GAT General is a standardized examination taken by NTS (National Testing Services) Pakistan, which is required to take, for admission in MS/MPhil programs and also for HEC scholarships. NTS takes GAT General 5 times each year, and the test is administrated in many cities of Pakistan. Link to NTS GAT PDF sample paper and other preparation material is given below.
NTS GAT DATE
GAT Test Date: 21 November 2021
Last Date to Apply: 8 November 2021
NTS GAT
The NTS GAT is divided in three parts:
TYPES OF GAT GENERAL
There are four types of GAT General for candidates from different disciplines:
1. GAT–A for Business and Engineering Students.
Syllabus & Test Pattern / Subjects List
2. GAT–B for Art, Humanities and Social Sciences Students.
Syllabus & Test Pattern / Subjects List
3. GAT–C for Agricultural, Veterinary, Biological & Related Sciences Students.
Syllabus & Test Pattern / Subjects List
4. GAT–D for Religious Studies (students coming from Madrassa background).
Syllabus & Test Pattern / Subjects List
GAT PAPER DISTRIBUTION
| GAT Type | Verbal Section | Quantitative Section | Analytical Reasoning |
|---|---|---|---|
| GAT-A | 35 MCQs | 35 MCQs | 30 MCQs |
| GAT-B | 50 MCQs | 30 MCQs | 20 MCQs |
| GAT-C | 45 MCQs | 35 MCQs | 20 MCQs |
| GAT-D | 50 MCQs | 30 MCQs | 20 MCQs |
GAT TEST PATTERN
GAT General Validity
GAT General (NTS Test) is valid for 2 years, for the admissions in MS/MPhil programs and for HEC Scholarships.
NTS Test in Pakistan
GAT General (NTS Test) is administrated in 12 cities of Pakistan:
Compulsory Cities:
Faisalabad, Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore, Multan, Peshawar, Quetta and Rawalpindi.
Optional Cities: (subject to a minimum of 200 registered candidates)
Bahawalpur, Dera Ghazi Khan, Gujranwala and Hyderabad.