If you are planning to work or study abroad you must have your degrees attested from Higher Education Commission Pakistan. HEC provides Document attestation service for all universities of Pakistan. Good advice I will give is to go for document attestation even if you don’t need them in near future. Because nobody knows when you gonna need them. Below is a step by step guide to get your degree attested from HEC.
Step 1: Create profile at HEC e-portal
The first step is to create an online profile at HEC portal. Minimum information required to get your documents attested is the personal and educational information. Then, all educational docs should be scanned and uploaded along with National Identity Card.
Step 2: Complete the Task in HEC e-portal
Once this is done, you can apply for online document attestation from within the Educational tab of your HEC portal. Once you have applied, It takes three to five days for initial scrutiny of your documents to be done from HEC. In three to five days you will receive an email and SMS giving you the status of initial scrutiny. If the initial scrutiny is successful a task will be created in your application area of HEC portal. You need to complete that Task. The task is basically choosing the appointment day and time when you can go physically to HEC center and submit the documents. You can go by yourself, send someone on your behalf or courier the documents to HEC Islamabad center. From within the task you need to select the center you will submitting the documents. If you are choosing the courier service, then you can send it only to Islamabad office.
Step 3: Submitting the Documents
If you have chosen submitting the docs physically, just go to the selected center on selected date and time, take your token number and wait for your turn. When it is your turn go to the respective counter, submit your documents, then at next counter submit the fee. within an hour or two you will be given your attested documents back.
If you follow the above steps it takes fifteen to twenty days to get your documents attestation. There is a way to fast track and get your documents attested in three days.
Fast Track Attestation:
[Update]: I am not sure if this applies any more because HEC has recently changed fee for urgent attestation. click here for details. ( via ProPakistani)
If you need your documents much sooner than standard time of attestation, follow step 1 and then write an application to Deputy Director attestation for the urgency of the attestation. If you can attach a similar letter from your company or educational institute it will act as a catalyst. Go to HEC center, and go straight to the Deputy Director office, tell them your reason of urgency and they will get your initial scrutiny done within half an hour.
After that, follow the step 2, but instead of waiting for day and time you selected go the HEC office next day with all required documents and again to Deputy Director office. They will help you getting your documents attested the same day.
NOTE: Nobody at HEC ask you for money, so do not get fool by the guards at the gate, they try to get money on the name help. Just meet Deputy Director and you will be helped.
helpful and all info in correct thanks
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I need urgent attestation of my degrees. Thank you to share fast track. Please clear one thing, is the office of Deputy Director also located in HEC and on which Timing we can meet him?
Hello dear I just wanna confirm that In how much time I can complete my bscs degree,,, if their is any problem accur plz give some better way to fellow through it
I have mentioned everything in the blog. normal process and fast track process.
I have a foreign degree. What should I do?
I am not 100% sure but I think you might need an equivalent certificate and go for attestation. Or, you might need to contact the embassy of that particular country in Pakistan.
If anybody else has any information please update here.
hi salam plz kia app bataye gy kia teaching experience letter attest hu sakty hain foreign affair sy?? usko tu HEC say nhi kerwana pary ga na?? or per page k paisy b bata dein
HEC only attest degrees. I cannot help you with your actual question, please contact related authorities.
i want attestation of my degree aa soon as possible because i have test in PAF.but i am trying to register my account .but its not happening.when i filled all the blocks and after submitting .there comes arror …what should i do.plz suggest me option.thanks.
unfortunately sometimes HEC website does not work as expected. Even in my case I had to retry multiple time. Worst case scenario you might need to call on their helpline.
They have worst website ever… I had bad experience… After waiting for more than a month I paid visit today personally they rejected my application saying there was an error which hijacked the account… Apply again…. Now I need my documents to be attested on urgent base so they have asked to pay 5000 fee tor urgent attestation… Who is gonna answer the time I waited for…. 👎👎👎
HEC has recently changed the fee: read here: https://propakistani.pk/2019/07/15/hec-sets-rs-5000-fee-for-urgent-degree-verification/
Kindly installed fire box browser. HEC is night mare today
Hi I want to change my dates for degree attestation and how should I pay fees I am not in Pakistan
Hi there.
I am getting my degree and transcript attested for WES.
I have just finished making my profile on the portal.
I am not in Pakistan but my blood relatives are along with original documents.
How can I apply for attestation online and get my scrutiny done so I can get the options for applying for attestation??
Can someone give me their contact details and explain the process to me for online application?
You can use the TCS service also. If you want your relative to go physically there, I think it should be okay too maximum you would need a authorize stamp.
Can we go without application because we want our documents attested urgently
Creation of the profile is required, then you can go with the written application for urgency. Please see the fast track section in my blog post.
Without online registration can we go there n can we do it manually attestation of degree from HEC..without online wala panga…plz
NO, online registration is a must.
Salam. I need to inquire that do i need to get my degree attested despite of being offered a student visa. Because nor the institution abroad and nor the visa officials asked me for attestation. So is it necessary? And secondly do the immigration officials ask to show degree on pakistan airport? Thanks
Officials will only ask for visa, and passport. Please attest degree to avoid any problem.
I have submitted my application yesterday, how much time it will take in initial screening of docs?
Hello Hira, it takes three to five days for initial screening.
Can we go without application because we want our documents attested urgently
Creation of the profile is required, then you can go with the written application for urgency. Please see the fast track section in my blog post.
my apointment is on 1st august but i want it to happen earlier what can i do ? i have called hec help line they said you have to wait no other ways
Yes Shahid, the article explains it. You go to HEC office with the urgency application. It is also mentioned in details in the post.
Do we need to submit written application or email to Deputy Director attestation in case of urgency and if email then what is his email address
You need a written application, but instead of emailing go yourself their and present the application.
excellent article. helped me alot, esp the urgency part. Just one addition that do go with some sort of proof (like flight ticket or appointment letter, etc.) for urgency, else they will return you.
In my case I had letter of urgency from my company. I think they are very good with this so ticket or appointment will also work.
Aoa sir.
On 24 june 2019 i submit my docs to HEC for attestation. In short time i recieved their email due to some missing.. I complet it and re submit i again.. But till now i didn’t anything from them.. Can you please gudie me.
Please go to their office they will help you.
I I want to attested certificates of my kids what should I do and which documents should require??
Please take admit cards and final results from matric to graduation.
I want my degrees attestation as soon as possible because my visa approval has come and flight can be any time.
what can I do??
This is explained in the article.
Can i meet the deputy officer directly?
yes you can
I have created my online profile and submitted. How long will it take for initial scrutiny. When will I get an email.
normally it takes 3 days.
I have already applied for attestation but my office keeps on asking to get it done quickly. Can you please help. Its still in the inital stage
The fast track option is also explained in the article.
My name on educational Documents does not match with the CNIC name. Well the name itself is correct but I did not used my family name on the educational documents while on CNIC I do have used my family name. Would it cause any issue?
This will cause huge issue when applying abroad. You should have same name on all your documents.
Dear Sir
my name is zayed recently corrected my DOB in matric certificate, but i have attested my master’s degree from higher education commission few months ago, Sir is it possible to send my all educational documents with corrected matric certificate for again attestation????
I do not remember is DOb is mentioned on degrees, any ways you can attest your docs as many times as you want.
Jazak ALLAH..
Thanks brother.
dear sir ,I have to attested my decoments marriage certificate and police report and medical report for go Taiwan and I need urgent attested it’s all so what I have to do now,I can attested in lahore oe Islamabad
the link has description, how to fast track the degree attestation process.
Sir Please tell me how can i change the BS 16 years by Masters 16 years because my application is submitted and there is no way to edit the application, should i submit it again.
Creating new application will work, but you can also talk to HEC help line to find out if this actually matters?
After initial scrutiny of my application, will I be able to select any date to visit HEC personally or are the seats limited. I am kinda in a hurry, so I’m hoping to be able to go in person the next day after successful scrutiny of application. Will that be possible?
Yes Ali, that’s what I have mentioned in the fast track section of the post.
I want attestation on my BSc. MLT condensed course certificate I did BSc. In 2000 from pu at that time it was 2 years program and upgrade it in 2013 into 4 years from university of health sciences and university of health sciences gives only a certificate of completion 16 years of education. I want attestation for Wes. Is it possible. Please guide me
Brother, I have no Idea. please contact relevant authorities.
Mje thori c information chahai i have completed 6 semester of my University degree to kya ma 6 semester ki DMC niklawa ka HEC sa attested krwa skta hn? Wo is liy jb degree complete tb admission close ho jana hain apply krna ka liy
brother, better to asked HEC about this. I think DMC should work.
Do I need to attest my degrees again once I got attested them in 2009?
No, until if it is explicitly mentioned.
Hello,
I applied for my degree attestation 10 days back via currier. Today I try to login my eportal account then its not getting me log in and written your account ins blacklisted.
Can anyone help me what to do in this situation. I have already send my documents to HEC Islamabad office 9 days back.
Pls help and guide what should I do now or to whom I should contact.
Sir I have sent PhD degree for attestation through TCS on 23rd august. How much time it takes normally coz I haven’t recieved confirmation mail from HEC?
Can i make degree attestation without creating online profile n registration etc while i can go there in HEC…???creating online profile n uploading documents is mendatory or not before when self going there at HEC?
AoA i made an online account on hec portal and submitted all the required details and uploaded all the documents necessary for attestation of the degree and set the mode of attestation as normal, at that moment i didnt know that it would taKe so much time to get the degree attested in normal mode. now i want to change mode of attestaion from normal to urgent, how can i do that help please!!
hello, for the attestation of foreign degree do we need an equivaenvce letter, thanks
How to cancel the application for degree attestation on hec e portal?
For urgent attestation, if i follow the procedure of deputy director approval, do i still need to pay extra 5000?
can we attest AIOU degrees from HEC? If yes then please share the procedure to add AIOU degrees in portal.. thanks
Click on Degree Attestation Application you will see cancel application on right corner. Select and submit your application will be cancelled.
Anyone has get degree attestation via courier service? Plz tell me experience it takes more than 10working days?
it might take upto three weeks.
THANK You JazakAllah
Please note I have applied and chosen Islamabad office via normal mode of attestation. But now further in task bar they are asking for mode of attestation
Self submission
Or
Through authorized person
But no option of courier service.
It would be appreciative if u plz let me know how to resolve this issue i have even sent emails but no satisfactory response has given.
Hi Javeria, I am sorry I cannot help you here. I am not official from HEC but you can get help by calling them. They are always slow to pick the call but once they do they will help.
Dear sir,
i live and work in Saudi Arabia, my profession is computer programmer and i am working on software maintenance and using MS SQL.
but i dont have degree and certificate for same position, where i have completed FSC with pre engineering since 1996 by Federal board Islamabad from Pakistan International School Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
I urgently need the a degree or certificate for the same with attestation, as since this month the saudi labour court need the attested degrees to be uploaded on their web portal or our iqama will not be renewed.
Kindly advise how could i have this degree in short period before JUNE 2020,
i need your support and cooperation for this, otherwise i will lose the job and should come back to Pakistan with family.
kindly advise the procedure and cost even for small diploma or any course related to my job. bu must be attested by Pakistani ministry and Saudi ministry from Pakistan.
your prompt action shall be highly appreciated sir.
Mohammed imran murid hussain
wechat/imo/wtsapp : 00966565152693
Hi Imran, This sad to know. certainly you can have a 4 years degree program under an year. you have Microsoft or similar certification, in Gulf they are highly valuable. or You can contact some diploma mills available all over internet but that degree or diploma will be illegal and expensive.
as a pakistani expat living in UAE Dubai i was unable to get it done by myself, i tried through this service http://bit.do/hecfrompakistan and they were capable of not just handling my documents attestation for wes Canada but also were able to get my attestations done for ibcc, birth nadra, police certificate, foreign affairs and uae embassy in pakistan. highly recommended for those who are in trouble to travel and get it done by themselves. good luck
This is really nice, Thank you for commenting this here.
hello Sir !
I applied for urgent degree attestation now. How much time it will take ?
kindly let me know if you have idea of urgent degree Attestation.
I am replying very late, but by now you must have updates about your attestation with you.
As Salam o alikum hec affairs. I want to get degrees attestation. I m facing bndle of hurdle I process. I Liv in ajk last line of control were the internet sahulat is not enough. How I get my documents attestation
Unfortunately, you will need to visit HEC office. or you can go to an area where interent works fine. and from there you can apply online.
AoA
Very helpful information.
Can you tell me if PEC registration is must before HEC registration. Also how much time would it take if I don’t go for the urgent option?
I cannot help you with your first question. for the second please see fast track attestation part of my article.
i want to edit my degree attestation or create a new application form is it only possible when one attestation appointment will be over?
If I recall properly you can edit your application.
Salam bro….need info….profile mai first name saleem and last name muhamaad likha….ab HEC portal pa name saleem muhammad aa ra and challan form par bi…..but id card par muhammad saleem ha…..is there any problem when i will go HEC for degree attestaion…..regards.
I think they just show the last name first.
I need urgent attestation of my degrees. Thank you to share fast track. Please clear one thing, is the office of Deputy Director also located in HEC and on which Timing we can meet him?
Yes the office is at the same place, normally you will be able to meet him after 9am
sir due to covid-19 my scheduled date has cancelled and they said for resubmitting application through courier…how much time they will take.i need urgent
From courier it normally takes 2 to 3 weeks but please contact them for the urgency.
sir, i have family nulla osta and i have to get attestation from foreign office as soon as possible because they are going to expire i have great concern about it through courier they take much time due to covid 19 in this situation what should i do please guide me.Thanks
Sadly everything is now impacted, try to contact them for this situation. otherwise due to Corona everybody is giving relaxation on these kind of expiries.
Is pec required for engineering student for hec attestation
Yes i think so.
what is the expiry of hec attestation?i attested my documents on 30th july 2019.i want to send them to WES for my eca,do i need to reattest them?
Hello,
My name and all details are same in all educational documents. However, recently my father made correction of surname in his NIC and therefore it changed on my NIC too. Do you think it will cause issue if I go for photocopies attestation because my original degrees are already certified.
Thank you.
Hello!
First of all, thank you for the nice blog. I need my documents urgently for an abroad application. Can you please let me know how I can contact the deputy director, incharge of attestation? I couldn’t find the contact information on the website.
Deputy director sits in the HEC building. Just walk in his office.
CAN YOU TELL ME I FILLL MY APPLICATION ON 19 JAN ON NORMAL BASIS BUT MY STATUS IS YET “APPLICATION PROCESS” ,CAN YOU TELL WHEN EXPECTED DATE THEY WILL REPLY ME
THANKS
This should be okay, Since I applied for Attestation years ago I am not sure about the process, you can call them in case of emergency.
THEIR NUMBER?
“DEAD DUMB” STATUS MEANS
what is duration initial scrutiny process of hec attestation of degree on normal basis
Hi Ali, I am not officially representing HEC, I shared my experience. Please contact HEC for any detailed query. Also, their number will be on their website.