🎓 HEC Undergraduate Scholarships for Balochistan & Erstwhile FATA (Batch-IV)

The Higher Education Commission (HEC) is offering fully-funded undergraduate scholarships for talented students from Balochistan and Erstwhile FATA. These scholarships aim to support students in pursuing higher education in HEC-recognized public or private universities across Pakistan.

📝 Eligibility Criteria

• Maximum age: 22 years on the closing date.
• Valid domicile/local certificate of applicant and father (Balochistan/FATA), verified by district administration.
• Minimum 60% marks in the last examination.
• Must have completed or be in the final year of academic qualification.
• Not availing any other HEC/Government scholarship.
• Should not be awaiting results.

📌 How to Apply

1. Apply online via the official HEC website.
2. Upload scanned, attested copies of:
   • CNIC or B-form
   • Domicile of applicant and father/guardian
   • Educational certificates (verified by respective boards)
3. Pay Rs. 500 as test fee through the 1Link Invoice payment method.
4. Confirm and verify online payment after deposit.

📅 Important Dates

• Deadline to Apply: October 20, 2025 (Monday)
• Test Date: November 16, 2025 (Sunday) – Tentative

📌 Important Notes

• Scholarships awarded on Merit + District Quota.
• Shortlisting based on academic record + Aptitude Test.
• Minimum 50% marks required in the Aptitude Test.
• 50:50 quota distribution between Balochistan & FATA.
• Reserved seats will be awarded through open merit from selected scholars.

🎯 Scholarship Distribution – FATA

• Total Scholarships: 500 (FATA IN: 450, FATA OUT: 50)
• Bajaur: 98
• Khyber: 89
• Kurram: 55
• North Waziristan: 49
• Mohmand: 43
• Upper South Waziristan: 33
• FRs: 32
• Lower South Waziristan: 28
• Orakzai: 23

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💛 MBBS & BDS Reserved Seats (Current)

• FATA: 166 seats
• Balochistan: 167 seats

*Seats may increase and are allotted on open merit among selected candidates.