NTS GAT General Test Guide
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NTS (National Testing Service) is an officially body which conduct various aptitude test in Pakistan. NTS is an internationally recognized testing and assessment organization facilitating in producing educated and market competitive human resource. Among various tests GAT Test is one of them. GAT stands for General Aptitude Test. In this article we are letting people know about the GAT Test and providing them guide to prepare for their GAT Test. GAT Test is mainly subdivided into two types namely:
- GAT General Test
- GAT Subject Test
Here we discuss only GAT General Test
Eligibility for GAT General Test
A candidate appearing for GAT General Test must have minimum of 16 years of Education.
The score GAT Test is only valid for two years for admissions and HEC Scholarship Schemes
GAT Test Roll Number Slip
GAT Roll number slips are issued to the candidates before the test date. If the candidate have not received the roll number slip until two days left for the test, then they can take a print of the roll number slip. Find the details of Roll number slip follow the link below.
Click GAT Roll Number Slip 2012 to print Roll number slip
GAT General Test Composition
GAT General Test is a MCQs based test. Basically GAT General Test composed of three types of questions namely
- English
- Quantitative
- Analytical
English
In this section the questions is all about the English Language. This section contains following types of questions:
- Vocabulary (Synonyms, Antonyms, Analogies, Sentence Completion)
- Word Choice (with respect to grammar)
- Word Choice (with respect to vocabulary)
- Grammar
- Summary Completion
- Reading Comprehension
Quantitative
This section contains following types of questions
- Basic Algebra
- Word Problems
- Arithmetic and Logic
- Geometry
Analytical Reasoning
Analytical Reasoning Section contains following types of questions
- Collecting given information
- Conclusion; after gathering given information
- Inference from the given information and conclusion
To know more about the types of questions that appear in the GAT General Test see the GAT General Test Sample Papers so you can prepare well for the test.
Click Here for GAT General Test Sample Papers
GAT General Test Paper Distribution
GAT General Test is divided into three categories (GAT A, GAT B, GAT C). Students who had studied Business Education or Engineering and Technology Falls in category GAT-A. Students who had studied Arts & Humanities and Social Science subjects falls in category GAT-B. Students who had studied the Agriculture & Veterinary Sciences, Biological & Medical Sciences and Physical Sciences subjects falls in category GAT-C.
GAT General Test of all categories contains 100 questions and 120 minutes time is given to complete the test. The difference between papers of these three categories is the difference in percentage composition of English, Quantitative and Analytical Reasoning questions.
|
Category |
Test Type |
English |
Analytical |
Quantitative |
Total |
| GAT A | Business Education Engineering & Technology |
30% | 40% | 30% | 100% |
| GAT B | Arts & Humanities Social Science |
50% | 25% | 25% | 100% |
| GAT C | Agriculture & Veterinary Sciences Biological & Medical Sciences Physical Sciences |
40% | 30% | 30% | 100% |
Following given the disciplines according to the GAT Test categories:
Graduate Assessment Test (GAT-A)
Business Education
Finance All Subjects Including
- Public Finance
- Banking
- Finance Management
- Commerce
- Business Administration & Management
Engineering & Technology
Technology Including
- Management Engineering
- Management Information Systems
- Ergonomics
- Technical & Vocational Education
- Industrial Research
Engineering Including
- Textile Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Bio Engineering
- Systems Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Engineering Economy
- Engineering Meteorology
- Applied Mechanics
- Acoustical Engineering
- Structural Engineering
- Engineering Geology
- Transportation Engineering
- Applied Optics
- Photonics
- Plasma Engineering
- Hydraulic Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronics
- Nuclear Engineering
- Aeronautics
- Astronautics
- Mining Engineering
- Metallurgy
Graduate Assessment Test (GAT-B)
Arts & Humanities
- Fine Arts
- Photography
- Recreational & Pergorming Arts, Music
- Technical & Vocational Education
- Languages and Literature
- Museology (Museum science)
- Journalism, Advertisement, Mass Communication
Social Sciences
Anthropology Including
- Physical Anthropology
- Archeology
- Economics
- Statistics
- Political Science
- International Relations
- Psychology
- Philosophy
- Sociology
- Criminology
Administrative Sciences Including
- Public Administration
- Library and Archival Sciences
- History
- Geography
- Religious Studies
- Education
- Law and Legislature
Graduate Assessment Test (GAT-C)
Agriculture & Veterinary Sciences
- Agriculture
- Plant Culture
- Forestry, Horticulture
- Animal Culture
- Aquaculture, Fiesheries
Biological & Medical Sciences
Biology Including
- Evolution & Genetics
- Microbiology
- Botanical Sciences
- Botany
- Paleo-Botany
- Zoological Sciences
- Zoology
- Paleo-Zoology
- Marine Sciences (Biological Aspects)
- Biological Anthropology
- Biotechnology
Medicine All Subjects Including
- Medicine
- Human Anatomy, Cytology, Histology
- Human Physiology
- Pathology
- Internal Medicine
- Pharmacy, Pharmacology & Theraputics
Medicine (Clinical) Including
- Surgery & Related Medical Specialities
- Gynecology Related Medical Specialities
- Experimental Medicine
- Ophthalmology
- Dermatology
- Pediatrics
Public Health Including
- Promotion of Health
- Incidence & Prevention of Disease
- Epidemiology
- Dentistry
- Pharmacology
- Pharmacy
- Nursing
- Physical Sciences
Physics All Specialties Including
- Mechanics
- Electricity & Electronics
- Modern Physics
- Nuclear Physics
Chemistry All Specialities Including
- Biochemistry
- Analytical Chemistry
- Crystallography
- Astronomy
- Astronomy & Allied Sciences
- Earth (Astronomical Geography)
- Mathematical Geography
- Astro-Geology
- Astro-Physics
- Earth, Atmosphere & Marine Sciences
- Earth Sciences & Allied Sciences
- Geology, Hydrology, Meteorology
- Petrology, Mineralogy
- Economic Geology
- Palentology-Paleozoology, Paleobotany
- Oceanography
Mathematics
- Applied Mathematics
Statistics / Computer Sciences & Related Disciplines
- Information Technology, Software Engineering
GAT General Test Day Tips
- Be on time.
- While filling the circles on the answer sheet properly fill the circles otherwise it may not be marked. Don’t fill more than one answers.
- Only use Black or Blue Ball Pen to fill/shade the circles.
- Every candidate is required to sign the attendance sheet, brought to her/him by the invigilators. The Roll No. Slips will also be collected by the same staff after the attendance is completed.
- The questions booklet will be taken back after the test is over so do not attempt to tear or remove any page from question booklet. No one is allowed to keep any part of it.
- Do not bring any other stationary item including rough/extra sheets as two blank sheets for rough work are placed inside the Question booklet.
- Do not bring calculators, mobile phones and wrist watches with calculator in the test center.
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how can i get past papers of GAT subject chemistry?
hi.
i did BSC 2 years program.
and i have 14 years degree.
am i eligible for GAT test?
please reply me..
Candidates with a minimum of sixteen years of education are eligible to appear in the test.
yes u can give GAT Test
i did graduate in public administration. which gat i have to attempt ?
GAT-B category
plz tell me gat general or gat subjct se kia murad he??????
GAT general is for admissions in Master programs while GAT Subject is for admissions in Mphill or PhD programs
i am doing bba hon. nd its my last semester.can i appear in gat general on 8th ov april 2012?
GAT A
what is the difference between gat general and gat subject?
GAT general is for ms n mphil students where as if u want to do phd then u will have to pass GAT subject test
how can i make preperation for gat test?means is there any institute for that?
I wants to appear on 8th July 2012
I did my BE in Telecommunication. i didnt know before ebout GAT test.
please update me about GAT test when it will be held and how to apply for GAT.?
You can find GAT General Test Schedule 2012 here https://booknstuff.com/competitive-exams/gat-competitive-exams/datesheets-gat-competitive-exams/gat-general-schedule-2012-gat-test-schedule-2012
Decide a date for your test and then we will tell you further about how to apply
8th july 2012
For test date of 8th July 2012 the registration form will be available after 27th May 2012 and last date for the registration will be 11th June 2012. These dates in future can be altered so you are advised to check the GAT General Test 2012 schedule before applying.
I HAVE DONE MY MASTERS IN MATHEMATICS. FOR M.PHILLWHICH SEC IS 4 ME [ A,B,OR C] PLZ TEL ME.
GAT-C
OK thanks.
which book is used 4 preparation.?
and i want to appear on 8 April.How can i register my self?
Smart Brain Book is recommended by NTS for the preparation of GAT General Test.
For the Test of 8th April 2012 the registration forms will be available after 26th February 2012.
After 26th Feb download GAT registration form (typeable) and bank deposit slip.Deposit Rs. 800/- (Rupees Eight Hundred only) for GAT – General Test and Deposit Rs. 1200/- (Rupees One Thousand Two Hundred Only) for GAT – Subject Test through online bank deposit slip in the online branches of MCB, UBL, HBL or ABL. (See bank service charges on deposit slip)
Attach 2 photographs (1 x 1.5 inch) at the front of this Registration Form.
All candidates are required to provide their photographs with full face exposure.
Do not send any documents other than two photos and original bank deposit slip along with your NAT Registration Form.
main lahore main rahti hon.main ne registration form kar k islamabad T.C.S kar dia hai. ab main kesay check kar sakti hn k main register ho gai hn?
Candidates list will be uploaded on 17th March 2012