As per the announcement of HEC, the date of final registration is September 9, 2025, whereas the test date will be September 28, 2025. It is requested that students apply online on the official website at etc.hec.gov.pk.
USAT has been framed to determine how apt and ready a candidate is for undergraduate studies. It is a standardized requirement of entry for several universities, particularly those with HEC guidelines-based admissions.
Who is Eligible to Apply for USAT?
HEC explained that the test is available for students who have:
Completed HSSC or equivalent (Grade 12) education, or
Appeared in final exams and are waiting for results.
This provides a timely chance for both fresh pass students as well as result-awaiting students to establish their eligibility for undergraduate programs in the next academic session.
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Planning to start your undergraduate journey? The HEC Undergraduate Studies Admission Test (USAT) will be your first step!
— HEC Pakistan (@hecpkofficial) August 18, 2025
📅 Test Date: September 28, 2025
📝 Register by: September 9, 2025
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For those students who encounter some problem while registering, HEC has also launched an online help desk at onlinehelp.hec.gov.pk.
The USAT initiative is an element of HEC s general vision to enhance the quality, transparency, and accessibility of Pakistani higher education. The USAT initiative also seeks to ensure a merit-based system that provides equal opportunities to all students across the country.
HEC is also actively promoting awareness regarding the registration on its official social media handles using the following hashtags:
