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NOTICES

1. Yes, presentation of equivalence certificate of O/A level certificates from IBCC are
mandatory for degree attestation from HEC, Islamabad.
2. You may visit on any working day between 8 to 9 am for attestation please. So there in
no need to take time slot before visiting HEC, Islamabad for attestation. If one takes
time, its good.
3. Authority letter is not acceptable for attestation on behalf of an attestation seekers.
However, any blood relative may visit HEC, Islamabad for attestation of documents on
behalf of an attestation seeker.
4. It is not mandatory for attestation from HEC, Islamabad that your SSC/HSSC msut be
attested from the IBCC but attestation officer may ask for same in case of any doubt.
However, according to new SOPs that are going to adopt by HEC, it will be mandatory.
5. If your documents has already been attested after 2009 (Online attestation), these will
be just re-verified without any fee please. In case these documents has been attested
before 2009, these would be required re attestation as per procedure mentioned in our
web site, i.e. www.hec.gov.pk or as mentioned in attachments please.
6. For the attestation of degree, there is no need of provisionalcertificate presentation to
HEC.
7. Yes; you may get your transcripts/DMC/ Result card attested from HEC with in three
years after notification of your degree. Please see attachment for further guidance.
8. You may contact on the following addressed for further inquiries please:
A. Dr. Tahir Ali Shah (Deputy Director, Equivalence), (tshah@hec.gov.pk); Cell# 03335251638;
0519040911 (Off).
B. Mr. Shabbir Baig (Deputy Director, Attestation),(sbaig@hec.gov.pk) Cell# 03028177913;
0519040919 ; 0519040908 (Off).
C. Mr. Azizullah Khan (Assistant Director for Courier cases-responsible), aukhan@hec.gov.pk ;
Cell # 03335880601 ; 0519040913 (Off).
D. Mr. Syed Asim Shah (Assistant Director for Foreign Equivalence cases), (sasim@hec.gov.pk)
; Cell # 03005048892; 0519040912 (Off).
E. Mr. Umar Nawaz Kayani (Assistant Director, Accreditation), (ukayani@hec.gov.pk), Cell #
03335547707; 0519040914 (Off).
F. Ms. Amna Qayyum (Assistant Director, Accreditation), (aqayyum@hec.gov.pk),
0519040910 (Off).
G. R &I Sections of HEC; Mr. Haji Muhammad Mumtaz Sb. (In charge),
(muahmad@hec.gov.pk); Cell# 03335596700; 03005596700; 05190401419 (Off).
H. Mr. Waris Ali Khan, Deputy Manager Operations, Gerry,s, 14-B, Sadiq Plaza, G-9, Markaz,
Islamabad, Pakistan; Direct: +92512285823; Mobile:+923455090825; Fax:+92512285819 ;
Email: wariskhan@gerrys.com.pk; website: www.visadropbox.com
























































Procedure of Attestation for Original Degrees awarded by Any HEC recognized Pakistani Universities/Degree Awarding Institutions

1. List of Degree Awarding Pakistani Universities/DAIs is available athttp://www.hec.gov.pk/OurInstitutes/Pages/Default.aspx
2. For Foreign Degrees, only equivalence letter is issued that may be get attested from HEC.The application form for equivalence is available
at http://des.hec.gov.pk/
3. Mode of Attestation is either a or b.
a) Personal visit to HEC, Sector H-9, Islamabad. Same day service for walk-in applicants. However, it is a whole day activity.
OR
b) Through a Courier Services. However, attestation through courier may take up to 30 days.
i. Attestation only through OCS Courier is acceptable within Pakistan.
ii. Attestation only through GerrysCourier is acceptable for people living abroad.
4. Details are available at link, i.e., http://www.hec.gov.pk/InsideHEC/Divisions/QALI/DegreeAttestationEquivalence/DegreeAttestationServices/Pages/welcome.aspx
5. Following documents must be attached with the duly filled attestation application form available at http://das.hec.gov.pk/
6. Receipt of payment regarding Attestation Fee (Online Deposition in any HBL Branch/HBL Booth in HEC, attestation cell). Fee is Rs=800/- per
original document or Rs=500/- photocopy.
7. Original certificates/degrees from Matric onwards are mandatory. HEC will not attest any degree, if any of the following documents is missing.
o Original Matric/O Level certificate.
o Original Intermediate/ A Level certificate.
o Original Bachelor Degree.
o Original Transcripts/Detail Marks Certificate of all the years or Final Composite Certificate showing detail of all the years.
o Original higher Degree and DMCs.
o Original CNIC.
8. A set of photocopies of certificates & degrees from Matric onwards (for HEC record).
9. Equivalence letter from HEC in case of Bachelor or Master Degree from abroad.
10. Copy of Computerized National Identity Card.
11. In case a degree has not been issued, the Detailed Marks Certificate/Transcript may be attested if:
o Verification letter from Controller of Examinations of the concerned university is attached.
o The applicant has passed degree program within the three years from date of application.
12. For attestation of ShahadatulAlmiyaFilUloomm Al Arabia WalIslamia awarded by HEC recognized Wafaqs/Madars, attach equivalence
from HEC & enter particulars of Middle, Aama, Khasa in the form as well. List of HEC recognized Wafaqs/Madars is available at
http://www.hec.gov.pk/InsideHEC/Divisions/QALI/DegreeAttestationEquivalence/EquivalenceDegreeIssuance/Pages/SystemandProcedure.aspx.
13. For attestation of Equivalence letter issued by HEC, attach original Equivalence letter alongwith attested copies of all documents.
14. For attestation of "CPSP Fellowship/Membership" certificate, first get it verified from the controller of examinations of CPSP & present to
HEC.
Note: It is better to get reservation of time for attestation while visiting HEC, Islamabad for the attestation. Fill out online application form, available at
www.das.gov.pk. Preferably take a print of filled form, before coming to HEC, Islamabad. One may use HEC-attestation lab between 08 am to 11 am for
taking print.
Dr. Amjad Hussain Khawaja
Director (A & A),
Higher Education Commission,
H-9, Islamabad, Pakistan.
Tele: +92 51 90400904
Email: adhussain@hec.gov.pkWeb site: www.hec.gov.pk




DETAI LED I NFORMATI ON I S AVAI LABLE AT:
http//www.hec.gov.pk/inside HEC/Division/QALI/DegreeAttestationEquivalence/EquivalenceDegreeIssuance/Default.aspx
ATTESTATI ON
1. GUIDELINES FOR THE ATTESTATION OF EGREE(S) / TRANSCRIPT (S)
a. Personal Visit to HEC, Sector H-9, Islamabad or Through Authorized Courier Services (OCS).
b. Same Day Service at HEC, Sector H-9, Islamabad for Walk-in Applicants.
c. Attestation Through OCS Courier (Within Pakistan only), Please See Instructions at Sr. No. 2.4
d. Attestation Through GerrysCourier (All Over World Only), Please See Instructions at Sr. No. 2.5

2. HOW TO GET ATTESTATION OF LOCAL DEGREES/TRANSCRIPTS & DIPLOMAS
2.1 Direct Attestation for Walk in Applicants
Visit HEC, Islamabad & follow the steps as mentioned below.
a. Fill out online application form, available at www.das.gov.pk (Preferably take a print, before coming to
HEC, Islamabad/ One may use HEC-attestation lab between 08 am to 11 am for taking print).
I. Get reservation of time for attestation while filling in the online application form.
II. Attach all required documents Like:
b. Attach original certificates/degrees from Matric onward to highest degrees required to be attested along
with their transcripts (i.e. Matric/Intermediate/Batcher/master/PhD etc.).
c. Attach one set of photocopies of original certificates/degrees from Matric onward to highest degrees
required to be attested along with their transcripts (i.e. Matric/Intermediate/Batcher/master/PhD etc.).
d. Attach receipt of payment fee along with application form after getting documents checked from concerned
official of HEC at Window 2.
e. Attach Equivalence of HEC in case of Bachelor or Master Degree, etc from abroad.
f. For attestation of ShahadatulAlmiyaFilUloomm Al Arabia WalIslamia, particulars of Middle, Aama,
&Khasa must be indicated/entered and attach its equivalence issued by HEC.
g. For attestation of Equivalence letter issued by HEC, attach original Equivalence letter alongwith
attested copies of all documents.
h. For the attestation of "CPSP Fellowship/Membership" certificate, get it verified from the controller of
examinations of CPSP before submitting to HEC.
i. At attestation site of HEC, Islamabad, HBL representative is available for deposition of attestation fee at
Window 1.
j. Attach equivalence of IBCC in the case of O&A level certificates or certificates from American High
School.
k. Attach Computerized National Identity Card of Degree Holder and its copy as well.
l. In case a degree has not been issued, a verification letter from controller of Examination of the concerned
University/DAI would be required to be produced, if Transcripts/DMCs are issued within 3 years from the
day of presentation with HEC otherwise will not be attested.
m. Attach Computerized National Identity Card of person authorized and its copy as well.
n. HEC attests original documents first then photocopies. No request for the attestation of photocopies would
be entertained without the attestation of original documents.
o. In case of a foreign students studying in Pakistani Universities/DAI
I. Attach a copy of NOC for studies in Pakistan either from Government of Pakistan or produced a
letter from Embassy in this regard.
II. Attach a copy of passport and a valid visa of student concerned.
2.2 Attestation Fee
a. For original documents @ Rs=800/- (each)
b. For photocopy @ Rs=500/- (each)

2.3 Additional Requirements for Attestation of Ph.D Degree
HEC takes six working days for the attestation of PhD Degrees.
a. For applicants who have obtained Ph.D degree before 31. 05.2005:
i. His/her name should be included in the HEC Ph.D Directory. Click here for PhD Directory.
b. For applicants who were registered as Ph.D student before 31.05.2005 but were awarded degree after
31.05.2005.
i. Copy of the title page of research article published in HEC approved X category journal (Y in case of
social sciences only).
ii. Name of the two foreign evaluators with their e-mail and official addresses who evaluated the thesis as
per approval of the University/Institute. This Information is required from the controller of examinations of
degree awarding University/Institute
iii. His/her name should be included in the HEC Ph.D Directory. Click here for PhD Directory.
c. For applicants who were registered as Ph.D students w.e.f 01.06.2005 onwards.
i. Copy of transcript (30 credit hours) showing details of course work.
ii. Copy of the title page of research article published in HEC approved X category journal (Y in case
of social sciences only).
iii. Name of the two foreign evaluators with their e-mail and official addresses who evaluated the thesis as
per approval of the University/Institute. This Information is required from the controller of examinations of
degree awarding University/Institute
iv. His/her name should be included in the HEC Ph.D Directory. Click here for PhD Directory.
2.4 Indirect Attestation of Local Degrees/transcripts Through Courier Services (OCS only for Local)
After attestation from HEC, Islamabad, OCS courier services would be responsible for the returned of
documents back to the applicants at their specified/given addresses with in a period of one week on
following rates.
a. Islamabad @ Rs=155 + GST (for one student attestation) excluding HEC attestation fee as mentioned at 2.2
(a & b).
b. Rest in Pakistan @ Rs=240 + GST (for one student attestation) excluding HEC attestation fee as mentioned
at 2.2 (a & b).



EQUI VALENCE DEGREES/DI PLOMAS/
CERTI FI CATES
Equivalence means to determine the status of a degree/diploma obtained from any foreign chartered University/Institution as comparable
to a corresponding degree/diploma obtained from any chartered Pakistani educational Institution/University.
This equivalence determines the level of education of an applicant with reference to National Educational System of Pakistan and enables
him/her to pursue higher studies and enjoy equal rights & privileges as admissible to any Pakistani having degree from any chartered
University/Institution of Pakistan.
2. Following steps has been taken to ensure the genuineness/ authenticity of the foreign degrees/diplomas.
a. To determine the status of degrees held from foreign chartered/accredited university/Degree awarding institutions, the
Commission consults the following international directories:-
i. Accredited Institutions of Postsecondary Education- published by American Council on Higher Education.
ii. World List of Universities- published by the UNESCO.
iii. International Hand Book of Universities.
iv. Commonwealth Universities.
v. The Europa World of Learning.
vi. World of Learning.
vii. World Guide to Higher Education, Comparative Survey of Systems, Degrees and Qualifications.
b. In case, University/Institution is not enlisted amongst the list of chartered Universities/Institutions of any country, the
Commission consults the concerned Embassies/High Commissions in Pakistan.
c. The Commission also gets assistance from official websites of National Bodies of the concerned countries to determine the status
of university/institution and its offshore campuses.
2.1 Principal Criteria for Granting Equivalence
The recognition/equivalenceof the degrees, diplomas and certificates awarded by the accredited/chartered foreign universities is granted in
light of general decision of Equivalence Committee of erstwhile UGC/HEC on 20.3.1986.
The decision is Degrees/Diplomas Certificates awarded by accredited Universities may be treated in general as equivalent to
corresponding degrees/ diplomas/ certificates from Pakistan.
3. HOW TO GET EQUI VALENCE OF FOREI GN DEGREES/DI PLOMAS
Applications for the Higher Education Commission (HEC) may be addressed to the Director General (A&A), Higher Education
Commission, Sector H-9, Islamabad, (Tel: No. + 92-(051) 90400917, 90400913, 90400912, Fax: +92 (051) 90400902.
a. The application should be made on the prescribed form E-01 for general and professional degrees.
b. The application should be made on form E-02 for Deeni Sanad.
c. Applications for equivalence in respect of Secondary School and Higher Secondary School Certificates are dealt with by the
Inter-Board Committee of Chairmen (Address: Federal Board of Intermediate Education (FBISE), H-8/4, Islamabad
(www.ibcc.edu.pk ).
3.1 Equivalence Steps for Walk in applicants
a. Fill out online application form available at http://des.hec.gov.pk
b. Attach a set of photocopies of all the documents as mentioned in the form at Clause-IV (Documents required).
c. Present all the original certificates/degrees along with its transcripts/diploma supplement from Matric onward to the highest
degree.
d. Documentary proof of completion of study abroad supported by passport, visa, entry/exit for study period.
e. Equivalence fee Rs.5000/- (Non-refundable) per degree/diploma.
f. At equivalence site of HEC, Islamabad, HBL representative is available for deposition of equivalence fee at Window 1.
3.2 Equivalence through HEC Regional Centers
The applicants may also submit their applications through regional centers of HEC located at:
a. 55-B/2, Gulberg-III, Lahore
b. Liaquat National Library Premises, Behind T.V Station, Stadium Road, Karachi.
c. Near Peshawar Text Book Board, Phase-I, Hayatabad, Peshawar.
d. Balochistan University of Information Technology & Management Sciences, TAKATTU Campus, Air Port Road, Quetta.
(Ph:081-2880082)
3.3 Requirement for Final Equivalence Letter
As per policy, before getting final equivalence letter, the applicant needs to have an e-mail sent directly from his/her university/ institution
to the HEC at sasim@hec.gov.pk confirming genuineness of degree/diploma. The confirmation can also be sent through sealed
envelope/fax directly to the HEC, Islamabad, addressing DG (A&A).
3.4 FEE FOR EQUIVALENCE
The Higher Education Commission has prescribed the following rates of fee on equivalence certificates. The
amount of fee may be deposited in cash with the Finance Division of the HEC, Islamabad or through bank
draft/pay order in favour of DG-Finance, Higher Education Commission, Islamabad.
Fee (in Pak Rupee)
Equivalence Certificate Local Degree Foreign Degree

a. Bachelors, Bachelor (Hons)/Master (14-16 year) Rs 1500/- Rs 5000/-

b. M.Sc (Hons)/M.S/M.Phil. or equivalent Rs 2000/- Rs 5000/-

c. Ph.D. or equivalent Rs 2000/- Rs 5000/-

d. Fee for duplicate equivalence letter Rs 300/- Rs 300/-

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