HEC Launches AI Training for University Administrators

The Higher Education Commission of Pakistan has introduced a three-day Applied Artificial Intelligence training program specifically for university administrators. This initiative seeks to modernize university management and enhance the country's digital capabilities and cyber-resilience in higher education. Scheduled from October 7 to 9, 2026, the program targets university management officials holding BPS-17, 18, and 19 positions, including assistant registrars, deputy registrars, controllers, treasurers, and other administrative staff.

Each university can nominate up to five qualified officers, with priority given to the top two selections if seat availability is limited.

The training will concentrate on practical applications of AI tools to enhance various administrative aspects such as admissions, examinations, record management, and overall efficiency. The Higher Education Commission plans to extend similar training programs to its regional centers in Lahore, Karachi, Peshawar, and Quetta. This initiative is viewed as crucial for equipping administrators with forward-thinking skills and improving governance, transparency, and service delivery in higher education institutions.