AFCAT 2 2024 exam was conducted successfully by IAF. The overall difficulty level of the exam was moderate. AFCAT 2 cut off 2024 is expected to be around 140 to 150. Check AFCAT 2 exam analysis 2024 below.
AFCAT 2 Exam Analysis 2024 & Student Reaction
Indian Air Force (IAF) conducted AFCAT 2 2024 exam across various cities spread throughout the country. The exam was conducted in two shifts-9.45 am to 11.45 am and 2.45 pm to 4.45 pm. According to students who appeared in AFCAT 2 2024 exam, the overall difficulty level of the exam was moderate. The difficulty level of the General Awareness section was moderate, and questions were asked about the events of the past six months. 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 of AFCAT exam 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. In this article, we have provided AFCAT 2 exam analysis 2024 & Student Reaction. Read below to learn more on AFCAT exam analysis 2024.
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AFCAT 2 Student Reaction 2024
Shiksha visited one of the AFCAT 2 exam centres in Delhi to gather feedback regarding the overall and section-wise difficulty level of the exam. Candidates can check below AFCAT 2 student reaction 2024.
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Ishita said, "The overall difficulty level of the exam was moderate. All the sections were moderate and questions in the Current Affairs were asked from last one year events."
Anil said, 'The overall difficulty level of the AFCAT 2 2024 exam was moderate. The English section was easy, Numerical Ability section was moderate, GA section was moderate and Reasoning section was moderate.":
Manisha said, " 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 and questions were asked from Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning."
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: Does AFCAT has sectional cutoff?
Q: What is the significance of scoring above the cutoff in AFCAT?
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.
AFCAT 2 Student Reaction 2024
AFCAT Exam Pattern 2024
AFCAT question paper carried questions from General Awareness, Verbal Ability in English, Numerical Ability, Military Reasoning, and Aptitude test. According to the AFCAT exam pattern, a total of 100 questions. The total marks allotted to the test are 300. The duration of the test is two hours. The structure of AFCAT exam pattern is given below.
| Subject | Exam Duration | No of Questions | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Awareness |
02 hours |
100 |
300 |
| Verbal Ability in English |
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| Numerical Ability |
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| Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test |
AFCAT Marking Scheme
The marking scheme of AFCAT exam is given below.
- For correct answers, candidates score three marks
- The score of candidates is calculated after deducting AFCAT negative marking
- There is AFCAT negative marking. One mark is deducted for every incorrect answer
- No marks are allotted to unattempted questions
Also Read: AFCAT Result 2024
AFCAT Shift Timings
AFCAT exam is conducted in two shifts-morning and afternoon. AFCAT shift timings are given below.
| Parameters | Shift 1 | Shift 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Candidates must read the directions |
9.30 am to 9.45 am |
2.30 pm to 2.45 pm |
| Biometrics, Photo/ Thumb Impression/ Sign on Attendance Sheet, and applicant seating in exam hall verification of admit card and ID proof |
7.30 am to 9.30 am |
12.30 pm to 2.30 pm |
| AFCAT shift timings |
9.45 am to 11.45 am |
2.45 pm to 4.45 pm |
AFCAT Syllabus
AFCAT Syllabus outlines the topics from where the questions are asked in the exam. Candidates can check below the topics prescribed in AFCAT syllabus.
| Subjects | Topics |
|---|---|
| English |
Comprehension, Error Detection, Antonyms and Testing of Vocabulary, Idioms and Phrases, Synonyms |
| General Knowledge |
History, Civics, Geography, Politics, Art, Culture, Sports, Defence, Basic Science, Environment, Current Affairs |
| Reasoning and Military Aptitude |
Spatial Ability, Verbal Ability, Simple Interest Time and Distance, Ratio and Proportion, etc. |
| Numerical Ability |
Time and Work, Decimal Fraction, Profit and Loss, Percentage, etc. |
AFCAT 2 Cut off 2024
AFCAT cut off is the minimum qualifying mark that candidates need to secure in order to qualify the exam and become eligible for the next round of selection process. Candidates can check below the expected AFCAT 2 cut off 2024.
| AFCAT Expected Cut Off 2024 | |
|---|---|
| Year | AFCAT 2 Expected Cut Off 2024 |
| AFCAT Cut Off 2024 |
140-150 |
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | ||
A
Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month 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 |
| ||||||
A
Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month 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 |
| ||||||
A
Contributor-Level 10
What is the significance of scoring above the cutoff in AFCAT?