A guide to apply online for HEC degree attestation 24/7: Check per document fee
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The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has revamped the Degree Attestation System (DAS) by introducing a fully online and paperless attestation mechanism to facilitate students and graduates across Pakistan. HEC Chairman Niaz Ahmed Akhtar made the announcement on social media platforms, stating: “Under the new system, applicants will no longer be required to physically visit HEC offices or submit original documents. Applications for online attestation can now be submitted 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. Add personal details such as name, father’s name, date of birth, marital status, gender, and address etc. (Applicants must ensure, prior to submitting the application, that their personal details on the CNIC and all educational documents are identical. Failing this, the attestation process will not be initiated). In next step, applicants must provide complete academic information from Secondary School Certificate (Matric)/Equivalent to their final degree, including level of education, duration, degree title, campus/affiliated college, session, and registration/roll number. Applicants would add SSC (Matric)/Equivalent and HSSC (Intermediate)/Equivalent qualifications from Educational Detail tab in their profiles. 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 Int