Pakistan · Asia
HEC Degree Verification
Higher Education Commission verification and attestation of Pakistani university degrees, confirming institutional recognition and program accreditation.
HEC degree verification is the mandatory first step for attesting Pakistani educational documents. GreenAttest manages the Higher Education Commission verification process in Islamabad, confirming your degree's authenticity before it enters the MOFA attestation chain.
The Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan is the sole authority responsible for verifying the authenticity of degrees and transcripts issued by Pakistani universities. No Pakistani educational document can proceed to MOFA attestation without first receiving HEC verification. This applies to bachelor's, master's, doctoral, and professional degrees from both public and private institutions.
HEC verification involves cross-referencing your degree details against the university's records, confirming the institution's accreditation status, and issuing an attestation stamp or verification letter. The process has become more stringent in recent years, with HEC implementing digital verification systems to combat fraudulent credentials.
GreenAttest handles the entire HEC submission from document preparation through collection of the verified degree. We also conduct a pre-submission check to identify potential issues such as unrecognized programs, name mismatches, or expired institutional accreditation that could cause rejection.
Documents required
- 01 Original degree certificate issued by the university
- 02 Official transcripts with complete semester-wise results
- 03 CNIC (Computerized National Identity Card) copy of the degree holder
- 04 Passport copy of the degree holder
- 05 HEC application form (prepared by GreenAttest)
- 06 Two passport-size photographs
Special requirements
- § Degrees from institutions that lost HEC recognition after your graduation may still be verifiable, but require additional documentation proving the institution was accredited during your enrollment period.
- § Foreign-qualified Pakistani nationals who obtained degrees abroad do not go through HEC. Their documents follow the attestation chain of the country where the degree was issued.
How it works
- 01 Submit your degree and transcripts to GreenAttest for pre-verification screening.
- 02 We prepare and submit the HEC application with all supporting documents in Islamabad.
- 03 HEC verifies the degree against university records and institutional accreditation status.
- 04 We track the application through HEC's online portal and respond to any queries.
- 05 Verified degree is collected and forwarded to the MOFA attestation stage.
Insider tips
Frequently asked questions
Standard HEC verification takes 10-15 business days. Processing can extend to 20 days during peak season (June-September when graduation cycles complete). GreenAttest monitors your application daily and escalates any delays through our established HEC contacts.
Yes, provided the private university holds valid HEC recognition and the specific degree program is accredited. GreenAttest checks your institution's HEC recognition status before submission to avoid wasted time and fees on degrees that cannot be verified.
Rejection usually occurs due to unrecognized institutions, unaccredited programs, or record discrepancies. GreenAttest assists with the appeals process, coordinates with your university to resolve discrepancies, and resubmits when the issue is corrected.
HEC handles university degrees. Professional certifications from bodies like PMDC (medical), PEC (engineering), or ICAP (accounting) require verification from those respective councils. GreenAttest manages those processes as well.
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