Registration for Undergraduate Studies Admission Test (USAT) is Open Now

The Higher Education Commission Viz. Education Testing Council (ETC) will conduct Undergraduate Studies Admission Test (USAT) for admission at the undergraduate level in universities operating all over Pakistan. USAT is designed on the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) pattern and covers all known disciplines of Engineering, Medicine (Allied Health), Information Technology, Management and Social Sciences at the undergraduate entry level. After qualifying respective USAT, the students would stand eligible to all relevant universities like SAT.  Who Can Apply for Undergraduate Studies Admission Test (USAT)?

  ➣Students who have passed the Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) or equivalent/Grade 12 education.
   ➣Students who have appeared in the final examination and are awaiting results. 

Which USAT Versions to Apply for on Basis of Academic Streams? 

The test will be conducted in the following six categories based on relevant academic streams, students should register accordingly:

Any score above and equal to 50 will be considered as a qualifying USAT score. The maximum score on USAT would be the perfect score of 100.

Test Breakup/Marks Distribution

The detailed breakup of tests and marks distribution for all the USAT versions is available at: https://www.hec.gov.pk/english/HECAnnouncements/Pages/CW-HEC-USAT.aspx

Proposed Test Schedule

Test is held on a quarterly basis simultaneously in the major cities of Pakistan. More tests can however be arranged if the need exists. Yearly test calendar will be uploaded on the ETC website: http://etc.hec.gov.pk. Candidates may register themselves through online
registration portal. 

Role of Universities

Universities will continue to announce their admission programme independently. Students applying to universities accepting USAT will submit the USAT (version) ETC score card for inclusion in the weightage-based merit determining formula.

How to Apply for (USAT)

• For registration, please visit the following link: http://etc.hec.gov.pk.
• In case of any query during the online registration, please visit: onlinehelp.hec.gov.pk or visit HEC Secretariat or regional centres in Karachi, Lahore, Peshawar, and Quetta for guidance. 
• The submission of applications comprises of two steps: profile completion using "My Profile" section, and application submission using "Undergraduate Studies Admission Test" links on the menu panel on the left-hand side bar of online portal. 
• Only SUBMITTED applications will be considered for USAT and applications in SAVE or INCOMPLETE mode will not be entertained.
• The USAT test fee is Rs. 1,200/- per candidate. Candidates will deposit the fee in Habib Bank Limited Account No. 1742 7900 1334 01. Title of Account: Higher Education Commission.
• Applicants are required to send a copy of Fee Deposit Slip/ATM/Online Transfer through courier at the address: Member's House, Higher Education Commission, Sector H-8, Islamabad on or before the last date of registration.
• The test fee is non-refundable and not-transferable.
• Last Date for Online Registration: December 27, 2021 USAT Test will be held on: January 9, 2022 tentatively.

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