HEC Degree Attestation: Complete Step-by-Step Guide for Pakistani Students (2026)

It’s been five months for me working on the educational niche in Pakistan; every time I search for any job or admission to graduate programs, I see that HEC degree attestation is mandatory. It is the first step students take after getting their university degree.

Without it, your degree has no value, not only in Pakistan but also abroad, either for a scholarship, job, or admission. Till April 2026, the degree attestation by HEC was done manually, but now, taking the step for the benefit of a large community of students, the system has been shifted from manual verification to online degree verification by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan.

In the article below, we will guide you properly about the online HEC degree verification and attestation.

Table of Contents

1. What Is HEC Degree Attestation?
2. Why Do You Need HEC Attestation?
3. Who Can Apply?
4. HEC Degree Attestation Requirements
5. How to Use the HEC Degree Attestation Portal
6. Step-by-Step: HEC Degree Attestation Online Process
7. HEC Degree Attestation Fee (2025–2026)
8. HEC Degree Attestation Helpline and Support
9. After HEC: MOFA Attestation and Next Steps
10. Conclusion
11. FAQ Section

What Is HEC Degree Attestation?

HEC degree attestation is the official process through which the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan verifies and authenticates your academic documents—degrees, transcripts, provisional certificates, and equivalence letters.

HEC degree attestation is an official online process through which your documents will be verified and attested to by HEC. The documents may include your degrees, result cards/transcripts, provisional certificates, and equivalence letters.

What are provisional certificates?

The provisional certificate is a temporary degree or certificate that is provided to you by the examination office of your institute in case you did not get your original degree from your institute.

The basic purpose is to confirm that you got the degree by an HEC-recognized institute and that your documents are genuine.

Why Do You Need HEC Attestation?

After getting the degree to move on in your career, many steps will require the HEC degree attestation, like the following:

• Studying Abroad—Foreign universities require verified documents before admission.
• Work Visa Applications—Gulf countries (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar) and others require attested degrees for the work visa process.
• Immigration—Western countries like the US need HEC-attested documents for skilled migration programs.
• WES Evaluation—World Education Services (WES) for Canada requires attested degrees in sealed envelopes.
• Government Jobs in Pakistan—Many federal and provincial departments, like NADRA, also require attested credentials.
• Embassy Submissions—Most embassies will not process your file without HEC attestation.

Who Can Apply?

If you have gotten your degree from an HEC-recognized university and want to apply for a job or an admission, you need to apply. The following programs may include:

• Undergraduate (Bachelor’s) degree holders
• Graduate (Master’s) degree holders
• MPhil degree holders
• PhD degree holders (name must appear in the HEC PhD Country Directory)
• Holders of HEC Equivalence Letters (for foreign qualifications)

HEC Degree Attestation Requirements

Before you apply, gather all the documents listed below. Missing even one can delay your application.

📄 Document Checklist

Important Conditions

You must follow the following guidelines while applying.

• All names, dates, and details must be the same as per your CNIC and all academic documents.
• Any document that has overwriting, erased wording, or changes will not be attested.
• The degrees with lamination or plastic coating must have the coating removed before submission (or at least a 4×4-inch portion removed from the back).
• A degree from an institute that is not recognized by HEC will not be attested.

How to Use the HEC Degree Attestation Portal

Visit the HEC degree attestation official portal here.

This is the only authorized portal for your degree, HEC e-Attestation. It is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

HEC Degree Attestation Login — New vs. Returning Users

If you are a new user, you will follow these steps:

1. Visit the official portal.
2. On the login popup, click “Sign Up.”
3. A new window will open where you have to write your basic details. Including name (CNIC in case of Pakistani nationality or passport number in case of foreign national), nationality, phone number, email, and password.
4. After submission, you will receive a verification code in your email; you have to enter it into a new page created after clicking on the submit button.
5. You have to fill in the captcha to prove that you are not a robot.
6. Then click on Verify.

Your account has been registered.

If you are already registered, then

1. Go to the official portal.
2. Click “Sign In.”
3. Enter your CNIC/Passport number
4. Access your dashboard

Remember: If you have created your account for using any HEC services, then you need to log in now only.

Step-by-Step: HEC Degree Attestation Online Process

HEC has upgraded its old physical process with a fully paperless, digital Degree Attestation System (DAS). Here is the complete process:

Step 1: Create or Log In to Your Account

Once you have created or logged in to your account, you will be directed to your dashboard.

Step 2: Select “Degree Attestation” from the dashboard.

On the right side of your profile, you will be provided a series of services offered by HEC. Click on the degree attestation.

Step 3: Fill in Personal Details

Fill in your personal details, which include

• Full name (as on CNIC)
• Father’s name
• Date of birth
• Gender, marital status, and address

If you have already used any HEC service, then this information will be automatically filled there.

Step 4: Fill in Degree Details

This information has 3 sections:

• Qualification details
• Institute details
• Degree details

If you want to add more degrees, you can do this by just clicking on add more degrees.

Once you have added all the degrees, a questionnaire will appear, and you will have to answer it. Your answer must be “YES”; otherwise, it will not move on further.

Step 5: Attestation Details

When you submit all the degree details and the questionnaire, you will move to the attestation tab, where you will select the following:

• Degree
• Transcript
• Provisional Certificate
• HEC Equivalence Letter

The system automatically calculates the total fee based on your selections.

Step 6: Upload Documents

Here, you have to upload your documents like

• CNIC (front and back)
• All academic documents from Matric onwards
• Any additional supporting documents under “Other Documents”

Step 7: Review and Confirm

Check that you have filled in your information, and confirm it carefully, as you can’t edit it once submitted.

Step 8: Pay the Fee

Here you have to pay your fee; each degree attestation fee is Rs 3000. You can pay it via

• Online banking
• Mobile banking app (JazzCash, EasyPaisa, etc.)
• Any 1-Link-enabled bank

Step 9: HEC Scrutiny and University Verification

HEC verifies your personal details with NADRA. The university then verifies your degree. If your information seems to be incomplete, then a task will be assigned to you to complete it.

Step 10: Download Your e-Attestation Certificate

Once approved, you receive an SMS and email notification. Log back in and download your e-attestation certificate directly from your dashboard.

You can also track your application via your dashboard.

HEC Degree Attestation Fee

The degree attestation fee required by HEC is

Current Fee Structure (2025–2026)

Always fill out your application carefully, as you can’t draw back your fee once paid.

HEC Degree Attestation Helpline

To register a complaint, you can seek HEC online help here.

Here you can track your complaint already registered or can register a new complaint just by filling in the required information.

After HEC: MOFA Attestation and Next Steps

HEC degree attestation is only Step 1 in case you are planning to go abroad.

The standard attestation chain, if you are in Pakistan, is

HEC Attestation → MOFA (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) Attestation → Embassy/Consulate Attestation

Conclusion

HEC degree attestation is not a lengthy and stressful process as it was. With the fully online HEC degree attestation portal, you can complete your application procedure from the rest of your home.

To get started, prepare your documents first and make it possible that your documents are free of errors and you are applying for correct documents, as any mistake in a document will cause a hurdle in your degree attestation process.

When it comes to cost, the HEC degree attestation fee is Rs. 3,000 per document, so always fill out your application carefully, as the fee is nonrefundable, and you have to face the complete fee loss in case of an error in your application.

FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

1: How do I attest to my degree from HEC?

To attest to your degree, you just have to register yourself on the HEC e-services portal or log in if you have already registered.

2: How much does it cost to attest a degree from HEC?

The HEC degree attestation fee is Rs. 3,000 per document. This applies to degrees, transcripts, provisional certificates, and HEC equivalence letters. The fee is paid online through 1-Link (1-Bill) and is non-refundable and non-transferable once paid. Thus, you must ensure that the selected documents for attestation are correct and accurate.

3: What are the HEC attestation requirements?

The key HEC degree attestation requirements are your original CNIC (both sides scanned), your degree certificate, official transcripts, and scanned copies of all academic documents from Matric onwards. Additional documents may include an IBCC equivalence certificate (for A/O Level holders), PMDC registration (for medical degrees), an HEC NOC for MS/MPhil programs launched after November 2013, and marriage proof if your name changed after marriage.

5: Can I do HEC degree attestation online from home?

Yes. The current degree attestation process by HEC is a fully paperless, 100% online degree attestation system.

7: Does HEC attest to matric and intermediate certificates?

No. HEC only attests to university-level degrees (Bachelor’s, Master’s, MPhil, PhD). Matric and Intermediate certificates are attested by the Inter Board Committee of Chairmen (IBCC), not by the HEC. However, when applying for HEC attestation, you must still upload scanned copies of your Matric and Intermediate documents as part of your complete academic record.