National Aptitude Test (NAT)

Standardized Entry Test for Partner Universities & Higher Education Institutions

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What is the National Aptitude Test?

The National Aptitude Test (NAT) is designed as a centralized assessment system for prospective students seeking undergraduate admission into degree-awarding institutions (DAIs) affiliated with NTS.

Candidates need to take the examination only once within a specific testing category. The awarded score will grant eligibility to apply across all associated academic subject groups and partner universities.

Important Note: Official NAT results are valid for 12 months (One Calendar Year) from the test result declaration date.

Result Validity & Policy

The NAT score card issued to a candidate remains active for 1 year. During this timeframe:

  • Candidates can submit their test score to any participating university advertising admissions.
  • Re-appearing in subsequent NAT tests is permitted if you wish to improve your score.
  • The highest score achieved within the valid 1-year window will be considered for merit lists.

Affiliated Universities & Colleges

Several reputed public and private sector higher education institutes accept NAT scores for admission qualification, including categories in:

Pre-Engineering
BS Engineering & Tech
Pre-Medical
Bio Sciences & Allied
Computer Science
BS CS, IT & SE

Annual Test Calendar

NAT tests are organized on a regular monthly cycle. Candidates should keep track of the following general timeline:

Test Cycle Registration Phase Roll No Slip Test Date
Monthly (Jan-Dec) 1st to 15th of preceding month 7 days prior to test Usually 1st/2nd Sunday

Step-by-Step Online Registration

  1. Create an account on the official NTS online portal.
  2. Fill in personal profiles and academic credentials accurately.
  3. Select the relevant NAT Category (NAT-IE, NAT-IM, NAT-ICS, NAT-IA, etc.).
  4. Download and pay the test fee voucher via designated online banking channels/ATM/1Link.
  5. Submit the completed application form online before the deadline.

Test Breakdown & Syllabus Structure

The NAT paper consists of 100 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) with a total duration of 120 minutes:

  • Verbal Reasoning 20 MCQs
  • Analytical Reasoning 20 MCQs
  • Quantitative Reasoning 20 MCQs
  • Subject Specific Questions 40 MCQs

Major Examination Centers

Tests are conducted simultaneously across primary urban centers nationwide:

Islamabad / Rawalpindi Lahore Karachi Peshawar Quetta Faisalabad Multan