HEC Talent Hunt Program 2026

A nationwide talent-hunt program run by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) Pakistan targeting school students. The programme offers cash prizes totaling over Rs. 500,000, fully funded training and pathways to international science olympiads. Successful participants may receive direct admission to PIEAS/IST without an entry test. Applications are submitted online before the stated deadline.

Cash prizes over Rs. 500,000, fully funded training, and direct admission to PIEAS/IST without an entry test; pathways to international science olympiads.

Students in grades 9–12 with at least 60% marks.

Apply online by the deadline (online registration).