HEC Degree Attestation 2026: Official Online Process and Fake Agent Warning

Degree attestation in Pakistan now needs no visit to an agent and no middleman at any stage. The HEC degree attestation process is fully online and paperless, and the Higher Education Commission’s public advisory of 3 November 2026 reminds applicants of exactly that — because fraudulent individuals are posing as authorised agents and offering to arrange attestation on applicants’ behalf. This guide explains the warning, the official process, and what never to share with anyone.

The Warning in Brief

HEC says some individuals are misleading the public by offering assistance with the attestation of educational documents while pretending to be authorised. The commission’s message is blunt: these services can be fraudulent, and dealing with them puts both personal information and academic records at risk.

• Who is targeted: Students and graduates who need degrees, transcripts and certificates attested for jobs or further study.
• The trick: Fraudsters present themselves as authorised representatives who can facilitate attestation.
• The risk: Applicants may lose control of personal data and original documents, or fall victim to a fraud scheme.
• HEC’s advice: Exercise extreme caution with anyone claiming to facilitate attestation, and use only official HEC channels.

HEC Attestation: The Official Online Process

Because the system is online, every step belongs to the applicant. No step requires handing documents to a third party.

• Step 1 — Apply online: Submit your attestation request yourself through the official HEC e-services portal, following the instructions on the HEC website.
• Step 2 — Document scrutiny: HEC scrutinises the submitted documents as part of the online process.
• Step 3 — University verification: Your university verifies the qualification during the process.
• Step 4 — Electronic certificate: Successful attestation results in an electronic attestation certificate.
• Step 5 — Get help officially: If you face a problem, use HEC’s online helpdesk or its official helplines rather than an agent.

What Never to Share With Anyone

HEC’s advisory names the exact things applicants must protect. Treat any request for them from an unofficial source as a fraud attempt.

• Original documents: Never hand original degrees, transcripts or certificates to an unauthorised person.
• Personal information: Do not share CNIC details, passwords or bank information with anyone claiming to arrange attestation.
• Academic records: Keep your academic records private except when uploading them through the official portal.
• Private payments: Do not pay any individual who offers attestation help outside HEC’s official system.
• Trust in claims: Claims of guaranteed, fast-track or specially arranged attestation are not HEC services.

Contact and Helpline Details

Conclusion

HEC’s 3 November 2026 advisory leaves no room for doubt: attestation is a self-service online process, and anyone offering to do it for you is not acting for HEC. Apply through the official website, protect your documents and personal data, and use the commission’s helplines whenever you need genuine help.

FAQs

Is HEC attestation really fully online?

Yes. HEC states that the entire educational document attestation process is conducted online and is paperless, allowing applicants to submit requests from their homes.

What should I do if a fake agent contacts me?

Stop dealing with them, do not share documents or personal information, and contact HEC through its official website or helplines 051-111-119-432 and 0334-1119432.

Can someone else submit my attestation application for me?

HEC advises applicants to complete the process themselves by following the instructions on its official website, and warns against engaging agents or intermediaries.