HECAS Application...How to get it done

Dear students
HECAS Application will be activated tomorrow 1st February 2010, 7.45am. The closing date will be 4th March 2010, 4.30pm. Here are few guidelines on how to fill in the application.

1. Go to http://www.hecas.edu.bn/. Read the 'Entry Requirements for HECAS' menu for the
entrance requirements

2. Follow the procedure posted on the 'Guidelines' menu to access the system

3. Using a DST line via SMS, type hecas new No.of Programmes IC number.
For example, hecas new 4 00123456. Then, send it to 8885555.

The charges are based on the no. of programmes selected as per below:
1 prog - $5
2 progs - $10
3 progs - $15
4-6 progs - $20

4. You will then receive a text message: 6-digit password.
For example, "Your password is v8y8dx. Please logon to http://www.hecas.edu.bn/ "

5. Go to http://www.hecas.edu.bn/, click First time log in and use the password that you have received. Then, click 'Submit'

6. Once the password is submitted, you will get another text message.
For example, "Your application is $20 for 4 programmes. Pls confirm by typing HECAS YES IC No. and send it to 8885555 to request for Application Tracking No."

7. You will then receive a confirmation, together with 8-digit tracking number
For example, "You have applied for 4 programmes for $20.00. Your Application Tracking No:
TNvRZ8k8. Password: v8y8dx."

8. Next, use Normal Login using the password you got earlier, as well as the tracking number.
For example, "Tracking No.:TNvRZ8k8. Password: v8y8dx." and click 'Ok"

9. You will be asked for a new password. Remember this new password and the tracking number, as these will be needed anytime you want to track your application. [Tip: Choose a password that you are very familiar with. Avoid complicated ones!]

10. When you have changed your password, log out. They will send you confirmation of the new password via email

11. Use Normal Login again using the new password and tracking number. You will then be able to access the portal page and can start filling in the application form


Tips when filling in application form

• Make sure that you've completed Section A, before moving on to Section B and that you have completed both sections before filling in Section C
• Each student is only allowed to select TWO programmes from each local universities (UBD, UNISSA, ITB) or for overseas scholarship. The maximum number of programmes which each applicant can submit is SIX.
• Applicant must select and enter the programmes of their choices in order of preference, i.e the 1st choice would be ranked as the one preferred most by the applicant and the last one as the least preferred.
• Everyone MUST also apply for at least ONE programme offered by local universities. Even if you are applying for overseas scholarships!
• Check the details that you have provided over and over again before submitting the application. you will not be able to make any amendments once you have submitted the application. Once you are satisfied and sure that you have completed everything, click 'Submit Application'
• PRINT the completed application form for your own record and future references.

Hope these guidelines are helpful. Remember HECAS is for everyone who wishes to apply to any local universities as well as those who wants to apply for overseas scholarship. For more assistance, go to http://www.hecas.edu.bn/. Or you could email admission@hecas.edu.bn
Similarly you could see Ms.Sovey or Ms.Raimie from PTEK Careers and Higher Education Unit. We would be happy to assist you.
We will be updating this blog with any more updates on HECAS

All the best..and o, Good Luck for your results. We hope that you will get what you are aiming for (or even better) Amin..