HAT-IV

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 Agriculture & Veterinary Sciences, Biological & Medical Sciences, Physical Sciences This test comprises of: 40% English/Verbal Reasoning 30% 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 40% 2736 MCQs
Intelligence Tests 30% 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-IV โ€ข Nov 2025 (Batch-1) Intelligence Tests
Question 16 of 200
The following jumbled words can be arranged to form a sensible sentence by eliminating an extra word. NEVER WOOD BURN DRY CAN EASILY
(A) Y
(B) N
(C) R
(D) D
๐Ÿท๏ธ HEC HAT-IV โ€ข July 2025 (Batch-1) Intelligence Tests
Question 17 of 200
A & B start walking in opposite directions. A covers 3 miles and B covers 4 miles. Then A turns right and walks 4 miles and B turns left and walks 3 miles. How far is each from the starting point?
(A) 8 miles
(B) 5 miles
(C) 4 miles
(D) 6 miles
๐Ÿท๏ธ HEC HAT-IV โ€ข Oct 2025 (Paper-II) Intelligence Tests
Question 18 of 200
A man is always ------ than this son.
(A) Taller
(B) Older
(C) Darker
(D) Wiser
๐Ÿท๏ธ HEC HAT-IV โ€ข July 2025 (Paper-II) Intelligence Tests
Question 19 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-IV โ€ข Feb 2025 (Phase-2) Intelligence Tests
Question 20 of 200
Worms can crawl but birds can only fly and hop. Valid statement?
(A) Birds can talk.
(B) Some birds can crawl.
(C) Birds can't crawl.
(D) Warms come out...
๐Ÿท๏ธ HEC HAT-IV โ€ข Oct 2025 (Paper-I) Intelligence Tests
Question 21 of 200
The poor countries will contribute to the increase of population to the extent of
(A) 100 per cent
(B) 10 per cent
(C) 30 per cent
(D) 90 per cent
๐Ÿท๏ธ HEC HAT-IV โ€ข March 2025 (Evening Session) Intelligence Tests
Question 22 of 200
In the year 2005 A.D. the world will be more
(A) Rich
(B) Crowded
(C) Populated
(D) Both (b) and (c)
๐Ÿท๏ธ HEC HAT-IV โ€ข May 2025 (Paper-I) Quantitative Aptitude Test
Question 23 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-IV โ€ข May 2025 (Batch-1) Quantitative Aptitude Test
Question 24 of 200
Insert mathematical signs: 8 __ 2 __ 2 = 2 15__ 5 __ 4 = 16 8 __ 7 __ 8 = 8
(A) 1st: \((\div, -)\) ; 2nd: \((-, +)\) ; 3rd: \((-, \times)\)
(B) 1st: \((\div, -)\) ; 2nd: \((+, -)\) ; 3rd: \((-, \times)\)
(C) 1st: \((-, \div)\) ; 2nd: \((+, -)\) ; 3rd: \((\times, -)\)
(D) 1st: \((\div, -)\) ; 2nd: \((+, -)\) ; 3rd: \((+, -)\)
๐Ÿท๏ธ HEC HAT-IV โ€ข Dec 2025 (Morning Session) Quantitative Aptitude Test
Question 25 of 200
How far must the fish be from the higher pole, if the two birds flying at identical speeds leave their respective perches simultaneously and reach the fish at the same time?
(A) 28 m
(B) 20 m
(C) 22 m
(D) 25 m
๐Ÿท๏ธ HEC HAT-IV โ€ข March 2025 (Paper-I) English Language Comprehension
Question 26 of 200
He is (very forgetful) and is always losing his glasses.
(A) Absent-minded
(B) All thumbs
(C) All ears
(D) As a rule
๐Ÿท๏ธ HEC HAT-IV โ€ข Feb 2025 (Batch-1) English Language Comprehension
Question 27 of 200
They had to (set a limit) and refused to give their son any more money.
(A) Drive a hard bargain
(B) Draw the line
(C) Drop out
(D) Do their best
๐Ÿท๏ธ HEC HAT-IV โ€ข Sept 2025 (Batch-1) English Language Comprehension
Question 28 of 200
The amount the insurance company gave them was only a (small portion) of what they needed.
(A) Dead end
(B) Double-check
(C) Dead center
(D) Drop in the bucket
๐Ÿท๏ธ HEC HAT-IV โ€ข Aug 2025 (Phase-2) English Language Comprehension
Question 29 of 200
She hasn't smiled all morning. She seems to be (depressed) about something.
(A) Drowning her sorrows
(B) Drawing the line
(C) Down-to-earth
(D) Down in the dumps
๐Ÿท๏ธ HEC HAT-IV โ€ข Oct 2025 (Official Paper) English Language Comprehension
Question 30 of 200
Her boss is always (criticizing) her bad work habits.
(A) Facing up to
(B) Finding fault with
(C) Feeling sorry for
(D) Figuring out
๐Ÿท๏ธ HEC HAT-IV โ€ข Dec 2025 (Evening Session) English Language Comprehension
Question 31 of 200
We decided to build a new house (from the beginning) after the fire destroyed our old one.
(A) Fit as a fiddle
(B) For love or money
(C) From scratch
(D) Free and easy
๐Ÿท๏ธ HEC HAT-IV โ€ข Feb 2024 (Phase-2) Intelligence Tests
Question 32 of 200
Only birds have feathers. If the statement is true, which of the following statement is automatically true?
(A) Most birds have white feathers.
(B) Birds fly in the air.
(C) All feathers are light.
(D) Snakes do not have feathers.
๐Ÿท๏ธ HEC HAT-IV โ€ข Dec 2024 (Official Paper) Intelligence Tests
Question 33 of 200
Select the object which is different from others.
(A) Ship
(B) Car
(C) Motor Cycle
(D) Bicycle
๐Ÿท๏ธ HEC HAT-IV โ€ข Feb 2024 (Phase-1) Intelligence Tests
Question 34 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-IV โ€ข Jan 2024 (Paper-I) Intelligence Tests
Question 35 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-IV โ€ข July 2024 (Phase-2) Intelligence Tests
Question 36 of 200
P occurs only when Q occurs. Q has occurred. Therefore.
(A) P has not occurred
(B) P may have occurred.
(C) P must have occurred
(D) None of the above.
๐Ÿท๏ธ HEC HAT-IV โ€ข Dec 2024 (Morning Session) Intelligence Tests
Question 37 of 200
TASWAR younger NIMRA; NIMRA younger TASWAR. (First two true).
(A) False
(B) Uncertain
(C) True
(D) None of the above
๐Ÿท๏ธ HEC HAT-IV โ€ข Nov 2024 (Batch-1) Intelligence Tests
Question 38 of 200
In the year 2005 A.D. there will be need for
(A) All the above.
(B) Great efficiency of the civic authorities.
(C) More industries.
(D) Increase in industrial production
๐Ÿท๏ธ HEC HAT-IV โ€ข Dec 2024 (Batch-1) Intelligence Tests
Question 39 of 200
The world population as it would be 2005 A.D. has been estimated by a method which may be called on the whole as:
(A) Strict
(B) Liberal
(C) Scientific
(D) Conservative
๐Ÿท๏ธ HEC HAT-IV โ€ข Jan 2024 (Phase-2) Intelligence Tests
Question 40 of 200
In the past dances received patronage of
(A) The ruler
(B) The noble
(C) Temple
(D) All the above
๐Ÿท๏ธ HEC HAT-IV โ€ข Oct 2024 (Paper-II) Quantitative Aptitude Test
Question 41 of 200
Write the middle figure between 83 and 98.
(A) 90.5
(B) 90
(C) 91
(D) 91.5
๐Ÿท๏ธ HEC HAT-IV โ€ข March 2024 (Evening Session) Quantitative Aptitude Test
Question 42 of 200
What fraction is 50 paise of Rs. 100?
(A) 1/200
(B) 1/100
(C) 200
(D) 1/50
๐Ÿท๏ธ HEC HAT-IV โ€ข May 2024 (Batch-2) Quantitative Aptitude Test
Question 43 of 200
ะขo a certain number 8 is added. The sum is multiplied by 3, then the product is divided by 2 and 7 is subtracted from the quotient. The remainder left is 50. The number is:
(A) 30
(B) 40
(C) 50
(D) 60
๐Ÿท๏ธ HEC HAT-IV โ€ข Nov 2024 (Batch-1) Quantitative Aptitude Test
Question 44 of 200
Insert missing node: 8 0 7, 4 8 3, 2 5 8, 9 3 ?
(A) 4
(B) 2
(C) 5
(D) 3
๐Ÿท๏ธ HEC HAT-IV โ€ข May 2024 (Batch-1) Quantitative Aptitude Test
Question 45 of 200
Series: 15, 6, 13, 6, 11, 6, __, __
(A) 9, 6
(B) 9, 4
(C) 8, 6
(D) 10, 6
๐Ÿท๏ธ HEC HAT-IV โ€ข July 2024 (Morning Session) Quantitative Aptitude Test
Question 46 of 200
Insert the missing numbers: 7, 9, 18, 24, 51, __, __, 150, 204
(A) 65, 142
(B) 69, 150
(C) 72, 160
(D) 68, 148
๐Ÿท๏ธ HEC HAT-IV โ€ข Oct 2024 (Official Paper) Quantitative Aptitude Test
Question 47 of 200
Insert the Missing number in Grid: 4 7 3, 32 69 51, 20 48 ?
(A) 36
(B) 42
(C) 45
(D) 39
๐Ÿท๏ธ HEC HAT-IV โ€ข Oct 2024 (Paper-II) Quantitative Aptitude Test
Question 48 of 200
Insert the missing number: 11, 12, 17, 18, 23, 24, __, __
(A) 25, 26
(B) 29, 30
(C) 28, 29
(D) 29, 34
๐Ÿท๏ธ HEC HAT-IV โ€ข Dec 2024 (Official Paper) Quantitative Aptitude Test
Question 49 of 200
Find the next number in the series: 8, 10, 16, 34, __
(A) 72
(B) 80
(C) 88
(D) 96
๐Ÿท๏ธ HEC HAT-IV โ€ข March 2024 (Batch-2) English Language Comprehension
Question 50 of 200
She is always (available) when he wants her.
(A) As a rule
(B) At heart
(C) All thumbs
(D) At his beck and call

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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