HEC Clarifies Viral Notification on Engineering Degrees
Meanwhile, the Higher Education Commission (HEC) has cautioned students and graduates against a fake notification circulating on social media that claims to establish equivalence between engineering technology degrees and conventional engineering qualifications.
Meanwhile, the Higher Education Commission (HEC) has cautioned students and graduates against a fake notification circulating on social media that claims to establish equivalence between engineering technology degrees and conventional engineering qualifications.
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- Nevertheless, HEC has categorically rejected the document, clarifying that it did not problem the notification.
- Obtain the latest education news, admissions updates, and scholarship alerts wherever you prefer.
- HEC additionally called on the public to consult its official website and verified social media accounts for authentic information and notifications.
For context, the document, dated October 29, 2026, claims that HEC has declared a Bachelor of Technology (Honors) in Engineering or BSc Engineering Technology (Honors) equivalent to a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) or BSc Engineering degree. PIA Officially Announces New International Route.
It additionally claims that a Diploma of Associate Engineering (DAE) qualifies as 14 years of education in the relevant engineering discipline and allows holders to seek lateral entry into BE, BSc Engineering, and engineering technology programs, subject to university admission requirements.
Nevertheless, HEC has categorically rejected the document, clarifying that it did not problem the notification. The commission advised students, graduates, the general public, and other stakeholders not to rely on or circulate the misleading document. New Provinces Could Cost Pakistan Rs. 730 Billion Annually: Report.
HEC additionally called on the public to consult its official website and verified social media accounts for authentic information and notifications. Stay Connected with ProPakistani.
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Taken together, the developments around HEC Clarifies Viral Notification on Engineering Degrees point to a situation that is still moving, and the coming days should bring more clarity.
