Anangsha PatraDeputy Manager – Editorial
AFCAT 2025: The application process of AFCAT 1 2025 exam is underway. AFCAT 1 application form 2025 was released on December 2, 2024. The last date to apply for the exam is December 31, 2024. Graduate candidates within the prescribed age limit can apply for AFCAT 1 2025 exam. According to AFCAT 1 2025 exam, the exam will be conducted on February 22 and 23, 2025. AFCAT 1 2025 admit card will be released on February 7, 2025. A total of 336 vacancies were announced for the exam. AFCAT 2 notification will be released in May 2025 along with the application form. Read below for more details on AFCAT 2025 exam.
Q: Â What is AFCAT Exam Pattern?
Q: Â 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.
Q: Â 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.
Q: Â What are the important topics for Numerical Ability in AFCAT exam?
- What is AFCAT Exam?
- AFCAT 2024 Dates
- AFCAT 2025 Exam Highlights
- AFCAT Notification 2025
- AFCAT Application Form 2025
- AFCAT Admit Card 2025
- AFCAT Eligibility 2025
- AFCAT Selection Process
- AFCAT Exam Pattern 2024
- AFCAT Syllabus 2025
- AFCAT Exam Analysis 2024
- AFCAT Result 2025
- AFCAT Cut off 2025
- AFCAT Vacancies 2025
- AFCAT Preparation Tips 2025
- AFCAT Salary
- AFCAT 2025 FAQs
What is AFCAT Exam?
The Air Force Common Admission Test or AFCAT is conducted by the IAF to select Class-I Gazetted Officers in Flying and Ground Duties (Technical and Non-Technical). The exam is held twice a year, in February and August/September, respectively. AFCAT is one of the most sought-after defence exams where lakhs of candidates appear to join the Air Force Academy. To ace the AFCAT exam, candidates must prepare well by going through the exam pattern, syllabus, previous year question papers, and mock tests.
AFCAT is a gateway for both male and female candidates who wish to join the Indian Air Force for both Short Service Commission in Flying Branch and Permanent Commission/Short Service Commission in Ground Duties for both Technical and Non-Technical roles.
Candidates are selected based on their performance in the online exam and Air Force Selection Board (AFSB) interview. Candidates opting for Ground Duty (Technical) branches are required to appear in both AFCAT and Engineering Knowledge Test (EKT).
Also Read: Indian Air Force Salary
AFCAT Exam: Types of Commission
AFCAT exam is conducted for granting the following two types of commissions:
Permanent Commission (PC) for Men: Candidates joining as PC officers will serve till the age of superannuation in their respective branches as per their rank.
Short Service Commission (SSC) for Men & Women
- The engagement period for Flying Branch (Men and Women) SSC Officers is 14 years from the date of Commissioning (Non-extendable)
- The initial tenure for Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical) SSC Officers is for a period of ten years. An extension of four years may be granted subject to service requirements, availability of vacancies, willingness, suitability, and merit
- Grant of Permanent Commission (PC) is considered during the last one year of service subject to service requirements, availability of vacancies, willingness, suitability, and merit
Q: Â How difficult is AFCAT exam?
Q: Â What is the difference between NDA and AFCAT?
Q: Â Is there any negative marking in AFCAT exam?
Q: Â What is the difference between AFCAT and EKT?
AFCAT 2024 Dates
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of AFCAT 2025 exam
Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
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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 2025 Exam Highlights
The highlights of the AFCAT recruitment exam are given below.
Exam Particulars | Exam Details |
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Exam Name |
Air Force Common Admission Test or AFCAT |
Conducting Body |
Indian Air Force |
Exam Level |
National level |
Exam Frequency |
Twice a year (February and August/September) |
Exam Stages |
Online test and AFSB interview |
Mode of Exam |
Online |
Purpose of the Exam |
To select Group A Gazetted Officers in Flying and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) branches |
Exam Fees |
INR 250 |
Exam Duration |
AFCAT: Two hours EKT: 45 minutes |
No. of Papers and Total Marks |
AFCAT: Four (100 marks) EKT: Three (50 marks) |
Total Questions |
AFCAT: 300 EKT: 150 |
Marking Scheme |
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Language/Medium of Exam |
English |
No. of Test Cities |
Approx. 102 cities |
Official Website |
afcat.cdac.in |
Contact Details |
020-25503105 or 020-25503106 |
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Q: Â How many attempts are in AFCAT?
Q: Â Is EKT compulsory for AFCAT?
Q: Â What is the time duration of AFCAT exam?
Q: Â What is section-wise weightage in AFCAT exam?
AFCAT Notification 2025
AFCAT notification is released to select eligible candidates for the grant of Short Service Commission (SSC) in Flying Branch and Permanent Commission (PC) and Short Service Commission (SSC) in Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) branches. The AFCAT notification PDF comprises all details related to the exam such as the AFCAT exam date, selection process, syllabus, exam pattern, vacancies, etc.
Q: Â Can a final-year student apply for the AFCAT?
Q: Â I am taking the AFCAT for the first time. How should I prepare for it to crack it in my first attempt?
Q: Â What is the full form of AFCAT?
AFCAT full form is Air Force Common Admission Test. The exam is conducted twice a year to pick up Class-1 Officers in Flying and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) branches. Career in Air Force is loaded with opportunities. Candidates starting their career as Flying Officer can reach to the position of Air Marshal/Chief of Air Staff based on their experience and performance.
Q: Â What are the important changes announced in AFCAT exam?
Some of the important changes observed in AFCAT notification are listed below:
No Permanent Commission
There was no vacancy for Permanent Commission. Earlier, Permanent Commission vacancies were announced for male candidates. The engagement period for Flying Branch (Men and Women) SSC Officers is fourteen years from the date of Commissioning. The initial tenure for Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical) SSC Officers would be for a period of ten years. An extension of four years may be granted subject to service requirements, availability of vacancies, willingness, suitability and merit. Grant of Permanent Commission (PC) (at a later date) would be considered subject to service requirements, availability of vacancies, willingness, suitability, merit and as per prevailing policies on the subject. SSC officers are not entitled for the grant of pension.
New Addition of Branch
IAF included one new branch in AFCAT exam. The weapon system branch was included and the total number of vacancies for this branch was two for women and 15 for men.
Meterology Branch Included in the Online Test of AFCAT
Candidates who applied for the Meteorology branch were required to appear for AFCAT online exam. Earlier, it was as part of the special entry.
No EKT Exam Conducted
EKT exam is not included in AFCAT exam. Earlier, EKT was the part of AFCAT exam. This is conducted for the Technical branch.
AFCAT Application Form 2025
AFCAT 1 application form 2025 was released online on December 2, 2024, on the official website. The application form of AFCAT is comprised of two parts. In Part 1, candidates must register for the exam by entering the prescribed details. In part 2, candidates are required to fill the detailed AFCAT application form. The application fee for the exam is INR 550 which is common across all categories. The application fee is INR 250 for all categories and can be paid online.Â
How to Apply Online for AFCAT?
The steps to apply online for AFCAT exam 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
AFCAT Application Fees
AFCAT application fee is INR 550 with GST charges for all categories and can be paid online using credit card/debit card/net banking.
AFCAT Application Form Video
AFCAT Application Correction WindowÂ
The window to correct the AFCAT application form is made available after the application process closes. Through the correction window candidates can make changes in the details such as name, father's name, passport-size photograph, signature, and thumb impression are editable. The steps to correct the application form are given below:
- Visit the official website of IAF
- Click the 'AFCAT correction window' link
- Enter the login credentials
- Make corrections in the application form and save the changes
Q: Â I did my intermediate education with Biology, Physics and Chemistry. Am I eligible to apply for AFCAT?
Q: Â Am Diploma instead of inter 12th class and am doing B.Tech. Is it have any chance to apply AFCAT exam after my graduation.
Q: Â Can I edit the details entered in AFCAT application form?
Q: Â How can I correct DOP, DOB and Photo in AFCAT form?
The online correction window for AFCAT is made available by IAF after the application process closes. Only two sections are editable, 'Fill Application Form' and 'Upload Document'. Using the correction window, candidates can edit the details such as Candidate's name, Father's name, Passport Size Photo, Signature, Thumb Impression. No other fields are editable. No extra fee is charged to make the changes in the application form. The facility for editing the application form can be done by candidates who register successfully and pay the application fee. Therefore, you can correct the photograph and not DOB. The admit card is issued to candidates based on the information provided by candidates in the application form. To download the admit card, candidates need to enter the required details.
AFCAT Admit Card 2025
AFCAT admit card 2025 will be released online. To download AFCAT admit card, registered candidates need to login with email ID, password, and captcha code. The hard copy of the admit card is not sent to candidates by post.Â
Details Printed on AFCAT Admit Card
The following details are printed on AFCAT admit card:
Candidates' name |
Date of birth |
Gender |
Aadhaar number |
Email ID |
Mobile number |
Exam timings |
Address of exam centre |
Exam day guidelines |
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How to Download AFCAT Admit Card?
The steps to download AFCAT admit card are given below:
- Visit the official website of IAF
- Click the 'AFCAT Admit Card Download Link'
- Enter email ID, password and captcha code in the login page
- The admit card appears on the screen
- Download the admit card and take its printout
AFCAT Admit Card: Required Photo Identity Proof
Along with the admit card, candidates need to carry any one of the following photo-identity proofs. They need to carry both the Xerox copy as well as the original photo-identity proof.
- PAN card
- Passport
- Driving License
- Voter Identity Card
- College Identity Card (or any other valid photo identity proof that mentions - name, father’s name, date of birth, and a clear photograph)
AFCAT Exam Day GuidelinesÂ
The exam day guidelines that candidates need to follow while appearing for the exam are given below:
Items permitted inside the exam centre
The following items are permitted inside the exam centre:
- Admit card
- Aadhaar Card
- PAN card/ Passport/ Driving Licence/ Voter Identity Card/College Identity Card
- Two passport-size colour photographs
- Ballpoint pen (Blue or black)
Items not permitted inside the exam centre
Candidates are not allowed to carry the following items:
- Textual material
- Calculators
- Docupen
- Slide rulers, log tables, electronic watches
- Mobile phones
- Bluetooth and pager
AFCAT Shift Timings
AFCAT exam is conducted in two shifts. The AFCAT Shift Timings are given below.
Activity | Shift 1 | Shift 2 |
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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 |
AFCAT Exam Centres 2025
AFCAT exam is conducted across more than 100 test cities. The details regarding AFCAT Exam Centres are mentioned on the admit card. Candidates can select five test cities for AFCAT exam while filling the application form. The list of test cities where AFCAT exam is conducted is given below.
Test Cities | Test Cities |
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Agartala |
Ajmer |
Ahmedabad |
Aizawl |
Alwar |
Allahabad/Prayagraj |
Ambala |
Aurangabad |
Bareilly |
Behrampur (Odisha) |
Bathinda |
Belagavi |
Bengaluru |
Bhagalpur |
Bhilai |
Bhopal |
Bhubaneswar |
Bhuj |
Bikaner |
Chandigarh |
Chennai |
Coimbatore |
Warangal |
Delhi and NCR |
Dhanbad |
Diu |
Dibrugarh |
Durgapur |
Faridabad |
Ganganagar |
Gaya |
Ghaziabad |
Gorakhpur |
Guntur |
Gurugram |
Guwahati |
Gwalior |
Haldwani |
Hissar |
Hyderabad |
Imphal |
Indore |
Itanagar |
Jabalpur |
Jaipur |
Jalandhar |
Jalpaiguri |
Jammu |
Jamshedpur |
Jhansi |
Jodhpur |
 Jorhat |
Kannur |
Kanpur |
Kakinada |
Kochi |
Kohima |
Kolhapur |
Kolkata |
Kota |
Kurukshetra |
Leh |
Lucknow |
Ludhiana |
Mangalore |
Meerut |
Mumbai |
Muzzafarpur |
Mysore |
Nagpur |
Nasik |
Chhapra |
Nizamabad |
Noida |
Panaji |
Patiala |
Patna |
Port Blair |
Puducherry |
Pune |
Rajkot |
Ranchi |
Rourkee |
Rourkela |
Sambalpur |
Shillong |
Shimla |
Silchar |
Srinagar |
Solapur |
Sonipat |
Thane |
Thrissur |
Thiruvananthapuram |
Tirunelveli |
Tirupati |
Udaipur |
Vadodara |
Varanasi |
Vellore |
Vijayawada |
Visakhapatnam |
Also Read: AFCAT Exam Day Guidelines
Q: Â How to correct errors in AFCAT admit card?
If any candidate does not receive their admit card in their registered email ID or is unable to download it or there is any discrepancy, they should immediately contact AFCAT Query Cell at C-DAC, Pune. No candidates are allowed to appear in the exam without admit card. Therefore, candidates are advised to get it corrected as early as possible.
Q: Â What if there are discrepancies in AFCAT admit card?
After downloading AFCAT admit card, candidates are required to check all the details carefully. In case of any discrepancies in the details, candidates need to report to the examination authority for corrections. The examination authority correct the details and issue fresh admit card to the candidates. AFCAT admit card is released online on the official website. Candidates can download their admit cards by logging with the required credentials. Candidates need to download their admit cards online because the hard copy of the admit card is not sent to candidates by post. AFCAT admit card is an important document without which candidates are not allowed to appear for the exam.
Q: Â What are the details mentioned in AFCAT admit card?
Q: Â Where can I download AFCAT admit card?
AFCAT Eligibility 2025
To be eligible for the AFCAT exam, candidates need to fulfil the criteria prescribed by IAF in terms of nationality, age limit, educational qualification, and physical standards. AFCAT eligibility criteria are given below:
AFCAT Eligibility Criteria: Nationality
Candidates must be a citizen of India as per Indian citizenship act, 1955
AFCAT Age limit
The age limits as per AFCAT eligibility prescribed for the exam are different for different branches. The table below contains the age limit for different branches.
Branches | Age Limit |
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Flying Branch |
Candidates should be between 20 and 24 years old. The upper age limit for candidates having a Commercial Pilot License is relaxed up to 26 years |
Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical) Branch |
The age of candidates should be between 20 and 26 years |
AFCAT Marital Status
- Candidates below 25 years of age must be unmarried at the time of commencement of the course
- Widows/Widowers and divorcees below 25 years are also not eligible
- Married candidates above 25 years are eligible to apply, but during their training period, they are neither provided married accommodation nor can they live with family
AFCAT Eligibility: Educational Qualification
The educational qualification prescribed for different branches is given below.
Branch | Educational Qualification |
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Flying Branch |
Candidates must have passed Class 12 with 60 per cent in Maths and Physics. They must also hold a graduation degree in any discipline/BE/BTech/cleared section A and B exam of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India from a recognised University with 60 per cent |
Ground Duty Technical Branch |
Aeronautical Engineer (Electronics) Passed Class 12 with 60 per cent each in Physics and Mathematics and four years degree in Engineering/Technology Or, Cleared Sections A and B of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India or Graduate membership examination of the Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers by actual studies with 60 per cent in disciplines specified by the examination authority Aeronautical Engineer (Mechanical) Candidates must have passed Class 12 with 60 per cent in Physics and Mathematics and degree/integrated post-graduation in Engineering/Technology Or, Cleared sections A & B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India by actual studies with minimum 60 per cent or equivalent in certain disciplines specified by IAF |
Ground Duty (Non-Technical) branches |
Administration & Logistics Graduation in any discipline with a minimum of 60 per cent Or, Cleared section A&B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India from a recognised university with 60 per cent Weapon Systems (WS) Branch Candidates should have mandatorily passed with a minimum of 50 per cent each in Maths and Physics at 10+2 level and 1)Â Graduation with a minimum three years degree course in any discipline from a recognized University with a minimum of 60 per cent or equivalent. Or Accounts Branch Candidates must have passed Class 12 and completed graduation in any of the following streams with 60 per cent or equivalent from a recognized university: 1) B Com Degree (Min three years course). Education Passed Class 12 and Post-Graduation with 50 per cent in any discipline including integrated courses offering PG (Single degree without permission to exit and lateral entry) and with 60 per cent in Graduation in any discipline Meteorology Passed Class 12 and B Sc with Physics and Mathematics with a minimum of 60 per cent or equivalent or four-year Graduation in Engineering/Technology discipline with a minimum of 60 per cent marks or equivalent in the following streams:
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AFCAT Physical and Medical Standards
Candidates should be medically and physically fit to be eligible to carry out their duties and responsibilities properly.
Q: Â I am pursuing BA. Am I eligible for AFCAT? I don't have science background.
Q: Â What is the eligibility criteria for the AFCAT exam?
Q: Â Can I give AFCAT without Maths?
The eligibility criteria to appear for AFCAT is that a candidate must have passed Class 12 with Mathematics and Physics with minimum 50 per cent marks individually. And must have passed three year Bachelor's Degree or four year BE/B Tech (Four Year Course) from a recognised university with minimum 60 per cent marks or equivalent. The educational qualification vary as per the branch candidates apply for.
Q: Â I am a physics honors graduate. Am I eligible for AFCAT flying branch?
AFCAT Selection Process
AFCAT selection process several stages. Starting from the release of notification till document verification and appointment is considered as AFCAT selection process. The complete process is given below:
Release of Application Form
Interested candidates need to fill the application form and pay the fees online. The application fee is INR 250 across all categories.
Issue of Admit Card
The admit card is released online on the official website. Candidates need to download their admit cards by logging with the required credentials.
Appearing in the Exam
AFCAT exam is conducted online and comprises questions from General Awareness, Verbal Ability in English, Numerical Ability and Reasoning, and Military Aptitude Test. The duration of the test is two hours and carries 300 marks. The EKT exam, conducted for Ground Duty (Technical) branch candidates, comprises questions from Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science Engineering, and Electrical & Electronics Engineering. The duration of the test is 45 minutes and carries 150 marks.
Declaration of Result
The result is announced online. Candidates need to login with the required credentials to check the result. Based on the result of the online test, candidates are selected for the AFSB test.
Appearing in AFSB test
The AFSB interview is conducted in three stages. Stage I comprise the Officer Intelligence Rating Test along with Picture Perception and discussion test. Stage II comprises Psychological tests, Group Tests and Interview. Computerised Pilot Selection System (CPSS) will be conducted for Flying Branch candidates.
Final Selection
The final selection of candidates is done based on the performance in the online test and AFSB test.
Refer to the infographic below for the AFCAT selection process:
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Q: Â Are there passing marks in individual subjects in AFCAT exam?
Q: Â I have mild psoriasis can I pass the medical standards of AFCAT. Please help.
Q: Â I did my intermediate education with Biology, Physics and Chemistry. Am I eligible to apply for AFCAT?
Q: Â Do marks scored in AFCAT matter in AFSB and after that?
AFCAT Exam Pattern 2024
AFCAT Exam Pattern is such that it is divided into online tests and AFSB tests. All registered candidates are required to appear for the online test. The test comprises questions from General Awareness, Verbal Ability in English, Numerical Ability and Reasoning, and Military Aptitude Test. The EKT, which is conducted for the Technical branch candidates, comprises questions from Mechanical, Computer Science, and Electrical & Electronics.
The maximum marks allotted to AFCAT are 300. The test paper of EKT carries a total of 150 marks. The AFSB test is conducted in three stages. The first stage comprises Officer Intelligence Rating Test, Picture Perception Test, and Discussion Test, the second stage includes Psychological Test, Group Tests, and Interview. Candidates applying for the flying branch are required to appear in the Computerised Pilot Selection System (CPSS).
The final merit list is prepared based on the performance in the online exam and AFSB Interview. All candidates are placed in the order of merit on the basis of total marks secured in the online test and AFSB Interview. The structure of AFCAT exam pattern is given below.
Subject | Exam Duration | No of Questions | Maximum Marks |
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General Awareness | 02 hours | 100 | 300 |
Verbal Ability in English | |||
Numerical Ability | |||
Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test |
AFCAT Marking Scheme
IAF prescribes the marking scheme for AFCAT exam. The marks of candidates are calculated as per the marking scheme. The marking scheme of AFCAT exam is given below:
- For correct answer, candidates score three marks
- For incorrect answer, one mark is deducted
- No marks are deducted for unattempted questions
- Normalisation of marks is done to calculate the scores of candidates
Normalisation of Marks
AFCAT exam is conducted on multiple days and shifts. Normalisation of marks is done to adjust the difficulty level of the question paper. This process helps in maintaining transparency in the calculation of scores. In order to rationalise the marks scored by candidates appearing in different shifts objectively through a statistical method, normalisation scheme is being implemented as per the formula.
Q: Â What is the difference between AFCAT and EKT?
Q: Â What is section-wise weightage in AFCAT exam?
Q: Â What is the time duration of AFCAT exam?
Q: Â What is AFCAT Exam Pattern?
AFCAT Syllabus 2025
AFCAT syllabus highlights the topics and sub-topics that candidates need to prepare for the exam. Going through the syllabus candidates can find out the important topics for the exam. The section-wise AFCAT syllabus is given below.
Q: Â How many papers are there in the AFCAT exam?
Q: Â Is there any change in syllabus or dental subject for a dental student appearing for AFCAT.
Q: Â Which are the important topics for AFCAT Reasoning Ability and Military Aptitude?
Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test is one of the important sections of AFCAT exam. This section assess a candidate's ability to apply logic and military skills in practical situations. The important topics for this section are:
Verbal Reasoning: The Verbal Reasoning section comprises the following topics:
- Series Completion
- Coding-Decoding
- Analogy, Classification
- Blood Relations
- Puzzle Test
- Logical Venn Diagrams
- Alphabet Test
- Ranking
- Time Sequence Test.
Non-Verbal Reasoning: This section comprises the following topics:
- Series
- Analogy
- Classification
- Mirror Images
- Water Images
- Embedded Figures
- Completion of Incomplete Pattern
- Figure Matrix
- Paper Folding
Q: Â What are the important topics for Numerical Ability in AFCAT exam?
AFCAT Exam Analysis 2024
AFCAT exam analysis 2025 will be made available after the exam is over. The exam analysis highlights the overall and section-wise difficulty of the exam.Â
Previous Year's AFCAT AnalysisÂ
Candidates can check below AFCAT last year exam analysis.
AFCAT 2 Exam Analysis 2024
The overall difficulty level of the AFCAT 2 2024 exam was moderate. The General Awareness section was moderate. The Verbal Ability in English was easy and questions were asked from Comprehension, Detect Error in Sentence, Sentence Completion/ Filling in of correct word, Synonym/ Antonym, Cloze Test etc. The Numerical Ability section was moderate. Questions were asked from Decimal Fraction, Time and Work, Average/Percentage, Profit & Loss, Ratio & Proportion, Simple and Compound Interest, time and distance, etc. The Reasoning and Military Aptitude section was moderate.
AFCAT 1 Exam Analysis 2024Â
The overall difficulty level of the AFCAT 1 2024 exam was moderate. The General Awareness section was easy to moderate. The Verbal Ability in English section was easy The Numerical Ability and Reasoning and Military Aptitude sections were moderate. Check below AFCAT exam analysis.
AFCAT 1 Exam Analysis 2024 Video
Q: Â Is AFCAT exam easy to crack?
Q: Â What are the important topics for Numerical Ability in AFCAT exam?
Q: Â What was the difficulty level of AFCAT 2 2024 exam?
AFCAT 2 2024 exam was conducted successfully by IAF. The exam was conducted online across various cities spread throughout the country. The overall difficulty level of AFCAT 2 exam was moderate. The difficulty level of the General Awareness section was moderate and questions were asked from the past six months events. The Verbal Ability in English was easy and questions were asked from Comprehension, Detect Error in Sentence, Sentence Completion/ Filling in of correct word, Synonym/ Antonym, Cloze Test etc. The Numerical Ability section was moderate. Questions were asked from Decimal Fraction, Time and Work, Average/Percentage, Profit & Loss, Ratio & Proportion, Simple and Compound Interest, time and distance, etc. The Reasoning and Military Aptitude section was moderate
Q: Â Which are the important topics for General Awareness in AFCAT exam?
Questions in the General Awareness section in the AFCAT exam are asked from History, Geography, Civics, Politics, Current Affairs Environment, Basic Science, Defence, Art, Culture, Sports, etc. Candidates must keep an watch on the latest national and international news for the Current Affairs. They must prepare the Current Affairs of last one year to six months. The tips and tricks to ace the General Awareness section are given below:
- Candidates must read newspapers, magazines, current affairs regularly inorder to get updated with the recent happenings
- Candidates must focus on important topics such as Indian History, Geography, Indian Polity, Economy, Sports, Science and Technology, Awards and Honors, etc.
- Candidates must take online quizzes and mock tests to check their knowledge and identify weak areas
- Candidates must make notes of important facts and figures for quick revision
Q: Â What are the important topics for the English Language section in the AFCAT exam?
AFCAT Result 2025
AFCAT result 2025 will be released online. Candidates need to log into their account by entering their email ID, password, and captcha code. AFCAT result displays the qualifying status, section-wise marks, overall marks, and cutoff marks. Based on the AFCAT result, candidates are called for AFSB Interview. The marks of candidates are normalised to release the result. The final merit list of AFCAT is prepared based on the marks scored in the online test and AFSB interview.
How to Check AFCAT Result?
The steps to check AFCAT result are given below:
- Visit the official website of IAFÂ
- Click the 'AFCAT result' link on the home page
- Enter the required credentials
- AFCAT result appears on the screen
- Download the result and take its printout
What Details to Check in AFCAT Result?
Candidates are required to check the following details in AFCAT result:
- Registration number
- Name of candidates
- AFCAT cut off
- Obtained score
- Qualifying status
Q: Â What is considered a good score in AFCAT exam?
Q: Â Can 175 be considered a good score in AFCAT?
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.
Q: Â What is AFCAT normalisation of marks?
Q: Â 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
AFCAT cut off 2025 will be announced by IAF along with the result.. AFCAT cut off is calculated after normalisation. Candidates who secure equal to or more than the cutoff marks are selected for AFSB Interview. The steps to check the cut off marks:
- Visit the official website of IAF
- Click the link provided for the result on the home page
- Enter the required credentials
- AFCAT cut off is mentioned in the scorecard
AFCAT Previous Years' Cut off
Candidates can check below AFCAT previous years' cut off marks.
AFCAT 1 Cut offÂ
AFCAT | AFCAT Cut Off | EKT Cut Off |
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AFCAT 1 2023Â |
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 |
AFCAT 2 Cut off
AFCAT | AFCAT Cut Off | EKT Cut Off |
---|---|---|
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)Â 2015 |
144 |
52 |
AFCAT (2) 2014 |
123 |
45 |
Q: Â What is considered a good score in AFCAT exam?
Q: Â Does AFCAT has sectional cutoff?
Q: Â How to check AFCAT cut off?
Q: Â What is the AFCAT cut off?
AFCAT Vacancies 2025
AFCAT vacancies 2025 are released along with the notification. The vacancies are announced separately for different branches as well as for male and female candidates. Check the AFCAT 2025 vacancy below.
AFCAT 1 Vacancy 2025
Entry Type | Post Code | Male | Female | |||||
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AFCAT |
Flying |
21 |
9 |
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AFCAT Ground Duty Technical |
AE (L) |
95 |
27 |
|||||
AE (M) |
53 |
14 |
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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 |
|
AFCAT 2 Vacancies 2024
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 |
|
AFCAT 1 Vacancies 2024
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 |
|
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Q: Â How many vacancies were announced for AFCAT 1 2023?
Q: Â Do marks scored in AFCAT matter in AFSB and after that?
Q: Â How many vacancies have been announced for AFCAT 2 2023 exam?
AFCAT Preparation Tips 2025
As the competition in the AFCAT exam is high, candidates should start their preparations early. Candidates must have a proper strategy to ace the exam. Candidates must refer to the previous years' question papers and solve mock tests. Besides, they should check the syllabus and exam pattern to know more about the exam structure and topics.Â
Tips and Tricks to Prepare for AFCAT Exam
The tips and tricks to prepare for AFCAT exam are given below:
- As a part of AFCAT preparation, candidates need to thorough with the exam pattern and syllabus. Knowing the syllabus, candidates can find out the topics that are more and less important for the exam. The exam pattern help candidates to understand the overall structure of the exam
- Candidates should solve previous years' AFCAT question papers after completing the syllabus as it will help them to understand the type of questions asked in the exam
- Candidates must mock tests to improve their speed and accuracy of solving questions
- Candidates must read newspapers regularly for the current affairs
AFCAT Mock Test
AFCAT mock test is released by IAF. To take the mock AFCAT mock test, candidates need to enter hall ticket number and email ID. AFCAT mock test help candidates to get familiar with the exam pattern and structure of the exam.
AFCAT Books
Reading the right AFCAT books is crucial in clearing the concepts given in the syllabus. With so many books in the market, it becomes challenging to choose the best books based on the syllabus. Best books for AFCAT for Numerical Ability, Reasoning, English, General Awareness & Military Aptitude will help candidates to prepare effectively for the exam. The list of AFCAT books is given below.
Sections | Books |
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General Awareness |
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English Verbal Ability |
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Numerical Ability |
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Reasoning & Military Aptitude |
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Q: Â How to prepare for AFCAT in 3 months?
With just three months left for the exam, take mock test on the first day of preparation. This will give candidates an idea how much effort they need to put in to propel towards the ideal score. Set a week-wise target to complete the syllabus. Buy a good book and learn from it. The mock-taking exercise should be followed up with an in-depth mock analysis. Candidates must also solve previous years' question papers.
Q: Â How to prepare for AFCAT in 6 months?
Six months are more than enough to prepare for AFCAT exam. Candidates must start from clearing the basic concepts of every topics. Maths can be tough, therefore, candidates must understand the basic concepts. They should note down the important theorems and formulas. In English, candidates need to focus on improving their vocabularly. Candidates must prepare current affairs of six months from the date of exam. They should also prepare basic Science, Geography, Defence Terms, etc. Logical Reasoning questions will be of non-verbal type. So, candidates must solve previous years' question papers. Candidates must also attempt mock tests.
Q: Â How to prepare for AFCAT English section?
Q: Â How to prepare for AFCAT Quantitative Aptitude section?
Q: Â What are the best ways to prepare for the AFCAT?
AFCAT Salary
Q: Â What are the ground duty positions in AFCAT?
Q: Â What are the admission in AFA?
Q: Â What are the career opportunities after the AFCAT?
Q: Â What is the procedure of training of newly appointed Officers through AFCAT exam?
Training of newly appointed officers is conducted at Air Force Academy Dundigal (Hyderabad). The duration of training for Flying and Ground Duty (Technical) Branches is 74 weeks and that of Ground Duty (Non-Technical) Branches is 52 weeks at Air Force Training Establishments. Candidates are advised to keep themselves in good physical condition to adapt to physical training at AFA that encompasses running, swimming, rope climbing and other forms of physical training in which they are required to undergo mandatory tests during the training. Candidates should keep themselves fit by following the below-mentioned routine: Running upto 4 kms in 5 minutes Skipping Push-ups & Sit-ups minimum 20 each Chin ups: 8 Rope Climbing: 3 to 4 meters Swimming (25 m).
AFCAT 2025 FAQs
Candidates can check below AFCAT 2025 FAQs related to application form, notification, admit card, salary and many more. These FAQs will help candidates to solve their queries related to AFCAT exam.
Q: Â What is the syllabus of AFCAT?
Q: Â How can I correct DOP, DOB and Photo in AFCAT form?
The online correction window for AFCAT is made available by IAF after the application process closes. Only two sections are editable, 'Fill Application Form' and 'Upload Document'. Using the correction window, candidates can edit the details such as Candidate's name, Father's name, Passport Size Photo, Signature, Thumb Impression. No other fields are editable. No extra fee is charged to make the changes in the application form. The facility for editing the application form can be done by candidates who register successfully and pay the application fee. Therefore, you can correct the photograph and not DOB. The admit card is issued to candidates based on the information provided by candidates in the application form. To download the admit card, candidates need to enter the required details.
News & Updates
AFCAT Exam
Student Forum
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?