The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has started the nomination process for the HEC Best University Teacher Award 2026, inviting universities across Pakistan to put forward faculty members who have shown strong performance in teaching and academic development.
The award is intended to recognise university teachers who have made a meaningful contribution to their students, introduced innovative teaching practices or played an important role in improving academic work.
Both public and private higher education institutions can take part in the nomination process.
One Teacher Can Be Nominated by Each University
Every eligible university can nominate one faculty member for the HEC Best University Teacher Award 2026.
The selection will be handled through the institution’s university-level committee, which will review candidates under the approved HEC award framework.
This allows universities to assess their faculty internally before sending a nomination to HEC.
Nomination Deadline Is October 7
Universities have until October 7, 2026 to submit their nominations.
HEIs have been asked to make sure that the complete nomination package reaches the office of the Director General (Academics), HEC, Islamabad before the deadline.
Institutions should allow enough time for preparing and submitting the required documents.
Who Can Be Nominated?
The nomination process is open to HEC-recognized public and private higher education institutions in Pakistan.
A university can choose a faculty member who has demonstrated excellence in teaching and has made notable academic contributions.
The source does not provide a separate individual application route for teachers. Instead, the nomination is made through the concerned university.
Documents Required From Universities
Universities need to prepare a complete nomination dossier for their selected teacher.
The nomination package should be prepared according to the HEC Best University Teacher Award framework and must include the documents required by HEC.
The university must also provide the minutes of the university-level committee meeting through which the nominee was selected.
A soft copy of the completed nomination dossier and other required documents must also be submitted as part of the process.
How Universities Can Submit a Nomination
The nomination process starts at the university level.
First, the institution’s committee reviews eligible faculty members and selects one nominee. The university then prepares the required dossier, committee meeting record and supporting material.
After the internal process is complete, the nomination package should be sent to the office of the Director General (Academics), HEC, Islamabad.
| Award Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Award | HEC Best University Teacher Award 2026 |
| Eligible Institutions | HEC-recognized public and private HEIs |
| Nominations Per University | One faculty member |
| Selection | University-level committee |
| Deadline | October 7, 2026 |
| Submission Office | Director General (Academics), HEC, Islamabad |