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AFCAT Highlights-
| Conducted body | IAF (Indian Air Force) |
| Exam name | AFCAT (Air Force Common Admission Test) |
| Exam Frequency | Twice a year |
| Exam Level | National |
| Application Fees | INR 250/- |
| Medium | English |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Exam Mode | Online |
| Exam Duration | ✔ AFCAT: 2 hours | ✔ EKT: 45 minutes |
| Exam purpose | To select Group A Gazettes Officers in Flying and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) branches |
| Selection Procedure | ✔ AFCAT Written Test | ✔ AFSB Interview | ✔ Medical Test |
| Number of Vacancies | 334 |
| Official Website | afcat. cdac.in |
What is AFCAT?
AFCAT stands for Air Force Common Admission Test, an entrance test for entry into the Indian Air Force working in a commissioned officer position, technical roles (ground duty), and non-technical roles (ground duty). The frequency of exam is twice a year, conducted by the Indian Air Force, across the country.
AFCAT Exam Dates-
| Event | Exam Date |
| Notification | 18 November 2023 |
| Online Application form | 1 December 2023 |
| Last Date of Application | 30 December 2023 |
| Admit Card | February 2024 |
| Exam Date | 16, 17, and 18 February 2024 |
| Answer Key | Notified Soon |
| Result | Notified Soon |
AFCAT Eligibility Criteria-
AFCAT Age Limit-
- For Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical) Branch – Candidates must be aged between 20 and 26 years
- For Flying Branch through AFCAT/ NCC Entry – candidates should be between 20 and 24 years
AFCAT Educational Qualification-
For Technical Ground Duty (Non-Technical)
| Educational Qualification for Technical Ground Duty | |
| For Aeronautical Engineer (Electronics) (AE (L)) | Candidates must have completed Class 12 with 60 percent in Physics and Mathematics and a minimum of four years of degree graduation/integrated post-graduation in Engineering/ Technology from a recognized university. Or Candidate must hold a graduation/Bachelor’s Degree with 60% marks in the following Discipline: ✔ Communication Engineering ✔ Computer Engineering/Technology/Application ✔ Computer Science and Engineering/Technology ✔ Electrical and Computer Engineering ✔ Electrical and Electronics Engineering ✔ Electronics Engineering/ Technology ✔ Electronics Science and Engineering ✔ Electronics and Communication Engineering ✔ Electronics and Computer Science ✔ Electronics and/or Telecommunication Engineering (Microwave) ✔ Electronics and Computer Engineering ✔ Electronics Communication and Instrumentation Engineering ✔ Electronics Instrument & Control ✔ Electronics Instrument & Control Engineering ✔ Instrumentation & Control Engineering ✔ Instrument & Control Engineering ✔ Information Technology |
| For Aeronautical Engineer (Mechanical) | Candidates must have passed Class 12 with 60 percent in Physics and Maths and a four-year graduation/integrated post-graduation qualification in Engineering/Technology from a recognized university or cleared sections A and B examination of Associate Membership of Institute of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India by actual studies with minimum 60 percent in following subjects: ✔ Aeronautical Engineering ✔ Aerospace Engineering ✔ Aircraft Maintenance Engineering ✔ Mechanical Engineering ✔ Mechanical Engineering and Automation ✔ Mechanical Engineering (Production) ✔ Mechanical Engineering (Repair and Maintenance) ✔ Industrial Engineering |
| For Administration & Logistics | Graduation in any discipline/cleared sections A and B of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India with 60 percent. |
| For Accounts | Graduation in Commerce with 60 per cent or equivalent marks. |
For Flying BranchCandidates must have passed Class 12 with 60 percent in Maths and Physics and graduated in any discipline/BE/B. Tech/Cleared section A and B exam of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India with 60 percent
No. of Vacancies-
| Entry | Branch | Course Number | Vacancies | |
| Men (SSC) | Women (SSC) | |||
| AFCAT Entry | Flying | 217/25F/SSC/M & W | 28 | 10 |
| Ground Duty (Technical) | 216/25T/SSC/ 106AEC/M & W | AE(L): 104 | AE(M) : 45 | AE(L): 11 | AE(M) : 05 | |
| Ground Duty (Non Technical) | 216/25G/SSC/M & W | Weapon Systems (WS) Branch: 15 Admin: 44 | Lgs: 11 | Accts: 11 | Edn: 08 | Met: 09 | Weapon Systems (WS) Branch : 02 Admin : 06 | Lgs : 02 | Accts : 02 | Edn : 02 | Met : 02 | |
| NCC Special Entry | Flying | 217/25F/PC/M and 217/25F/SSC/M & W | 10% seats out of CDSE vacancies for PC and 10% seats out of AFCAT vacancies for SSC | |
About AFCAT Exam-
There are four sections for the online AFCAT examination. The four sections are named General Awareness, Numerical Ability, Verbal Ability in English, and Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test. Two hours are allotted to solve 100 questions and the total marks awarded are 300. Candidates will get three marks for every correct answer and dedication of one mark is done for the wrong answer.
There is an EKT test that is engineering branch-specific. The test duration is 45 minutes and 150 marks are awarded in total for every correct answer.
| Subjects | No. of Question | Maximum Marks | Duration |
| General Awareness | 100 | 300 | 2 hours |
| Verbal Ability in English | |||
| Numerical Ability | |||
| Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test |
Things we offer in AFCAT Live Coaching Classes-
☑ High-quality live classes-
We offer high-quality live video lectures for AFCAT, which give students conceptual clarity in the important topics. Other features such as ‘up-to-date settings’ and ‘short notes space’ are also provided in the live classes to better understand the concepts.
☑ Instant doubt clarification-
We offer AFCAT Interactive Live Classes with the top faculties where students can interact with them and solve their issues. Also, we conduct regular live doubt clearing sessions in the live classes, for the students.
☑ Full syllabus coverage-
AFCAT Online Course is designed in such a way that the faculties complete the syllabus within the given time; thus, offering students more time for self-studies. The proposed syllabus covers all the essential topics, helping students secure the best rank in the examination.
☑ Evaluation and analysis-
AFCAT Online Mock tests are the best way to practice the concepts learned during the course. Mock tests help students revise for the exam by solving various types of questions with different difficulty levels.
Later, the performance of each student is discussed. The test analysis helps students understand the weak areas and directs them to work on those concepts.
☑ Better accuracy and speed-
In competitive exams, time management is a very crucial task when it comes to accuracy. With AFCAT Live Coaching Classes, your preparation level increases exponentially enhances your accuracy while writing the exam, and helps students in securing good marks in the examination.
Who is our target audience?
✔ Indian Air Force aspirants studying in the final year of their graduation
✔ All graduate candidates who are eligible for the examination
✔ The students who are preparing for AFCAT 1 2020 and AFCAT 2 2020
✔ A student preparing for AFCAT 1 and AFCAT 2
AFCAT Exam Student’s Testimonials-
Saransh Jaiswal- The AFCAT Online Test Series helped me solve tricky questions with better accuracy and taught me how short techniques could be used in two hours.
Prateek Chauhan- The strategies taught in the Online AFCAT Crash Course of Study Online 24/7 helped me solve questions in a stressful environment. Study Online 24/7 offers excellent faculty support.
AFCAT Cutoff-
Previous Years’ AFCAT 1 Cut off –
| AFCAT | AFCAT Cut Off | EKT Cut Off |
| AFCAT (1) 2022 | 157 | 18 |
| AFCAT (1) 2021 | 165 | 30 |
Previous Years AFCAT 2 Cut off 2022
| AFCAT | AFCAT Cut Off | EKT Cut Off |
| AFCAT (2) 2022 | 157 | – |
| AFCAT (2) 2021 | 157 | 18 |
AFCAT Exam Frequently Asked Questions (AFCAT FAQ)-
✅ How can I prepare for AFCAT online?
You can try solving different mock tests, test series, and previous year’s question papers for practice. Online AFCAT Sample Papers by Study Online 24X7 can be a good option for your preparation.
✅ Which online coaching is best for AFCAT?
Online Coaching For AFCAT is the best way to prepare for AFCAT at this crucial time. Select the coaching according to the features offered by them and also check for AFCAT Online Coaching Fees on different portals for better ideas.
✅ Which course should I join for AFCAT Exam?
There are a variety of courses available online. Please select the course according to your needs and budget and start preparing today.
✅ Why should I enroll for the AFCAT Live Coaching?
It helps you to understand your level of preparation and improve your accuracy in less time. With the proper guidance from our top faculties, you can score better marks in the examination.
✅ Is coaching necessary for AFCAT?
AFCAT tests your basics and general knowledge, which is easy to prepare. Coaching helps you to formulate strategies and provides you the confidence to score a high rank in the exam. Thus, it is beneficial for an individual to join a coaching class for a better approach to preparation.