National Aptitude Test - NAT Associated Universities 2025

NTS Associated Universities

NAT Associated Universities 2025

The National Testing Service of Pakistan conducts various tests in order to help students avail of scholarships offered by NTS, for admission purposes and as a requirement for some jobs. The National Aptitude Test is an entrance-level test for admission to NAT universities. Moreover, the NTS NAT test is further divided into two categories. The candidates are required to appear for a particular type as per their requirements and NAT eligibility.

Students can check the complete guide on NAT on our website, including NAT eligibility criteria. The NAT test is a single test that is applicable to all NAT universities. We have mentioned the NAT universities list to facilitate candidates on this page. 

List of Associated Universities

The National Aptitude Test is conducted as an entrance test for NTS NAT universities. Candidates are required to appear only for one test, which is further used for all NAT universities. Below mentioned are the universities associated with NTS NAT. However, it should be noted that the NAT test score is valid for one year only.

1. Balochistan University of Information Technology & Management Sciences, Quetta
2. Capital University of Science & Technology, Islamabad
3. COMSAT University, Islamabad (All Campuses)
4. Dr. A. Q. Khan Institute of Computer Sciences & Information Technology, Rawalpindi
5. Fatima Jinnah Women University, Rawalpindi
6. Foundation University
7. GIFT University, Gujranwala
8. HITEC University, Taxila
9. Institute of Management Science, Peshawar (IMS)
10. Institute of Southern Punjab, Multan
11. Institute of Space Technology, Islamabad (IST)
12. Lahore Leads University, Lahore
13. Lasbela University of Agriculture, Water and Marine Sciences, Lasbela
14. Muslim Youth University (MY University), Islamabad
15. National College of Business Administration & Economics (All Campuses)
16. National Defense University, Islamabad (NDU)
17. National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences (FAST)
18. Qurtaba University of Science and Information Technology, Peshawar
19. Riphah International University, Islamabad
20. Sarhad University of Science & Information Technology Peshawar
21. Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University, Sheringal, Dir
22. Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University, Islamabad
23. Sindh Madresatul Islam University, Karachi
24. The Superior College, Lahore
25. University of Balochistan, Quetta,
26. University of Loralai, Loralai
27. University of Management & Technology, Lahore
28. University of South Asia (All Campuses)
29. University of Science & Technology Bannu
30. University of Turbat, Turbat
31.  University of Science & Technology, Bannu
32.  University of Swat, Swat

NTS NAT FAQs

• Q: What is the purpose of NAT?
  Ans: The National Aptitude Test is conducted as an entrance test to various NTS NAT universities. The purpose of the test is to sustain the merit and standards of education.
• Q: Which universities are associated with NTS?
  Ans: The National Testing Service of Pakistan is associated with a number of universities, including the University of South Asia, the University of Management and Technology, and many more. Candidates can find the complete list of NAT universities on our website at www.ilmkidunya.com.
• Q: Why is NAT divided into two categories?
  Ans: The National Aptitude Test is further divided into two categories as, NTS NAT –I and NAT – II, for candidates who have 12 years of education and 14 years of education, respectively.
• Q: How to avail admission at an NTS NAT university?
  Ans: Students are required to apply at their desired NTS NAT University by fulfilling the admission requirements and using the NAT test score as an entrance test which is valid for one year only.