The Higher Education Commission Pakistan (HEC) has launched a fully online and paperless Degree Attestation System (DAS), allowing students and graduates to apply for degree attestation without visiting HEC offices physically.
Applicants can now complete the entire process through the official HEC e-Services portal:
HEC Degree Attestation Fee
According to HEC, the attestation fee is:
💰 Rs. 3,000 per document
The fee applies to:
- 📘 Degree
- 📄 Transcript
- 📜 Provisional Certificate
- 📑 HEC Equivalence Letter
Payments can be made online through the:
💳 1-Link (1-Bill) payment system
Step-by-Step Process to Apply Online
Step 1: Create an Account
Applicants must first:
- Sign up on the HEC e-Services portal
- Or log in using existing credentials
Step 2: Enter Personal Information
Applicants need to provide:
- Full name
- Father’s name
- Date of birth
- Gender
- Marital status
- Residential address
Officials advised students to ensure that:
✅ CNIC details and academic records match exactly.
Step 3: Add Academic Records
Applicants must enter complete educational information, including:
- Matric / SSC
- Intermediate / HSSC
- Bachelor’s degree
- Master’s or higher qualifications
Details required include:
- Degree title
- Session
- Duration
- Campus name
- Roll number or registration number
Step 4: Select Documents for Attestation
Students can choose documents for verification such as:
- Degree
- Transcript / Result Card
- Provisional Certificate
- Equivalence Letter
The system automatically calculates the total fee based on selected documents.
Required Documents
Applicants must upload clear scanned copies of:
- 🪪 CNIC (front and back)
- 📄 Academic certificates
- 📘 Transcripts
- 📑 Supporting documents (if required)
Verification Process
After submission, HEC verifies documents through:
- National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA)
- Relevant universities and educational institutions
Once verification is completed, HEC conducts a final review before issuing the digital attestation certificate.
Download e-Attestation Certificate
Successful applicants will receive:
- 📩 Email notifications
- 📱 SMS updates
After approval, students can download their:
📜 e-Attestation Certificate
directly from their HEC account.
Benefits of the New Digital System
According to HEC Chairman Niaz Ahmed Akhtar, the new online system will:
- Eliminate physical office visits
- Reduce processing time
- Improve transparency
- Make attestation easier for students nationwide
Final Words
HEC’s new online Degree Attestation System has simplified the attestation process for students and graduates across Pakistan. Applicants can now complete verification, fee payment, and certificate download entirely online through the official portal.
