NAT-ICOM MCQs with Answers & Explanations

About NAT-ICOM (Commerce)

The National Aptitude Test – Commerce (NAT-ICOM) is conducted by the National Testing Service (NTS) for admission to BCom/BS Commerce, Accounting & Finance, Economics and related undergraduate programs at NTS-associated universities across Pakistan. You take one test and can apply to multiple universities within the same subject group. The NAT result remains valid for one year.

• Total MCQs: 90
• Duration: 120 minutes
• Paper Groups: English, Analytical, Quantitative, and Subject (Commerce Group)
• Result Validity: 1 year

Source: NTS official NAT pages (paper pattern & validity).

Paper Composition & Syllabus (NAT-ICOM)

The official distribution for NAT-ICOM is shown below. The “Subject” part contains Accounting (10), Commerce (10) and Economics (10).

English – Topic Split (20)

Analytical – Topic Split (20)

Quantitative – Topic Split (20)

Subject (Commerce Group) – Topic Split (30)

Official distribution as per NTS: English 20, Analytical 20, Quantitative 20, Subject 30 (Accounting 10, Commerce 10, Economics 10). Time allowed: 120 minutes.

Marking & Validity

• Marks: Universities often scale NAT to a 100-mark scorecard although the paper has 90 MCQs.
• Negative marking: NAT typically does not use negative marking; always follow the test-day instructions printed on your booklet/admit card.
• Result validity: 1 year from the test date.

Preparation Resources

Drill the official distribution with timed practice. Build speed on arithmetic, strengthen logic puzzles, and review high-yield commerce topics (basic financial accounting, business concepts, and introductory economics).