The National Testing Service has announced its NTS test schedule 2026, covering the widely conducted NAT (National Aptitude Test) and GAT (Graduate Assessment Test). These tests are essential for students seeking admission to undergraduate and graduate programs, as well as for candidates applying for scholarships and government/private sector jobs across Pakistan.
NTS 2026 conducts these tests on a regular basis throughout the year 2026, allowing candidates multiple opportunities to improve their scores and meet eligibility requirements set by universities and organizations.
NTS Test Date 2026 Schedule NAT, GAT General, Subject Registration
NTS Test Schedule 2026 for NAT, GAT General, and GAT Subject has been announced. These tests will be held several times during the year, and candidates can apply online through the NTS website before the closing dates. NAT is for undergraduate admissions, while GAT General and GAT Subject are for higher studies and scholarships.
NTS NAT Test Schedule 2026
The National Aptitude Test (NAT) is primarily used for undergraduate admissions in NTS-associated universities and institutions. NAT results remain valid for one year, making it convenient for students to apply to multiple universities using a single test result.
In 2026, the NAT will be conducted monthly, usually on weekends. Candidates are advised to check the official NTS website regularly for exact test dates, registration deadlines, and roll number slip announcements.
| Test Name | Test Date | Announcement Date | Last Date of Submission of Registration Form | Late fee Closing Date | Issuance of E. Roll # Slip Date | Result Announcement Date on NTS Website |
| NAT-I | Saturday, January 11, 2026 | Sunday, December 15, 2025 | Sunday, December 29, 2025 | Sunday, January 5, 2026 | Tuesday, January 7, 2026 | Monday, January 20, 2026 |
| NAT-II | Saturday, February 8, 2026 | Sunday, January 12, 2026 | Sunday, January 26, 2026 | Sunday, February 2, 2026 | Tuesday, February 4, 2026 | Monday, February 17, 2026 |
| NAT-III | Saturday, March 8, 2026 | Sunday, February 9, 2026 | Sunday, February 23, 2026 | Sunday, March 2, 2026 | Tuesday, March 4, 2026 | Monday, March 17, 2026 |
| NAT-IV | Saturday, April 12, 2026 | Sunday, March 9, 2026 | Sunday,March 23, 2026 | Sunday,March 30, 2026 | Tuesday,April 8, 2026 | Monday, April 21, 2026 |
| NAT-V | Saturday, May 10, 2026 | Sunday, April 13, 2026 | Sunday, April 27, 2026 | Sunday, May 4, 2026 | Tuesday, May 6, 2026 | Monday, May 19, 2026 |
| NAT-VI | Saturday, June 14, 2026 | Sunday, May 11, 2026 | Sunday, May 25, 2026 | Sunday, June 1, 2026 | Tuesday,June 3, 2026 | Monday,June 23, 2026 |
| NAT-VII | Saturday, July 12, 2026 | Sunday, June 15, 2026 | Sunday, June 29, 2026 | Sunday, July 6, 2026 | Tuesday, July 8, 2026 | Monday, July 21, 2026 |
| NAT-VIII | Saturday, August 9, 2026 | Sunday, July 13, 2026 | Sunday, July 27, 2026 | Sunday, August 3, 2026 | Tuesday, August 5, 2026 | Monday, August 25, 2026 |
| NAT-IX | Saturday, September 6, 2026 | Sunday, August 10, 2026 | Sunday, August 24, 2026 | Sunday, August 31, 2026 | Tuesday, September 2, 2026 | Monday, September 15, 2026 |
| NAT-X | Saturday, October 4, 2026 | Sunday, September 7, 2026 | Sunday, September 21, 2026 | Sunday, September 28, 2026 | Tuesday, September 30, 2026 | Monday, October 13, 2026 |
| NAT-XI | Saturday, November 1, 2026 | Sunday, October 5, 2026 | Sunday, October 19, 2026 | Sunday, October 26, 2026 | Tuesday, October 28, 2026 | Monday, November 10, 2026 |
| NAT-XII | Saturday, November 29, 2026 | Sunday, November 2, 2026 | Sunday, November 16, 2026 | Sunday, November 23, 2026 | Tuesday, November 25, 2026 | Monday, December 8, 2026 |
| NAT-XIII | Sunday, December 20, 2026 | Sunday, November 30, 2026 | Sunday, December 7, 2026 | Sunday, December 14 2026 | Tuesday, December 16, 2026 | Monday, December 29, 2026 |
NTS GAT Test Schedule 2026
The Graduate Assessment Test (GAT) is conducted for candidates applying for MS/MPhil and PhD admissions, as well as for HEC scholarships and faculty appointments. GAT results are also valid for a specific period, depending on the requirement of the institution or scholarship program.
GAT General Schedule 2026
The GAT General and GAT Subject tests are expected to be held multiple times during 2026. NTS usually announces the test dates well in advance, allowing candidates sufficient time for preparation. Applicants are strongly advised to apply early and regularly visit the official NTS website for the latest updates regarding NAT 2026 and GAT 2026.
| Test Name | Test Date | Announcement Date | Last Date of Submission of Registration Form | Late fee Closing Date | Issuance of E. Roll # Slip Date | Result Announcement Date on NTS Website |
| GAT-G-I | Saturday, January 11, 2026 | Sunday, December 15, 2026 | Sunday, December 29, 2026 | Sunday, January 5, 2026 | Tuesday, January 7, 2026 | Monday, January 20, 2026 |
| GAT-G-II | Saturday, March 8, 2026 | Sunday, February 9, 2026 | Sunday,February 23, 2026 | Sunday,March 2, 2026 | Tuesday, March 4, 2026 | Monday, March 17, 2026 |
| GAT-G-III | Saturday, May 10, 2026 | Sunday, April 13, 2026 | Sunday, April 27, 2026 | Sunday, May 4, 2026 | Tuesday, May 6, 2026 | Monday, May 19, 2026 |
| GAT-G-IV | Saturday, June 14, 2026 | Friday, May 30, 2026 | Monday, June 9, 2026 | Monday, June 9, 2026 | Tuesday, June 10, 2026 | Monday, June 23, 2026 |
| GAT-G-V | Saturday, July 12, 2026 | Sunday, June 15, 2026 | Sunday, June 29, 2026 | Sunday, July 6, 2026 | Tuesday, July 8, 2026 | Monday, July 21, 2026 |
| GAT-G-VI | Saturday, August 9, 2026 | Sunday, July 13, 2026 | Sunday, July 27, 2026 | Sunday, August 3, 2026 | Tuesday, August 5, 2026 | Monday, August 25, 2026 |
| GAT-G-VII | Saturday, October 4, 2026 | Sunday, September 7, 2026 | Sunday, September 21, 2026 | Sunday, September 28, 2026 | Tuesday, September 30, 2026 | Monday, October 13, 2026 |
| GAT-G-VIII | Saturday, November 29, 2026 | Tuesday, October 21, 2026 | Sunday, November 16, 2026 | Sunday, November 23, 2026 | Tuesday, November 25, 2026 | Monday, December 8, 2026 |
GAT Subject Schedule 2026
After successful registration, NTS Subject Schedule 2026 are issued a few days before the test date. Candidates can download their roll number slips online using their CNIC or registration number. The roll number slip contains important details such as test date, timing, and test center.
| Test Name | Test Date | Announcement Date | Closing Date | Late fee Closing Date | Issuance of E. Roll # Slip Date | Result Announcement Date on NTS Website |
| GAT-SUB-I | Saturday, February 8, 2026 | Sunday, January 12, 2026 | Sunday, January 26, 2026 | Sunday, February 2, 2026 | Tuesday, February 4, 2026 | Monday, February 17, 2026 |
| GAT-SUB-II | Saturday, April 12, 2026 | Sunday, March 9, 2026 | Sunday,March 23, 2026 | Sunday,March 30, 2026 | Tuesday,April 8, 2026 | Monday, April 21, 2026 |
| GAT-SUB-III | Saturday, June 14, 2026 | Sunday, May 11, 2026 | Sunday, May 25, 2026 | Sunday, June 1, 2026 | Tuesday,June 3, 2026 | Monday,June 23, 2026 |
| GAT-SUB-IV | Saturday, August 9, 2026 | Sunday, July 13, 2026 | Sunday, July 27, 2026 | Sunday, August 3, 2026 | Tuesday, August 5, 2026 | Monday, August 25, 2026 |
| GAT-SUB-V | Saturday, October 4, 2026 | Sunday, September 7, 2026 | Sunday, September 21, 2026 | Sunday, September 28, 2026 | Tuesday, September 30, 2026 | Monday, October 13, 2026 |
| GAT-SUB-VI | Saturday, November 29, 2026 | Tuesday, October 21, 2026 | Sunday, November 16, 2026 | Sunday, November 23, 2026 | Tuesday, November 25, 2026 | Monday, December 8, 2026 |
How to Check NTS Test Dates 2026
Candidates can check the NTS NAT and GAT Test Schedule 2026 by following these steps:
- Visit the official NTS website.
- Click on the “Test Schedule” or “Upcoming Tests” section.
- Select NAT 2026 or GAT 2026 as required.
- View test dates, registration deadlines, and test cities.
National Testing Service Schedule
- Required for university admissions across Pakistan
- Essential for HEC scholarships
- Used in job recruitment by public and private organizations
- Results accepted by multiple institutions nationwide
NTS 2026 Test Schedule
Candidates preparing for NAT 2026 and GAT 2026 should:
- Follow the official NTS syllabus and test pattern
- Practice past papers and sample MCQs
- Focus on Quantitative, Analytical, Verbal, and Subject-specific areas
- Regularly check updates related to test dates and result announcements
National Testing Service NTS Upcoming Test Date
The NTS Test Date 2026 Schedule for NAT and GAT provides students and professionals with multiple opportunities to achieve their academic and career goals. By staying updated with the official NTS announcements, downloading roll number slips on time, and preparing according to the test pattern, candidates can significantly improve their chances of success.
