How should we prepare for the test?
What would be the format?
Can any one post a sample test?

It is on the GRE exam pattern. However, it is simpler in difficulty level than that of an actual GRE exam.

So my advice is to prepare from the GRE books, and you shall do well. The sample tests are given by NTS on their website.

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Muhammad Ali Asghar

Thanks. I hope the test would be easy. Can you guide which portion i should attempt first? I have appeared in recruitment test of SBP and SECP before but my time management wasn't very good.

If you are good at vocubulory, attempt that first, or Maths portion.

Attempt the Logic questions (Analytical portion) at the very last. It is the most time consuming portion and most candidate commit the mistake of spending too much time on it leaving less for other sections. At the end, if you run out of time, don't shy away from guessing the answers as there is no negative marking, so you must attempt all questions.

There is a book from NTS itself, and one from Dogar sons which gives the pattern and some practise tests. If you can, prepare the high frequency word lists of GRE. Revise the maths concepts and practise certain types of analytical questions. Once you have, most of the questions are repetitive in nature.

At the end, best of luck, pray to God, and have faith in yourself!

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Muhammad Ali Asghar

Dear MaliAsghar

With due reverence..

would you like to mention the passing criteria of the NTS for the Commonweakth Scholarship.

i did the test and got 55 marks..................... so what will you suggest me more

i did MBA with 4.0 CGPA from Uni of Pesh

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NGS Scholarships :
National University of Singapore :




The NGS Scholarship serves to attract highly-talented students to undertake PhD studies in Singapore at NUS under NGS in integrated research programmes. It is open to all international students and therefore Pakistani students are eligible to apply.



Deadline : Open throughout the year





Scholarship

Monthly stipend of S$3,200 up to 4 years of the PhD studies, or up to date of graduation, whichever is earlier.
Payment of full tuition fees up to 4 years of PhD or up to date of graduation, whichever is earlier.
Other allowances include
computer allowance
thesis allowance
Book allowance
conference allowance.
Student must commit to PhD from the outset, cannot exit with MSc.



Eligibility

Opens worldwide.
Graduates with a passion for research.
Graduates with at least 2nd Upper Honours, or equivalent qualifications.



Conditions

Students are not eligible for the President's Graduate Fellowship (PGF).
Award is renewable, subject to satisfactory academic performance of CAP ? 3.8 at the end of every semester.
No bond.
GRE is compulsory for students applying from overseas. Only strongly recommended for graduates from local institutions, e.g. NUS or NTU.
TOEFL is compulsory (ONLY applicable for applicants whose native tongue or medium of undergraduate instruction is not in English).


Closing Deadline

Application is open throughout the year.



Application Procedure/Form

You may download the application form here.

The application form and supporting documents are to be submitted by post to:

NUS Graduate School for Integrative Sciences & Engineering (NGS)
Centre For Life Sciences (CeLS)
28 Medical Drive, #05-01
Singapore 117456


Official Weblink: http://www.nus.edu.sg/ngs/NGSS.shtml

I am not sure brother.. It varies from province to province and from year to year. I mean, the merit threshold bar comes down from province of Balochistan and Rural sindh as compared to other regions for self explanatory reasons. It is very similar to any other competitive exam. People from punjab or urban sindh would have to be really struggle to secure a seat as compared to other regions.
So, you can always wait.. and check with Ministry. They might tell you if you fall in their nomination list for this year.

And your GPA or past academic record has no bearing on your nomination uptil this point. If you clear this first step, then only will these things be taken into consideration. Once you have cleared it, let me know, I'll guide you how to prepare an application for the Commission in UK.

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Muhammad Ali Asghar

hello mr. ali i also gave the commonwealth test on sunday and got an 82 out of 100, i have a sindh(urban) domicile ,what do you think my chances are????? the test was fairly easy with the exception of maths. The math portion was more a little more difficult than what i have seen before.I have also taken the IELTS, got an 8.5. Can you evaluate my chances!!!!

Even if I could have, I would not want to give my comments. I would say, it is better to wait a little and let the process take its due course. I would not want to be a party in raising or dashing anyone's hopes. I hope, you can understand.
Though, you can always check with Ministry of Education. They must be close to preparing the merit list.

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that is very considerate of you buddy, anyways if I do get short listed I would contact you for guidance. And one more thing I also gave GRE and got a 1510 and a 5 on my AWA , do you think, based on this score I would be able to get scholarship somewhere. I have two years experience as an Engineer(Instrument) in Attock Oil Refinery. I had an average GPA of 3.23/4.00