The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has dismissed a fake notification circulating on social media that falsely claims the duration of the LLB degree has been reduced from five years to four years for current students.
In an official clarification, HEC confirmed that the viral document is forged and was never issued by the commission. Officials said the letter contains false information and should not be treated as an official policy announcement.
The fake notification is titled “Policy Guideline: LLB 4-Year Program Duration and GAT Eligibility for Current Students.” It claims that all students currently enrolled in the five-year LLB program will automatically be shifted to a four-year degree.
The forged letter also states that current LLB students will become eligible to appear in the Law Graduate Assessment Test (Law-GAT) after completing their fourth year of study. According to the document, students would no longer need to complete the existing five-year program.
HEC has categorically rejected these claims. The commission stated that no such decision has been made regarding the duration of the LLB program or the eligibility criteria for the Law-GAT.
The commission urged students, universities, and members of the public not to trust or share the fake notification. Officials warned that spreading false information can create unnecessary confusion among students and educational institutions.
HEC emphasized that all academic policies are announced only through official channels. Any notification or circular shared through unofficial sources should be verified before being accepted as genuine.
The commission advised students to visit its official website and verified social media accounts for authentic information. These platforms remain the only reliable sources for updates related to higher education policies, degree programs, examinations, and admissions.
The clarification was issued after the forged notification gained attention online. Many law students expressed confusion about whether the five-year LLB program had been changed and whether they would become eligible for the Law-GAT earlier than expected.
Officials stressed that no official announcement has been made about reducing the duration of the LLB program. Existing academic rules and regulations remain in effect unless the commission formally announces any changes.
The commission also encouraged educational institutions to guide students toward official sources of information. Universities have been advised to ignore the fake notification and continue following current HEC policies.
The latest clarification highlights the growing problem of misinformation on social media. Fake notices related to education can mislead students and affect important academic decisions.
HEC has once again advised students and universities to avoid sharing unverified documents. The commission said any future changes to the LLB program or Law-GAT requirements will be announced only through its official website and verified social media platforms.
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Students are encouraged to regularly check official HEC communication channels to stay informed about genuine policy updates and avoid being misled by false information circulating online.
