What Is GAT?

What Is GAT?

Introduction

GAT is the abbreviation of Graduate Assessment Test, which NTS manages. NTS is a foundation that conducts tests in order to assess the students. The test is mandatory for students, who are interested in studying M.PHIL and PH.D. The students, who are able to score more than 80% marks get a scholarship from this foundation.

Classification

There are various categories of a GAT test, these categories are for the benefit of the students. A student, who is studying English, it will be hard for him/her to attempt more technical and mathematical question. Whereas, a student of mathematics or statistics can easily attempts such questions.

To make the test fair and general for everyone, its classification is basis on a student’s subject, which he/she recently studied. A student of humanities will get more questions, which will base on the general understanding of English, whereas the students of science will get more questions, which will base on analytics and mathematics.

The test comprises of a hundred marks. It is primarily a mixture of English, Mathematics and Analytics. The ratio of these categories varies according to your class of studies. The marks divide between these three categories.

Easy Or Difficult?

The test is extremely easy, if you pay even the slightest attention in preparing for this test. You have to be a bit clever while attempting this test. Many students even know the answers but they still make things complicated and mark the wrong answers. Paying attention to this test is what all it takes to get a good score. When you get panic and nervous, then you rush. This is not the way to attempt a Graduate Assessment Test.

It is important that you remember that you are a graduate and you are looking forward to even more higher education. It is important for you to prove that you are worth doing M.PHIL and PH.D.

Passing Requirement

Only 50 marks are required to clear this test, but gaining 50 requires a lot of effort. A student fails, even if he/she scores 49 marks. It is a strict test, so one has to prepare for it.

Validity

When a person clears the test, then he/she has a valid permission to apply for M.PHIL or PH.D. If he/she does not apply within two years, then his/her GAT qualification will become invalid. He/she has to give this test once again and gain efficient marks in order to proceed with higher studies.

How To Apply And What You Require

Do you know how to apply for this test? It is simple. You must have a National Identity Card in order to register yourself for this test. Go to the official website and look for applying Graduate Test Assessment. NTS conducts this test four times in a year. When you find the option of registration, then proceed with it. It will ask for fresh photos, NIC and academic qualification.

Then NTS issues a Challan Form, you have to print it and submit the dues in the bank. Then you have to mail the original Challan Form to the following address.

Mailing Address

National Testing Service (NTS)
House # 402, Street # 34,
I-8/2, Islamabad.

After a short while, you will receive your roll number slip. You can go and give the test on the specified date.

Conclusion

GAT is an easy test to clear, once you have the right information. Online Assignment Makers PK looks forward to help you preparing you for your GAT test. For more information regarding the Graduate Assessment Test or the National Testing Service, please visit the official website of NTS.