ETEA 2026 Complete Guide: What is ETEA KPK, Official Website & How It Works

If you are a student or job-seeker in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK), ETEA is one of the most important institutions you need to know. This guide covers everything — what ETEA is, which tests it conducts, how to use the official website, and what ETEA Online offers.

What is ETEA? Full Form and Overview

ETEA stands for Educational Testing and Evaluation Agency. It is a government body established by the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) to conduct standardised entry tests and recruitment tests for public-sector institutions across the province.

The official ETEA website is: www.etea.edu.pk

ETEA operates under the KPK government and serves two primary purposes:

1. Academic Entry Tests: Standardised tests for admission to medical colleges, engineering universities, and other professional programmes in KPK
2. Recruitment Tests: Tests for government jobs in KPK — for various departments, boards, and autonomous bodies

ETEA KPK — Tests Conducted

ETEA conducts several tests each year for different purposes:

Medical Entry Test (MET)

ETEA's Medical Entry Test is the gateway to MBBS and BDS programmes at public medical and dental colleges in KPK, including:

• Khyber Medical University (KMU) affiliated colleges
• Khyber Medical College, Peshawar
• Ayub Medical College, Abbottabad
• Saidu Medical College, Swat
• Gomal Medical College, D.I. Khan
• Woman Medical College, Abbottabad
• And other KPK public medical colleges

The MET covers Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and English — similar to the PMC MDCAT but conducted separately by ETEA for KPK seats.

Engineering Entry Test (EET)

The ETEA Engineering Entry Test (EET) is used for admissions to:

• University of Engineering and Technology (UET) Peshawar
• COMSATS University Abbottabad Campus
• Cecos University
• Other engineering colleges affiliated with UET Peshawar in KPK

The EET covers Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and English — similar in structure to UET Lahore's ECAT but specific to KPK institutions.

Recruitment / Jobs Tests

ETEA conducts tests for KPK government departments, boards, and autonomous bodies that want to hire staff through a merit-based process. These tests vary by post and department — from teachers (under KPESB) to patwaris, clerks, constables, and professional roles.

ETEA Official Website — www.etea.edu.pk

Everything ETEA-related is managed through its official website. Here is what you can do on www.etea.edu.pk:

• Online Application: Register and apply for any ETEA test (academic or jobs)
• Download Roll Number Slip: After successful application, download your admit card / roll number slip
• Check Results: Look up your result by name, roll number, or CNIC after a test
• Merit Lists: View college-wise and institution-wise merit lists after results are declared
• Download Answer Keys: ETEA publishes provisional and final answer keys after tests
• Test Schedules: View upcoming test dates, venues, and registration deadlines
• Sample Papers: Access sample/practice papers for academic entry tests

The ETEA portal requires you to create an account (free) using your CNIC and mobile number before you can apply for any test.

ETEA Online — Creating an Account

To use ETEA Online services at www.etea.edu.pk:

1. Visit www.etea.edu.pk and click "Online Apply" or "Candidate Login"
2. Register with your CNIC number, mobile number, and email address
3. Create a password and verify via OTP sent to your mobile
4. Log in to your dashboard — from here you can apply for tests, download slips, and check results
5. Once logged in, your profile is saved for all future ETEA tests (no need to re-register)

One account is valid for all ETEA tests — academic entry tests and job recruitment tests use the same login.

ETEA vs. PMC MDCAT — Key Differences

Many KPK students are confused about whether they need to appear in the PMC MDCAT or the ETEA Medical Entry Test. The answer is: it depends on which seats you are applying for.

• PMC MDCAT: Required for all Pakistan-wide seats including open merit seats in KPK public colleges. Conducted by PMC (Pakistan Medical Commission) — www.pmc.gov.pk
• ETEA MET: Required specifically for KPK provincial seats (domicile-based seats) in KPK public medical colleges. Conducted by ETEA — www.etea.edu.pk

Ideally, a KPK pre-medical student should appear in both the PMC MDCAT and the ETEA MET to maximise their chances of securing a seat.

Why ETEA Matters for KPK Students

For students domiciled in KPK, ETEA tests are often the deciding factor for admission to public-sector colleges. Government seats at medical and engineering colleges in KPK are allocated primarily based on ETEA scores plus Matric/FSc aggregate — not PMC MDCAT or ECAT. If you want a government college seat in KPK, appearing in the relevant ETEA test is essential.