HAT-II

Active Exam Prep Higher Education Commission (HEC) - Education Testing Council (ETC) ๐Ÿ”ฅ 200 Past Paper MCQs
Full Name: Higher Education Aptitude Test (HAT)
This Test is taken by Education Testing Council (ETC), Higher Education Commission for admissions and scholarships of MS degrees. 16 years / equal Education in Management Sciences, Business Education. This test comprises of: 30% English/Verbal Reasoning 40% Analytical Reasoning/Intelligence Tests 30% Quantitative Reasoning/Quantitative Aptitude Test

๐Ÿ“‹ Exam Specifications & Official Testing Profile

Verified Standards (2026)
Conducting Authority Higher Education Commission (HEC) - Education Testing Council (ETC)
Total Marks & Questions 100 Marks (100 MCQs)
Time Allowed 120 Minutes (2 Hours)
Passing / Qualifying Criteria 50% Qualifying Marks (HEC Scholarship Cutoff: 70%+)
Negative Marking No Negative Marking
Score Validity 2 Years from the date of result declaration
๐ŸŽฏ Primary Scope & Target Admissions/Jobs: MS / M.Phil Admissions, HEC Indigenous & Overseas Scholarships, Ph.D. Fellowships

๐Ÿ“Š Official Test Syllabus & Weightage Breakdown

Total Verified Question Pool: 4237 questions available across all mapped subjects.

Syllabus Subject / Area Official Weightage Available Question Pool Action
English Language Comprehension 30% 2736 MCQs
Intelligence Tests 40% 784 MCQs
Quantitative Aptitude Test 30% 717 MCQs
๐Ÿ”ฅ High-Yield Solved Archive Exact Session Citations (2019โ€“2026)

200 Most Frequently Repeated Past Paper Questions

Representative questions from authentic past papers with detailed step-by-step solutions and verified formulas.

๐Ÿท๏ธ HEC HAT-I โ€ข Oct 2024 (Morning Batch) Quantitative Reasoning
Question 1 of 200
A train 180 meters long is traveling at a constant speed of 54 km/h. How many seconds will it take to completely pass a railway platform of length 270 meters?
(A) 25 seconds
(B) 30 seconds
(C) 35 seconds
(D) 40 seconds
๐Ÿท๏ธ HEC HAT-General โ€ข Aug 2024 (Session-1) Quantitative Reasoning
Question 2 of 200
Pipe A can fill a water tank in 10 hours, while Pipe B can fill the same tank in 15 hours. If both pipes are opened simultaneously, how long will it take to fill the tank completely?
(A) 5 hours
(B) 6 hours
(C) 7.5 hours
(D) 8 hours
๐Ÿท๏ธ NTS NAT-IE โ€ข July 2024 Official Paper Quantitative Reasoning
Question 3 of 200
The present ratio of ages of father and son is 7 : 3. Ten years ago, the ratio of their ages was 3 : 1. What is the present age of the father?
(A) 42 years
(B) 49 years
(C) 56 years
(D) 70 years
๐Ÿท๏ธ HEC USAT-E โ€ข June 2024 (Batch-1) Quantitative Reasoning
Question 4 of 200
If the price of petroleum increases by 25%, by what percentage must a motorist reduce consumption so that the overall expenditure remains unchanged?
(A) 16.67%
(B) 20%
(C) 25%
(D) 33.33%
๐Ÿท๏ธ NTS GAT-A โ€ข April 2024 Official Paper Quantitative Reasoning
Question 5 of 200
In a mixture of 60 liters, the ratio of milk to water is 2 : 1. If this ratio is to be made 1 : 2, how much water (in liters) must be added?
(A) 40 liters
(B) 60 liters
(C) 80 liters
(D) 90 liters
๐Ÿท๏ธ HEC USAT-COM โ€ข May 2024 Quantitative Reasoning
Question 6 of 200
What is the compound interest on a principal sum of Rs. 10,000 at 10% per annum compounded annually for a duration of 3 years?
(A) Rs. 3,000
(B) Rs. 3,310
(C) Rs. 3,450
(D) Rs. 3,600
๐Ÿท๏ธ HEC HAT-II โ€ข March 2024 Quantitative Reasoning
Question 7 of 200
In how many different ways can the letters of the word 'LEADER' be arranged?
(A) 360
(B) 720
(C) 120
(D) 180
๐Ÿท๏ธ HEC HAT-III โ€ข Nov 2023 Quantitative Reasoning
Question 8 of 200
A card is drawn at random from a standard, well-shuffled pack of 52 playing cards. What is the probability that the card drawn is either a King or a Heart?
(A) 4/13
(B) 17/52
(C) 16/52 (4/13)
(D) 1/4
๐Ÿท๏ธ NTS NAT-ICS โ€ข Oct 2023 Quantitative Reasoning
Question 9 of 200
If logโ‚โ‚€(x) = 3 and logโ‚โ‚€(y) = 2, what is the value of logโ‚โ‚€(xยฒ / y)?
(A) 4
(B) 5
(C) 6
(D) 8
๐Ÿท๏ธ HEC USAT-CS โ€ข Aug 2023 Quantitative Reasoning
Question 10 of 200
Find the sum of the infinite geometric series: 18, 6, 2, 2/3, ...
(A) 24
(B) 27
(C) 36
(D) 54
๐Ÿท๏ธ HEC HAT-General โ€ข Oct 2024 Analytical Reasoning
Question 11 of 200
Five executives (P, Q, R, S, T) sit in a circular conference table facing the center. P is between S and T. Q is immediately to the left of T. Who is sitting immediately to the right of P?
(A) S
(B) T
(C) Q
(D) R
๐Ÿท๏ธ HEC HAT-I โ€ข Aug 2024 Analytical Reasoning
Question 12 of 200
If all Zips are Zaps, and some Zaps are Zops, which of the following conclusions MUST be true?
(A) All Zips are Zops
(B) Some Zips are Zops
(C) Some Zaps are Zips
(D) No Zips are Zops
๐Ÿท๏ธ NTS NAT-IE โ€ข June 2024 Analytical Reasoning
Question 13 of 200
In a code language, if 'MADRAS' is coded as 'NBESBT', how will 'BOMBAY' be coded in that same system?
(A) CPNCBX
(B) CPNCBZ
(C) CPOCBZ
(D) CQOCBZ
๐Ÿท๏ธ HEC HAT-General โ€ข Oct 2024 Verbal Reasoning
Question 14 of 200
PROSAIC : POETRY ::
(A) Lethargic : Activity
(B) Pedestrian : Novelty
(C) Mundane : Imagination
(D) Cacophonous : Music
๐Ÿท๏ธ NTS GAT-B โ€ข Sept 2024 Verbal Reasoning
Question 15 of 200
Select the word most OPPOSITE in meaning to INIMICAL:
(A) Hostile
(B) Friendly & Favorable
(C) Ambiguous
(D) Dangerous
๐Ÿท๏ธ HEC HAT-II โ€ข Jan 2025 (Paper-I) Intelligence Tests
Question 16 of 200
Which number is out of step with the others in the following digit groups. 136, 532, 640, 514, 273, 262, 802
(A) 640
(B) 514
(C) 433
(D) 273
๐Ÿท๏ธ HEC HAT-II โ€ข May 2025 (Phase-1) Intelligence Tests
Question 17 of 200
โ€œA starving or a sick beggar should be given alms, because...โ€
(A) A beggar, too, has a right...
(B) Alms giving... is not forbidden
(C) Beggars should be well-fed...
(D) Every human being is a servant of God...
๐Ÿท๏ธ HEC HAT-II โ€ข Sept 2025 (Paper-I) Intelligence Tests
Question 18 of 200
โ€œChildren should not see television regularly for long time because...โ€
(A) It weakness childrenโ€™s eye-sight
(B) They find interest in cartoons only
(C) Movies are better pastime
(D) Children are subjected to moral effect of negative character
๐Ÿท๏ธ HEC HAT-II โ€ข Nov 2025 (Batch-2) Intelligence Tests
Question 19 of 200
A man faces north and covers 12 km. turns west and covers 6 km, then turns South and covers 3 km, and turns west again and covers 6 km. How far is he from the starting point?
(A) 18 km
(B) 10 km
(C) 15 km
(D) 12 km
๐Ÿท๏ธ HEC HAT-II โ€ข Jan 2025 (Phase-2) Intelligence Tests
Question 20 of 200
Shakil and Kiran are children of Faisal. Ram is the father of Shakil and Kiran is not the son of Faisal. What is Kiran to Faisal?
(A) Son-in-law
(B) Niece
(C) Daughter
(D) Mother
๐Ÿท๏ธ HEC HAT-II โ€ข July 2025 (Morning Session) Intelligence Tests
Question 21 of 200
Leather is considered as the best material for shoes, because leather is:
(A) Water proof
(B) Easily available
(C) Flexible and durable
(D) Durable
๐Ÿท๏ธ HEC HAT-II โ€ข Jan 2025 (Batch-1) Intelligence Tests
Question 22 of 200
Merchant buys 4.75 tonnes at 20/kg. 20% wastage. Selling price for 25% profit?
(A) Rs. 31.20
(B) Rs. 31.25
(C) Rs. 25
(D) Rs. 26.25
๐Ÿท๏ธ HEC HAT-II โ€ข Jan 2025 (Paper-I) Intelligence Tests
Question 23 of 200
The room was illumated by the early ------ of the sun.
(A) Raz
(B) Race
(C) Rays
(D) Raise.
๐Ÿท๏ธ HEC HAT-II โ€ข Aug 2025 (Batch-1) Intelligence Tests
Question 24 of 200
No monkey can sing but some monkeys can talk. Valid conclusion?
(A) All monkeys can dance.
(B) Some monkeys may sing.
(C) All monkeys can't sing.
(D) All monkeys can't talk.
๐Ÿท๏ธ HEC HAT-II โ€ข July 2025 (Batch-1) Intelligence Tests
Question 25 of 200
In the year 2005 A.D. the agricultural production is likely to
(A) Tremendously decrease
(B) Increase
(C) Remain same
(D) Decline
๐Ÿท๏ธ HEC HAT-II โ€ข Sept 2025 (Batch-2) Intelligence Tests
Question 26 of 200
There will be scarcity of water in:
(A) Industrial towns
(B) Urban centres
(C) Seas
(D) Both a and b
๐Ÿท๏ธ HEC HAT-II โ€ข Nov 2025 (Batch-1) Intelligence Tests
Question 27 of 200
The Bharata Natyam has its origin in
(A) Andhra Pradesh
(B) Bharat
(C) Tamil Nadu
(D) Nagaland
๐Ÿท๏ธ HEC HAT-II โ€ข Oct 2025 (Paper-I) Intelligence Tests
Question 28 of 200
867 is the product of two numbers, of which is 3 times the other. What is the sum of the numbers?
(A) 51
(B) 48
(C) 17
(D) 68
๐Ÿท๏ธ HEC HAT-II โ€ข Oct 2025 (Paper-II) Quantitative Aptitude Test
Question 29 of 200
Insert missing grid: 7 8 1 3 7 4 1 -- 8
(A) 8
(B) 9
(C) 7
(D) 10
๐Ÿท๏ธ HEC HAT-II โ€ข Jan 2025 (Evening Session) Quantitative Aptitude Test
Question 30 of 200
Ajmal was sitting in a row with many other boys. On his right side 15 persons were sitting and on his left 14 persons were sitting. How many boys were sitting there?
(A) 29
(B) 21
(C) 28
(D) 30
๐Ÿท๏ธ HEC HAT-II โ€ข May 2025 (Phase-2) Quantitative Aptitude Test
Question 31 of 200
A student secures an average of 78 percent in four subjects. How many marks must he get in his fifth subject if he is to get average 80 percent in all the five subjects?
(A) 84
(B) 89
(C) 88
(D) 86
๐Ÿท๏ธ HEC HAT-II โ€ข May 2025 (Batch-2) Quantitative Aptitude Test
Question 32 of 200
Find the odd man out: 64, 49, 625, 576, 121, 52
(A) 64
(B) 625
(C) 121
(D) 52
๐Ÿท๏ธ HEC HAT-II โ€ข Jan 2025 (Morning Session) Quantitative Aptitude Test
Question 33 of 200
If the fish were equidistant from the two banks and the birds leave the respective poles simultaneously and reach the fish at the same time, which one of the following statements must be true?
(A) The two birds fly an equal distance before they get to the fish
(B) The speed of bird on the 10-m high pole is less than that of the bird on the 20-m high pole
(C) The two birds have the same speed
(D) The speed of the bird on the 20-m high pole is less than that of the bird on toe 10-m high pole
๐Ÿท๏ธ HEC HAT-II โ€ข Aug 2025 (Evening Session) English Language Comprehension
Question 34 of 200
I had (an accident - almost but not really) this morning when my car almost hit a fence.
(A) A cave in
(B) A change of heart
(C) A close call
(D) Clean slate
๐Ÿท๏ธ HEC HAT-II โ€ข July 2025 (Phase-2) English Language Comprehension
Question 35 of 200
It finally (occurred to me) that I had met him before at a party.
(A) Crossed my mind
(B) Cleared the decks
(C) Came clean
(D) Crosses out
๐Ÿท๏ธ HEC HAT-II โ€ข Sept 2025 (Evening Session) English Language Comprehension
Question 36 of 200
It was difficult to go to work during the (cold period).
(A) Cut corners
(B) Call off
(C) Cold spell
(D) Close call
๐Ÿท๏ธ HEC HAT-II โ€ข July 2025 (Phase-1) English Language Comprehension
Question 37 of 200
He is always (pushing me on) when I am angry about something.
(A) Egging me on
(B) Easing off
(C) Ending up
(D) Eating his words
๐Ÿท๏ธ HEC HAT-II โ€ข May 2025 (Batch-2) English Language Comprehension
Question 38 of 200
Her mother gave her (a scolding) when she returned home late from school.
(A) Every other
(B) An earful
(C) Elbow room
(D) Elbow grease
๐Ÿท๏ธ HEC HAT-II โ€ข May 2025 (Phase-1) English Language Comprehension
Question 39 of 200
He has (a relaxed) style of managing his company.
(A) An easing off
(B) An every so often
(C) An easy going
(D) An end in itself
๐Ÿท๏ธ HEC HAT-II โ€ข Oct 2025 (Phase-1) English Language Comprehension
Question 40 of 200
We usually (go to a restaurant) at least once a week.
(A) End up
(B) Eke out
(C) Eat our heart out
(D) Eat out
๐Ÿท๏ธ HEC HAT-II โ€ข Oct 2025 (Morning Session) English Language Comprehension
Question 41 of 200
My friend (came to visit) about three weeks ago.
(A) Did without
(B) Dropped out
(C) Did the trick
(D) Dropped by
๐Ÿท๏ธ HEC HAT-II โ€ข Nov 2025 (Batch-2) English Language Comprehension
Question 42 of 200
We (finished) by going to the bar for a drink after the concert.
(A) Eased off
(B) Ate out
(C) Ended up
(D) Egged them on
๐Ÿท๏ธ HEC HAT-II โ€ข Sept 2024 (Batch-2) Intelligence Tests
Question 43 of 200
Faisal will be 4 times as old in 30 years as he is now. How old is Faisal now?
(A) 34 years
(B) 30 years
(C) 26 years
(D) 10 years
๐Ÿท๏ธ HEC HAT-II โ€ข Aug 2024 (Paper-I) Intelligence Tests
Question 44 of 200
If the day that will dawn 2 days after tomorrow is Friday, what day of the week dawned two days before yesterday?
(A) Wednesday
(B) Friday
(C) Thursday
(D) Saturday
๐Ÿท๏ธ HEC HAT-II โ€ข Feb 2024 (Batch-2) Intelligence Tests
Question 45 of 200
Which of the following must be true?
(A) Some doctors are teachers
(B) Some teachers are philosophers
(C) Some Xs not teachers
(D) Some Ys not doctors
๐Ÿท๏ธ HEC HAT-II โ€ข Feb 2024 (Phase-2) Intelligence Tests
Question 46 of 200
The percentage decrease in oil imports in 1999 when compared with oil imports in 1997 was nearest to:
(A) 26.5
(B) 23.6
(C) 24.6
(D) 25.6
๐Ÿท๏ธ HEC HAT-II โ€ข Jan 2024 (Paper-I) Intelligence Tests
Question 47 of 200
If SEPARATE is coded as ESTEAPRA, how will you code VIOLENCE?
(A) IVCNELOE
(B) EVCINOEL
(C) IVLONECE
(D) EVCINEOL
๐Ÿท๏ธ HEC HAT-II โ€ข Oct 2024 (Phase-2) Quantitative Aptitude Test
Question 48 of 200
Series: 4, 7, 9, 11, 14, 15, 19, โ€”โ€”?
(A) 20
(B) 17
(C) 18
(D) 19
๐Ÿท๏ธ HEC HAT-II โ€ข Oct 2024 (Paper-I) Quantitative Aptitude Test
Question 49 of 200
There are a number of birds sitting on a branch of a tree. A hunter fired with his gun, only two birds fell down. How many were left on the tree?
(A) 10
(B) 18
(C) 21
(D) None
๐Ÿท๏ธ HEC HAT-II โ€ข Nov 2024 (Batch-2) Quantitative Aptitude Test
Question 50 of 200
Find the next term in the series: 2 3/4, 3, 3 1/2, 4 1/3, โ€ฆ
(A) 5 1/3
(B) 5 2/3
(C) 6
(D) 6 1/4

๐ŸŽฏ High-Frequency Topics & 30-Day Preparation Strategy

Master the most critical high-yield topic patterns frequently tested by Higher Education Commission (HEC) - Education Testing Council (ETC):

Focus heavily on Quantitative Word Problems (Percentages, Ratios, Speed-Distance, Averages).
Master Sentence Completion using Context Clues (Contrast words like 'However', 'Although', 'Despite').
For Analytical Reasoning, draw concise constraint grids and eliminate invalid conditions first.
Maintain average pace of 70 seconds per question to finish all 100 questions with 5 minutes left for review.
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