The Higher Education Commission (HEC) in Islamabad sends a student notice advising them to confirm the program and institute’s accreditation status.HEC Advises Students Not to Seek Admissions to Unrecognized Degree Programs. The professional degree programs provided by universities and institutions are recognized by 14 professional accrediting bodies. It is important to note that in addition to HEC’s recognition, these authorities’ accreditation is necessary.

HEC Advises Students Not to Seek Admissions to Unrecognized Degree Programs

HEC Advises Students Not to Seek Admission

Only the institute’s status is acknowledged by HEC. However, the agencies responsible for professional certification examine the qualifications for professional degrees. These include the Pakistan Medical and Dental Commission. Before being admitted, students must confirm that a certain degree program offered by a school has been approved by the necessary accrediting body.
Authorities / Councils for Degree Accreditation in Pakistan

Authority for Accreditation

Accredited Degree Programs’ Types

Engineering Council of Pakistan

Every engineering program

(PMC/PMDC) Pakistan Medical Commission

BDS and MBBS

Council of Veterinary Medicine in Pakistan

DVM

Council of Nurses in Pakistan

BA in Nursing

Council of Architects and Town Planners of Pakistan

degrees in architecture and city and regional planning

Council of Pakistan’s Pharmacies

Pharm.D

Islamabad Bar Council

LLB

Homeopathy Council of Pakistan

BHMS

Tibb Council of Pakistan

Ayurvedic, homeopathic, or Unani medicine

National Council for the Accreditation of Agriculture Education

degrees in agriculture

Accreditation Council for Business Education in Pakistan

BBA

National Council for the Accreditation of Computer Education

BS in CS, BS in SE, BS in IT, and all other computing degrees

National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education

degrees in teaching and B.Ed.

Council for National Technology

Programs in B.Tech and BS Technology