USAT-E (Undergraduate Studies Admission Test - Pre-Engineering)

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Full Name: Undergraduate Studies Admission Test (USAT)
HEC ETC National Aptitude Test for admission to Undergraduate Engineering, Physical Sciences & Technology degree programs nationwide.

๐Ÿ“‹ Exam Specifications & Official Testing Profile

Verified Standards (2026)
Conducting Authority Higher Education Commission (HEC) - Education Testing Council (ETC)
Total Marks & Questions 100 Marks (75 MCQs Part-1/2 + 25 Essay/Argumentative Writing)
Time Allowed 100 Minutes (Objective) + 40 Minutes (Essay)
Passing / Qualifying Criteria 50% Passing Marks
Negative Marking No Negative Marking
Score Validity 1 Year for Undergraduate Admissions
๐ŸŽฏ Primary Scope & Target Admissions/Jobs: Undergraduate University Admissions across Public & Private Pakistani Universities

๐Ÿ“Š Official Test Syllabus & Weightage Breakdown

Total Verified Question Pool: 6119 questions available across all mapped subjects.

Syllabus Subject / Area Official Weightage Available Question Pool Action
Quantitative Aptitude Test 40% 717 MCQs
General Knowledge 35% 2666 MCQs
English Language Comprehension 25% 2736 MCQs
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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 USAT-E โ€ข Jan 2025 (Phase-1) General Knowledge
Question 16 of 200
Which of the following vessels of blood carry blood from different parts of the body to heart?
(A) Veins
(B) Arteries
(C) Capillaries
(D) Vessels
๐Ÿท๏ธ HEC USAT-E โ€ข Aug 2025 (Phase-1) General Knowledge
Question 17 of 200
What is the diameter of earth?
(A) 11756 km
(B) 12756 km
(C) 13756 km
(D) 14756 km
๐Ÿท๏ธ HEC USAT-E โ€ข Oct 2025 (Phase-2) General Knowledge
Question 18 of 200
What is the main cause of earthquakes?
(A) Volcanic activities
(B) Tectonic plate's movement
(C) Tectonic dislocation
(D) All of above
๐Ÿท๏ธ HEC USAT-E โ€ข March 2025 (Paper-II) General Knowledge
Question 19 of 200
Pyorrhea is a disease of the:
(A) Nose
(B) Gums
(C) Heart
(D) Lungs
๐Ÿท๏ธ HEC USAT-E โ€ข Aug 2025 (Official Paper) General Knowledge
Question 20 of 200
Two solution are said to be isotonic when they:
(A) Have the same osmotic pressure
(B) When they are of equal concentration
(C) Contain the same solute dissolved in them
(D) Have the same vapour pressure
๐Ÿท๏ธ HEC USAT-E โ€ข Sept 2025 (Phase-1) General Knowledge
Question 21 of 200
On the day the sun is nearest to the earth, the earth, is said to be in:
(A) Aphelion
(B) Perihelion
(C) Apogee
(D) Perigee
๐Ÿท๏ธ HEC USAT-E โ€ข Sept 2025 (Batch-2) Quantitative Aptitude Test
Question 22 of 200
Insert the missing number in Triangle grid [11, 242, 3; 13, 338, 2]
(A) 120
(B) 162
(C) 260
(D) 164
๐Ÿท๏ธ HEC USAT-E โ€ข Aug 2025 (Phase-2) Quantitative Aptitude Test
Question 23 of 200
Series: 16, 23, 20, 27, 24, 31, โ€”โ€”?
(A) 24
(B) 27
(C) 26
(D) 28
๐Ÿท๏ธ HEC USAT-E โ€ข Sept 2025 (Official Paper) Quantitative Aptitude Test
Question 24 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 USAT-E โ€ข May 2025 (Paper-I) Quantitative Aptitude Test
Question 25 of 200
Insert the missing number: 8, 17, 33, 67, 133, __, __
(A) 265, 531
(B) 267, 535
(C) 267, 533
(D) 265, 529
๐Ÿท๏ธ HEC USAT-E โ€ข March 2025 (Phase-2) Quantitative Aptitude Test
Question 26 of 200
Insert the missing number 413 (2420) 70 ... 19 ( ) 16
(A) 165
(B) 180
(C) 175
(D) 190
๐Ÿท๏ธ HEC USAT-E โ€ข March 2025 (Paper-I) Quantitative Aptitude Test
Question 27 of 200
Find the odd man out: 102, 34, 51, 59, 119
(A) 34
(B) 51
(C) 59
(D) 119
๐Ÿท๏ธ HEC USAT-E โ€ข Aug 2025 (Batch-1) Quantitative Aptitude Test
Question 28 of 200
The width of a rectangle is 2 cmยทless than its length and its length and its perimeter is 12 cm. The rectangle's area is:
(A) $12cm^2$
(B) $24cm^2$
(C) $8cm^2$
(D) $6cm^2$
๐Ÿท๏ธ HEC USAT-E โ€ข March 2025 (Official Paper) Quantitative Aptitude Test
Question 29 of 200
Number is always divisible by 8 if:
(A) It ends in 8
(B) it is even
(C) its last two digits as a number are divisible by 8
(D) Its last three digits as a number are divisible by 8
๐Ÿท๏ธ HEC USAT-E โ€ข March 2025 (Phase-2) English Language Comprehension
Question 30 of 200
He was (all ready) to leave the house when his friend came over.
(A) As a rule
(B) About
(C) At heart
(D) Absent-minded
๐Ÿท๏ธ HEC USAT-E โ€ข May 2025 (Batch-1) English Language Comprehension
Question 31 of 200
The teacher said the little boy was (her favorite).
(A) The apple of her eye
(B) An arm and a leg
(C) As well as
(D) At odds
๐Ÿท๏ธ HEC USAT-E โ€ข May 2025 (Batch-2) English Language Comprehension
Question 32 of 200
Okay I'm (listening). Please continue with your story.
(A) All ears
(B) All thumbs
(C) As a rule
(D) At heart
๐Ÿท๏ธ HEC USAT-E โ€ข Aug 2025 (Batch-2) English Language Comprehension
Question 33 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 USAT-E โ€ข Feb 2025 (Batch-1) English Language Comprehension
Question 34 of 200
He is always (fighting) with his boss about something.
(A) As usual
(B) At last
(C) At odds
(D) At heart
๐Ÿท๏ธ HEC USAT-E โ€ข Aug 2025 (Batch-1) English Language Comprehension
Question 35 of 200
He is always spending his money drinking so he is always (without money).
(A) Backed out
(B) Banked on
(C) Broke
(D) Behind the times
๐Ÿท๏ธ HEC USAT-E โ€ข July 2025 (Batch-1) English Language Comprehension
Question 36 of 200
It is time to (tell) her about the company's plans to move.
(A) Burn the candle at both ends to
(B) Break the news to
(C) Bend over backwards to
(D) Burn the midnight oil to
๐Ÿท๏ธ HEC USAT-E โ€ข Dec 2025 (Morning Session) English Language Comprehension
Question 37 of 200
I would like to buy a new car so I have begun to (economize) on my daily expenses.
(A) Come clean
(B) Count on
(C) Cut out
(D) Cut corners
๐Ÿท๏ธ HEC USAT-E โ€ข Dec 2025 (Morning Session) English Language Comprehension
Question 38 of 200
Working in an office is definitely (unsuitable for him).
(A) In care of him
(B) Not his cup of tea
(C) On credit
(D) Cut out
๐Ÿท๏ธ HEC USAT-E โ€ข Oct 2024 (Morning Session) General Knowledge
Question 39 of 200
Head Office of UNESCO is located at:
(A) Paris
(B) Geneva
(C) London
(D) Washington
๐Ÿท๏ธ HEC USAT-E โ€ข Aug 2024 (Batch-1) General Knowledge
Question 40 of 200
The main chemical substance present in the bones and teeth of animals is:
(A) Sodium Chloride
(B) Sugar
(C) Calcium Phosphate
(D) Calcium Sulphate
๐Ÿท๏ธ HEC USAT-E โ€ข Sept 2024 (Evening Session) General Knowledge
Question 41 of 200
A gas, which is not present in normal samples of air, is:
(A) Neon
(B) Chlorine
(C) Carbon Dioxide
(D) Helium
๐Ÿท๏ธ HEC USAT-E โ€ข Dec 2024 (Evening Session) General Knowledge
Question 42 of 200
What is the International Date Line?
(A) It is the equator
(B) It is the 0ยฐ longitude
(C) It is the 90ยฐ east longitude
(D) It is the 180ยฐ longitudes
๐Ÿท๏ธ HEC USAT-E โ€ข Aug 2024 (Morning Session) General Knowledge
Question 43 of 200
What is the unit of measurement of the distances of stars from the earth?
(A) Light year
(B) Fathoms
(C) Nautical miles
(D) Kilometres
๐Ÿท๏ธ HEC USAT-E โ€ข Dec 2024 (Evening Session) Quantitative Aptitude Test
Question 44 of 200
Write the middle figure between 83 and 98.
(A) 90.5
(B) 90
(C) 91
(D) 91.5
๐Ÿท๏ธ HEC USAT-E โ€ข Feb 2024 (Phase-1) Quantitative Aptitude Test
Question 45 of 200
Series: 4, 7, 9, 11, 14, 15, 19, โ€”โ€”?
(A) 20
(B) 17
(C) 18
(D) 19
๐Ÿท๏ธ HEC USAT-E โ€ข May 2024 (Paper-II) Quantitative Aptitude Test
Question 46 of 200
A cyclist covers half as much distance again as a tanga, driver and the tanga driver half as much again as a man on foot. If a man can walk a distance of 3 miles in an hour, how long will it take the cyclist to cover a distance of 27 miles?
(A) 3 hrs
(B) 1.5 hrs
(C) 4 hrs
(D) 2 hrs
๐Ÿท๏ธ HEC USAT-E โ€ข Jan 2024 (Evening Session) Quantitative Aptitude Test
Question 47 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 USAT-E โ€ข Nov 2024 (Phase-2) Quantitative Aptitude Test
Question 48 of 200
Complete the alphanumeric series: A 5, C 7, F 10, J 14, __
(A) N 18
(B) O 19
(C) P 19
(D) O 20
๐Ÿท๏ธ HEC USAT-E โ€ข Dec 2024 (Phase-1) Quantitative Aptitude Test
Question 49 of 200
Approximately how much distance does each bird fly before it gets to the fish?
(A) 21 m
(B) 30 m
(C) 25 m
(D) cannot be deduced
๐Ÿท๏ธ HEC USAT-E โ€ข May 2024 (Morning Session) Quantitative Aptitude Test
Question 50 of 200
Aslam purchased a Chair for Rs. 2,000 and sold it to Arshad at a loss of 10 percent Arshad sold it to Akbar at a loss of 10 percent while Akbar sold it to Qumar at a gain of 10 percent. The amount Qumar paid for it would be Rs......
(A) 1980
(B) 1890
(C) 1782
(D) 1872

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