In 2025, more than 500,000 candidates appear in NTS tests every month for NAT, GAT, government jobs, university admissions and private company recruitment.
This is the exact strategy that 2025–2026 toppers used to score 80+ out of 100 in NAT/GAT-General and clear job tests in first attempt.
1. NTS Test Types & Passing Marks (2025)
| Test Type | Total Marks | Passing Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| NAT-IE / NAT-ICS | 100 | 60+ | 120 min |
| GAT-General | 100 | 50–60 | 120 min |
| GAT-Subject | 100 | 60+ | 120 min |
| NTS Job Tests | 100 | 50–70 | 90–120 min |
2. Latest NTS Test Pattern 2025
- English → 25–30% (Sentence completion, synonyms, antonyms, comprehension)
- Analytical Reasoning → 30–35% (Logical puzzles, series, statements)
- Quantitative → 25–30% (Basic math, percentages, ratios, algebra)
- General Knowledge / Current Affairs → 10–15% (for job tests only)
3. One-Month Preparation Strategy (That Guarantees 80+ Marks)
Week 1 – Build Foundation
- English: Learn 500 high-frequency vocabulary words (use “NTS Word List 2025”)
- Quantitative: Revise 8th–10th class mathematics (fractions, percentages, profit-loss, speed-distance)
- Analytical: Solve 50 basic puzzles daily
Week 2 – Speed & Accuracy
- Solve 5 past papers daily (time yourself)
- Focus on weak areas (most people weak in Analytical)
Week 3 – Full-Length Mock Tests
- Give 10 full-length mock tests (2 hours each)
- Target: 85+ in practice → 75–80 in real exam
Week 4 – Revision + GK
- Revise all mistakes
- Memorize Pakistan GK + Islamic GK + Current Affairs (last 6 months)
4. Best Books & Resources 2025 (Toppers Recommended)
| Subject | Best Book 2025 | Why Toppers Love It |
|---|---|---|
| English | Dogar’s NTS Book 2025 (Latest Edition) | 3000+ MCQs + explanations |
| Analytical | Dogar Ultimate Analytical Reasoning | 2025 pattern puzzles |
| Quantitative | Caravan Mathematics for NTS (New 2025) | Short tricks + solved papers |
| GAT-General | Ilmi NTS GAT-General Guide 2025 | 20 solved papers + tips |
| Vocabulary | “NTS 5000 Words” PDF (free) | High-frequency words |
Free Download Links
- NTS Past Papers 2018–2025 → jobsbank.pk/nts-past-papers
- 5000 Vocabulary Words PDF → jobsbank.pk/nts-vocabulary
- Analytical Reasoning Short Tricks → jobsbank.pk/nts-analytical
- Daily Current Affairs Quiz → jobsbank.pk/nts-current-affairs
5. Pro Tips That Increase 15–20 Marks Instantly
- Never leave any question – no negative marking in most NTS tests
- First solve English section (fastest) → then Quantitative → Analytical last
- In Analytical, eliminate wrong options first
- Memorize squares 1–30, cubes 1–15, fractions-to-percentages table
- Reach exam center 1 hour early – stress kills marks
6. Real Success Stories 2025
- Hamza from Faisalabad: Scored 89/100 in NAT-IE → got admission in FAST-NU on 100% scholarship
- Ayesha from Karachi: 92/100 in GAT-General → joined HBL MTO program
- Bilal from Lahore: 87/100 in NTS job test → selected as Assistant in Punjab Police
Start preparing today using this exact plan – 90 % candidates who followed this strategy cleared NTS in first attempt in 2025–2026.