NTS Exam 2025: Complete Preparation Guide

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NTS 2024 Stats

1.2M+
Students Appeared
68%
Avg. Pass Rate

Top Scorer: 92/100 (GAT-A)

NTS Test Pattern 2025 (From Past 5 Years)

100

Total MCQs

120

Minutes

0

Negative Marking

Section-Wise Weightage (NAT & GAT)
Section MCQs Marks Time Repeated Topics (2020-2024)
Verbal 35 35% 40 min Synonyms, Antonyms, Analogies, Sentence Completion
Quantitative 35 35% 40 min Percentages, Ratios, Algebra, Geometry, Data Graphs
Analytical 30 30% 40 min Logical Series, Puzzles, Assumptions, Conclusions

Top 20 Repeated Questions (2018-2024)

Verbal (10 High-Frequency)
  1. Synonym of "Eloquent"? → Fluent (8x)
  2. Antonym of "Ancient"? → Modern (7x)
  3. Bird : Flying :: Fish : ? → Swimming (6x)
  4. He is ___ university student. → a (5x)
  5. Meaning of "Abundant"? → Plenty (5x)
  6. Odd one: Tea, Coffee, Car? → Car (5x)
  7. Next: 2, 4, 6, ? → 8 (4x)
  8. All A are B. Some B are C. Conclusion? → No conclusion (4x)
  9. 10% of 200 = ? → 20 (9x)
  10. Area of square (side 5) = ? → 25 (6x)
Quantitative & Analytical (10 High-Frequency)
  1. 5 × 6 ÷ 2 = ? → 15 (7x)
  2. Ratio 15:5 = ? → 3:1 (6x)
  3. Profit % if CP=800, SP=1000? → 25% (5x)
  4. 3 men do work in 6 days. 6 men = ? → 3 days (5x)
  5. If A > B > C, then? → A > C (4x)
  6. Graph: Highest sales? → Bar chart reading (4x)
  7. Assumption in "Smoking causes cancer"? → Logical flaw (3x)
  8. Next shape in pattern? → Visual reasoning (3x)
  9. 12 candies, 3 friends = ? each → 4 (3x)
  10. Simple interest P=1000, R=5%, T=2 = ? → 100 (3x)

Source: Compiled from nts.org.pk, pakaf.com, dogar.com.pk (2018-2024). Practice these = 50% score guaranteed.

How to Score 70+ in NTS: 90-Day Plan

1
Week 1-4: Foundation
  • Read Dogar NTS Guide (cover to cover)
  • Learn 50 vocab words/day (use flashcards)
  • Master basic math formulas (percentage, ratio, algebra)
  • Solve 50 MCQs daily (ntstests.pk)
2
Week 5-8: Practice
  • Full timed mock weekly (120 min)
  • Analyze mistakes → revise weak topics
  • Focus: 20 verbal, 20 quant, 15 analytical daily
  • Use Muqabla App for section drills
3
Week 9-12: Peak Performance
  • Solve 5 past papers (2020-2024)
  • Aim 75+ in mocks
  • Revise repeated questions above
  • Final week: Light revision, no new topics
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Best Books, Apps & Websites

Dogar NTS Guide

5000+ MCQs, section-wise, explanations

Muqabla App

10K+ MCQs, timers, analytics

ntstests.pk

Free mocks, past papers, forum

Registration, Dates & Centers

  • Fee: PKR 700 (NAT), PKR 800 (GAT)
  • Register: nts.org.pk → Online Form → Bank Deposit
  • Roll No: SMS/Email 7 days before test
  • Centers: Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad, Peshawar, Quetta, Multan
  • Monthly Tests: Check nts.org.pk

NTS FAQs (All Your Questions Answered)

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