HEC issues alert for students: confirm accreditation of professional degrees before admission

The higher education commission (HEC) has taken a series of measures to improve higher education quality. The latest alert issued by the higher education watchdog on Wednesday for prospective university students is a continuation of the same effort.

In a recent tweet by the Higher Education Commission Pakistan, students were issued a warning to avoid fake degrees and non-registered educational institutions imparting low-quality education, two of the main issues that continue to plague higher education in Pakistan.

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This alert brings about much concern that many degree programs are being offered without the appropriate accreditation. The non-recognition of the graduating students harms their future and ends up leaving them stranded in the job market.

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HEC has advised those wishing to enroll in professional degree programs to perform adequate due diligence and only take admission after confirming that the relevant council accredits the degree program.

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The HEC has provided a list of the accreditation councils, links to their websites, and contact details to facilitate those seeking admission.