- Location
- Nationwide (Multiple designated test centers across all provinces, AJK, and Gilgit-Baltistan)
- Qualification
- Candidates must have completed HSSC (FA/FSc or equivalent, 12 years of education) from a recognized educational board. Candidates who are currently appearing for their HSSC Part-II (final) examinations are also provisionally eligible to apply.
- Age limit
- There is no upper age limit to appear
- Last date to apply
- Tuesday, 20 October 2026
- Test date
- 15 November 2026 (Sunday)
- Posted
- 8 Oct 2026
Prepare for the written test: LAT Free Sample Test — timed MCQs with explanations.
Overview
The Higher Education Commission (HEC), through its Education Testing Council (ETC), is conducting the fifth and final Law Admission Test (LAT) for the year 2026. This standardized test is a mandatory prerequisite for students seeking admission into the 5-year LL.B degree program at any HEC-recognized university or law college in Pakistan.
Available Positions
- Law Admission Test (LAT) for 5-Year LL.B Program (Note: This is an academic admission entry test, not a job recruitment drive. Passing this test is legally required to secure a seat in any recognized law school).
Eligibility
- Education: HSSC (Pre-Law, Pre-Medical, Pre-Engineering, ICS, or General Science) or equivalent with at least 45% marks. Candidates awaiting their final results are eligible.
- Age Limit: No maximum age limit applies.
- Domicile: Candidates from all provinces and territories of Pakistan, as well as AJK and Gilgit-Baltistan, are eligible to apply and may select their nearest test center city during registration.
- Passing Criteria: Candidates must secure a minimum of 60 out of 100 marks to pass the LAT and be eligible for university admissions.
Application Process
- Candidates must register online exclusively through the official HEC ETC portal (etc.hec.gov.pk).
- Generate the online fee challan and deposit the registration fee via designated online banking channels (e.g., 1Link, ATM, mobile banking apps, or designated bank branches).
- Complete the online profile, upload a recent passport-sized photograph with a white background, and select the preferred test center city.
- Download the Roll Number Slip from the portal once it is issued in November.
Selection Process
- Written MCQ Test: 100 Marks total. The test consists of an English Essay, Urdu Essay, General Knowledge, Pakistan Studies, Islamic Studies, and basic Mathematics.
- Result Validity: The LAT passing certificate is typically valid for two years for admission into any HEC-recognized law school.
- University Admissions: Individual universities will conduct their own merit calculations, interviews, or additional assessments based on the candidate's LAT passing score.
Important Dates
- Advertisement/Announcement Date: Early October 2026
- Last Date for Online Registration: 20 October 2026
- Roll Number Slip Issue Date: 06 November 2026
- Test Date: Sunday, 15 November 2026
Official Advertisement:
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