ETEA Test Guide 2026: Registration, Pattern & Preparation
Updated on August 14, 2026
🔄 Last updated: August 14, 2026
The ETEA test is conducted by the Educational Testing and Evaluation Agency (ETEA), the official testing agency of the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa that conducts admission tests (like engineering and medical entry tests) and recruitment/screening tests for KP government jobs. You register online at the official website etea.edu.pk, deposit the test fee at a designated bank (UBL, ABL, MCB, or HBL as per ETEA instructions), and then download your roll number slip before the test. This guide covers ETEA registration 2026, fee, test pattern, roll number slip, and preparation tips in simple English.
ETEA Test 2026 Overview
ETEA (Educational Testing and Evaluation Agency) is a KP government agency based in Hayatabad, Peshawar. It conducts two main types of tests: admission tests (engineering ETEA test for UET Peshawar and affiliated universities, medical entry tests, and other university admissions) and recruitment tests (screening tests for KP government departments such as police, education/teaching posts like SST, PST, CT, and other jobs).
In recent years ETEA has shifted many tests to CBT (Computer Based Testing) format, where candidates answer MCQs on a computer at designated centers across KP. Test announcements, registration links, and results are all published on etea.edu.pk. Whenever a KP department announces jobs through ETEA, we also post them in our Govt Jobs section with the last date.
Who Can Register for ETEA Tests (Eligibility)
Admission tests: Candidates with the required intermediate qualification (FSc Pre-Engineering / Pre-Medical / ICS as per the test) — mostly KP board students for KP university seats
Recruitment tests: Eligibility is defined by the department’s job advertisement — education, domicile, and age as mentioned in the advertisement
Visit the official website etea.edu.pk and open the registration portal for your specific test (admission or recruitment project).
Create your account / fill the online registration form with your personal details, CNIC, board, and subject group. Double-check every field.
Generate or download the fee challan / deposit slip after submitting the form.
Deposit the test fee at the designated bank — ETEA has used UBL, ABL, MCB, and HBL branches for fee deposits — and keep the paid slip safe.
Upload the payment proof online (where the portal requires it).
Wait for fee verification, then download your roll number slip from the portal when it is issued (usually about a week before the test).
Print the slip and bring it with your original CNIC/B-Form on test day.
ETEA Test Fee & Payment Method
The ETEA test fee is different for every test and project. For example, the UET Peshawar computer-based entry test fee has been Rs. 1000 per test in a recent announcement, while recruitment/screening test fees vary by project and have generally ranged from several hundred to a few thousand rupees. Fee amounts change with every announcement, is liye exact fee hamesha apne test ke latest advertisement ya ETEA website par confirm karein — ghalat amount deposit karne se registration reject ho sakti hai.
Item
Details
Fee amount
Varies per test/project — latest advertisement mein confirm karein
Example
UET Peshawar CBT entry test: Rs. 1000 per test (recent announcement)
Payment banks
UBL, ABL, MCB, HBL (as per ETEA instructions for that test)
Refund
Non-refundable
Proof
Keep paid slip safe and upload where required
ETEA Test Pattern 2026
The ETEA test is an MCQs-based paper, and the pattern depends on the test type. For the engineering CBT, recent 2026 announcements describe 100 MCQs — Physics 40, Mathematics 35, English 15, and Chemistry or Computer Science 10 — with no negative marking. Be careful though: older ETEA papers used +4 for a correct answer and -1 for a wrong one, and some screening tests still use negative marking, so always read the marking scheme on your own test’s official announcement.
For recruitment/screening tests, the paper usually covers the subject of the post, English, General Knowledge, Pakistan Studies, and Islamic Studies as per the advertised syllabus. The syllabus follows FSc/intermediate level for admission tests, so steady MCQs practice is the fastest way to improve. Use our FPSC, PPSC & NTS Test Preparation guide for the English and GK portions — they overlap with ETEA screening tests.
ETEA Roll Number Slip Download
The ETEA roll number slip is downloaded from the official website by entering your CNIC. Visit etea.edu.pk, open the roll number slip section for your test, enter your CNIC number in the search box, and click search. Your slip shows the test date, time, and venue — print it with Ctrl+P. Slips are usually issued about one week before the test. On test day, bring the printed slip and your original CNIC (or B-Form with SSC certificate for under-18 candidates); mobile phones, smart watches, and calculators are strictly banned inside centers.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Registering on unofficial websites — only etea.edu.pk is official.
Depositing the fee in the wrong bank or wrong amount.
Assuming every ETEA test has no negative marking — the rule differs per test.
Waiting till the last date for registration when the portal slows down.
Forgetting to print the roll number slip or bringing a phone to the center.
Leaving MCQs blank in a no-negative-marking test — attempt every question.
Khulasa: ETEA Test Ka Nichor
ETEA Test Khyber Pakhtunkhwa ki jobs aur admissions dono ke liye conduct hota hai aur aksar computer based hota hai. ETEA Test ke liye etea.edu.pk par registration ke baad fee bank mein jama karwani hoti hai. Roll number slip CNIC se download hoti hai — ETEA Test se pehle reporting time aur centre zaroor confirm kar lein.
ETEA is the Educational Testing and Evaluation Agency, an official testing body of the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, headquartered in Hayatabad, Peshawar. It conducts university admission tests and recruitment/screening tests for KP government departments through its website etea.edu.pk.
How do I register for an ETEA test?
Registration is online at etea.edu.pk: fill the registration form for your test, deposit the fee at the designated bank (UBL, ABL, MCB, or HBL as instructed), upload payment proof where required, and download your roll number slip when issued. Registration on the test day is not possible.
Does the ETEA test have negative marking?
It depends on the test. Recent engineering CBT announcements state no negative marking, but older papers used +4/-1, and some screening tests apply negative marking. Always read the marking instructions in your specific test’s official announcement before deciding your attempt strategy.
How do I download my ETEA roll number slip?
Go to etea.edu.pk, open the roll number slip section of your test, enter your CNIC (without dashes), and search. Print the slip showing your test date, time, and venue. Slips usually appear about one week before the test date.
What is the ETEA test fee in 2026?
There is no single fee — every test and project has its own fee. A recent UET Peshawar CBT announcement set Rs. 1000 per test, while job screening test fees differ by project. Always confirm the exact fee from the latest official announcement for your test.
What should I bring to the ETEA test center?
Bring your printed roll number slip and original CNIC or valid passport (under-18 candidates bring original B-Form and SSC certificate with photograph). Electronic devices including mobile phones, smart watches, and calculators are strictly prohibited and can lead to cancellation of your paper.
Final advice: ETEA tests reward speed and accuracy in MCQs. Register early at etea.edu.pk, confirm your test’s fee and marking scheme from the official announcement, practice timed MCQs daily, and never forget your slip and CNIC on test day.
