How to apply for NTS Test

The NTS conducts various types of National Aptitude Test (NAT), broadly divided into the following two major categories:

• CATEGORY ONE: For candidates having 12 years of education. This category includes the following six types of tests: NAT-IE, NAT-IM, NAT-IA, NAT-ICS, NTS-IGS, and NTS-ICOM. Each test consists of 90 MCQs to be solved in 90 minutes.
• CATEGORY TWO: For candidates having 14 years of education. This category includes five types of tests: NAT-IIA, NAT-IIB, NAT-IIM, NAT-IIP, and NAT-IIO. Each test consists of 100 MCQs to be solved in 120 minutes.

   How to Apply for NAT Test

1. Register Online
• Go to the official website of NTS.
• Create your account as a new user.
2. Upload Your Photo
• Upload a recent photo showing your full face.
3. Apply for NAT Test
• After login, select the latest NAT test from the list of available projects.
4. Download Bank Deposit Slip
• Get your deposit slip from the online portal of NTS.
5. Pay the Fee
• Deposit the fee via:
• 1Link / 1Bill participating banks
• ATM / Internet Banking / Mobile Banking
• Easypaisa / JazzCash / TCS Express Counters
6. Fill Your Registration Form
• Log in and enter your personal info, academic records, and employment info (if any).
• Academic records: Write major subjects, percentage (two digits), and board/university abbreviation (e.g., FBISE Islamabad, BISE Rawalpindi).
• Choose your primary and secondary test cities.
7. Submit Form
• Make sure all details are complete and correct. Incomplete forms will not be processed.
8. Check Updates
• Keep checking NTS Website for:
• Eligible candidates list
• Test venue
• Other updates
9. Download Roll Number Slip
• Roll number slips are uploaded at least 7 days before the test.
• You will also receive an SMS on your registered mobile number.
10. University Admission
• Use your NTS result card to apply for university admissions as per their announcements.

   Important Points to Remember:

• The NTS provides a schedule of all tests on its official website. Therefore, candidates should keep checking it to plan their test and choose the required test.
• Educational institutions may sometimes arrange NTS tests for their applicants seeking admission to various programs. Likewise, professional organizations may also sometimes arrange these tests for their applicants seeking employment. In such cases, the applicants may not need to apply on their own. However, applicants should keep themselves informed to avoid any inconvenience. If a professional organization or educational institution arranges the test for you, confirm whether you need to apply separately or if they will handle registration.
• If you have already created an account on the NTS online portal, you don’t need to make a new account; you can use your old account to apply for a new test. If you have forgotten the password of your old account, you can retrieve it by clicking on ‘Forgot Password’ on the same online portal.
• Use a Valid Mobile Number and Email. All notifications, including SMS about roll number slips and results, are sent to the registered number/email.
• The test result remains valid for one year.