Last Updated: 16 November 2026
Quick answer: Since May 2026, HEC degree attestation is fully online and paperless. You apply on eservices.hec.gov.pk, upload scans of your degree/transcript and CNIC, pay Rs 3,000 per document through 1-Link (1-Bill), your university (for example IUB or BZU) verifies the record, and HEC issues an e-Attestation Certificate that you download from your account. No office visit, no courier and no hard-copy originals are needed.
Table of contents (8)
- HEC degree attestation 2026 at a glance
- Step-by-step: how to get your IUB or BZU degree attested by HEC
- Fee calculator: what attestation will cost you
- How long HEC attestation takes and what slows it down
- Which documents are not attested by HEC
- Old system vs new paperless system
- Frequently asked questions
- Related guides
Source: HEC official Degree Attestation page (hec.gov.pk, Attestation of Degrees/Diplomas/Certificates), checked 16 November 2026; launch of the paperless system as reported by Dawn (11 May 2026) and Aaj News (12 May 2026); scrutiny time as reported by Pakera.pk (8 Nov 2026). Fees and steps can change: confirm on the HEC portal before paying. iubfun.com is not an HEC website.
HEC degree attestation 2026 at a glance
| Item | Details | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Where to apply | HEC e-Services portal, eservices.hec.gov.pk (24/7) | HEC official page |
| Documents HEC attests | Degree, transcript, provisional certificate (issued by the university’s examination office) and HEC equivalence letter | HEC official page |
| Fee | Rs 3,000 per document | HEC official page |
| Payment | 1-Link (1-Bill) consumer number through your bank app or channel, then “Verify Payment” | HEC official page |
| Originals needed? | No hard copies are submitted; scans are uploaded. Photocopies are not attested | HEC official page; Aaj News |
| Who verifies | HEC scrutiny (including NADRA check of personal data), then your university/HEI verifies the record | HEC official page |
| What you receive | e-Attestation Certificate, downloadable from your online account | HEC official page; Dawn |
| Help | UAN 111-119-432; mobile 0334-1119432; onlinehelp.hec.gov.pk | HEC official page |
Step-by-step: how to get your IUB or BZU degree attested by HEC
- Get your final documents first. HEC attests the degree, transcript or a provisional certificate issued by the university’s examination office. If you have not received your IUB degree yet, see our guide on applying for an IUB degree online.
- Scan clearly. Make clear, readable PDFs of each document (front and back where printed) and of your CNIC (front and back). Keep a passport-size photo with a plain blue or white background.
- Sign up on eservices.hec.gov.pk and complete your profile. Your name and father’s name must match your CNIC and your documents, otherwise the application will not move forward.
- Choose “Degree Attestation” from the left menu and enter degree details: level, duration, degree title, campus or college, session and registration/roll number.
- Select only the documents you need (each one costs Rs 3,000) and upload them, plus any supporting documents.
- Review and tick the undertaking. HEC says a fee paid for a wrong selection is not refunded, adjusted or transferred.
- Pay through 1-Link: click “Proceed for Payment” to get a consumer number, pay it in your banking app, then click “Verify Payment”.
- Track the case. HEC scrutinises it, then sends it to your university for verification. When approved, you get an SMS/email and can download the e-Attestation Certificate.
Fee calculator: what attestation will cost you
| What you attest | Documents | HEC fee |
|---|---|---|
| BS degree only | 1 | Rs 3,000 |
| BS degree + transcript | 2 | Rs 6,000 |
| BS degree + transcript + MPhil degree + MPhil transcript | 4 | Rs 12,000 |
| Provisional certificate (before the degree is issued) | 1 | Rs 3,000 |
Fees are from HEC’s official attestation page (Rs 3,000 per document) as checked on 16 November 2026. Bank charges, if any, depend on your bank. Your employer, embassy or foreign university may ask for only the degree, or for both degree and transcript, so check their list before you pay.
How long HEC attestation takes and what slows it down
HEC does not publish a fixed processing time on its page. Pakera.pk reported in November 2026 that HEC’s scrutiny step takes about 8 to 10 days; the total time then depends on how quickly your university completes its verification. Common reasons for delay:
- name or father’s name spelt differently on the CNIC and the degree;
- blurred, cropped or one-sided scans;
- a wrong document type selected (for example, a result card instead of a transcript);
- the university’s verification is pending (for IUB, the Examination Division is the office that issues degrees: Controller of Examinations 062-9250241 / 062-9250243, controller@iub.edu.pk);
- degrees of programmes that need extra approvals: HEC asks for PMDC/PNMC registration for medical and nursing degrees, an HEC NOC for MS/MPhil programmes launched after 7 November 2013, and listing in its PhD Country Directory for PhD degrees.
Which documents are not attested by HEC
| Document | Who handles it |
|---|---|
| Matric (SSC) and Intermediate (HSSC) certificates, O/A Level equivalence | IBCC (Inter Boards Coordination Commission), not HEC |
| Photocopies of degrees | Not attested; HEC attests the original document through the online system |
| Documents with overwriting, erasures or alterations | Not attested by HEC |
| Foreign degrees | HEC equivalence first; the equivalence letter can then be attested |
Old system vs new paperless system
| Before May 2026 | Now |
|---|---|
| Visit HEC regional office or send documents by courier | Apply online from home, 24/7 |
| Stamp on the original degree | Downloadable e-Attestation Certificate |
| Hard-copy originals handled by HEC | Scans uploaded; originals stay with you |
Aaj News reported (12 May 2026) that attestations issued before the launch remain valid and can be verified on HEC’s older verification page, and that the new e-attestation can be verified online with the attested documents.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEC degree attestation fee in 2026?
Rs 3,000 per document (degree, transcript, provisional certificate or equivalence letter), paid through 1-Link, according to HEC’s official page checked on 16 November 2026.
Do I need to visit HEC or send my original degree?
No. Under the paperless system launched in May 2026 you upload scans on eservices.hec.gov.pk; no office visit or courier is needed.
My IUB degree is from an affiliated college. Can HEC attest it?
Yes, if the degree is issued by the university (for example IUB or BZU) for a recognised programme. Enter the college name in the campus/college field; the university verifies your record.
Can I attest my provisional certificate before getting my degree?
Yes. HEC lists the provisional certificate issued by the university’s examination office as an attestable document, at the same fee of Rs 3,000.
Does HEC attest Matric and FSc certificates?
No. School and intermediate certificates are attested or made equivalent by IBCC, not HEC.
Is there a fake HEC attestation website?
Use only eservices.hec.gov.pk. Pakera.pk reported that a copy site (eservices.hecgovt.org.pk) was used to collect personal data; never pay any agent or website outside the 1-Link consumer number generated by the HEC portal.
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