HEC Law GAT Online Registration 2026 – Test Date, Schedule, Eligibility & Syllabus

The Higher Education Commission (HEC), through its testing body Education Testing Council (ETC), has announced the Law Graduate Assessment Test (Law GAT) 2026 for law graduates across Pakistan. This test is mandatory for candidates who want to become eligible for enrolment as advocates with the Bar Council and begin their professional legal career in Pakistan.

According to the latest advertisement, the online registration for HEC Law GAT 2026 is open until Sunday, 19 July 2026, while the test is scheduled to be held on Sunday, 09 August 2026. Interested candidates must apply through the official ETC portal at etc.hec.gov.pk before the closing date. Applications left in SAVE or INCOMPLETE mode will not be accepted.

The Law GAT is conducted in the form of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), and candidates must secure at least 50 out of 100 marks to qualify. Applicants are advised to download their roll number slips before the test date and bring their original CNIC/passport to the examination center.

HEC Law GAT 2026 Important Dates

Based on the latest HEC/ETC advertisement, the updated timeline for Law GAT 2026 is as follows:

📌 Note: Final dates will be confirmed on the official HEC ETC portal.

What Is Law GAT & Why Is It Mandatory?

The Law Graduate Assessment Test (Law GAT) is a standardized test designed to evaluate the legal knowledge, analytical ability, and conceptual understanding of law graduates. Passing Law GAT is compulsory under Pakistan Bar Council (PBC) rules for enrollment as an advocate.

Without clearing Law GAT:

• You cannot enroll with any Bar Council
• You cannot practice law in Pakistan
• Your LLB degree remains incomplete for professional purposes

Eligibility Criteria for HEC Law GAT 2026

To apply for Law GAT 2026, candidates must meet the following criteria:

• Must have completed LLB (5-year or equivalent)
• Degree must be from a HEC & PBC recognized university (Pakistan or abroad)
• Final-year LLB students are NOT eligible
• Must possess a valid CNIC or Passport
• Candidates are allowed maximum 7 attempts

Passing Marks

• 50 out of 100 (50%) is mandatory to qualify

HEC Law GAT 2026 Online Registration Process

The registration process is completely online through the HEC Education Testing Council portal.

How to Apply for Law GAT 2026 (Step-by-Step)

• Visit https://etc.hec.gov.pk
• Create an account or log in
• Complete your profile information
• Select Law Graduate Assessment Test (Law GAT 2026)
• Fill in academic & personal details carefully
• Upload required documents
• Submit the application (saved forms are not accepted)
• Pay the test fee online
• Download confirmation slip

Law GAT 2026 Test Fee

• Test Fee: PKR 3,000/-

Payment Method:

• Online Banking
• ATM
• Mobile Banking

❌ Fee is non-refundable and non-transferable

HEC Law GAT 2026 Test Centers

HEC conducts Law GAT in major cities across Pakistan, subject to minimum candidate strength.

Expected Test Cities

• Islamabad
• Lahore
• Karachi
• Peshawar
• Quetta
• Multan
• Faisalabad
• Bahawalpur
• Sukkur
• Hyderabad
• Abbottabad
• Muzaffarabad
• Gilgit
• Turbat

Final test center is mentioned on the Roll Number Slip.

Law GAT 2026 Syllabus & Paper Pattern

Test Format

• Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
• Total Marks: 100
• Passing Marks: 50
• Negative Marking: ❌ No

Major Law Subjects

• Jurisprudence
• Constitutional Law
• Criminal Law (PPC & CrPC)
• Civil Law
• Contract Act
• Islamic Jurisprudence
• Legal Ethics & Professional Conduct
• Pakistan Legal System

Law GAT 2026 Roll Number Slip

• Available 7–10 days before test
• Download from etc.hec.gov.pk

Mandatory documents on test day:

• Printed Roll Number Slip
• Original CNIC / Passport

Law GAT 2026 Answer Key & Result

• Answer keys (color-wise: Blue, Green, Pink, White, Yellow) are released within 1–2 days
• Final result announced on HEC ETC portal
• Qualified candidates can proceed for Bar Council enrollment

FAQs

Q1: When will HEC Law GAT 2026 be conducted?

Expected in July 2026, subject to HEC notification.

Q2: Can I apply if I am in final semester of LLB?

❌ No. Only LLB graduates can apply.

Q3: How many attempts are allowed?

Maximum 7 attempts.

Q4: What is the validity of Law GAT?

Law GAT result remains valid for Bar Council enrollment.

Q5: Is Law GAT compulsory for foreign LLB graduates?

✅ Yes, if the degree is recognized by HEC & PBC.