Anangsha PatraDeputy Manager – Editorial
AFCAT Exam Date 2025: The Indian Air Force (IAF) released the short notification for AFCAT 1 2025 exam in November 22, 2024. The detailed AFCAT 2 notification 2025 was released on December 2, 2024. AFCAT 1 application form 2025 was released along with the notification on December 2, 2024. The last dare to fill the application form is December 31, 2024. AFCAT 1 2025 exam will be held on February 22 and 23, 2025.
AFCAT 2 notification 2025 will be released in May 2025. The AFCAT 2 exam will be conducted in August 2025. AFCAT dates highlight important events pertaining to the exam, such as the release of the application form, issue of the admit card, and declaration of the result. Candidates should keep an eye on the dates so that they do not miss any events. Check below for the important events of AFCAT.
Q: When AFCAT Application Form 2025 will be released?
AFCAT 1 application form 2025 was released on December 2, 2024. AFCAT 2 application form 2025 will be released in May 2025. Both male and female candidates are eligible to apply for AFCAT exam. AFCAT application form are required to be filled online. The steps to fill AFCAT application form are given below:
- Visit the official website of IAF
- Go to the 'AFCAT exam cycle' from the 'Candidate Login'
- Register for the exam by entering the required details
- Select the course preference
- Enter the source of advertisement
- Enter communication details, upload documents, sign the declaration, select the exam city, etc.
- Pay the examination fees
- Submit the application form
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Q: What is AFCAT Exam Pattern?
Upvote Q: When will AFCAT 1 2025 notification be released?
AFCAT 1 2025 notification was released on December 2, 2024. The short notification was released on November 22, 2024. The notification was released in PDF form and comprises the details related to the exam. It is important to read the notification before applying for the exam.
Upvote Q: When will AFCAT 2 2025 notification be released?
AFCAT 2 2025 notification will be released in May 2025. The notification will be released in PDF form on the official website. The notification will comprise the details related to the exam. Candidates must read the notification before applying for the exam.
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AFCAT 2024 Dates
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of AFCAT 2025 exam
| Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
|---|---|
02 Dec '24 - 31 Dec '24 | AFCAT 1 Application Form 2025 ONGOING |
22 Feb '25 - 23 Feb '25 | AFCAT 1 Exam Date 2025 |
May '25 | AFCAT 2 Notification 2025 TENTATIVE |
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
02 Dec '24 | AFCAT 1 Notification 2025 |
09 Aug '24 - 11 Aug '24 | AFCAT 2 Exam 2024 |
24 Jul '24 | AFCAT 2 Admit Card 2024 |
AFCAT Important Events
The important events related to AFCAT exam are explained below:
Release of AFCAT Notification
AFCAT notification contains details such as exam dates, the application process, AFCAT vacancies, selection process, exam pattern, syllabus, etc.
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Upvote AFCAT Shift Timings
Candidates can check the AFCAT exam timings below.
| Activity | Shift 1 | Shift 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Reporting time | 7.30 am | 12.30 pm |
| Verification of admit card & ID Proof, Biometrics, Photo/ Thumb Impression/ Sign on Attendance Sheet & candidate seating in exam hall | 7.30 am to 9.30 am | 12.30 am to 2 pm |
| Reading of instructions by candidates | 9.30 am to 9.45 am |
2 pm to 2.15 pm |
| AFCAT exam | 9.45 am to 11.45 am | 2.15 pm to 4.15 pm |
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered a week 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
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week 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
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Beginner-Level 3
Answered a week 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
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Beginner-Level 3
Answered 3 weeks 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
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 4 weeks ago
AFCAT 1 2024 vacancy break-up is given below.
| Entry Type | Post Code | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 |
NCC Special Entry | Flying | 10% seats out of CDSE vacancies for PC and 10% seats out of AFCAT vacancies for SSC. | ||
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 weeks ago
AFCAT 2 2024 vacancy break-up is given below.
| Entry Type | Post Code | Male | Female | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 weeks ago
AFCAT 1 vacancy break-up is given below:
| Entry Type | Post Code | Male | Female | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 weeks ago
Few important points related to AFCAT vacancies are given below:
- AFCAT vacancies announced by IAF are tentative and subject to change without notice
- Candidates are selected based on requirements, various cadre control mechanisms, availability of training slots, and the actual number of vacancies
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
AFCAT admit ard can be downloaded by logging with email ID, password, and captcha code. The admit card is released online only. There is no facility to download the admit card offline. Candidates can download their admit cards by logging with the required credentials.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
AFCAT admit card download link is made available on the official website. However, the direct link to download the admit card is provided on this page. Candidates can download their admit cards by logging with the required credentials. The hard copy of the admit card is not sent to candidates by pos
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Contributor-Level 10
What is the eligibility for AFCAT?