LAT Test Schedule 2026 HEC Dates & Registration

The Higher Education Commission (HEC) is conducting the Law Admission Test (LAT) five times in 2026. As of mid-October 2026 the only remaining open session is LAT 5: registration closes on Tuesday 20 October 2026 (midnight), the test is scheduled for Sunday 15 November 2026, and results are due on Thursday 24 December 2026. Register only on the official Education Testing Council portal at etc.hec.gov.pk. HEC marks some dates as tentative; always confirm on the ETC site before travelling or paying.

LAT is mandatory for admission to the undergraduate LLB programme at any HEC- or Pakistan Bar Council-recognised university or affiliated college in Pakistan. Passing does not guarantee a seat; each institution applies its own merit formula that includes your LAT score and intermediate marks.

HEC LAT Test Schedule 2026 Complete Dates

LAT 1–3 have already been held. LAT 4 took place on 6 September 2026; its result is scheduled for 16 October 2026. LAT 5 is the final opportunity in the 2026 calendar. If you miss it you will need to wait for the 2027 schedule once HEC publishes it.

Who Can Apply for LAT 2026

• Passed HSSC / FA / FSc or an equivalent 12-year qualification from a recognised board.
• Students awaiting their final HSSC or equivalent result may also register (confirm the current advertisement on the ETC portal).
• No upper age limit is stated by HEC.
• A valid CNIC, NADRA Juvenile Card or B-Form is required to create the candidate profile; the name must match the Matric certificate exactly.

For the full list of academic conditions see the LAT eligibility criteria page.

How to Register for LAT 2026 Online

1. Go to etc.hec.gov.pk and create (or log into) your candidate profile under “My Profile” using CNIC/B-Form.
2. Select “Law Admission Test (LAT)” from the available tests.
3. Complete the application form and choose your preferred test centre carefully—centre changes are not allowed after submission.
4. Generate the fee challan / 1Link-1Bill consumer number.
5. Pay the fee (the amount shown on the portal; recent cycles have been Rs 1,800) via bank branch, ATM, internet/mobile banking, EasyPaisa, JazzCash or UPaisa.
6. Return to the ETC dashboard, select “Verify Online Payment,” then submit the application. Only applications marked Submitted are processed; Saved or incomplete forms are ignored.

The fee is non-refundable and non-transferable. For payment details and the exact current amount see the LAT fee structure page. If you encounter technical problems use HEC’s complaint portal at onlinehelp.hec.gov.pk. A step-by-step walkthrough is available on the LAT registration process page.

LAT Test Pattern & Marks Distribution

There is no separate sectional pass mark. Full subject weightage and sample questions are on the LAT paper pattern page. Past papers and preparation material are available under LAT past papers and LAT test preparation.

What to Bring on Test Day

• Printed roll-number slip (issued around 6 November 2026 for LAT 5).
• Original CNIC, B-Form or passport.
• Any additional identification listed on the slip.

Mobile phones, smart watches, notes and bags are normally prohibited. Arrive early and follow invigilator instructions. Photographing or sharing the question booklet can lead to penalties under ETC rules.

After the Test Result & Next Steps

Results are published on the ETC portal. A score of 50 or above qualifies you. You may re-appear in a later session to improve your score if university merit lists allow it. After qualifying, apply to your chosen universities; LAT is only one component of the admission process. Check the LAT result page for announcements and the main HEC LAT 2026 guide for the complete overview.