Criteria for Eligibility

Here are the standard eligibility requirements for all these scholarships:

• Possession of a domicile/local certificate from Gilgit-Baltistan is mandatory for applicants.
• Applicants must have completed their Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) or equivalent.
• Applicants currently benefiting from any other HEC/Government scholarship are ineligible.
• Students already enrolled in any BS Program prior to the advertisement, within a maximum of one academic year/session, may also apply.
• Scholarships will be awarded regardless of gender, caste, race, or religion.
• Applicants can apply to any Public Sector university/institution in Pakistan. However, any expenses exceeding those outlined in PC-1 will be the responsibility of the student.
• Students currently enrolled in any BS Program in public sector universities/institutions prior to the advertisement (maximum one academic year/session) may also apply.

• Advertise the scholarship opportunities in print media and on the HEC website to invite applications from potential candidates.
• HEC/ETC will arrange the Scholarship Aptitude Test. Applicants must achieve at least 50% marks in this test, which remains valid for one year.
• Shortlisting of applicants will be based on the Aptitude Test scores (conducted by HEC) and academic credentials using the following weightage/formula: SSC 10%, HSSC 40%, and Scholarship Aptitude Test 50%.
• The applications of shortlisted candidates will be reviewed according to the defined eligibility criteria.
• Any seats that remain unfilled in a particular year will be carried over to the next year.
• Scholarships are available for students pursuing or seeking admission to undergraduate programs in HEC-recognized public sector universities or degree-awarding institutions in Pakistan.
• Selected applicants must secure their own admissions into the specified programs in Pakistan.
• Scholars must sign an agreement/undertaking before receiving the scholarship. The terms and conditions in the agreement/undertaking and award letter are binding for both parties.
• Final award letters will be issued after the applicant secures admission and completes all necessary formalities, including legal documentation.

• Submit your application exclusively through the HEC web portal using the provided link.
• Do not send hard copies of applications or supporting documents at this stage.
• Pay a non-refundable application processing fee of Rs. 500/- to Habib Bank Limited, Account Number: 1742 7900 1334 01, titled “Higher Education Commission,” Branch Code: 1742.
• Upload the original bank payment slip with your online application and keep it safe for presentation at the test center. Failure to present the slip will result in disqualification.
• During the application process, upload a recent photograph and all required documents.
• Ensure you complete and submit the online application promptly. Incomplete or saved applications will not be considered.
• HEC reserves the right to delay or cancel the scholarship process at any stage without providing a reason.

All students must submit their applications via the HEC Online Application System using the link provided.

HTTPS://eportal.hec.gov.pk/

Notice:

• The proposed date for the test for the Undergraduate Scholarship Program for Students of Gilgit-Baltistan is November 5th, 2023.
• Content weightages for the ETC Test for the Undergraduate Scholarship Program for Students of Gilgit-Baltistan.

​ Javed Hassan Awan ​Project Director HRD Building Higher Education Commission, H-8/1, Islamabad

Muhammad Mohsin Project Manager (HRD) [email protected]/ Ph: 051-90808079

Muhammad Shahid Iqbal Superintendent (HRD) [email protected]/ Ph: 051-90808079

Mubasher Hassan Project Assistant (HRD) [email protected]​/ Ph: 051-90808079​​​