NTS preparation hub
Use this path for NAT, GAT and recruitment tests. Focus on English, analytical reasoning, GK and subject basics.
What to prepare first
Most repeated areas
7-day plan
About NTS
The National Testing Service (NTS) is Pakistan's most widely used testing organization, conducting thousands of tests every year for government departments, banks, universities, and scholarship programs.
Unlike FPSC, most NTS tests have no negative marking, making it safer to attempt all questions. Tests are held throughout the year on demand from hiring organizations.
Eligibility criteria
Types of NTS tests
NTS conducts different test types for different purposes
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Past papers
Preparation tips from toppers
NTS English focuses on grammar rules, synonyms and antonyms. These are predictable and highly repeatable. Practise 20 English MCQs daily and this section becomes your safest marks.
You cannot read about Analytical Reasoning - you must practise it. Spend 30 minutes daily on pattern-based questions, sequences and logical puzzles. Improvement is fast if you are consistent.
NTS gives roughly 1 minute per question. Many candidates know the answers but run out of time. Practise full 100-question mock tests under timed conditions at least twice a week.
NTS Current Affairs focuses on recent events - appointments, sports, science breakthroughs, international relations. Studying news older than 6 months is mostly wasted effort.
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about NTS tests