How many questions are in NAT-IM?

There are 90 questions in 120 minutes: 20 English, 20 Analytical, 20 Quantitative and 30 subject questions.

Which subjects are in NAT-IM?

The subject section is 30 questions: 14 Biology, 8 Chemistry and 8 Physics. The other 60 questions are English, Analytical and Quantitative reasoning.

Is a NAT-IM result valid for one year?

Yes. NTS states that a NAT result is valid for one year. Apply separately to each university within its admission schedule.

Does NAT-IM replace MDCAT for MBBS or BDS admission?

No. NAT-IM is an NTS aptitude test. MBBS and BDS applicants must follow the applicable medical-admission and MDCAT requirements.

How many questions are in NAT-IM?

There are 90 questions in 120 minutes: 20 English, 20 Analytical, 20 Quantitative and 30 subject questions.

Which subjects are in NAT-IM?

The subject section is 30 questions: 14 Biology, 8 Chemistry and 8 Physics. The other 60 questions are English, Analytical and Quantitative reasoning.

Is a NAT-IM result valid for one year?

Yes. NTS states that a NAT result is valid for one year. Apply separately to each university within its admission schedule.

Does NAT-IM replace MDCAT for MBBS or BDS admission?

No. NAT-IM is an NTS aptitude test. MBBS and BDS applicants must follow the applicable medical-admission and MDCAT requirements.

NAT: NAT-IM (Pre-Medical)

NAT-IM (Pre-Medical)

NAT-IM preparation for Pre-Medical: 90 questions in 120 minutes, with English, Analytical and Quantitative reasoning plus Biology, Chemistry and Physics.

Prepare for NAT-IM

NAT-IM is the Pre-Medical paper for applicants with 12 years of education. Alongside 20 questions each in English, Analytical and Quantitative reasoning, it has 14 Biology, eight Chemistry and eight Physics questions. You have 120 minutes for all 90 questions.

Your 90-question paper

Section	Questions
English	20
Analytical	20
Quantitative	20
Biology	14
Chemistry	8
Physics	8
Total	90

Reasoning section topics

Section	Topic split
English	Sentence Completion 5, Analogy 3, Antonym 4, Comprehension 5, Synonym 3
Analytical	Scenario Based 12, Statements Based 8
Quantitative	Arithmetic 13, Algebra 4, Geometry 3

What to revise

Biology: revise cell biology, physiology, genetics and the other topics in your Intermediate course.
Chemistry and Physics: practise the concepts and calculations you find difficult.
Quantitative reasoning: revise arithmetic, algebra and geometry even if Mathematics was not an Intermediate subject.
Practise English comprehension and analytical questions alongside the sciences.

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

NAT-IM (Pre-Medical) FAQs

Continue the NAT guide

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