NTS offers a wide range of tests, which are primarily divided into two main categories:

• Category One: Designed for candidates with 12 years of education. This category comprises six tests: NAT-IE, NAT-IM, NAT-IA, NAT-ICS, NTS-IGS, and NTS-ICOM.
• Category Two: Designed for candidates with 14 years of education. This category includes five tests: NAT-IIA, NAT-IIB, NAT-IIM, NAT-IIP, and NAT-IIO.

In the following sections, we will focus on Category Two tests, outlining the test format and providing detailed preparation guidelines for these test.

   Format & Structure of Test

Category two tests (NAT-IIA, NAT-IIB, NAT-IIM, NAT-IIP, and NAT-IIO) have 100 MCQs which are to be attempted in 120 minutes. The tests have the following four common sections:

1. English Section: Sentence Completion, Synonym, Antonym, Analogy, & Comprehension Questions
2. Analytical Section: Statements-Based & Scenario-Based Questions
3. Quantitative Section: Arithmetic, Geometry & Algebra, Questions
4. Subject-based Section: subject specific Questions

This section evaluates a candidate’s knowledge English grammar and vocabulary, particularly with regard to its correct usage. The questions majorly focuses on the following areas:

1. Sentence completion with correct usage of a verb, adverb, adjective, conjunction, or preposition in sentences
2. Synonyms and Antonyms
3. Analogy questions
4. Paragraph-based questions (Comprehension)
5. Tense-related questions

The guidelines for preparation are given below:

• Focus on Tenses: Know verb forms and auxiliaries, e.g., He has ______ the movie. (A) watch (B) watched (C) seen ✅
• Practice Prepositions: Learn common prepositions, e.g., The book is ____ the shelf. (A) at (B) on ✅ (C) for (D) by
• Build Vocabulary: Revise synonyms, antonyms, and analogies, e.g., Synonym of quick: fast ✅; Antonym of scarce: abundant ✅
• Sentence Completion: Use context to choose the correct word, e.g., They _____ the match yesterday. (A) play (B) played ✅ (C) playing (D) plays
• Read Short Passages: Focus on main ideas and details, e.g., “Solar panels reduce electricity costs.” Question: Why use solar panels? → To save electricity ✅

MCQs for NTS English Part
A. Sentence Completion

1. She _____ very hard to achieve her goals.
• a) work
• b) worked ✅
• c) working
• d) works
2. He stayed home _____ he was feeling sick.
• a) although
• b) because ✅
• c) despite
• d) but
3. The child looked _____ when he saw the puppy.
• a) happy ✅
• b) happily
• c) happiness
• d) unhappily
4. I prefer tea _____ coffee in the morning.
• a) to ✅
• b) than
• c) over
• d) with
5. We need to leave early, _____ we might miss the train.
• a) so
• b) or ✅
• c) but
• d) and

B. Synonyms and Antonyms

6. Synonym of abundant:
• a) scarce
• b) plentiful ✅
• c) empty
• d) rare
7. Antonym of fragile:
• a) delicate
• b) strong ✅
• c) brittle
• d) weak
8. Synonym of vivid:
• a) dull
• b) bright ✅
• c) pale
• d) faint

C. Analogy Questions

9. Hand : Glove :: Foot : ?
• a) Sock
• b) Shoe ✅
• c) Boot
• d) Sandal
10. Teacher : Teach :: Doctor : ?
• a) Cure
• b) Heal
• c) Treat ✅
• d) Examine

The Quantitative Reasoning part focuses on fundamental arithmetic problems. Though most questions are simple, many are designed with subtle twists to assess logical and analytical thinking. Key areas include:

1. Arithmetic operations: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
2. Percentages
3. Ratio and Proportion
4. Simple Algebra
5. Basic Geometry: areas of shapes and volumes of bodies

Guidelines for Quantitative Reasoning Preparation

1. Questions are designed for all students and mainly cover arithmetic topics from classes 8–10.
2. Learn key formulas: Use formulas to save time instead of manual calculations.
• Example: Find the sum of numbers from 1 to 50.
• Formula: Sum = n × (first + last) ÷ 2
• Sum = 50 × (1 + 50) ÷ 2 = 1275
3. Geometry formulas: Memorize areas of squares, rectangles, circles, and volumes of cubes, cylinders, and spheres. For unusual shapes, break them into simple parts.
• Example: A shape has a rectangle (5×10) and a semi-circle with radius 5.
• Rectangle area = 5×10 = 50
• Semi-circle area = ½ × π × 5² ≈ 39.27
• Total area ≈ 89.27
4. Understand Pythagoras’ theorem: Used to find the missing side of a right triangle.
• Example: A ladder leans on a 6 m high wall, and its base is 8 m from the wall. Ladder length = √(6² + 8²) = √100 = 10 m
5. Master percentages, ratios, and proportions: Know direct and inverse relationships.
• Direct proportion example: 5 workers paint 40 walls in a week; 10 workers paint how many? → 10 × 40 ÷ 5 = 80 walls
• Inverse proportion example: 12 workers finish a job in 24 days; 16 workers finish in how many days? → 12×24 ÷16 = 18 days
6. Use smart arithmetic strategies: Some questions are simple but need clever thinking.
• Example: If ¾ of a number is 9 more than 1/5 of the number, what is the number?
• Options: A. 20 B. 25 C. 30 D. 35 → Answer: 30

The Analytical Reasoning section tests your logical thinking, problem-solving skills, and ability to apply rules to given situations. You are given a set of facts and rules, and you must figure out the correct outcomes based on them.
Example: Four workshops—P, Q, R, S—are scheduled in a day with these rules:

1. P must be before R
2. Q must be before S
3. S must be last

Questions:

• Q1: Which of the following can be a valid schedule?
• (A) P, Q, R, S ✅
• (B) Q, P, S, R
• (C) R, P, Q, S
• (D) Q, R, P, S
• Q2: If R is before Q, which statement is true?
• (A) P is the first workshop ✅
• (B) Q is second
• (C) R is third
• (D) S is first

Guidelines for Preparation

1. Stay focused and alert during the test; small mistakes can cost marks.
2. Pay attention to both facts and rules simultaneously; don’t ignore either.
3. If rules are long, use symbols or letters to represent them for quick reference.
4. Many questions require forming combinations or sequences under rules.
• Example: Choose 3 projects from X, Y, Z, W, T, with rules: Y and W cannot be together, and if T is chosen, Z must also be included. Practice these to get comfortable.
5. Solve practice questions and mock tests to understand patterns and improve speed.

The subject-specific part of an NTS test depends on the type of exam, so it’s important to know which subjects will be tested. Focus on understanding key concepts, definitions, formulas, and important terms instead of just memorizing them.
For MCQs, pay attention to:

• Important dates
• Names of scientists or scholars
• Main ideas or assumptions of theories
• Steps in important processes

For general guidance, the major subject areas included in category two tests are as follows. The test include 100 MCQ. The number of MCQs from these subject areas are shown against them, whereas the remaining MCQs are given from the three areas, English, Quantitative and Analytical,

• NAT-IIA: Art & Humanities Group (Islamiyat/Ethics, Pakistan Studies, General Knowledge & Current Affairs) – 50 MCQs
• NAT-IIB: Biological Sciences Group (Botany, Plant Physiology, Taxonomy, Environment, Genetics, Ecology, Algae/Fungi, Bryophytes/Pteridophyte, Angiosperm/Gymnosperm, Zoology, Vertebrates, Invertebrates, Chemistry, Islamiyat, Pakistan Studies) – 70 MCQs
• NAT-IIM: Management Sciences Group (Management (Basic), Marketing (Basic), Finance & Accounting (Basic), Economics (Basic), Business Ethics (Basic), Computer Science (Basic), Islamiyat & Pakistan Studies) – 70 MCQs
• NAT-IIP: Physical Sciences Group (Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, Islamiyat & Pakistan Studies) – 70 MCQs
• NAT-IIO: Oriental & Islamic Studies Group (Islamic History, Comparison of Religions & Sources of Islamic Religion/Quran & Hadith) – 40 MCQs

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