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Updated September, 2025
The NTS GAT-Subject — Paper Distribution / Curricula (Arabic through Zoology) are available for download. Visit the ilmkiduniya website daily to download detailed paper distributions and syllabi for each subject and to verify any updates or newly added subjects.
GAT Guide Highlights
What is GAT
GAT stands for Graduate Assessment Test, which the National Testing Service conducts. National Testing Service is a public-sector institute that has been providing services to maintain the standard and merit for academic and career purposes. The GAT test is conducted for admission purposes to graduate studies. Furthermore, the GAT test is divided into two types, as mentioned below.
- NTS GAT General
- NTS GAT Subject
To facilitate students, we have mentioned the complete details of the NTS GAT test on this page. Candidates can refer to our website to know the complete details of the GAT test, including the GAT test schedule 2025, GAT online apply, GAT subject syllabus, and more.
Difference Between GAT General and GAT Subject
The GAT test is further divided into NTS GAT general and NTS GAT Subject. Candidates can find the difference between the two types on the page below.
Graduate Assessment Test (GAT) - General
The NTS GAT General test is for candidates looking to attain admission to MS/ M.Phil. degree programs. Candidates who have successfully completed 16 years of education are eligible to enroll for the GAT test. THE NTS GAT test is further divided into four test types, as mentioned in the table below.
| Category | Test Type | Verbal Reasoning | Quantitative Reasoning | Analytical Reasoning | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GAT – A | Business and Engineering Students | 35% | 35% | 30% | 100% |
| GAT – B | Art, Humanities, and Social Sciences Students | 50% | 30% | 20% | 100% |
| GAT – C | Agricultural, Veterinary, Biological & Related Sciences Students | 45% | 35% | 20% | 100% |
| GAT – D | Religious Studies Students | 50% | 30% | 20% | 100% |
Graduate Assessment Test (GAT) - Subject
The NTS GAT subject is used for admission to Ph.D. programs. Candidates must have 18 years of education to be able to enroll for NTS GAT general test. NTS GAT subject helps to evaluate candidates in the particular subject they look forward to. Moreover, candidates are informed that the GAT test is only valid for Two years. Various subjects of the GAT test are mentioned below:
GAT Realted FAQs
Ans: GAT stands for Graduate Assessment Test conducted by the National Testing Service Pakistan. The test is used for admission purposes to graduate degree programs. Further, the GAT test is divided into two test types.
Q: How to check the GAT test schedule for 2025?
Ans: Candidates who want to appear for the GAT test can refer to our website at www.ilmkidunya.com to check the complete GAT test schedule for 2025.
Q: What is the difference between GAT general and NTS GAT Subject?
Ans: The NTS GAT general is for admission to MS and M.Phil. degree programs, whereas NTS GAT Subject is more specified to a particular subject for Ph.D. admissions.