Looking for the latest NTS NAT Test Schedule 2026? You’re at the right place. Below is the complete month-wise test schedule, registration deadlines, and result dates. Whether you’re applying for COMSATS, FAST, or any public/private university linked with NTS, this test is mandatory. Your NAT score stays valid for one year, and you must reappear after that if required.
| Sr# | 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 |
| 1 | NAT-I | Sunday, January 18, 2026 | Monday, December 22, 2025 | Monday, January 05, 2026 | Sunday, January 11, 2026 | Tuesday, January 13, 2026 | Monday, January 26, 2026 |
| 2 | NAT-II | Sunday, February 15, 2026 | Monday, January 19, 2026 | Monday, February 2, 2026 | Sunday, February 8, 2026 | Tuesday, February 10, 2026 | Monday, February 23, 2026 |
| 3 | NAT-III | Sunday, March 15, 2026 | Monday, February 16, 2026 | Monday, March 2, 2026 | Sunday, March 8, 2026 | Tuesday, March 10, 2026 | Monday, March 30, 2026 |
| 4 | NAT-IV | Sunday, April 12, 2026 | Monday, March 16, 2026 | Monday,March 30, 2026 | Sunday, April 5, 2026 | Tuesday,April 7, 2026 | Monday, April 20, 2026 |
| 5 | NAT-V | Sunday, May 10, 2026 | Monday, April 13, 2026 | Monday, April 27, 2026 | Sunday, May 3, 2026 | Tuesday, May 5, 2026 | Monday, May 18, 2026 |
| 6 | NAT-VI | Sunday, June 14, 2026 | Monday, May 11, 2026 | Monday, May 25, 2026 | Monday,June 2, 2026 | Monday,June 8, 2026 | Monday,June 22, 2026 |
| 7 | NAT-VII | Sunday, July 12, 2026 | Monday, June 15, 2026 | Monday, June 29, 2026 | Sunday, July 5, 2026 | Tuesday, July 7, 2026 | Monday, July 20, 2026 |
| 8 | NAT-VIII | Sunday, August 9, 2026 | Monday, July 13, 2026 | Monday, July 27, 2026 | Sunday, August 2, 2026 | Tuesday, August 4, 2026 | Monday, August 17, 2026 |
| 9 | NAT-IX | Sunday, September 13, 2026 | Monday, August 10, 2026 | Monday, August 24, 2026 | Sunday, August 30, 2026 | Tuesday, September 1, 2026 | Monday, September 21, 2026 |
| 10 | NAT-X | Sunday, October 11, 2026 | Monday, September 14, 2026 | Monday, September 21, 2026 | Sunday, September 27, 2026 | Tuesday, September 29, 2026 | Monday, October 19, 2026 |
| 11 | NAT-XI | Sunday, November 15, 2026 | Monday, October 12, 2026 | Monday, October 19, 2026 | Sunday, October 25, 2026 | Tuesday, October 27, 2026 | Monday, November 23, 2026 |
| 12 | NAT-XII | Sunday, December 13, 2026 | Monday, November 16, 2026 | Monday, December 7, 2026 | Sunday, December 13, 2026 | Tuesday, December 15, 2026 | Monday, December 21, 2026 |
Who Should Take the NTS NAT Test?
All students who want admission in NTS-associated universities listed below must pass the NAT Test 2026. Without a passing score, admission is not possible.
| Sr. | University / D.A.Is Associated with NTS NAT Test |
| 1 | Quaid-i-Azam University Islamabad (Quaid-i-Azam School of Management Sciences & School of Economics, Department of Pharmacy) |
| 2 | Center for Advanced Studies in Engineering (CASE) |
| 3 | CECOS University, Peshawar |
| 4 | COMSATS Institute of Information Technology |
| 5 | Dr. A.Q. Khan Institute of Computer Sciences & Information Technology |
| 6 | Fatima Jinnah Women’s University, Rawalpindi |
| 7 | Federal Urdu University ( Islamabad Campus ) ( B.Sc Electrical Engineering ) |
| 8 | GIFT University, Gujranwala |
| 9 | Gomal University, D.I.Khan |
| 10 | Government College University, Faisalabad |
| 11 | Imperial College of Business Studies (For Engineering Category Only) |
| 12 | Institute of Business & Management (IB&M) UET, Lahore |
| 13 | Institute of Management Sciences, Peshawar |
| 14 | Institute of Southern Punjab, Multan |
| 15 | Institute of Space Technology, Islamabad |
| 16 | International Islamic University, Islamabad (Department of Computer Science, Department of Electronics Engineering) |
| 17 | Islamia University Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur |
| 18 | Karachi Institute of Technology and Entrepreneurship (KITE) |
| 19 | Kinnaird College For Women, Lahore |
| 20 | Kohat University of Science & Technology, Kohat |
| 21 | NAMAL College, Mianwali |
| 22 | National Textile University, Faisalabad |
| 23 | National University of Computer & Emerging Sciences (FAST)( All Campuses ) |
| 24 | Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (Talent Scholarship) |
| 25 | Silver Oak Institute of Management Sciences & Information Technology (SIMSIT) Islamabad |
| 26 | The University of Azad Jammu & Kashmir (Faculty of Agriculture, Rawalakot) |
| 27 | UET, Peshawar (Non-Engineering Programmes) |
| 28 | University of Gujrat, Gujrat |
| 29 | University of Management & Technology, Lahore |
| 30 | University of Peshawar, Peshawar |
| 31 | University of Science & Technology, Bannu |
| 32 | University of Swat, Swat |
NAT Categories
| Category | Applicable Fields |
|---|---|
| NAT-IE | Pre-Engineering Students |
| NAT-IM | Pre-Medical Students |
| NAT-ICS | Computer Science |
| NAT-IGS | General Science |
| NAT-IA | Arts & Humanities |
| NAT-ICOM | Commerce |
NAT Test Result & Validity
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Result Announcement: Within 7–10 days after the test
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Validity: 1 year from the test date
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Check Result: Click Here
Stay updated with this page for official NAT announcements. As soon as NTS opens the online registration portal, we’ll post the direct link here. Bookmark and share this page with fellow students planning for the NAT Test 2026.
Is the NAT test mandatory for all universities?
Only those affiliated with NTS (listed above).
Can I appear in NAT twice in a year?
Yes, once every month if needed.
How long is the NAT test score valid?
One year from your test date.
Where can I download my roll number slip?
Visit nts.org.pk and go to "Roll No Slip" section.
What is the NAT test passing marks?
Each university sets its own criteria, usually 50% or above.
sir plz mujy bta dy myra result kb announced hoga myny test 24-04-2016 ko dya tha.
slam sir,sir mujjy btain k ntdc test date kya hy abi tak kuch pata ni hy kb test ho ga
please send me NTS result
sir pleeez mujy bta do k nts test k liay kasy inform kia jata ha canidate ko ma na jounir clark k liay apply kia hua ha mujy kasy pta chly ga k mara test ha.
last date of NTS FORM SUBMISSION
Thanks for good informations. I want to know the dates of next NTS exam for education job.
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Because we are also NEED of higher education……………….!
Who is responsible our dark Future.
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pls sir kpk main sst ke jo test hi,wo kab hi
9 scale ky test la result kb ae ga
i do not know why my application is rejected.rejection msg received on my cell no.where i check the rejection reason.
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is nat and nat2 have same test schedual?
salam sir plz tell me ka BS psychology ka NTS hai ya nai
pagl ho tm sab log…………………………….
sir plz help me ka BS psychology ka liya NTS hai ya nai.
Many b.com hons kliy hailay clg ma admission lana ha …….plz bta dayn ky us kliy Nts test zaruri ha????
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ics k liye nts test hai ya gat plz reply.i want to get admission in bzu.
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i want to apply in fatima jinnah uni for masters … nat or gatt ? which test is necessary?
sir i want to take admission in m.sc …so is this nts test needed? or gat test? n which unis follow its result?
Yes…….,,,!!!!!!! But the Merit of IST is very high
I want to give test in may whats the date?
Does the NTS NAT help student to get enrolled with the INSTITUTE OF SPACE TECHNOLOGY ISD ? I want to get enrolled myself with IST …
WOULD I be abled to get admission in IST after passing the NAT IE ?
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sir can u plz give me some guidenes about NAT kuk mjhe iske bary main zara bhi in4rmation nh hai…. kya ye meri future study main mje help kar skta hai… now i am doing Fsc… iski Fee and baqi dues… center jahan hum test dena ho ga… plz plz
yar jo test 24 march ko huya tha uska result kb ana he?
pta ni yar. mene bhi diya tha wo test. acha yar agar ek test diya hai to ek saal mai iske ilawa agla test b de skte hain nat ka?
suppose a student wanna admission in m.sc.l he take nts or gat?
What is the last date for submission of forms for comming test?
I have taken the NTS test to be held on 24th Feb.2013 and scored 40 marks (9.02%). I want to reappear for NTS test. Please guide me how can i apply to reappear.
I have Posted my nts form with Rs.800 bank challen fees but i didnot yet receive your confirmation letter of PSO test for development officer,deposit id: PSO-505515,Please issue my letter so that i may able to give the test at 24 feb 2013.
thanks.
24 jan 2013 ke nat_ics ke test k liye roll no slip nhe mili mje abi tak………
N.T.S test 13 jan ka result kb aye ga……….
k.i.u test for m.phil or phd req