NTS NAT IM (Pre-Medical) — Syllabus, Past Paper & Solved MCQs
Complete NTS NAT IM (Pre-Medical) guide — full syllabus, paper pattern and a 61-question solved practice test with verified answer keys and explanations. Quantitative · Analytical · Verbal. Free PDF download.
View or download the complete NTS NAT IM (Pre-Medical) self-evaluation test — 61 MCQs covering Quantitative, Analytical and Verbal sections, with a verified answer key. Perfect for offline revision and printing.
NTS NAT IM (Pre-Medical) — Complete Preparation Guide
The NTS NAT IM (National Aptitude Test for Inter Medical, commonly called NAT Pre-Medical) is the standardised admission test conducted by the National Testing Service (NTS) for students who have completed FSc Pre-Medical and want admission to medical, biological-science and allied-health degree programs across Pakistan. This page gives you the complete NTS NAT Pre-Medical syllabus, the official paper pattern, and a full 61-question solved practice test with a free NTS NAT Pre-Medical PDF download.
NTS NAT IM Pre-Medical Paper Pattern
The NAT IM test consists of 90 MCQs to be attempted in 120 minutes. There is no negative marking, so attempting every question is the smart strategy. The official distribution is:
| Section | Area | MCQs | Sub-topics |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | English (Verbal) | 20 | Sentence Completion (5), Analogy (3), Antonym (4), Synonym (3), Comprehension (5) |
| B | Analytical Reasoning | 20 | Scenario-based logic (12), Statement/Data-sufficiency (8) |
| C | Quantitative | 20 | Arithmetic (13), Algebra (4), Geometry (3) |
| D | Subject (Pre-Medical) | 30 | Biology (14), Chemistry (8), Physics (8) |
| Total | 90 MCQs | 120 minutes · No negative marking | |
Note: The 61-question practice test on this page focuses on the three aptitude sections — Quantitative (20), Analytical (16) and Verbal (25) — which are common to all NAT categories and where most candidates lose marks. Master these and you secure the foundation marks before tackling the Biology-heavy subject section.
NTS NAT Pre-Medical Syllabus — Detailed Breakdown
1. Quantitative (Maths) Syllabus
The quantitative section tests speed and accuracy with school-level mathematics. High-frequency topics include: number properties (consecutive integers, multiples and factors), ratios and proportion, percentages and percentage change, probability, exponents and laws of indices, basic algebra and equations, averages (arithmetic mean), and geometry (triangles, rectangles, perimeter, area, angle sums). Learning quick mental-maths shortcuts is the key to finishing on time.
2. Analytical Reasoning Syllabus
The analytical section is built around logical scenarios. Expect selection/grouping puzzles (choosing models or team members under rules), circular and linear seating arrangements, and data-sufficiency questions where you decide whether the given statements are enough to answer — without actually solving. The key skill is translating rules into a clear diagram quickly.
3. Verbal (English) Syllabus
The verbal section covers sentence completion (one or two blanks), analogies (relationship pairs), synonyms and antonyms, and reading comprehension. A strong vocabulary is the single biggest score multiplier here — learn words in synonym/antonym pairs and practise spotting the relationship type in analogies (worker–tool, container–contents, degree of intensity, cause–effect).
4. Subject Syllabus — Biology, Chemistry, Physics
For Pre-Medical candidates, the 30-mark subject section is biology-weighted and drawn from the FSc Part-I and Part-II curriculum: Biology (cell biology, human physiology, genetics, biological molecules, kingdoms, enzymes), Chemistry (atomic structure, the mole concept, chemical bonding, organic chemistry, acids and bases), and Physics (mechanics, motion, work-energy, electricity, waves and optics).
How to Prepare for NTS NAT IM Pre-Medical
- Take this full solved practice test first — it tells you exactly which aptitude section is weakest so you can target your study.
- Drill the Quantitative shortcuts — most NAT maths questions are solvable in under 45 seconds once you know the trick (ratios, exponents, probability, percentages).
- Make analytical diagrams — for every selection or seating puzzle, draw the layout before reading the questions. It turns a hard puzzle into a lookup.
- Build vocabulary in pairs — 10 words a day with synonyms and antonyms. This single habit lifts the entire verbal section.
- Prioritise Biology in the subject section — with 14 of the 30 subject marks, biology is where Pre-Medical students gain the biggest edge.
Universities Accepting NTS NAT IM
A valid NTS NAT IM score is accepted for medical, biosciences and allied-health admissions by a large number of Pakistani universities and degree-awarding institutions. Always confirm on the target university’s admission page whether they require NAT, their own test, or both — and check the minimum NAT score they accept for your chosen program.