HEC unveils new policy for graduate programme admissions
Key takeaways
- The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has made significant changes in the admission system of universities across the country by issuing a new policy for admissions to graduate programmes.
- According to the policy, all universities have been barred from conducting separate entrance tests, while graduation records and examinations have been made mandatory for MPhil and PhD admissions.
- Under the revised policy, a uniform and transparent testing system has been implemented for MS, MPhil and PhD programmes to ensure merit in admissions.
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Home latest pakistan world sports showbiz entertainment Royal business health Sci-Tech Food Fact Check big picture Videos shows Watch LIVE TV X Home Latest Pakistan World Sports Showbiz Fact Check big picture Videos Shows LIVE TV Pakistan HEC unveils new policy for graduate programme admissions Universities barred from conducting separate entrance tests under revised HEC graduate policy By APP | Published May 16, 2026
The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has made significant changes in the admission system of universities across the country by issuing a new policy for admissions to graduate programmes.
According to the policy, all universities have been barred from conducting separate entrance tests, while graduation records and examinations have been made mandatory for MPhil and PhD admissions.