The Higher Education Commission has upgraded its Degree Attestation System by introducing a fully online and paperless process to make things easier for students and graduates across Pakistan.
HEC Chairman Niaz Ahmed Akhtar shared the update on social media, saying that under the new system, applicants will no longer need to visit HEC offices or submit original documents. He explained that people can now apply for attestation anytime, as the service is available 24/7 through the HEC e-Services Portal.
Where to apply online for Attestation
Applications can be submitted anytime (24/7) through online portal at www.eservices.hec.gov.pk.
In case of new user, you need to create an account by selecting the “Sign-up” option, while existing users can log-in using their registered credentials at www.eservices.hec.gov.pk.
Applicants are then required to select the “Degree Attestation” option from the menu available on the left side of their dashboard.
Applicants need to enter their personal information such as name, father’s name, date of birth, marital status, gender, and address. Before submitting the application, they must make sure that all these details exactly match their CNIC and educational documents, otherwise the attestation process will not start.
In the next step, applicants are required to provide complete academic details starting from Secondary School Certificate (Matric) or equivalent up to their final degree. This includes information like level of education, duration, degree title, campus or affiliated college, session, and registration or roll number. They also need to add their SSC (Matric) and HSSC (Intermediate) or equivalent qualifications through the Educational Detail section in their profile.
The applicant must select, from the checkbox options, only the degree program for which attestation is required.
Attestation Details
Based on the selected degree program, the following document types will be available for attestation under this section:
Degree
Transcript (Result Card/Result Intimation Card/Detailed Marks Certificate)
Provisional Certificate (only those issued by the university’s examination office)
HEC Equivalence Letter
The system automatically calculates the fee based on the selected documents. Applicants are advised to select only those degree programs and documents that are required and readily available for attestation.
Document Upload
Applicants are required to upload clear and legible scanned copies of their CNIC (both front and back) along with all relevant academic documents from SSC (Matric)/equivalent onwards, including degrees and transcripts. Applicants can upload the additional supporting documents under the “Other Documents” tab.
Degree Attestation Fee
After verifying the details, the applicants will require to pay the fees 1through 1-Link. (1-Bill). The attestation fee is Rs. 3,000 per document (degree, transcript, provisional certificate, or HEC equivalence letter).
To pay the attestation fee, a Consumer Number is automatically generated when the applicant clicks the “Proceed for Payment” button in their account. Applicants should then complete the payment using their preferred online banking channel or platform. After the payment is successfully made, they must click the “Verify Payment” button in their account. Once the payment is verified, the application is automatically submitted to HEC.
Scrutiny of Application by HEC
After the applicants complete the application submission, the HEC conducts scrutiny as it verifies the personal details with NADRA and other details.
Issuance of e-Attestation Certificate
Once the university verifies the degrees, the Higher Education Commission carries out a final review. If everything is complete and meets the required policies, an e-attestation certificate is issued for the submitted documents. Applicants are informed about this through SMS and email.
After that, applicants can easily download their certificate from their online account on the HEC portal.
