NTS Test Date 2026 Schedule NAT, GAT General, Subject Registration

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.

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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:

  1. Visit the official NTS website.
  2. Click on the “Test Schedule” or “Upcoming Tests” section.
  3. Select NAT 2026 or GAT 2026 as required.
  4. View test dates, registration deadlines, and test cities.

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  • 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

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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.

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