A LAT preparation academy is a private service you can choose to join. A LAT test centre is a venue where HEC’s Education Testing Council (ETC) holds the actual Law Admission Test. People often mix the two up, and this guide keeps them separate. It then helps you choose an academy by city and explains how test centres are assigned. If you are aiming for the next sitting, registration closes on 20 October 2026 , and the test is tentatively scheduled for 15 November 2026 . Dates were last reviewed on 13 October 2026. Confirm them on the ETC portal before acting.
| Institution Name | Program Name | Location |
|---|---|---|
Air University Multan
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BS International Relations | 3rd, 4th & 5th Floor, Khan Centre, 82-Abdali Road, Multan Cantt |
Alhamd Islamic University (Aiu) Quetta
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BS International Relations | Alhamd Educational Complex Airport Road,Quetta, Pakistan |
Al-Hamd Islamic University, Quetta
|
BS International Relations | Quetta |
Bahria University Islamabad
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BS International Relations | Shangrilla Road, Sector E-8, Islamabad - Pakistan |
Balochistan University Of Information Technology & Management Sciences (BUITEMS) Quetta
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BS International Relations | BUITEMS, Airport Road, Baleli, Quetta |
City University Of Science & Information Technology Peshawar
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BS International Relations | G.T. Road, Nishterabad, Peshawar |
Federal Urdu University Of Arts Science And Technology Lahore
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BS International Relations | Near Sakhian Bridge Bypass Lahore. |
Federal Urdu University Of Arts, Science And Technology (Fuuast) Karachi
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BS International Relations | MSC Block, Block #9, University Road, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Karachi-75300, Pakistan |
Gift University Gujranwala
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BS International Relations | GIFT University, Near GIFT University Chowk, Gujranwala- 52250. |
Gomal University Dera Ismail Khan (DI Khan)
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BS International Relations | Univesity Town, Multan Road, D.I.Khan |
| LAT preparation academy | LAT test centre | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | A private academy, college or online platform that teaches the syllabus | The exam venue used by HEC/ETC |
| Who runs it | The academy itself | HEC through ETC |
| How you get in | You enrol directly and pay the academy’s fee | You choose a city during LAT registration |
| Cost | Set by the academy | The LAT fee is Rs. 1,800 for 2026 |
| Where it is confirmed | Academy’s own contact details | Your roll number slip |
HEC conducts the test, and as far as its published LAT notices show, it does not run or endorse a list of academies. If an academy describes itself as “HEC-approved,” ask for the document that says so. Only the ETC portal accepts LAT applications, so no academy can register you in its own right.
Not necessarily. The syllabus is public, and past papers are widely available. Many candidates prepare alone with the LAT paper pattern and LAT past papers.Here is a point worth considering. Of the 100 marks, 75 come from MCQs and 25 from the essay and personal statement. The pass mark is 50 overall, with no separate pass mark per section. A candidate who scores 40 of 75 on MCQs would need 10 of the 25 writing marks to reach 50. The essay and personal statement are therefore where marks are most easily lost, and where outside feedback helps most.
need a fixed schedule and accountability;
Self-study usually works if you are disciplined, can get past papers, and have someone to read your writing. For more guidance, see our LAT test preparation page.
| Section | Marks |
|---|---|
| English MCQs (synonyms, antonyms, prepositions) | 20 |
| General Knowledge MCQs | 20 |
| Islamic Studies MCQs | 10 |
| Pakistan Studies MCQs | 10 |
| Urdu MCQs (vocabulary) | 10 |
| Mathematics MCQs (basic) | 5 |
| Essay, English or Urdu (up to 200 words) | 15 |
| Personal statement, English or Urdu (up to 200 words) | 10 |
| Total | 100 (pass: 50) |
Match the schedule to your test date. Ask when classes start and end relative to the sitting you registered for.
The institutes below are law colleges and institutes listed in our directory by city. A listing is not an endorsement, and a law college may not run a dedicated LAT course. Call first and ask about LAT-specific class timings, fees and mock tests.
| Institute | Area |
|---|---|
| Asian Law College | Garden Town |
| Punjab Law College | Garhi Shahu |
| Toppers Law College | Gulberg III |
| University Law College | Canal Road |
| Federal Urdu University of Arts, Science and Technology | Sagian Wala Bypass Road |
| Institute | Area |
|---|---|
| Institute of Business Management | Korangi Creek |
| Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Law College | Memon Goth Road |
| University of Karachi | University Road |
| Sindh Muslim Law College | Dr Ziauddin Ahmed Road |
| Institute | Area |
|---|---|
| Bahria University | Shangrilla Road |
| International Islamic University | H-10 |
| Islamabad Law College | G-12/4 |
| The University of Lahore, Islamabad Campus | Her Do Gher |
| Institute | Area |
|---|---|
| City School of Law | Major Nadir Ali Road |
| University of Balochistan | Sariab Road |
Peshawar, Rawalpindi and other cities do not yet have verified listings in this directory.
Search your city and area on a map app, then call two or three places.
HEC holds the LAT in major cities across Pakistan. You choose your preferred test centre during registration, and you cannot change it after submitting your application. HEC may assign candidates to another city or centre if fewer than 250 applicants choose a location, so favour a major city and always check your roll number slip.Third-party guides commonly list centres in Lahore, Islamabad, Karachi, Peshawar, Quetta, Faisalabad, Multan, Hyderabad and other cities. HEC’s registration page shows the current options.
Bring a printed roll number slip and your original CNIC or passport.
You can download your slip from the ETC portal, and HEC says it is also emailed about a week before the test, so give a valid email and mobile number at registration.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Registration closes | 20 October 2026 |
| Roll number slip | Listed as 6 November 2026 on our LAT date sheet |
| Test date | 15 November 2026 (tentative) |
| Result | Listed as 24 December 2026 on the date sheet; see LAT results |
| Fee | Rs. 1,800, paid through 1Link 1Bill; non-refundable |
Check the LAT eligibility criteria before applying. If you’ve passed Intermediate or are awaiting results, you can register.
This plan is suggested, not official. It weights time by marks: General Knowledge and English carry 20 marks each, and the two written pieces carry 25 combined.
No. HEC conducts the test through ETC. Preparation is optional and handled by private academies, colleges or online platforms, so ask for evidence if any academy claims HEC approval.
Yes. The syllabus is public, and past papers are available. The part to plan for is feedback on your essay and personal statement, since those are 25 of the 100 marks.
No. A test centre is where HEC holds the exam. A coaching centre or preparation academy is a separate private service that teaches you beforehand.
Your centre appears on your roll number slip, which you can download from the ETC portal and which HEC also emails about a week before the test. It is based on the city you chose at registration.
HEC holds the test in major cities. Guides commonly list Lahore, Islamabad, Karachi, Peshawar, Quetta, Faisalabad, Multan and Hyderabad, but the registration page shows the exact options for each sitting.
No. HEC’s notice says you cannot change it after submitting your application. HEC may also reassign you if fewer than 250 applicants choose a location.
Search your city and area, call two or three academies, and compare schedule, total cost and mock-test format. Ask local law colleges for recommendations, and consider online classes if nothing is nearby.
You need 50 out of 100. HEC sets no separate pass mark per section, so the combined score decides.