NAT: NAT-IE (Pre-Engineering)

NAT-IE (Pre-Engineering)

NAT-IE preparation for Pre-Engineering: 90 questions in 120 minutes, with English, Analytical and Quantitative reasoning plus Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.

Prepare for NAT-IE

NAT-IE is the Pre-Engineering paper for applicants with 12 years of education. The 90 questions include 60 across English, Analytical and Quantitative reasoning, plus 10 each in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. You have 120 minutes.

Your 90-question paper

SectionQuestions
English20
Analytical20
Quantitative20
Physics10
Chemistry10
Mathematics10
Total90

Reasoning section topics

SectionTopic split
EnglishSentence Completion 5, Analogy 3, Antonym 4, Comprehension 5, Synonym 3
AnalyticalScenario Based 12, Statements Based 8
QuantitativeArithmetic 13, Algebra 4, Geometry 3

What to revise

  • Physics: revise Intermediate concepts and practise calculations with units.
  • Chemistry: work through physical, inorganic and organic topics from your Intermediate course.
  • Mathematics: practise algebra, trigonometry, calculus and coordinate geometry.
  • Give the reasoning sections regular practice: together they account for 60 of the 90 questions.

Plan your timing

You have an average of 80 seconds per question. Practise shorter sets first, review mistakes, then rehearse a full 120-minute paper. Follow the marking instructions issued by NTS for your test.

Check the course you want to enter

Choose the NAT paper that matches your qualification and the requirements of your target programme. A NAT result is valid for one year, but universities set their own application deadlines and merit rules. NTS associated universities.

Practise the question types

Try worked English, Quantitative and Analytical examples before planning a full paper. NAT practice examples.

Sources & official references

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