AFCAT Preparation 2025: Check Prep Tips, Study Material & Guide

Air Force Common Admission Test 2025 ( AFCAT )

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Anangsha Patra
Updated on Jun 25, 2019 06:06 IST

By Anangsha Patra, Deputy Manager – Editorial

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Study the AFCAT exam pattern in detail  

A candidate is advised to study the exam pattern and marking scheme thoroughly before commencing with the exam preparation. Candidates should also have a knowledge of the subjects and topics involved in the exam syllabus and what will exactly be the nature of AFCAT question paper.

Take a look at PYPs/Mocks and previous year AFCAT Cut Offs

It is important to study and understand the exam cut offs. As this will give candidates an understanding as to what score to obtain in order to crack the exam and make it to the final recruitment process.

All the exam toppers have always suggested to practice PYPs and mocks in order to score well in the examination. This will help to anaylise the time taken to solve the question paper and the type of questions that appear in the exam.

AFCAT PYPs are made available on the official website for aspirants. One can easily download the desired study material and commence with the AFCAT exam preparation.

Design a study plan

Strategising a study plan is very important while preparing for a government exam. Enlisted below are a couple of things to note down while preparing for AFCAT exam.

What are the topics you are well versed with?

What are the topics where you require practice?

What are the topics where you can perform average?

Once you are sorted with these questions and have three different list of topics under these categories, you can plan and study accordingly. Start with the weak areas and slowly move towards the well versed areas of study. Figure out the time required to study basis your analysis.

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Answered a week ago

Yes, you can write the AFCAT (Air Force Common Admission Test) after completing your engineering, but only if you have a full-fledged engineering degree (B.E./B.Tech). AFCAT eligibility for technical branches requires a minimum of 60% in a bachelor's degree in engineering. A Diploma alone doesn't qu

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Mohit Sharma

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a month 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.

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Bhumika Lama

Beginner-Level 4

Answered a month 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.

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Indrani Thakur

Beginner-Level 4

Answered a month 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.

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Chanchal Jain

Beginner-Level 4

Answered a month 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:

  1. You must have scored at least 50% marks each in Mathematics and Physics in 10+2.
  2. You should also have a bachelor's degree (minimum 3 y

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Rupesh Katariya

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month 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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Raushan Pradhan

Beginner-Level 4

Answered a month 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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Bhumika Lama

Beginner-Level 4

Answered 2 months ago

AFCAT 1 2024 vacancy break-up is given below.

Entry TypePost CodeMaleFemaleTotal

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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Anangsha Patra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

AFCAT 2 2024 vacancy break-up is given below.

Entry TypePost CodeMaleFemale

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

  • 10%  seats  out  of  CDSE vacancies  for  PC  and  10% seats   out   of   AFCAT vacancies for SSC.

A

Anangsha Patra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

AFCAT 1 vacancy break-up is given below:

Entry TypePost CodeMaleFemale

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

  • 10%  seats  out  of  CDSE vacancies  for  PC  and  10% seats   out   of   AFCAT vacancies for SSC.

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Anangsha Patra

Contributor-Level 10

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