The Higher Education Commission (HEC) through its Education Testing Council (ETC) has announced the fifth and final Law Admission Test (LAT) of 2026 for students seeking admission to the five-year LLB programme in Pakistan.

According to the official HEC 2026 test calendar, the latest LAT has been announced on Sunday, October 4, 2026. Candidates can submit their online applications until Tuesday, October 20, 2026, while the test is scheduled to be conducted on Sunday, November 15, 2026. The Roll Number Slips are scheduled to be issued on Friday, November 6, 2026, and the result is scheduled for Thursday, December 24, 2026.

HEC LAT 2026 Important Dates

Event	Date
Announcement Date	October 4, 2026
Last Date to Apply	October 20, 2026
LAT Test Date	November 15, 2026
Result Date	December 24, 2026

These dates are part of HEC’s official 2026 ETC Test Calendar. Candidates should also regularly check the HEC and ETC websites because any subsequent change or extension will be communicated through official channels.

What is the Law Admission Test (LAT)?

The Law Admission Test is conducted by HEC’s Education Testing Council for candidates seeking admission to undergraduate law programmes. Candidates who intend to pursue the five-year LLB programme at an HEC/Pakistan Bar Council-recognized institution generally need to fulfil the applicable LAT requirement.

The test is designed to assess candidates’ basic English, general knowledge, Pakistan Studies, Islamic Studies, Urdu and mathematics skills, along with their ability to express themselves through an essay and personal statement.

Who Should Apply?

Students who are planning to seek admission to an LLB programme should check the admission requirements of their preferred university and ensure that they meet the applicable HEC and university eligibility requirements.

Candidates should enter their personal and educational information carefully because incorrect information, particularly an incorrect CNIC or identity information, can create problems at the test centre.

HEC advises candidates to create their ETC profile using their own valid CNIC. Candidates under 18 may use their NADRA Juvenile Card/B-Form number. HEC also advises candidates not to create duplicate profiles.

How to Apply Online for HEC LAT 2026

Candidates can apply through the HEC Education Testing Council portal.

Step 1: Create or Log in to Your ETC Profile

Visit the official ETC portal and create an account if you do not already have one. Candidates who already have an ETC profile can log in using their existing credentials.

HEC states that candidates should use their own CNIC, Juvenile Card or B-Form, as applicable. The name should be entered exactly as it appears on the Matriculation Certificate. The date of birth should also be entered according to the Matriculation Certificate.

Step 2: Complete Your Profile

Enter the required personal information, including:

• Full name
• CNIC/B-Form details
• Father’s name
• Father’s CNIC
• Date of birth
• Gender
• Contact information
• Address
• Educational information
• Recent passport-size photograph

Candidates should carefully review their information before saving the profile because HEC states that the profile becomes locked after registration and changes to certain personal details may not be possible.

Step 3: Select LAT

After logging into the ETC profile, the latest available test application will appear on the dashboard. Select the Law Admission Test (LAT) and complete the application form.

Candidates must select their preferred test city from the cities available on the portal. HEC states that the test city cannot be changed after registration, so candidates should select it carefully.

Step 4: Pay the Test Fee

After completing the application, generate the payment Consumer Number through the Online Payment option under the My Application section.

The test fee can be paid through the available 1Link/1Bill payment services. After making the payment, return to the ETC portal and use the Verify Payment option.

The application status should change to Submitted after successful payment verification. Candidates should remember that merely saving an application is not enough; only submitted applications are considered.

Step 5: Check Application Status

Before the deadline, candidates should log into their ETC account and make sure that their application is showing as Submitted.

For the October 2026 LAT, the last date for online registration is October 20, 2026. Candidates should not wait until the last day to resolve payment or technical problems. HEC advises candidates facing payment or Consumer Number issues to lodge complaints before the deadline.

LAT Test Pattern

The LAT consists of 100 marks. The examination includes multiple-choice questions as well as an essay and personal statement.

The major areas covered in the test include:

• English
• General Knowledge
• Islamic Studies
• Pakistan Studies
• Urdu
• Mathematics
• Essay writing
• Personal statement

Candidates should prepare according to the latest HEC LAT syllabus and test pattern rather than relying only on old preparation books.

The commonly published LAT structure provides 20 marks for English, 20 for General Knowledge, 10 for Islamic Studies, 10 for Pakistan Studies, 10 for Urdu, 5 for Mathematics, 15 for the essay and 10 for the personal statement, making a total of 100 marks. Candidates need 50 marks to pass.

How to Prepare for LAT 2026

Candidates should start preparation immediately because only a limited period remains between the application deadline and the test.

1. Prepare English

Focus on:

• Synonyms and antonyms
• Prepositions
• Vocabulary
• Basic grammar
• Sentence correction
• Reading comprehension

English MCQs can be improved significantly through regular practice.

2. Prepare General Knowledge

Read about:

• Pakistan’s important events
• International organizations
• Important personalities
• Geography
• Current affairs
• Important national and international dates
• Capitals and currencies

Candidates should regularly follow reliable current-affairs sources until the examination.

3. Pakistan Studies

Revise important events of the Pakistan Movement, constitutional developments, important personalities, geography and major national events.

4. Islamic Studies

Prepare important basic concepts of Islam, Seerah, Islamic history, Quranic knowledge, Hadith and important Islamic events.

5. Urdu

Focus on vocabulary, meanings, grammar and commonly tested Urdu language questions.

6. Mathematics

The mathematics portion is comparatively small, but candidates should not ignore it. Practise basic arithmetic, percentages, ratios, averages and other elementary mathematical questions.

7. Essay Writing

Essay writing is an important part of LAT preparation. Practise writing short essays on social, educational, legal, national and contemporary issues.

Candidates should learn how to:

1. Introduce the topic.
2. Explain the main issue.
3. Present relevant arguments.
4. Give examples where appropriate.
5. Conclude the essay clearly.

Do not spend too much time writing complicated sentences. Clear and grammatically correct writing is more useful.

8. Personal Statement

Practise writing a concise personal statement explaining your interest in law, your educational goals and why you want to become a lawyer.

Candidates should avoid memorising one statement word-for-word. Instead, practise expressing their own ideas clearly.

Test Day Instructions

Candidates should download and print their Roll Number Slip once it becomes available. According to the official schedule, the Roll Number Slip for this LAT is expected on November 6, 2026.

According to HEC’s instructions, candidates should bring:

• Printed Roll Number Slip
• Original valid CNIC or Passport
• B-Form and required educational identification documents for candidates under 18

Photocopies or digital photographs of identification documents on a mobile phone are not accepted for identity verification. Candidates should also bring a transparent clipboard and black or blue ballpoint pens for the OMR sheet. Mobile phones, smart watches, calculators, earbuds and other prohibited electronic devices are not allowed inside the test centre.

Important Advice for LAT Candidates

Candidates should apply as early as possible instead of waiting for October 20. After completing the form, make sure the fee has been successfully verified and the application status shows Submitted.

Students should also keep checking the official HEC/ETC portal for:

• Roll Number Slip
• Test centre information
• Any change in schedule
• Test instructions
• Answer key
• Result

The official ETC portal currently lists the LAT application for the October 2026 registration cycle.

Final Words

The November 15, 2026 LAT is the fifth and final LAT scheduled by HEC for 2026. Students who want to pursue an LLB should complete their registration before the October 20, 2026 deadline and begin systematic preparation without delay.

Success in LAT does not depend only on memorising MCQs. Candidates should divide their preparation between objective questions, current affairs, English vocabulary, basic mathematics, essay writing and personal statement practice.

For the most reliable information, candidates should rely on the HEC and ETC official websites for any subsequent announcement, correction or change in the LAT schedule.