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HEC Law Admission Test (LAT) 2026
Education Testing Council (ETC) | Higher Education Commission, Pakistan
Introduction: Gateway to Legal Education in Pakistan
The Education Testing Council (ETC), Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan, has announced the official schedule for the Law Admission Test (LAT) 2026. This test is mandatory for candidates seeking undergraduate admission into the five-year LLB Degree Programme across HEC/PBC recognized public or private universities and their affiliated colleges.
Conducted in compliance with the orders of the Honorable Supreme Court of Pakistan, the LAT serves as a standardized assessment tool to evaluate the core competencies of aspiring legal students. This comprehensive assessment ensures that individuals possess the fundamental analytical, linguistic, and foundational knowledge necessary to thrive in the rigorous legal curriculum.
📊 Advertisement Details & Metadata
- Published Newspaper: The News (TNJ)
- Advertisement Date: May 10, 2026
- Last Date to Apply: May 25, 2026 (24:00 Hours)
- Test Conduction Date: Sunday, June 21, 2026
📚 Test Pattern and Syllabus Break-up
| Division of Questions | Marks | Nature of Questions |
|---|---|---|
| Essay (English or Urdu) | 15 | 200 words maximum |
| Personal Statement (English or Urdu) | 10 | 200 words maximum |
| MCQs: English | 20 | Synonyms / Antonyms / Prepositions |
| MCQs: General Knowledge | 20 | General awareness |
| MCQs: Islamic Studies | 10 | Foundational Islamic content |
| MCQs: Pakistan Studies | 10 | Historical & geopolitical knowledge |
| MCQs: Urdu | 10 | Vocabulary |
| MCQs: Math | 05 | Basic Mathematics |
| Total Marks | 100 | Passing Marks: 50 |
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
Required Qualifications: Candidates who have successfully passed the Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) or equivalent examinations (12 years of education).
Awaiting Results: Students who have appeared in the final examination of HSSC or equivalent and are currently awaiting their final results are also fully eligible to apply.
📝 Step-by-Step Online Registration Process
- Online Registration: Visit the official ETC registration portal at http://etc.hec.gov.pk.
- Profile Submission: Create your account, complete the personal/academic application form, and submit it. Applications in SAVE or INCOMPLETE status will not be evaluated.
- Fee Generation: Generate the system-prescribed fee deposit invoice via the portal.
- Fee Payment: Deposit the registration fee through 1Link/1Bill Invoice payment services using your unique generated consumer number.
- Verification: After executing the payment, click on "Verify Online Payment" directly on your ETC dashboard. Note that the application fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.
- Roll Number Slips: Registered candidates can download their Roll Number Slips from the ETC portal or receive notification alerts via registered email and SMS one week prior to the test date.
Important Instruction: A printed copy of the Roll Number Slip along with your original CNIC/Passport (or original B-Form with a clear photograph for under-18 candidates) is mandatory for entry into the examination center.
Official Contact & Support Address:
Higher Education Commission, Pakistan
Sector H-9, Islamabad.
Helplines: 051-111-119-432, 0334-111-9432
Online Help Portal: https://onlinehelp.hec.gov.pk
