Higher Education Undergraduate Studies Admission Test (USAT)



The Higher Education Commission (HEC) Viz Education Testing Council (ETC) will conduct the Undergraduate Studies Admission Test (USAT) for admission at the undergraduate level in universities operating all over Pakistan. 

The USAT is designed on the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) pattern and covers all known disciplines of Engineering, Medicine {Allied Health}, IT, Management and Social Sciences at the undergraduate entry level. The students after qualifying for the respective USAT would stand eligible to all relevant universities like the SAT and for undergraduate scholarships of Hungary, etc. 

Who can Apply for USAT? 


Students who have passed the Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) or Grade 12 education/ equivalent. = Students who have appeared in the final examination and are awaiting results. 

Which USAT Version to Apply for based on Academic Streams? 


The USAT test will be conducted in the following six categories based on relevant academic streams. Students should register accordingly: 

Test Category Stream/Discipline Test Category Stream/ Discipline 


  • USAT-E Pre Engineering 
  • USAT -CS Computer Science 
  • USAT-M Pre Medical 
  • USAT -GS General Science 
  • USAT-A Art & Humanities 
  • USAT - COM Commerce 


USAT Passing Score: 

Any score equal to or above 50 will be considered as a qualifying score. The maximum score is 100. 

Test Breakup/Marks Distribution 

The detailed breakup of tests and marks distribution for all the USAT versions is available at: https://www.hec.gov.pk/english/HECAnnouncements/Pages/CW-HEC-USAT.aspx 

Proposed Test Schedule

The test is held on a quarterly basis in the major cities of Pakistan, However, more tests can be arranged if need be. 

Role of Universities 

Universities will continue to announce their admission programme independently. Students applying to universities accepting USAT will submit the USAT (category) scorecard for inclusion in the weightage-based merit-determining formula. 

How to Apply for (USAT) 

  • Only SUBMITTED applications will be considered for USAT Test and applications in SAVE or INCOMPLETE mode will not be entertained. 

  • Test Fee of Rs. 1750/ is to be deposited via ILink 1Bill Invoice participating Banks/ATMs/Internet Banking/Mobile Banking/Easypaisa/jazzCash/Upaisa. 

  • Once you have selected the link Jbtll Invoice payment service, Open /sign in to your mobile app and click on Bill payment or payment services (as per your mobile banking app options). 
  • Click on IBill Invoice payment services and enter the consumer number generated by the ETC portal. Once you see the details, pay the amount. 
  • After depositing the fee through Hink IBill Invoice, click on Verify Online Payment on the ETC Dashboard. 
  • The test fee is non-refundable and non-transferable. 
  • The candidates must get their queries/complaints resolved before the closure of the web registration portal. Queries/complaints handling beyond the registration deadline is denied by the system due to logistics/security reasons. 

Note: Taking a mobile or any calculating, recording, or imaging electronic device inside the test centre as well as uploading or sharing the images of the question book is strictly prohibited and an offence liable to punishment as per the ETC rules. 


Last Date for Online Registration

January 17, 2024.


USAT Tentative Test Date:  

January 28, 2024


Contact Us 

Helpline Education Testing Council Link 

0334-111-9432, 051-11 119 432

Sector H 9, is Islamabad Education Testing Council 

Higher Education Commission Website

https://etc.hec.gov.pk  





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