The Higher Education Commission (HEC) conducts the Higher Education Aptitude Test (HAT) for students applying to MS, MPhil, and PhD programs in Pakistan and abroad.  Watch complete video here for HAT test  The Higher Education Aptitude Test (HAT) 2025 is mandatory for HEC scholarships and many MS/MPhil/PhD admissions in Pakistan and abroad, including the Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship. This guide highlights the test pattern, purpose, and tentative schedule. In 2025, the HAT test remains one of the most important requirements for both HEC scholarships and admissions in local and international universities — including the prestigious Hungary Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship . 🎯 Purpose of HAT Test The HAT (Higher Education Aptitude Test) is designed to evaluate a student’s analytical reasoning, quantitative ability, and comprehension skills . HEC uses HAT results for: Awarding national and foreign scholarships Determining merit for MS/MPhil/PhD admissions...