National Testing Service (NTS) exams—such as GAT General, NAT, and GAT Subjective—are usually required for university admissions only.
The Higher Education Aptitude Test (HAT) is primarily used for scholarships and is also valid for university admissions.HAT is managed by the Education Testing Council (ETC) and is directly linked to the Higher Education Commission (HEC) scholarship programs.
GRE stands for Graduate Record Examinations. GRE Test is a test administered by ETS (Educational Testing Services),Overall, more and more Global Universities are accepting GRE scores for Master’s and PhD programs. As part of the admission criteria for international students, GRE scores are widely accepted for competitive programs in STEM, Data Science, Economics, Business Analytics, Public Policy, and even Psychology.
The primary purpose of the IELTS test (International English Language Testing System) is to assess non-native English speakers’ English language proficiency for studying, working, or migrating to English-speaking countries, serving as a standardized benchmark for educational institutions, employers, and immigration bodies (like in Australia, Canada, UK, USA) to verify readiness for an English environment. It evaluates skills in Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking, with specific versions (Academic for study, General Training for work/migration) catering to different goals.