HEC clarifies viral LLB 4-year program letter, issues warning for students

The Higher Education Commission (HEC) urged students not to believe or share the false notification. The commission said the viral letter was never issued by the commission. It clarified that the document contains false information and does not represent any official policy.

The forged notification was titled “Policy Guideline: LLB 4-Year Program Duration and GAT Eligibility for Current Students.” It falsely claimed that the duration of the LLB programme had been reduced from five years to four years.

The fake letter also stated that all students currently enrolled in the five-year LLB programme would automatically be shifted to a four-year programme. It further claimed that these students would become eligible to take the Law Graduate Assessment Test (Law-GAT) after completing their fourth year.

HEC strongly rejected all of these claims. The commission said there has been no such decision regarding the duration of the LLB programme or Law-GAT eligibility for current students.

The commission advised students, universities and the general public to avoid trusting or forwarding the forged notification. It warned that sharing unverified information can create unnecessary confusion among students.

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HEC said all official announcements and policy decisions are released only through its official website and verified social media accounts. It encouraged everyone to check these platforms before believing or sharing any news.

The clarification comes as the fake notification spread widely on social media and created uncertainty among law students. HEC said only authentic information issued through its official channels should be considered valid.

False notifications can spread quickly and mislead thousands of students. Checking official sources before sharing important education updates helps prevent confusion and protects students from misinformation.