee with HEC.

How do I get my certificate?

HEC notifies you by SMS and email, and you download the e-Attestation Certificate from your portal account.

Are my old attestations still valid?

Yes. Attestations issued before the e-Attestation system remain valid and can be verified on HEC's verification page.

What if I forget my password?

Use the "forgot password" option on the e-Services portal. If you also lost access to the email on your profile, contact HEC through its online help desk.

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Disclaimer: This is an independent guide based on public HEC pages and news reports and is not affiliated with the Higher Education Commission. Fees and procedures can change, so confirm the latest details on the official HEC e-Services portal and HEC's website before you apply.

Location: Pakistan

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