After your HAT result comes out, universities receive your score in two ways: through the HEC ETC system, and through the result card you attach when you apply. Here is exactly how it works.
Two ways universities get your HAT score
1. You submit the result card yourself
When you apply to a university, you download your official HAT result card from etc.hec.gov.pk and attach it to your application. This is the most direct and reliable way. Every university expects you to submit this document yourself.
Steps:
- Log in to etc.hec.gov.pk after your result is out.
- Open your HAT application and download the result card as a PDF.
- Attach it to every university application you send.
2. HEC shares scores electronically with universities
HEC also shares HAT scores with universities through the ETC system. Universities can log in to the ETC portal and verify a student's score using their CNIC or registration number. This is a background check, not a replacement for submitting your result card.
Can you use the same HAT score for multiple universities?
Yes. Your result card is an official certificate. You can attach it to applications for as many universities as you want. There is no limit. Your score is valid for 2 years from the date of the test, so plan your applications within that window.
What if a university says they did not receive your score?
This happens sometimes with the electronic sharing system. Here is what to do:
- First: Submit a printed or digital copy of your result card directly to the admissions office. This is the official document and should be enough.
- If the university still has an issue: Email etc@hec.gov.pk with your CNIC number, registration ID and the name of the university. Ask HEC to confirm your score to that university. Keep the email chain as proof.
- If it is urgent: Call the HEC helpdesk at 051-111-119-432 during office hours.
Important: never alter your result card
The result card you download from the ETC portal is an official HEC document. Universities can verify it against the ETC database. Do not edit, alter or modify it in any way. Submit exactly what you downloaded.
What if your result is not showing on the portal?
If the result date has passed (expected around 16 November 2026) and your score is still not visible, email etc@hec.gov.pk with your full name, CNIC and registration ID. Ask them to check your record. Include the date of your test in the email.
See our full guide on how to check your HAT result online for step-by-step instructions.
Applying to MS programs right now
If your HAT result is already out and you have 50 or above, you can start applying to universities. Spring 2027 admissions open at many universities in November and December. See our MS and MPhil admission guide for the full process and documents list.
Common questions
Do I need to send my HAT score to universities myself?
Yes, in two ways. First, you download your result card from etc.hec.gov.pk and attach it to your university application. Second, HEC also shares scores electronically with universities through the ETC system.
Can a university verify my HAT score directly with HEC?
Yes. Universities can verify scores through the ETC portal. The result card you submit is official. Do not alter it in any way.
What if a university says they did not receive my HAT score from HEC?
Download your result card from the ETC portal and submit it directly to the university's admissions office. That is the official document. Email etc@hec.gov.pk if the university needs HEC to confirm electronically.
Can I use the same HAT score for multiple universities?
Yes. Your result card is a certificate and you can use it for any university as many times as you want within the 2-year validity period.
What if my HAT result is not showing on the ETC portal?
If the result date has passed and your score is still not showing, email etc@hec.gov.pk with your CNIC and registration ID. They will check your record.