Candidates appearing for the Daanish Schools Authority Test 2026 can now download their roll number slips. The slips have been made available through the Higher Education Commission’s Education Testing Council (ETC) portal, ahead of the test scheduled from 30 October to 1 November 2026.
This guide explains what has been confirmed, how to download your slip from the official ETC portal, what to check on it, and what to carry on test day. The official portal is etc.hec.gov.pk. Do not pay anyone to download a slip for you, and do not trust slips shared through unofficial WhatsApp groups or social media pages.
One important clarification first: this is the ETC-conducted Daanish Schools Authority test whose slips were issued on 26 October 2026. It is not the same as the Daanish Schools student admission entry test for the 2027 academic session, which other education sites report for a later date in December 2026. If you applied for a teaching or administrative post through the ETC portal, this article is for you. If you applied for your child’s school admission, read the “Do not confuse the two tests” section below before acting on these dates.
At a Glance
| Test | Daanish Schools Authority Test 2026 |
| Conducted by | Education Testing Council (ETC), Higher Education Commission (HEC) |
| Roll number slips | Issued — available for download now (reported 26 October 2026) |
| Test dates | 30 October to 1 November 2026 (Friday to Sunday, across three days) |
| Where to download | etc.hec.gov.pk (ETC portal) |
| Help and queries | onlinehelp.hec.gov.pk (HEC Online Help Portal) |
| Cost of downloading a slip | No fee is mentioned for downloading a roll number slip; beware of anyone charging for it |
| What to carry | Printed roll number slip plus your original CNIC or passport |
What Is the Daanish Schools Authority Test?
The Daanish Schools Authority test reported on 26 October 2026 is conducted by HEC’s Education Testing Council. The ETC is the body that runs standardised tests in Pakistan for admissions, scholarships and recruitment, and it issues roll number slips through its online portal rather than by post.
Separate Daanish Schools Authority recruitment notices published earlier in 2026 advertised principal and teaching posts through the ETC portal, with each paper carrying 100 multiple-choice questions. The report published on 26 October 2026 does not itself list the posts, test centres or reporting times for this test — those details are printed on each candidate’s own roll number slip. That is why downloading and reading your own slip matters more than any summary article, including this one.
Your roll number slip is your entry document. It normally carries your name, roll number, test date, reporting time, test centre address and the instructions for your paper. Without it, and without your original identity document, you will not be allowed to sit the test.
How to Download Your Daanish Schools Authority Roll Number Slip
Follow these steps on the official ETC portal. Use the same CNIC and password you used when you applied.
- Open the ETC portal. Go to etc.hec.gov.pk in your browser. Do not use links forwarded in WhatsApp groups — type the address yourself or use the link in this article.
- Log in to your candidate account. Enter your CNIC or passport number and your password, then open your dashboard.
- Find your Daanish Schools Authority application. Your application status should show as accepted. If it shows pending or rejected, no roll number slip will be available for that application.
- Click “Download Roll Number Slip”. Save the slip as a PDF file on your phone or computer.
- Print at least two clear copies. Print on A4 paper and check that your photograph, name, roll number, test date, reporting time and test centre are all readable. Keep one copy as a spare.
- Check every detail immediately. If your name, photograph or test centre looks wrong, raise it through the HEC Online Help Portal at onlinehelp.hec.gov.pk before the test day. Do not wait until you reach the centre.
Current Status: What Is Confirmed and What Is Not
| Detail | Current research finding |
| Roll number slips issued | Confirmed — reported 26 October 2026, available through the ETC portal |
| Test dates (30 October – 1 November 2026) | Confirmed — three days, Friday to Sunday |
| Download portal | Confirmed — etc.hec.gov.pk |
| Help portal | Confirmed — onlinehelp.hec.gov.pk |
| Your individual test centre and reporting time | Not confirmed in any public report — printed only on your own roll number slip |
| Exact posts covered by this test | Not confirmed in the 26 October report — earlier 2026 DSA recruitment notices advertised principal and teaching posts through ETC, but the report does not link this test to a specific post list, so do not assume |
| Paper pattern for your post | Not confirmed for this test — earlier DSA syllabus material described 100-MCQ papers, but that has not been confirmed for the 30 October – 1 November test |
| Result date | Not confirmed — no result date has been announced in the material reviewed for this guide |
What to Check on Your Roll Number Slip
Do not just download the slip and put it away. Check these five things the moment you open it:
- Your name and photograph — they must match your CNIC. A mismatch can cause problems at the gate.
- Your roll number — note it down separately. You will need it for the test and later for checking your result.
- Your test date — the test runs over three days, so your paper may not be on the first day. Go on the date printed on your slip, not on a date someone else tells you.
- Reporting time — arrive before it. ETC centres generally do not admit late candidates, and your reporting time may be well before the paper starts.
- Test centre address — find the venue on a map the day before, and plan your route. Do not rely on reaching an unfamiliar centre on test morning without checking.
What to Carry on Test Day — and What Not to Carry
ETC test rules, as stated in the Daanish Schools Authority recruitment notices, are strict. Candidates must bring their original CNIC or original passport on test day, along with the roll number slip issued by ETC. Otherwise, they will not be allowed to sit the exam.
- Carry: your printed roll number slip, your original CNIC or passport, and a pen if your slip instructs you to bring one.
- Do not carry: a mobile phone, smartwatch, calculator, notes, bag or any recording or communication device into the test centre. Taking a mobile or any calculating, recording, communication or imaging device inside the centre, and capturing or sharing images of the question paper, is strictly prohibited and punishable under ETC-HEC rules.
- Keep a spare: a second printed copy of your slip in your bag or with a family member, in case the first copy is damaged.
Do Not Confuse the Two Daanish Schools Tests
There are two different Daanish Schools processes running in late 2026, and mixing them up is the easiest mistake a reader can make:
| ETC test (this article) | Student admission test | |
| Who it is for | Candidates who applied through the HEC ETC portal | Parents applying for their child’s admission to Classes 6, 7 or 8 |
| Roll number slips | Issued 26 October 2026, via etc.hec.gov.pk | Distributed to shortlisted candidates before the test, as per the admission process |
| Test date | 30 October – 1 November 2026 | 12 December 2026, as reported by education sites for the 2027 session (requires official confirmation) |
| Application deadline | Already closed for this test | 12 November 2026, as reported for the 2027 admission cycle |
The December admission date comes from education news sites, not from an official notice reviewed for this guide, so treat it as unconfirmed until the authority publishes it. If you are a parent, do not send your child to a centre on 30 October on the basis of this article.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Waiting until test morning to download the slip. Portals slow down under load and printers fail. Download and print today.
- Trusting a forwarded slip or screenshot. Only the slip from your own ETC account is valid for you.
- Paying an agent to “confirm” your slip. Downloading a roll number slip is free through the official portal. Anyone charging for it is not an official channel.
- Going on the wrong day. The test spans three days. Your date is the one on your slip.
- Carrying your phone into the hall. It can get you disqualified, even if you never use it.
- Assuming the admission test and this test are the same. They are separate processes with separate dates, as explained above.
- Ignoring a wrong detail on the slip. Raise it through the HEC Online Help Portal immediately — centre staff cannot fix a wrong photograph or name at the gate.
FAQs
Where can I download my Daanish Schools Authority roll number slip?
From the HEC ETC portal at etc.hec.gov.pk. Log in with the CNIC and password you used when applying, open your dashboard, and click “Download Roll Number Slip”.
When is the Daanish Schools Authority test?
The test will be held from 30 October to 1 November 2026, across three days from Friday to Sunday. Your individual date is printed on your roll number slip.
Are the roll number slips really issued?
Yes. The slips were reported as issued on 26 October 2026, and candidates can download them through the ETC portal now. If your dashboard does not show a slip, check that your application status is accepted, and use the HEC Online Help Portal for queries.
What if my application status is pending or rejected?
No roll number slip is issued for a pending or rejected application. Contact HEC through onlinehelp.hec.gov.pk and do not travel to a test centre without a valid slip.
What must I carry to the test centre?
Your printed roll number slip and your original CNIC or passport. Without both, you will not be allowed to sit the exam.
Can I carry my mobile phone to the test centre?
No. Mobile phones, smartwatches, calculators and any recording or communication devices are strictly prohibited inside ETC test centres, and violating this rule is punishable under ETC-HEC rules.
Is there a fee for downloading the roll number slip?
No fee for downloading a slip is mentioned in the material reviewed for this guide. Download it yourself from the official portal and do not pay any agent.
Is this the same test as the Daanish Schools admission test for students?
No. This is the ETC-conducted Daanish Schools Authority test of 30 October – 1 November 2026. The student admission entry test for the 2027 session is a separate process, reported for 12 December 2026.
When will the result be announced?
No result date has been confirmed in the material reviewed for this guide. Check the ETC portal and the HEC website for the official result announcement, and do not trust result dates shared on unofficial pages.
Where can I get help if I cannot log in?
Use the HEC Online Help Portal at onlinehelp.hec.gov.pk, or contact the HEC Secretariat or a regional office. Resolve login problems before the test day.
Final Thoughts
The Daanish Schools Authority Test 2026 roll number slips are out, and the test is only days away — from 30 October to 1 November 2026. Download your slip from etc.hec.gov.pk today, check your date, time and centre, print two copies, and keep your original CNIC ready.
For anything about your own paper — your centre, your reporting time, your result — trust only your roll number slip and the official ETC and HEC portals. If a detail looks wrong, raise it through the official help portal now, not at the test centre gate. Related reading on readinfoss.com: CM Punjab Honhaar Scholarship 2026, BISE 11th Class Result 2026, and Punjab E Bike Scheme 2026.
