HEC USAT December 2026 – Last Sitting of the Year, Register by 22 November, Test on 13 December

HEC USAT December 2026 – Last Sitting of the Year, Register by 22 November, Test on 13 December

Last date to register: 22 November 2026. The test is on Sunday, 13 December 2026.

The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has opened registration for the December 2026 sitting of the Undergraduate Studies Admission Test (USAT). This is the fifth and last USAT sitting of 2026. Registration runs from 8 November to 22 November 2026 on the Education Testing Council (ETC) portal at etc.hec.gov.pk. Roll number slips will be issued on 4 December 2026, and the result will be announced on 31 December 2026.

USAT is the standard test for admission to undergraduate (BS) programmes in universities across Pakistan, and it is also required for HEC undergraduate scholarship applicants. If you are finishing intermediate or you have already passed it, this December sitting is your last chance to take USAT in 2026.

Quick Facts – HEC USAT December 2026

Important Dates – USAT December 2026

Please note: some older web pages still show different dates for this sitting — a test on 7 December 2026 with registration closing on 10 November. Those pages were written before HEC revised its test calendar. The revised ETC Test Calendar 2026, read on 31 October 2026, gives 13 December 2026 as the test date and 22 November 2026 as the last date to register. Follow the dates on the ETC portal itself, not the older pages.

USAT Categories – Pick the One That Matches Your Field

Choose the category that matches the field you studied in intermediate. Your category decides the subject part of your paper, so pick it carefully at registration — a wrong category cannot be fixed after the portal closes.

Eligibility Criteria for USAT December 2026

You can register for USAT if you have passed the Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) or an equivalent qualification of 12 years of education. Students who are still waiting for their final HSSC results can also register, as long as they expect to complete HSSC by the test date. Students who are applying for HEC undergraduate scholarships must also take USAT, because the scholarship process uses this score. There is no age limit published for USAT. If you sat the 25 October 2026 test and you want a better score, you can sit again in December — the December result will be the one you use for the next admission round.

Test Pattern – What the Paper Looks Like

USAT has two parts. Part I has 75 multiple-choice questions in 100 minutes: 35 questions of verbal reasoning and 40 questions of quantitative reasoning. Part II is an essay of 400 to 500 words in 40 minutes, worth 25 marks, which you can write in English or in Urdu. The total score is 100, and a score of 50 or above counts as a pass. Your USAT score stays valid for one year. Universities use the score while preparing merit lists, and each university decides how much weight it gives to USAT in its own admission policy, so check the policy of the university you want to join.

How to Register for USAT December 2026

• Open the ETC portal at etc.hec.gov.pk and log in with your CNIC and password, or create a profile if you are new.
• Complete your profile in the “My Profile” section first, then open the “Undergraduate Studies Admission Test” link from the menu on the left side of the portal.
• Select your USAT category and submit the application. Only submitted applications are considered — an application left in save or incomplete mode will not be accepted.
• Pay the fee through the route shown on the portal (1Link/1Bill) and keep the payment receipt safe.
• Download your roll number slip from 4 December 2026 and check your test centre and timing on it.
• If you face any problem, visit onlinehelp.hec.gov.pk or call the HEC helpline at 051-111-119-432 or 0334-111-9432. Sort out any issue before 22 November, because the system will not handle complaints after the deadline.

Documents Checklist for Test Day

• Original CNIC, B-Form or passport for identity check
• Printed roll number slip downloaded from etc.hec.gov.pk
• Copy of the fee payment receipt
• Your HSSC certificate or result card, if the test centre asks for it
• A pen and any stationery the slip tells you to bring

FAQs – HEC USAT December 2026

Q: What is the last date to register for USAT December 2026?
A: 22 November 2026. Registration opened on 8 November 2026 on the ETC portal at etc.hec.gov.pk.

Q: When is the USAT test and when will the result come?
A: The test is on Sunday, 13 December 2026. Roll number slips come out on 4 December 2026, and the result will be announced on Thursday, 31 December 2026.

Q: I saw a 7 December test date on another website. Which date is correct?
A: 13 December 2026 is correct. The 7 December date comes from older pages written before HEC revised its test calendar. The revised ETC calendar gives 13 December, and the ETC portal is the final authority.

Q: Who can apply for USAT?
A: Students who have passed HSSC (12 years of education) or who are waiting for their HSSC result. HEC undergraduate scholarship applicants must also take USAT.

Q: What is the passing score for USAT?
A: 50 out of 100. The score stays valid for one year.

Q: What is the USAT fee?
A: The fee is shown on the ETC portal at registration. Older pages list Rs 1,200, but confirm the current amount on the portal before paying.

Fraud warning: HEC and ETC never ask for money through agents or social media accounts. Register and pay only on the official ETC portal at etc.hec.gov.pk. Do not pay anyone who promises a leaked paper, a confirmed admission or a higher score.