PESHAWAR: The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has directed all public and private universities in Pakistan to establish a required three-credit Artificial Intelligence (AI) course, which they must teach to all undergraduate and postgraduate students.
The HEC informed university leaders through its official letter that institutions must teach AI education because it has become an essential requirement for modern education needs.
The commission developed the course to help students acquire digital literacy skills and practical knowledge about ethical obligations, data security, open organizational practices and the societal consequences of artificial intelligence systems.
The letter explained that universities may offer the course as an elective subject, an interdisciplinary course, or a supporting subject within existing programs. The curriculum will cover basic AI concepts, its applications in various fields, ethical considerations, fairness, and accountability.
The universities will design their course materials according to their academic requirements.
The HEC announced that the mandatory AI course will be implemented in all degree programs starting from the upcoming fall semester.
HEC announces schedule for LAW-GAT 2026 exam
Earlier, the Higher Education Commission (HEC) has announced the schedule for the Law Graduate Assessment Test (LAW-GAT) 2026 through its Education Testing Council (ETC). The test is mandatory for all law graduates who wish to register as advocates in Pakistan. Graduates who hold an LLB or equivalent degree from a university that HEC or the Pakistan Bar Council recognizes as a valid national or international institution can apply for the program.
Key Dates and Details:
Online registration begins: Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at 2:00 PM
Test date: Sunday, April 5, 2026
Registration deadline: March 3, 2026
The exam will consist of multiple-choice questions (MCQs), which require candidates to achieve a minimum passing score of 50 out of 100. The syllabus and test format are available for download on the HEC portal.
The ETC organization conducts the LAW-GAT assessment four times each year in major cities throughout Pakistan which enables candidates to select their desired testing location. The ETC organization reserves the authority to combine testing locations that have fewer than 250 candidates who have registered to take the exam.
Candidates who have already passed the test, attempted it seven times, or are currently enrolled in an LLB program are not eligible to apply.
