🌟 GAT Test Preparation 2025 – General & Subject
Complete Guide by Exam Chamber
📘 What is GAT?
The Graduate Assessment Test (GAT) is a standardized entrance exam in Pakistan, conducted by the National Testing Service (NTS). It is required for admissions into MS/M.Phil and Ph.D. programs at universities across the country. The exam evaluates a candidate’s readiness for higher education by testing core skills in verbal, quantitative, and analytical reasoning.
At Exam Chamber, we provide category-wise test prep materials including MCQs, mock tests, past papers, sample questions, and detailed study guides.
✍️ Types of GAT
- GAT General – For MS/M.Phil Admissions
- GAT Subject – For Ph.D. Admissions
📄 GAT General – Paper Pattern
The GAT General exam is divided into three main sections:
- Verbal Ability: Vocabulary, reading comprehension, analogies, inference-based questions.
- Quantitative Reasoning: Arithmetic, algebra, geometry, ratios, data interpretation.
- Analytical Ability: Logical thinking, pattern recognition, deduction, and reasoning puzzles.
Category-Wise Distribution
| Category | Quantitative | Verbal | Analytical |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | 30% | 30% | 40% |
| B | 25% | 50% | 25% |
| C | 30% | 40% | 30% |
🧪 GAT Subject – Paper Pattern
The GAT Subject exam assesses subject-specific knowledge along with general reasoning skills.
- Total Questions: 100 MCQs
- Duration: 120 minutes
- General Section: 30% (English + Analytical)
- Subject Section: 70%
✅ GAT Eligibility Criteria
- Holder of a Bachelor’s (16 years education) or Master’s degree
- Applicant for Ph.D. programs in Pakistan
- Final-year students of postgraduate diploma or equivalent programs
Note: Universities may set additional requirements. Always confirm from the official admission portal.
🧾 GAT 2025 – Category-Wise Syllabus
📘 GAT™-A: Business & Engineering
Balanced distribution between Verbal (35%), Quantitative (35%), and Analytical (30%). Focus on technical aptitude and reasoning skills.
📘 GAT™-B: Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
Heavier emphasis on Verbal (50%), with 30% Quantitative and 20% Analytical.
📘 GAT™-C: Agriculture, Biological & Veterinary Sciences
Verbal (45%), Quantitative (35%), Analytical (20%). Focuses on applied sciences.
📘 GAT™-D: Religious Studies
Verbal 50%, Quantitative 30%, Analytical 20%.
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