- It is no longer necessary for applicants to physically visit the HEC offices.
- The electronic certification system guarantees secure verification of documents.
- Applications are submitted 24/7 via HEC e-services portal.
Higher Education Commission (HEC) Chairman Niaz Ahmad Akhtar on Monday announced a comprehensive upgrade of the Degree Attestation System (DAS), introducing a fully online and paperless mechanism aimed at modernizing verification services for students and graduates across Pakistan.
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He further explained that the recently introduced “Electronic Attestation Certificate System” is designed to offer a secure, efficient and user-friendly experience, with online verification of attested documents and certificates available at all relevant institutions.
According to the commission, the updated online DAS will be formally launched and take effect from May 11, and full details will be available on its official website.
- Applications can be submitted 24/7 through the online portal www.eservices.hec.gov.pk.
- Candidates apply by creating an account and providing personal and academic data.
- Applicants can upload academic records online for HEC scrutiny and credential verification at the university level.
- Payment is made online through the 1-Link payment system.
- An electronic certification certificate is issued for submitted documents after final review.
- Applicants will receive notifications via SMS and email upon completion of the process.
- The verifiable certificate can also be downloaded directly from the HEC online portal account.
Separately, in April it emerged that the commission was preparing to introduce a fully digital degree certification system based on a blockchain-enabled platform, which would allow students and graduates to submit applications and track their applications.
The higher education regulator had signed an agreement with CMPak and its joint venture partner Wibbow Technologies to develop the platform, which is particularly aimed at facilitating applicants living outside major cities or applying from abroad.
