Friday 20 September 2013

How to Attest Degree from HEC ( Higher Education Commission ) ?

HEC Online Degree Attestation Process / Procedure.

 


  • Personal visit to HEC, Sector H-9, Islamabad or through authorized Courier Services.
  • Same day service at HEC, Sector H-9, Islamabad for Walk-in Applicants.
  • For attestation through OCS Courier( Within Pakistan Only), please see instructions at Sr. No. 2
  • For attestation through FedEx Courier (From All Over the World Only), please see instructions at Sr. No. 3 







Mandatory Documents for Attestation
Original certificates/degrees from Matric onwards along with transcripts/DMCs

Original matric certificate

Original intermediate certificate

Original degree

Original transcripts/detail mark certificates (DMCs) showing date of admission and completion of program

Copy of Computerized Identity Card

Authority letter duly attested by a Grade 17 officer for the authorized person

HEC Attests degrees/transcripts and diplomas awarded by the HEC Recognized Universities/Degree Awarding Institutions  of Pakistan both in public and private sector.  
 
Note:

  • 1: Name of the Applicant must be same throughout his/her educational testimonials such as Matriculation, Intermediate, Bachelors and Masters onwards to PhD Degrees/Transcripts as well as on Computerized National Identity Card/ Passport; otherwise they would not be attested by HEC.
  • 2: The Applicant’s Father Name must match on the applicant’s CNIC, Matriculation, Intermediate, Bachelors and Masters onwards to PhD Degrees/ Transcripts; otherwise they would not be attested by HEC.
  • 3: Date of Birth of the applicant must match on the Applicant’s CNIC/Passport and Matriculation Certificate; otherwise they would not be attested by HEC.
  • 4: Both Degrees/ Transcripts issued on the same date, or overlapping semesters between an Undergraduate Degree and a Graduate Degree will not be recognized/ attested by HEC.



Regional Centers


 Regional Center Karachi

Mr. Zahid Hussain Dharejo
Director

Email:
Phone:
Fax:
Address:

Website:

zhussain@hec.gov.pk  +92-21-99231476
+92-21-99230290
Liaqat National Library Premises, Behind T.V. Station, Karachi
http://www.hec.gov.pk/InsideHEC/RCenters/RCKarachi

Regional Center Peshawar

Zaheer Ahmad Awan

Email:
Phone:

Fax:
Address:
zahmad@hec.gov.pk
+92-51-90403021
+92-91-5810408
+92-91-9217878
Higher Education Commission Regional Center, Phase-V
Hayatabad, Peshawar

Regional Center Lahore


Mr. Nazeer Hussain

Director

Email:
Phone:
Fax:
Address:
Website

nhussain@hec.gov.pk 
+92- 42-99263092-96,  051-90404021
+92-42-92630993
55-B/2 Gulberg – III, Lahore
http://www.hec.gov.pk/RCLAHORE 

Regional Center Quetta

Mr. Habibullah Nasir
Deputy Director
Email:
Phone:
Fax:
Address:
Website:


hnasir@hec.gov.pk
+92-81-9201791
+92-81-2823798          
HEC, Regional Centre, House No. 53/7 Zarghoon Road, Opposite to Engineering Building, Quetta
http://hec.gov.pk/RCQuetta


Entrance Timings for Walk-in Applicants at HEC.

  • Monday to Thursday       08:00 AM – 11:00 AM
  • Friday                           08:00 AM – 10:15 AM
  • Saturday                       08:00 AM – 11:00 AM 
Documents Delivery Timings
  • Monday to Thursday       12:00 Noon – 04:00 PM
  • Friday                           10:15 AM – 12:00 Noon
  • Saturday                       12:00 Noon – 03:00 PM

    1. Procedure for Attestation and Application Process for Walk in Applicants
    a) Fill out the Online Application Form and take a print, preferably before coming
    to HEC Islamabad OR complete online application before coming and come early at 7:30 - 8 :00 AM on the someday and token will be provided to you
    .
    b) Reserve your time for attestation while filling in the online application form.
    c) Attach all required documents including:
    I. Receipt of payment of Attestation Fee
    II. Original certificates/degrees from Matric onwards along with transcripts of degrees.
    III. Photocopies of certificates and degrees from Matric onwards (for HEC record).
    IV. “Equivalence of HEC” in case of Bachelor or Master Degree, etc from abroad.
    V. Copy of Computerized National Identity Card.
    VI. In case a degree has not been issued, the Detailed Marks Certificate/Transcript can be attested provided:
    a) Verification letter from the Controller of Examinations of the concerned university is attached.
    b) The applicant has passed degree programme within the three years from the date of application.
    VII. For attestation of “Shahadatul Almiya fil uloomm al Arabia wal Islamia” please enter particulars of Middle, Aama, Khasa and attach equivalence of HEC.
    VIII. For attestation of “Equivalence letter” issued by HEC, attach original Equivalence letter alongwith attested copies of all documents.
    IX. For the attestation of "CPSP Fellowship/Membership" certificate get it verified from the controller of examinations of CPSP before submitting to HEC.
    X. In case application is being submitted by a person other than the degree holder, the following documents are required:
    a) Authority letter duly attested by a Grade 17 officer for the authorized person.
    b) Copy of the Computerized Identity Card of the Authorized person.
    Note: HEC attests original documents first then photocopies. No request for the attestation of photocopies would be entertained without the attestation of original documents.
    Additional Requirements for Attestation of Ph.D Degree
    For applicants who have obtained Ph.D degree before 31. 05.2005:
    His/her name should be included in the HEC Ph.D Directory. Click here for PhD Directory.
    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.
    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.
    Note: HEC takes Six working days for the attestation of PhD Degrees.
    Attestation Fee
    a. Original document Rs.800/- (each)
    b. Photo copy Rs.500/- (each)
    Mode of Payment for Walk-in Applicants

    a. Payment is made at HEC fee counter (Window No 2).

    b. Payment can also be made through HEC On-Line account with H.B.L A/C # 17427900133401.


    2. Attestation Through OCS Courier Service Within Pakistan Only (w.e.f. 15 December 2010)


    I. Fill out Online Application Form for Courier service and take a print out.

    II. Hand over the form alongwith required documents as detailed at Serial No. 1 to the OCS Express Centre.

    Payment of Attestation Fee
    Attestation Fee to be deposited in cash with OCS charges in the OCS Express Centre.
    OCS Charges
    For Islamabad Rs.155+GST (For one student attestation) excluding HEC attestation fee.
    For rest of Pakistan Rs.240+GST (For one student attestation) excluding HEC attestation fee.
    The Addresses of OCS Express Centers: UAN: 111-202-202
    URL: www.ocs.com.pk

    S.No Zone Express Centers Address Telephone Numbers
    1 Abbottabad Abbottabad Oppsit UBL Building Brance, Shalemar Plaza shop no 940, Manshra Road, supply Abbottabad 0992-330025/0992-331312
    2 Bahawalpur Bahawalpur HASSAN PURA, Near FARID GATE, BAHAWALPUR. 0622-876677
    3 Faisalabad People Colony Premises No,170-block B, Peoples Colony No,1,Abadi Jungle singh , Faisalabad. 041-8559093
    4 Gujranwala GT Road ITTEHAD PLAZA NEAR Genral BUS STAND.near JS Bank , G.T RAOD GUJRANWALA 055-3847254
    5 Gujrat Gujrat OCS Office ,small industirial Area ,Near Hassan Plaza Askrai Bank ,Oppsit Pak Fan Factory,GT Road 0533-512819/0533-520521
    6 Hyderabad Saddar NEAR VITUL LAB. SHOP #  2 REHAN ARCDE SADDAR BAZAR HYDERABAD 022-2729135 /2780850
    7 Islamabad Aabpara (Ocs Zonal Office)G-6 /1-1Plot  4 Main Shahrah e Suharwarde Abpara Islamabad 051-2821167/2272575
    8 Karachi DHA WORLDWIDE HOUSE,C-17 D.H.A PHASE 2 EXT, KORANGI ROAD 021- 35384942
    9 Karachi Tariq Road Shop#4 Ground Floor Zurain Haghts Plot # 685/686-C Block # 2 PECHS. 021-34554066
    10 Karachi Johar Shop#25 Saima Classics Main Rashid Minhas Road (johar Moor) karachi 021 - 3480178182
    11 Karachi MC Mitsubishi Centre, Shahrah-e-Faisal, Karachi 021 - 34538849
    12 Karachi Hyderi Shop# B10 Ground Floor Al Buhan Center Block E North Naizamabad . 021-36670211
    13 Lahore FPR 20- Ferozpur Road Lahore 042-37552811-14/111-202-202
    14 Lahore Gulberg 26 E Main Market Gulber III  Lahore 0423-5710642
    15 Lahore Shahdrah Opp. National Bank Sheikhu pura Road Shahdrah More Lahore 0423-7902460
    16 Lahore Garden Town 38 UGF Centre Plaze, Barkat Market New Garden Town, Lahore 0423-5850957
    17 Lahore Y Block Shop # 15 LG Defence Commecial Plaza Y Block DHA  Lahore 0423-5741495
    18 Larkana Larkana ,Main Bunder Road,Near First Woman Bank, Larkana 074-4057564/074-4057821
    19 Mirpur AJK Mirpur AK Allama Iqbal road ,Ansari Plaza basement shop No 1-2,oppist Azad Mini Mart ,nagai Chowk 5827445994
    20 Multan Hassan Parwana 76 HASSAN PARWANA COLONY , 061-45414541/4546708/4543459
    21 Muzzarfarabad Muzzafarabad Ground Floor Al Hammad Plaza, old Tanga Stand Bank road ,oppsit Taj Mahel Hotel 058-22446196
    22 Nawabshah Masjid Road SHOP NO:4,Samo Building NEAR SHALIMAR COACH STAND NAWABSHAH 0244-365134
    23 Nowshera Nowshera Shop No 4,cant Plaza ,GT road ,Shobra Chowk Nowshera Cantt 0923-610818, 611291,612964
    24 Peshawar Uni Road Shop # 2 Uni. Town Uni Road opposite custom house ,Peshawar 091-5852488
    25 Quetta Shahbaz Town Banglow # 103 TO 104,Shahbaz Town Phase-1 Quetta 081-2863103-5
    26 Rahim Yar Khan Rahim Y Khan 12 SHAHI ROAD, NEAR RAILWAY CHOWK,Opposite Telenore , RAHIM YAR KHAN. 068-5877148
    27 Rawalpindi Saddar 5/2 HARDING ROAD ,Near Faisal Bank ,Rawalpindi 051-5522582-3
    28 Sahiwal Sahiwal 171-A/B Tehsil chowk Hali Road Sahiwal 040-4460425. 040-4224742
    29 Sargodha Main Office 187 Canal park Near 47 Pul,Sargodha 0483-224689/03468285514
    30 Sialkot Paris Road OCS shop # 3 oberoy Building Paris Road Sialkot 0523550337-38/052-4587766
    31 Sukkur Queens Road 431/CA QUEENS ROAD NEAR SAPNA SHADI HALLA OPPST efu ENSURANCE SKZ 071-5622996/5622468


    3. For International Applicants (Attestion through FedEx from all over the World only)
    I. Fill out Online Application Form for courier and attach all required documents as detailed at Sr. No.1.
    II. Payment of Courier charges & cost of attestation fee.
    a. Return Courier charges Bank draft US$ 18+12% Fuel Charges+GST/-
    b. Bank Draft for the cost of attestation fee in Pakistani rupees. (According to the number of documents)
    c. All the bank drafts should be in favour of Gerry’s International and from some foreign bank which operates in Pakistan (preferably some Pakistani bank).
    OR
    Western Union Money Transfer Services: All the amount (HEC + Gerrys/FedEx charges) can be sent through Western Union Money Transfer services in the name of Mr. Assad Hussain NIC# 61101-8493533-5 at FedEx Islamabad-Pakistan.
    (Please Send the copy of Western Union Receipt alongwith application form)
    Note: International applicants are advised to ensure that their contact number(s), postal address and valid e-mail are given in the online application form, so that they can be contacted in case of any clarification.
    All the international applicants will send documents alongwith application form through Gerry’s FedEx Courier Service or any other courier service directly to:
    “Incharge HEC Project"
    Gerry’s / FedEx14-B Sadiq PlazaOpposite Meraj HotelG-9 Markaz, Islamabad


    Details in this regard are also available at FedEx website.http://www.visadropbox.com/hec.php
    4.      Additional Information
    Matriculation and Intermediate documents are attested by the IBCC:
    Phone No: + 92 (51) 9250452, 9235020
    www.ibcc.edu.pk
     
     
    FAQS

    1- What kind of documents are required for attestation of degrees/transcripts awarded by the HEC recognized universities and Degree Awarding Institutions?
    Ans: All original documents from Matric onwards alongwith transcripts of degrees and copy of ID Card. For complete details please visit HEC weblink­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­


    2-
    Does the HEC attest Matric and Intermediate Certificates?
    Ans: No, Matric and Intermediate Certificates are attested by the Inter Board Committee of Chairmen (IBCC).
    3- Do the degrees need verification of university before submission to the HEC for attestation?
    Ans: No, the degrees do not need verification from the university, for HEC attestation.
    4- Does the HEC attest laminated degrees?
    Ans: No, laminated degrees cannot be attested. Before submission of degrees for attestation, these are required to be delaminated.
    5- Does the HEC attest transcripts for incomplete studies?
    Ans: Yes, Transcripts for incomplete studies signed by the Controller of Exams of the respective university are attested.
    6- Is it necessary for the applicant to come in person for attestation?
    Ans: No, it is not necessary for the degree holder to come in person. He/she can get degrees attested through authorized person by giving authority letter or by OCS Courier Service.
    7- How much time does HEC take for attestation of documents?
    Ans: Degrees / transcripts if presented in person are attested on the same day. However, through OCS, it takes four to five working days.
    8- Does the HEC attest foreign degrees?
    Ans: No, foreign degrees are not attested by the HEC. However, the HEC determines their equivalence and the HEC Equivalence letter is attested if requested by the applicant.
    9- Does the HEC attest "Bonafide Student Certificates” or “To Whom It May Concern” certificates issued by the universities?
    Ans: No, “Bonafide Student Certificates” or “To Whom It May Concern” certificates are not attested by the HEC.
    10- Do the Regional Centres of the HEC at Lahore, Karachi, Peshawar and Quetta attest degrees?
    Ans: No, degrees are attested at the HEC Islamabad.
    11- How is passport number entered in the online application form?
    Ans: Enter only digits part of passport e.g. 783296.
    12- Does the HEC collect documents for Australian High Commission?
    Ans: Yes, the HEC attested documents can be deposited in the HEC with the letter of Australian High Commission. Two sets of photocopies of all documents may be attached with the documents. The representative of Australian High Commission visits the HEC once in two months to collect documents.
    13- Does the HEC seal documents for World Education Service (WES) USA & Canada?
    Ans: Yes, the HEC attested documents are sealed for WES on the request of applicants.
     
     
     

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