Requirements for the PhD Degree Equivalent Certificate

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Every PhD (Foreign/Indigenous) is required to get PhD equivalent certificate from HEC, Pakistan which is needed at the time of apply to many universities. It usually take up to 5 weeks in processing however, if you pursue it properly you might be able to obtain it in less time.  It is therefore recommended to apply as soon as you are back in Pakistan. You can apply by visiting main HEC (Islamabad) or its provincial branches.

Following documents are required in this regards.

     1.       PhD degree 

     2.       Signed page of research thesis (PhD)

     3.       Detailed Marks certificate/Transcript (PhD)

     4.       Enrollment Certificate from University

     5.       Scholarship Certificates

     6.       Passport Copy Showing Visa/entry/Exit

     7.       Attest all academic doc (DMCs & Certificates, Metric/FSC/BSC/MSC/M Phil)

     8.       NIC

     9.       Non-refundable fee of Rs.5000/-

    10.   All these photocopies should be presented in Original at the time of appearance in HEC

You need to make an appointment online before visiting HEC website, It would help you saving your time. If you are unable to do it, don’t worry just visit as early as 7 AM in the morning. Otherwise you need to wait for a couple of hours till your turn.

It is highly recommended to fill the online application form for PhD equivalent certificate. If you are unable to do it, don’t worry, you can fill it in HEC computer lab. Ask the attendant if you need any help.The amount Rs.5000/ Can be deposited at your turn in HEC at the spot.

After, apply you will be directed to check your email on regular basis, usually they sent you email in (5-7 weeks) time duration. You need to forward that email to OIC (University section dealing with internationals) by requesting to verify that you were a student of this University from ---- to --- session. They (OIC) will verify it by sending an Email to HEC keeping you in cc.

You will get this kind of email.

After getting the verification from your respective University, HEC will send you a certificate (Just on a simple letterhead), verifying your PhD degree. Yes, you are done with this important job. ...:) 

All the best in your future

Regards

Dr. Fakhar-ud-Din