The Higher Education Commission Pakistan has announced the launch of a fully online, paperless Degree Attestation System (DAS), marking a major step toward digital transformation in higher education services.
In an official statement, HEC said the new system is secure, efficient, and user-friendly, allowing applicants to apply for degree attestation 24/7 from anywhere without visiting HEC offices or submitting original documents.
Under the new mechanism, no photocopies of educational documents will be processed. Instead, applicants will receive secure e-Attestation Certificates, which can be verified online along with attested documents.
The online Degree Attestation System with e-Attestation Certificates became effective from May 11, 2026, the commission said.
HEC further clarified that applicants who had already applied and paid fees under the previous system will continue to be processed through the old method until June 30, 2026. They have been advised to complete their applications before the deadline.
Those who have not yet paid the attestation fee under the previous system have been directed to use the new online platform.
The commission also stated that attestations issued before the introduction of the e-Attestation system will remain valid and verifiable online.
Applicants holding 10- or 12-year qualifications through foreign education systems or non-conventional boards have been instructed to obtain an equivalence certificate from the Inter Board Committee of Chairmen.
HEC warned that documents containing overwriting, erasures, or alterations will not be attested, advising applicants to obtain corrected documents from their respective institutions.
It added that both complete and incomplete transcripts can be attested, provided the university clearly mentions the academic status such as “degree in progress” or “incomplete program.” Applicants must also select the relevant option while submitting their online application.
For further information, applicants have been advised to visit the official HEC website.
