USAT Test Date 2026–27 & HAT Test Date – HEC Schedule

Announced – HEC test calendar (check official PDF) Last updated: 16 October 2026 Source: HEC Education Testing Council – Test Calendar 2026 (revised 25 August 2026, PDF)

Quick answer: The next HEC USAT and HAT test date is Sunday 25 October 2026. Registration for this sitting closed on Friday 2 October, and roll number slips are due on Friday 16 October 2026 on etc.hec.gov.pk. The last USAT/HAT of 2026 is on Sunday 13 December 2026 – the calendar lists its announcement for 8 November and the registration deadline as 22 November. HEC has not announced 2027 dates yet.

USAT Test Date 2026–27 & HAT Test Date – exam schedule, timings and official PDF link
Key points (checked 16 October 2026)
  • The next HEC USAT and HAT sitting is on Sunday 25 October 2026; registration for it has closed.
  • Roll number slips for the 25 October test are listed for 16 October 2026 on etc.hec.gov.pk.
  • The final 2026 sitting is on Sunday 13 December 2026, with registration closing on 22 November.
  • HEC has not published its 2027 test calendar yet.

Which test schedule is this?

The USAT (Undergraduate Studies Admission Test) is the HEC entry test that many public universities accept for BS and other undergraduate admissions. The HAT (Higher Education Aptitude Test) is the HEC test for MS/MPhil admission. Both are run by HEC’s Education Testing Council (ETC), and in the 2026 calendar (revised on 25 August 2026) they are held on the same Sundays.

The dates on this page are from the HEC ETC test calendar for 2026, as reproduced the same way by several Pakistani education news sites. HEC’s own website could not be opened during this update, so please confirm on the official PDF above or on etc.hec.gov.pk before you plan around a date.

Next USAT & HAT test: 25 October 2026 (sitting 4)

StepDateDay
Test announced6 Sep 2026Sunday
Online registration closed2 Oct 2026Friday
Roll number slips16 Oct 2026Friday
USAT & HAT test day25 Oct 2026Sunday
Result (as listed)16 Nov 2026Monday*

*The reproduced HEC calendar labels the result date as a Friday, but 16 November 2026 is a Monday. Check the official calendar or ETC portal for the exact result date.

Last USAT & HAT of 2026: 13 December 2026 (sitting 5)

StepDateDay
Test announcement8 Nov 2026Sunday
Last date for online registration22 Nov 2026Sunday
Roll number slips4 Dec 2026Friday
USAT & HAT test day13 Dec 2026Sunday
Result31 Dec 2026Thursday

All USAT and HAT test dates in 2026

HEC planned five USAT and five HAT sittings in 2026, always on a Sunday. The first three are over and are listed only for reference.

SittingRegistration closesRoll no. slipTest dateUSAT resultHAT result
1 (past)15 Jan 202626 Jan 2026Sun 1 Feb 202620 Feb 202620 Feb 2026
2 (past)30 Mar 202610 Apr 2026Sun 19 Apr 202619 May 20268 May 2026
3 (past)7 Jun 202619 Jun 2026Sun 5 Jul 20265 Aug 202631 Jul 2026
4 (next)2 Oct 202616 Oct 2026Sun 25 Oct 202616 Nov 202616 Nov 2026
522 Nov 20264 Dec 2026Sun 13 Dec 202631 Dec 202631 Dec 2026

USAT categories

HEC offers the USAT in separate streams so the test matches your intermediate group: USAT-E (Pre-Engineering), USAT-M (Pre-Medical), USAT-CS (Computer Science), USAT-GS (General Science), USAT-A (Arts & Humanities) and USAT-COM (Commerce). Choose the stream your target university asks for when you register.

USAT & HAT 2027 test dates

Status: awaited. HEC has not yet published its ETC test calendar for 2027, so there are no official USAT or HAT dates for next year. We will not guess them; this page will list every 2027 sitting as soon as HEC releases the calendar.

How to get your USAT / HAT roll number slip

  1. Log in to the HEC Education Testing Council portal, etc.hec.gov.pk, with the account you registered with.
  2. Open your application for the 25 October 2026 test and download the roll number slip (due 16 October 2026).
  3. Check your name, photo, test category and test centre. Print the slip and take it with your original CNIC/B-Form to the centre.

Related schedules

See also the HEC LAT test date 2026–27, MDCAT test date 2027, NUST NET test date 2027, NTS test schedule and the 2nd year date sheet 2027. All Pakistan exams: Pakistan date sheets.

Frequently asked questions

What is the next USAT test date?

The next HEC USAT is on Sunday 25 October 2026. After that, the last USAT of 2026 is on Sunday 13 December 2026.

When is the HAT test in 2026?

HAT is held on the same days as the USAT: Sunday 25 October 2026 and Sunday 13 December 2026.

When will the USAT October 2026 roll number slip be issued?

The HEC calendar lists Friday 16 October 2026 for roll number slips, downloadable from etc.hec.gov.pk.

Can I still register for the October 2026 USAT?

No. Registration for the 25 October sitting closed on 2 October 2026. The next sitting (13 December 2026) is due to be announced on 8 November, with registration closing on 22 November 2026.

When is the USAT result for the October 2026 test?

The reproduced HEC calendar lists 16 November 2026. Confirm the exact date on the ETC portal.

Has HEC announced USAT test dates for 2027?

Not yet. HEC has not released its 2027 test calendar.

What should I take to the USAT or HAT test centre?

Take your printed roll number slip and your original CNIC or B-Form.

When is the result of the 13 December 2026 USAT and HAT?

The HEC test calendar lists 31 December 2026. Confirm on etc.hec.gov.pk.

Download official HEC Test Calendar 2026 (PDF)

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