Anangsha PatraDeputy Manager – Editorial
AFCAT Cut off 2025: The Indian Air Force (IAF) will release AFCAT 1 cut off 2025 in March 2025. AFCAT dates were announced by the examination authority. AFCAT 1 2025 exam will be conducted on February 22 and 23, 2025. AFCAT cut off is released along with the result. The cut off along with the AFCAT result can be accessed by logging with email ID, password, and captcha code. AFCAT cut off is the minimum qualifying mark that candidates need to secure inorder to qualify the exam. Candidates securing the required cut off in AFCAT exam are selected for the next stage of recruitment. Read below for more details on AFCAT cut off 2025.
Q: How to check AFCAT cut off?
Q: What is considered a good score in AFCAT exam?
Q: What is the AFCAT cut off?
Q: What is section-wise weightage in AFCAT exam?
AFCAT Cut off
AFCAT cut off is released to select candidates as Class I Gazetted Officers in Flying and Ground Duties (Technical and Non-Technical). AFCAT cut off is released twice a year and indicates the minimum marks to be secured by the candidate in order to qualify for the exam and move further in the selection process. Candidates who clear the cut off marks are selected for the AFSB interview. The final merit list is prepared based on the marks secured in the online test and AFSB interview.
How is AFCAT Cut off Calculated?
AFCAT scores are calculated in the following way:
- For the correct answers, candidates score three marks
- According to AFCAT Exam Pattern, one mark is deducted for incorrect answer
- The scores of candidates are calculated based on the number of correct and incorrect answers
Q: Is the score of 191 in AFCAT decent enough to make it to the merit list?
Q: Does AFCAT has sectional cutoff?
Q: Will I be eligible for the AFSB interview if I did not clear the EKT cutoff in the exam but cleared the AFCAT cutoff?
Q: What was AFCAT 1 and EKT cut offs in 2022, 2021 and 2019?
AFCAT 2024 Dates
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of AFCAT 2025 exam
Dates | Past Exam Dates |
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08 Mar '24 | AFCAT 1 result 2024 |
27 Sep '23 | AFCAT 2 Result 2023 |
13 Mar '23 | AFCAT 1 result 2023 |
How to Check AFCAT Cut Off 2025?
Candidates can follow the steps below to check the cut off marks:
- Visit the official website-afcat.cdac.in
- Go to the 'Candidate login' tab
- Click 'AFCAT Cycle' link
- Enter the login credentials
- The scorecard along with the cutoff marks are displayed on the screen
Check here AFCAT 2 cut off 2024-https://afcat.cdac.in/afcatreg/candidate/login
Factors Affecting AFCAT Cut off
The cut off of AFCAT is calculated based on the following factors:
- Exam difficulty
- Total marks
- Number of vacancies
- Number of test-takers
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Previous Years' AFCAT 1 Cut off
Take a look below at AFCAT cut offs from 2015 to 2024.
AFCAT 1 Cut off 2024
The AFCAT 1 cut off 2024 is given below in the table:
AFCAT | AFCAT Cut Off | EKT Cut Off |
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AFCAT 1 2024 |
137 |
- |
AFCAT 1 2023 |
155 |
- |
AFCAT 1 2022 |
157 |
18 |
AFCAT (1) 2021 |
165 |
30 |
AFCAT (1) 2019 |
133 |
50 |
AFCAT (1) 2018 |
155 |
60 |
AFCAT (1) 2017 |
150 |
60 |
AFCAT (1) 2016 |
132 |
52 |
AFCAT (1) 2015 |
126 |
55 |
Previous Years' AFCAT 2 Cut off
The year-wise AFCAT 2 cut off is given in the table below.
AFCAT | AFCAT Cut Off | EKT Cut Off |
---|---|---|
AFCAT 2 Cut off 2024 |
139 |
- |
AFCAT 2 Cut off 2022 |
157 |
- |
AFCAT (2) 2021 |
157 |
18 |
AFCAT (2) 2020 |
155 |
40 |
AFCAT (2) 2018 |
140 |
55 |
AFCAT (2) 2017 |
160 |
60 |
AFCAT (2) 2016 |
148 |
60 |
AFCAT (2) 2015 |
144 |
52 |
AFCAT (2) 2014 |
123 |
45 |
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Q: How many attempts are in AFCAT?
Q: How difficult is AFCAT exam?
Q: What is AFCAT normalisation of marks?
Q: Is there any negative marking in AFCAT exam?
AFCAT result
AFCAT result is announced online by IAF. To check the result, candidates need to enter user ID, password and captcha code. The marks of the online test are calculated out of 300. Candidates qualifying the online test are called for AFSB interview.
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Q: Is 175 considered a good score for AFCAT exam?
The minimum good score for AFCAT exam 165-175. Candidates need to secure the required score inorder to qualify the exam. Candidates qualifying the online exam are called for AFSB Interview. Candidates need to practice well inorder to qualify the exam. A good score in AFCAT can be categorised as follows:
Minimum Good Score: 165-175, indicating a basic understanding of the subjects.
Competitive Score: 185-195, showing a stronger grasp of the content.
Excellent Score: 200 and above, reflecting high proficiency and thorough preparation.
Q: What is AFCAT marking scheme?
Q: What after the declaration of AFCAT result?
Q: How to Check AFCAT result?
AFCAT result is announced online on the official website. To download the result, candidates need to login with the required credentials. The steps to check AFCAT result are given below:
- Visit the official website of IAF
- Click on AFCAT Result link on the home page
- Enter email ID, password, and captcha code
- The result is displayed on the screen
- Download the result and take its printout
- The hard copy of the result is not sent to candidates by post
Candidates need to download their results online only. The scorecard and cut off marks are also released along with the result. The scores of candidates are calculated based on the marking scheme prescribed by the examination authority.
AFCAT Cut off 2025 FAQs
Candidates can check below the FAQs related to AFCAT cut off.
Q: What is AFCAT marking scheme?
Q: What after the declaration of AFCAT result?
News & Updates
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AFCAT Exam
Student Forum
Answered 2 weeks ago
Scoring above the cut off is esstential as it qualifies you for the next stage of the selection process, which is the AFSB interview. However, merely clearing the cutoff does not guarantee selection; a higher score can improve your chances of advancing in the merit list.
B
Beginner-Level 4
Answered 2 weeks ago
AFCAT score is a crucial initial screening criterion. Alongside the AFCAT score, factors like performance in the AFSB interview, medical fitness, educational qualifications, and available vacancies determine your final position in the merit list.
I
Beginner-Level 4
Answered 2 weeks ago
Achieving a good score in AFCAT is important because it increases your chances of qualifying for the AFSB interview. The scores enhances your position in the merit list. This improves the likelihood of selection. This boosts your confidence for subsequent selection stages.
C
Beginner-Level 4
Answered 3 weeks ago
To be eligible for the AFCAT (Air Force Common Admission Test), you need to meet specific academic criteria based on the branch you are applying for:
For Flying Branch:
- You must have scored at least 50% marks each in Mathematics and Physics in 10+2.
- You should also have a bachelor's degree (minimum 3 y
R
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 weeks ago
Candidates can calculate the probable scores using the AFCAT answer key in the following way:
- For correct answers, candidates score three marks
- One mark is deducted for every incorrect answer
- No marks are allotted to unattempted questions
R
Beginner-Level 4
Answered 4 weeks ago
Candidates can choose the best books for AFCAT exam in the following way:
- Check the publishing year of the AFCAT books. Students must select the latest edition of books.
- Choose books that are easy to read.
- Select AFCAT books that are written in a simple language where students can understand the concep
B
Beginner-Level 4
Answered a month ago
The minimum visual acuity required for the AFCAT exam is 6/9 each eye which can be corrected to 6/6 in each eye if the usual acuity below6/ 6 classic must be worn the corrected visual acuity should be 6/6 in the letter I and 6/18 in the worse side
K
Contributor-Level 9
Answered a month ago
AFCAT 1 2024 vacancy break-up is given below.
Entry Type | Post Code | Male | Female | Total |
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AFCAT | Flying | 28 | 10 | 38 |
AFCAT Ground Duty Technical | AE (L) | 104 | 11 | 125 |
AE (M) | 45 | 05 | 50 | |
AFCAT Ground Duty Non Technical | Admin | 44 | 06 | 50 |
LGS | 11 | 02 | 13 | |
Accounts | 11 | 02 | 13 | |
Ground Duty Non Technical | Education | 08 | 02 | 10 |
Ground Duty Non Technical | Weapon Systems WS Branch | 15 | 02 | 17 |
Meteorology Entry | Meteorology | 09 | 02 | 11 |
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A
Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
AFCAT 2 2024 vacancy break-up is given below.
Entry Type | Post Code | Male | Female | |||||
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AFCAT | Flying | 18 | 12 | |||||
AFCAT Ground Duty Technical | AE (L) | 88 | 23 | |||||
AE (M) | 36 | 09 | ||||||
AFCAT Ground Duty Non Technical | Admin | 43 | 03 | |||||
LGS | 13 | 14 | ||||||
Accounts | 10 | 11 | ||||||
Ground Duty Non Technical | Education | 07 | 02 | |||||
Ground Duty Non Technical | Weapon Systems WS Branch | 14 | 02 | |||||
Meteorology Entry | Meteorology | 08 | 02 | |||||
NCC Special Entry | Flying |
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A
Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
AFCAT 1 vacancy break-up is given below:
Entry Type | Post Code | Male | Female | |||||
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AFCAT | Flying | 21 | 9 | |||||
AFCAT Ground Duty Technical | AE (L) | 95 | 27 | |||||
AE (M) | 53 | 14 | ||||||
AFCAT Ground Duty Non Technical | Admin | 42 | 11 | |||||
LGS | 13 | 3 | ||||||
Accounts | 11 | 2 | ||||||
Ground Duty Non Technical | Education | 07 | 02 | |||||
Ground Duty Non Technical | Weapon Systems WS Branch | 14 | 03 | |||||
Meteorology Entry | Meteorology | 07 | 02 | |||||
NCC Special Entry | Flying |
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A
Contributor-Level 10
What is the significance of scoring above the cutoff in AFCAT?