HEC Website requirements as follows: Equivalence Degree Issuance
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| HEC Degree Equivalence – Full Procedure with Inside Steps |
The following documents will be required for determining the equivalence of a qualification:
- Attested copy of each certificate/degree obtained with English translation
- Original and attested photo copy of each degree/diploma obtained from abroad & its attested translation
- Photo copy of transcripts year-wised.
- Proof of registration for the degree/diploma (a copy of admission letter etc. be provided)
- Printed/photo copy of the syllabus from the official record of the institution conferring the degree (English version only)
- A copy of thesis in case of research degree
- Documentary evidence of completion of studies abroad (supported by passport entries, university letter etc.
- Study leave order (for in-service personnel only)
- Proof of scholarship, (in case of scholarship holder)
- A certificate relating to previous studies (or photocopy of degree certificates)
- Original passport duly endorsed with visas of countries concerned
- Copy of National Identity Card
- Bio-data indicating specifically the period of study spent abroad
- Fee of Rs. ________ (non-refundable)
Equivalence
means to determine the status of a degree/diploma obtained from any foreign
chartered University/Institution as
comparable to a corresponding degree/diploma obtained from any chartered
Pakistani educational Institution/University.
This
equivalence determines the level of education of an applicant with reference to
National Educational System of Pakistan and enables him/her to pursue higher
studies and enjoy equal rights & privileges as admissible to any Pakistani
having degree from any chartered University/Institution of Pakistan.
Following
steps has been taken to ensure the genuineness/ authenticity of the foreign
degrees/diplomas.
a. To determine the status of degrees held
from foreign chartered/accredited university/Degree awarding institutions, the
Commission consults the following international directories:-
- Accredited
Institutions of Postsecondary Education- published by American Council on
Higher Education.
- World
List of Universities- published by the UNESCO.
- International
Hand Book of Universities.
- Commonwealth
Universities.
- The
Europa World of Learning.
- World
of Learning.
- World
Guide to Higher Education, Comparative Survey of Systems, Degrees and
Qualifications.
b. In case, University/Institution is not
enlisted amongst the list of chartered Universities/Institutions of any
country, the Commission consults the concerned Embassies/High Commissions in
Pakistan.
c. The Commission also gets assistance from
official websites of National Bodies of the concerned countries to determine
the status of university/institution and its offshore campuses.
2.1 Principal
Criteria for Granting Equivalence
The
recognition/equivalenceof the degrees, diplomas and certificates awarded by the
accredited/chartered foreign universities is granted in light of general
decision of Equivalence Committee of erstwhile UGC/HEC on 20.3.1986.
The decision is “Degrees/Diplomas
Certificates awarded by accredited Universities may be treated in general as
equivalent to corresponding degrees/ diplomas/ certificates from Pakistan.”
HOW TO GET EQUIVALENCE OF FOREIGN
DEGREES/DIPLOMAS
Applications
for the Higher Education Commission (HEC) may be addressed to the Director
General (A&A), Higher Education Commission, Sector H-9, Islamabad, (Tel:
No. + 92-(051) 90400917, 90400913, 90400912, Fax: +92 (051) 90400902.
a.
The
application should be made on the prescribed form E-01 for general and
professional degrees.
b.
The application should be made on form E-02
for Deeni Sanad.
c.
Applications
for equivalence in respect of Secondary School and Higher Secondary School
Certificates are dealt with by the Inter-Board Committee of Chairmen (Address:
Federal Board of Intermediate Education (FBISE), H-8/4, Islamabad (www.ibcc.edu.pk ).
3.1 Equivalence Steps for Walk in
applicants
- Fill
out online application form available at http://des.hec.gov.pk
- Attach
a set of photocopies of all the documents as mentioned in the form at
Clause-IV (Documents required).
- Present all the original
certificates/degrees along with its transcripts/diploma supplement from Matric
onward to the highest degree.
- Documentary
proof of completion of study abroad supported by passport, visa, entry/exit for
study period.
e.
Equivalence fee Rs.5000/-
(Non-refundable) per degree/diploma.
f.
At equivalence site of HEC, Islamabad,
HBL representative is available for deposition of equivalence fee at Window 1.
3.2 Equivalence
through HEC Regional Centers
The
applicants may also submit their applications through regional centers of HEC
located at:
- 55-B/2,
Gulberg-III, Lahore
- Liaquat
National Library Premises, Behind T.V Station, Stadium Road, Karachi.
- Near Peshawar Text Book Board, Phase-I,
Hayatabad, Peshawar.
- Balochistan
University of Information Technology & Management Sciences, TAKATTU Campus,
Air Port Road, Quetta. (Ph:081-2880082)
Requirement
for Final Equivalence Letter
As
per policy, before getting final equivalence letter, the applicant needs to
have an e-mail sent directly from
his/her university/ institution to the HEC at “sasim@hec.gov.pk”
confirming
genuineness of degree/diploma. The
confirmation can also be sent through sealed envelope/fax directly to the HEC,
Islamabad, addressing DG (A&A).
FEE
FOR EQUIVALENCE
The Higher Education Commission has prescribed the
following rates of fee on equivalence certificates. The amount of fee may be
deposited in cash with the Finance Division of the HEC, Islamabad or through
bank draft/pay order in favour of DG-Finance, Higher Education Commission,
Islamabad.
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Fee (in Pak Rupee)
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Equivalence
Certificate
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Local Degree
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Foreign Degree
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a.
Bachelors,
Bachelor (Hons)/Master (14-16 year)
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Rs
1500/-
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Rs
5000/-
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b.
M.Sc
(Hons)/M.S/M.Phil. or equivalent
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Rs
2000/-
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Rs
5000/-
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c.
Ph.D. or
equivalent
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Rs
2000/-
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Rs
5000/-
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d.
Fee for
duplicate equivalence letter
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Rs
300/-
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Rs
300/-
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HOW TO GET EQUIVALENCE OF
DEENI SANAD-SHAHADATUL ALMIYA FIL ULOOMAL ARABIA WAL ISLAMIA
As per decision of the equivalence committee of
erstwhile UGC, only “Deeni Sanad-
ShahadatulAlmiyaFilUloomal Arabia WalIslamia” awarded by the following 5
recognized Wafaq, Tanzeem, Rabit-ul-Madaris and 5 individual Madaris as
equivalent to M.A. Arabic/Islamic studies for the purpose of teaching Arabic
and Islamic studies in Colleges and Universities and for purpose of pursuing
higher studies in these two fields. (Five located in Lahore, Two in Faisalabad,
and one each in Sargodha, Multan&Karachi Districts)
The holder of this sand needs to pass/qualify two
additional elective subjects other than Arabic and Islamic Studies along with
two compulsory subjects of Pakistan Studies and Islamic studies at the B.A.
level from any chartered University of Pakistan as pre-requisite for
getting employment in fields other than teaching. Provisional equivalence letters are normally issued
within one to two days.
Name of 5 Recognized Wafaq/Tanzeem and
Rabit-ul-Madaris
a. Tanzeem-ul-Madaris
AlheSunnat, JamiaNaeemia, GhariShaho, Lahore.
b. Rabita-ul-Madaris
Al IslamiaMansoora Road, Lahore.
c.
Wafaq-ul-Madaris
Shia, Jamia-al-Muntazar, H. Block, Model Town, Lahore
d. Wafaq-ul-Madaris
Al-Salafia, Hajiabad, Post Code 38600, Faisalabad.
e.
Wafaq-ul-Madaris
Al-Arabia, Markazi Office Gordon Town, Sher Shah Road, Multan.
Name of 5 Recognized Individual
Madaris
a. JamiaIslamiaMinhaj-ul-Quran,
366 Model Town, Lahore.
b. JamiaAshrafia,
FerozPur Road, Lahore.
c.
JamiaTaleemat-e-Islamia, Sargodha Road, Faisalabad,
d. DarulUloomMohammadiaGhousia,
BheraDistt. Sargodha.
e.
DarulUloom, Korangi Creek, K. Area,
Karachi.
APPROVED MODE OF STUDY FOR DEENI
ASNAD--SHAHADATUL ALMIYA FIL ULOOMAL
ARABIA WAL ISLAMIA
For recognition, the Sanad holders are required to have passed
following courses before award of “ShahadatulAlmiyaFilUloomal
Arabia WalIslamia”.
a.
Middle
School Certificate ---------------
8-years of study (Entrance requirement of SanviaAma)
b.
ShahadatulSanivaAama-------------- 2-year of study.
c.
ShahadatulSanivaKhasa-------------- 2-year of study.
d.
Shahadatul
Alia -------------- 2-year of study.
e.
ShahadatulAlmiya-------------- 2-year of study.
Total 16-year of study
TheShahadatulSanivaAama&Khasa
Asnads are equivalent to Matric and intermediate with certain conditions by
inter Board of Committee of Chairman (IBCC), located at Federal Board of
Education, Building, H-8/4, Islamabad. The sanad ‘Shahadatul Alia’ awarded by
religious institution is not recognized as equivalent to any academic degree.
However, this is mandatory for admission into the final sanad“ShahadatulAlmiyaFilUloomal
Arabia WalIslamia”
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