HEC degree attestation is now fully online through the e-Services portal at eservices.hec.gov.pk, available 24 hours a day. The fee is PKR 3,000 per document, paid through 1-Link. Once verified, a digitally secured e-attestation certificate is issued that any employer worldwide can check online.
The Higher Education Commission replaced its counter-based attestation system with a fully online, paperless process. For applicants that removed the queues. For employers it changed something more useful: a Pakistani degree can now be confirmed by anyone, anywhere, without a physical stamp that has to be trusted on sight.
How to apply, step by step
- Create your account. Go to eservices.hec.gov.pk and choose Sign-up if you are a new user, or log in with your existing credentials.
- Select Degree Attestation. The option sits in the menu on the left side of your dashboard.
- Upload your documents. Scan clearly. Illegible uploads are the most common reason an application stalls.
- Pay the fee. PKR 3,000 per document, paid through 1-Link inside the portal.
- Wait for verification. HEC confirms your record with the awarding institution.
- Download the certificate. You are notified by SMS and email, then download the e-attestation certificate from your account.
What counts as a document
The PKR 3,000 fee applies per document, not per application. That distinction matters when budgeting.
| Document | Counts separately | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Degree | Yes | PKR 3,000 |
| Transcript | Yes | PKR 3,000 |
| Provisional certificate | Yes | PKR 3,000 |
| HEC equivalence letter | Yes | PKR 3,000 |
A candidate attesting a degree and its transcript together therefore pays PKR 6,000, not PKR 3,000. Confirm which documents your employer or embassy actually requires before paying for all of them.
Documents you will need
- Original degree or certificate
- Transcript or detailed marks certificate
- CNIC or passport
- Provisional certificate or equivalence letter, where applicable
Requirements vary by qualification type. Check the document list on the HEC portal for your specific case rather than assuming, because paying the fee against an incomplete submission does not speed anything up.
Attestation is not the same as verification
Worth being precise about this, because the two get confused. Attestation is HEC confirming that a degree is genuine and issuing a certificate to that effect. Verification, in a hiring context, is the wider exercise of confirming that the person in front of you actually holds that degree, worked where they say they worked, and lives where they say they live.
An attested degree answers one question well. It says nothing about employment history, address, or whether a police record exists. Employers running full pre-employment screening treat attestation as one input among several, alongside the police character certificate and direct employment confirmation. Our background verification service covers how those checks fit together.
What we can and cannot do for you
A&A Verity handles the submission and tracking of attestation applications for employers and overseas clients, and returns a verified result. What we cannot do is shorten HEC's own verification cycle, which depends on the awarding institution responding. Nobody can, and a provider promising otherwise is promising something outside their control.
Frequently asked questions
How do I apply for HEC degree attestation online?
Create an account or log in at eservices.hec.gov.pk, select Degree Attestation from the dashboard menu, upload the required documents, and pay the fee through 1-Link. The portal is available 24 hours a day. Once your documents are verified, an e-attestation certificate is issued and you download it from your account.
What is the HEC degree attestation fee?
The fee is PKR 3,000 per document. Each degree, transcript, provisional certificate or HEC equivalence letter counts as a separate document, so a candidate attesting both a degree and a transcript pays PKR 6,000. Payment is made through 1-Link within the portal.
Is HEC degree attestation fully online now?
Yes. HEC moved to a fully online, paperless Degree Attestation System that removed the need to visit an HEC office and queue in person. Applications are submitted through the e-Services portal, and applicants are notified by SMS and email when the certificate is ready to download.
How can an employer verify a Pakistani degree?
The e-attestation certificate issued by HEC is digitally secured and can be verified online by any institution or employer worldwide. That makes it substantially harder to forge than a physical stamp, and it means an overseas employer can confirm a Pakistani qualification without needing a presence in Pakistan.
What documents are required for HEC attestation?
You generally need the original degree or certificate, the associated transcript or detailed marks certificate, your CNIC or passport, and in some cases a provisional certificate or equivalence letter. Requirements vary by qualification type, so check the document list on the HEC portal for your specific case before paying.
How long does HEC degree attestation take?
Timelines depend on how quickly your awarding institution confirms your record and whether your submitted documents are complete and legible. Incomplete uploads are the most common cause of delay. Applicants are informed by SMS and email once the e-attestation certificate has been issued.
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