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Information about ETEA

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Educational Testing and Evaluation Agency, is an educational entity established in November, 1998, by the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. It is supervised by a Board of Governors, headed by the Chief Minister, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The Education Minister is the Vice Chairman and Secretary Higher Education is one of the members. The Executive Director ETEA is the Secretary of the Board. Initially, the ETEA was established to undertake administration of Entrance Tests for admission to Engineering and Medical institutions of the province in place of external testing agencies. However, the scope of activities and the objectives for the ETEA were broadened much beyond the Entrance Tests as stated in the Ordinance. In short, it has to catalyse reforms in the examination and testing systems, impart training on these endeavours and extend the use of its electronic facilities to other institutions to bring in objectivity, transparency and efficiency. ETEA conducts En...

GRE: Graduate Record Examination

GRE: Graduate Record Examination The GRE or Graduate Record Examination, is a standardized aptitude test offered by a private educational testing and measurement organization known as ETS (Educational Testing Services). This examination is designed to measure the candidate’s aptitude for graduate study. It is the most widely used test in the United States and rest of the world as well. When ever a student apply to a university from other country, he is asked by the university to submit GRE score for evaluation. Specially, a scholarship or some type of financial aid or Grant is offered for higher score in GRE. There are two forms of the GRE: GRE General Test The general test specifically measures the candidate’s verbal, quantitative and analytical writing aptitude. The test is now most commonly offered in a computer-based format instead of the older paper-based format. In Pakistan, NTS-GAT is commonly known as GRE Local. The format of GAT and GRE are quite different. If you are in...

GMAT: Graduate Management Admission Test

GMAT: Graduate Management Admission Test GMAT is a standardized test used for the evaluation of students seeking admission in some business school. A graduate management education gives you the skills, preparation, and credentials you need to accelerate your career growth. The GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test) is a 3-1/2 hour standardized exam designed to predict how test-takers will perform academically in MBA (Masters in Business Administration) programs. GMAT scores are used by graduate business schools to make admission decisions. High Score in GMAT increases the likelihood of your admission to the target business school. GMAT CAT You might also see the GMAT referred to as the "GMAT CAT"; the acronym CAT stands for "Computer Adaptive Test." The GMAT is administered only by computer now, except in certain locations outside North America, where the test is referred to as the "paper-based" GMAT. (Since you're reading this on the Web, no ...

Admissions Calendar 2013, Pakistan

(Revised January 14, 2013)                             1.   Graduate Programmes Master of Science in Epidemiology & Biostatistics (MSc), Master of Science in Health Policy & Management (MSc), Master of Education (MEd), Master of Science in Nursing (MScN), Master of Health Professions Education (MHPE) ·           Applications for Admission ·           Admission Test * January 14 – February 20 March 16 2.  Post-RN Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) ·           Applications for Admission ·           Admission Test * January 14 – February 20 March 16 3.   Bachelor of Science ...