Candidates appearing for the Daanish Schools Authority Test 2026 can now download their roll number slips. The slips have been issued ahead of the examination, which is scheduled for later this week, and candidates are advised to download and check them before their test day.
The test will be held over three days, from Friday, 30 October to Sunday, 1 November 2026. The Higher Education Commission’s Education Testing Council (ETC) has made the slips available through its online portal, so there is no need to wait for a slip by post or to visit an office in person to collect one.
This guide covers everything a candidate needs right now: where to download the slip, the test dates at a glance, what to check on the slip, what to carry on test day, and the scams to avoid. One important note up front: the report announcing the slips does not name individual test centres, reporting times or paper details — those details are printed on each candidate’s own slip, so your slip is the final word for your test.
This is an independent guide based on the announcement of 26 October 2026. Test centres, dates and timings can change — always confirm the final details on your own roll number slip and on the official HEC ETC portal before the test.
Quick Summary
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| What is issued | Daanish Schools Authority Test 2026 roll number slips |
| Issued by | HEC Education Testing Council (ETC) |
| Test dates | Friday, 30 October to Sunday, 1 November 2026 (three days) |
| Where to download | ETC portal: etc.hec.gov.pk |
| Help and queries | HEC Online Help Portal: onlinehelp.hec.gov.pk |
| Announced | 26 October 2026 |
| What to carry | Printed roll number slip + original CNIC or original passport |
| What is banned | Mobile phones and other electronic devices inside the test centre |
Test dates: 30 October to 1 November 2026
The examination is spread across three days, from Friday to Sunday. Candidates do not all sit on the same day, so do not assume your test is on the first day — or the last. Your own roll number slip states your test date, your centre and your reporting time, and that is the schedule you must follow.
Because the test window opens on Friday, 30 October, the practical advice is simple: download your slip today, not on test morning. A slip downloaded early gives you time to spot a mistake in your name or CNIC number, to find your centre, and to plan your travel. A slip downloaded in a rush on test day leaves no room to fix anything.
If your slip shows a date or centre that does not match what you expected, raise it immediately through the HEC Online Help Portal at onlinehelp.hec.gov.pk rather than waiting until test day. Queries raised late may not be resolved in time.
How to download your roll number slip
The slips are available through the HEC ETC online portal. Follow these steps:
- Go to the ETC portal: open etc.hec.gov.pk in your browser. Use the official portal only — do not use links forwarded on WhatsApp, Facebook or SMS.
- Log in to your candidate account: use the same account and credentials you used when you applied for the Daanish Schools Authority Test.
- Find your roll number slip: look for the slip for the Daanish Schools Authority Test 2026 in your account dashboard or downloads section.
- Download and print it: save a PDF copy on your phone as backup, and print at least two clear copies. A printed copy is what you will present at the centre.
- Check every detail: your full name, CNIC or passport number, roll number, test date, reporting time, test centre address and any instructions printed on the slip. If anything is wrong or missing, contact HEC through onlinehelp.hec.gov.pk straight away.
If the portal is slow, do not panic and do not pay anyone who offers to “download it faster” for you. Portal traffic is heaviest in the first hours after slips are issued; try again after a short gap, and keep your login details private at all times.
What to check on your slip before test day
A roll number slip is more than an entry pass — it is your personal test schedule. Go through it line by line:
- Your identity details: name and CNIC or passport number must match your original identity document exactly. A mismatch can cause problems at the gate.
- Test date and day: confirm whether your test falls on 30 October, 31 October or 1 November 2026.
- Reporting time: arrive by the time printed on the slip, not by the test start time. Centres typically close their gates before the paper begins.
- Centre address: confirm the city, building and hall. Do not assume your centre is the nearest school or the one a friend was allotted.
- Instructions: read any instructions printed on the slip itself — they override general advice, including this guide, for your test.
Plan your journey the day before. If your centre is in another city, arrange travel and stay early; if it is local, still visit the route in advance if you can, so test morning holds no surprises.
What to carry — and what not to carry
Under the ETC’s standard test rules for Daanish Schools Authority tests, two documents are mandatory:
- Your printed roll number slip — issued by ETC, downloaded from your candidate portal.
- Your original CNIC or original passport — a photocopy, a photo on your phone, or another document is not a substitute. Candidates without the original identity document and the slip are not allowed to sit the exam.
It is also sensible to carry the stationery your slip specifies, a clear water bottle if allowed, and a spare copy of your slip kept separately from the one you present.
What not to carry is equally clear: mobile phones and any calculating, recording, communication or imaging device are strictly prohibited inside the test centre, and capturing or sharing images of the question paper is an offence under ETC-HEC rules. Leave your phone at home or with an attendant — a phone found in the hall can cost you the test, regardless of whether you used it.
What this test is — and what it is not
The announcement of 26 October 2026 concerns the Daanish Schools Authority Test 2026 and its roll number slips. It does not, by itself, name the posts, the syllabus or the paper pattern for this test, and this guide does not guess at those details. If a social media post claims a confirmed syllabus, paper pattern or “expected questions” for this test, treat it as unverified until the same information appears on an official HEC or Daanish Schools Authority channel.
Candidates should also keep this test separate in their minds from other Daanish Schools processes that run on their own schedules — for example, school admissions, which have a different application and entry-test cycle. A date or slip belonging to one process does not apply to the other. When in doubt, the test name printed on your own slip settles which process you are part of.
After the test: what happens next
The slip announcement covers the test itself, not the stages that follow it. No result date, interview schedule or next-stage date has been confirmed in the announcement, and candidates should not trust social media posts claiming one. After your test, the reliable next step is to watch the official ETC portal and the Daanish Schools Authority’s official channels for the result announcement.
Keep your roll number slip safe after the test as well — you will likely need your roll number to check your result, and it is the simplest proof of which test, date and centre you appeared for.
Scam warning
Every major test cycle attracts fraud, and a slip-release week is peak season for it. Protect yourself:
- Fake slip links: download your slip ONLY from etc.hec.gov.pk through your own candidate account. Do not click roll-number-slip links sent over WhatsApp, SMS or social media — they can be phishing pages designed to steal your login or CNIC details.
- Money demands: HEC and ETC do not ask for slip-download fees, “confirmation payments” or centre-change charges via WhatsApp, phone calls or personal bank accounts. Anyone demanding payment for your slip is running a scam.
- Fake agents: no one can change your centre, date or roll number in exchange for payment. Anyone offering this is running a scam — report them and do not share your login details.
- Fake result and merit lists: treat any screenshot, forwarded message or viral post about this test’s results as unverified until you see it on etc.hec.gov.pk or an official Daanish Schools Authority channel.
- Your personal data: never share your CNIC number, slip photo or portal password with “helpers” online. Your slip contains enough personal detail for identity misuse.
FAQs
Q: When are the Daanish Schools Authority Test 2026 roll number slips issued?
A: The slips were issued and announced on 26 October 2026, ahead of the test scheduled for 30 October to 1 November 2026.
Q: When is the Daanish Schools Authority Test 2026?
A: From Friday, 30 October to Sunday, 1 November 2026, spread over three days. Your own slip states your personal test date.
Q: Where do I download my roll number slip?
A: From the HEC ETC portal at etc.hec.gov.pk, through your candidate account. Download and print it before your test day.
Q: What must I carry to the test centre?
A: Your printed roll number slip and your original CNIC or original passport. Without both, you will not be allowed to sit the exam.
Q: Can I carry my mobile phone into the test centre?
A: No. Mobile phones and other electronic devices are strictly prohibited inside the test centre under ETC-HEC rules.
Q: What if there is a mistake on my slip?
A: Raise it immediately through the HEC Online Help Portal at onlinehelp.hec.gov.pk. Do not wait until test day.
Q: Where can I get help with my slip?
A: Through the HEC Online Help Portal at onlinehelp.hec.gov.pk, or through the official HEC/ETC channels linked from etc.hec.gov.pk.
Q: Is this the same as the Daanish Schools admission test?
A: No. This article covers the Daanish Schools Authority Test 2026 slips for 30 October to 1 November 2026. Other Daanish Schools processes, such as admissions, run on separate schedules — always go by the test name on your own slip.
