HERA Issues Updated Registration Guidelines for Private Institutions
All private universities, colleges and DAIs are advised to comply with the revised registration requirements effective from the new academic session.
HERA Mandate
Higher Education Regulatory Authority of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
To streamline, supervise and regulate the functioning of the private higher educational institutions in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa — ensuring quality, transparency, and student protection.
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Mr. Sajid Inam
Chairman, HERA KP
HERA is committed to transparent regulation, facilitation, and quality assurance for private sector higher education institutions across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
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Please verify the registration status of an institution before taking admission. Under the law, un-registered institutes are illegal.
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About HERA
Regulating Private Higher Education in KPK
An independent authority committed to the highest standards of education for students and parents.
HERA Headquarters, Hayatabad, Peshawar
091-9217676
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Legal Ordinance
KPK
Government Body
The Higher Education Regulatory Authority (HERA) is an independent and impartial Regulatory Authority for Private Sector Universities, Institutes and Colleges. It derives its authority from the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Registration and Functioning of Private Educational Institutions Ordinance 2001.
HERA is committed to encouraging the highest standards of education and providing students and parents a reliable guide to quality private sector institutions.
Independent Oversight
Impartial regulation of private higher education
Quality Assurance
Registration, monitoring and compliance standards
Student Protection
Transparency and guidance for parents & students
Our Vision
A transparent, quality-driven and student-centric higher education ecosystem in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, where private sector institutions meet recognized standards and continuously improve.
Our Mission
Safeguarding standards, improving quality, and achieving excellence in higher education in the private sector of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa through regulation, monitoring, facilitation and digitization.
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Parents Urged to Verify Institution Registration Before Admission
Under the law, un-registered institutes are illegal. HERA reminds students and parents to verify registration status before taking admission.
Quality Assurance Workshop Held at HERA Headquarters
Representatives from registered institutions attended a workshop on quality standards, monitoring procedures and compliance reporting.
Invitation for Bids — Digital Portal Enhancement Project
HERA invites qualified firms to submit sealed bids for the development and maintenance of the online registration and application portal.
HERA Conducts Inspection Visits Across Registered Colleges
Inspection teams reviewed academic facilities, faculty strength and compliance with registration standards at selected institutions.
Annual Registration Renewal Schedule Announced for 2026
Registered institutions are required to complete renewal submissions within the notified timeline to maintain active registration status.
Leadership
Messages from Leadership
Minister, Secretary, and Chairman of Higher Education Regulatory Authority.
Mr. Meena Khan Afridi
Minister for Higher Education, KP
For the sustainable economy and community advancement, the scope of higher education is continuously increasing day by day, and will remain significant over the next decades.
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Dr. Amber Ali Khan
Secretary for Higher Education, KP
The 21st Century is marked with globalization, making knowledge a shared and joint asset. Basic information and research are now increasingly accessible through information technology.
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Mr. Sajid Inam
Chairman, HERA KP
HERA is committed to transparent regulation, facilitation, and quality assurance for private sector higher education institutions across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
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Public Advisory
Verify Before You Enroll
Protect students and parents by confirming an institution's HERA registration status before admission.
Attention Parents & Students: Under the law, un-registered institutes are illegal. Please verify registration before admission.
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Search the official registry Use the verify tool to check universities, colleges, and medical institutions registered with HERA.
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Review registration details Confirm registration number, category, district, and current status on the institution profile.
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Avoid illegal institutions Do not take admission in de-registered or unregistered institutes listed on the official illegal list.
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28-05-2026
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Registration and Functioning of Private Education...
2001, PDF · Available
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