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The GAT Test Schedule 2026 shows the exact dates when the next GAT test will be held in Pakistan. This will help you for GAT test registration before the deadline of each date. Since 2026, GAT General Test is now conducted 8 times every year in Pakistan. Before each test date, the schedule of the upcoming test is advertised at least 20 days before the test in local newspapers. Please do keep in mind that although NTS publicizes the GAT test date, 20 days prior to this test, it is on sole discretion of NTS to change the GAT schedule at a later stage. Although rarely, it can happen in certain circumstances.

You must start your GAT preparation at least 20 days prior to your test date. Moreover, more than 35 List of Universities requires NTS GAT General for Admissions in MS/Mphil programs. So, it is imperative to find out the admission requirements of the university where you want to get admission. Search the program which you want to enroll in, and make sure whether the university offers that program in your desired field of study.

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NTS GAT Test Schedule 2026:

Refer to the following table regarding GAT General Test Schedule for 2026:

Test Name	Test Date	Advertisement Date	Online Registration Deadline	Late Fee Payment Deadline	E-Roll# Slip Date	GAT Result Date
GAT-I	Sunday 18^th Jan 2026	Monday 22^nd Dec 2025	Monday 5^th Jan 2026	Sunday 11^th Jan 2026	Tuesday 13^th Jan 2026	Monday 26^nd Jan 2026
GAT-II	Sunday 15^th Mar 2026	Monday 19^th Jan 2026	Monday 2^nd Mar 2026	Sunday 8^th Mar 2026	Tuesday 10^th Mar 2026	Monday 30^th Mar 2026
GAT-III	Sunday 17^th May 2026	Monday 16^th Mar 2026	Monday 11^th May 2026	Thursday 30^th Apr 2026	Tuesday 5^th May 2026	Monday 18^th May 2026
GAT-IV	Sunday 14^th Jun 2026	Monday 11^th May 2026	Monday 1^st Jun 2026	Sunday 7^th May 2026	Tuesday 9^th Jun 2026	Monday 29^th Jun 2026
GAT-V*	Sunday 12^th Jul 2026	Monday 15^th Jun 2026	Monday 29^th Jun 2026	Sunday 5^th Jul 2026	Tuesday 7^th Jul 2026	Monday 20^th Jul 2026
GAT-VI	Sunday 9^th Aug 2026	Monday 13^th Jul 2026	Monday 27^th Jul 2026	Sunday 2^nd Aug 2026	Tuesday 4^th Aug 2026	Monday 17^th Aug 2026
GAT-VII	Sunday 11^th Oct 2026	Monday 10^th Aug 2026	Monday 21^st Sep 2026	Sunday 27^th Sep 2026	Tuesday 29^th Sep 2026	Monday 19^th Oct 2026
GAT-VIII	Sunday 13^th Dec 2026	Monday 12^th Oct 2026	Monday 7^st Dec 2026	Sunday 13^th Dec 2026	Tuesday 15^th Dec 2026	Monday 21^th Dec 2026

*Registration for GAT V (which will be held on 12^th july) is opened. You may register for GAT V now! If you have already applied for the next GAT, join online GAT classes now.

Important Note: GAT Schedule 2026 for Mphil shows latest GAT test dates that you should be aware of and register for the test before last date of GAT application.

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