AFCAT

To ace AFCAT exam, it is mandatory to know the important topics covered in AFCAT syllabus. Knowing important topics will help candidates to strategise their preparation and score maximum marks. Some of the important topics in AFCAT syllabus are given below:English: Spotting Errors, Fill in the blanks, One-word substitution, Sentence completion, Synonyms and Antonyms, etc.Mathematics: Percentage, Profit and Loss, Ratio and Proportion, Boats and Streams, Time and Work, Average, Interest, etc.Reasoning: Odd one out, Venn Diagram, Analogy, Blood relations, missing figures, Syllogism, Coding-Decoding, etc.General Awareness: History, Geography, Current Affairs, Art and Culture, Sports, Important days and events, etc. 

AFCAT Exam was introduced in the year 2011 as an OMR-based paper but in 2019 the Computer Based Test (CBT) was initiated. In 2022, normalisation process was introduced in the exam process. The reason why the normalisation process was introduced in the AFCAT exam is given below:To maintain uniformity in the selection process and judge the merit of the candidates on a common notationCandidates might feel they have been evaluated unfairly as the paper they got in their shift was comparatively tougher than other shifts. Since the IAF could not have a similar question paper for all the shifts, so to end this feeling of unfairness  in candidates’ scores, AFCAT normalisation was introduced. 

AFCAT normalisation is a process that is applied to data to adjust its values so that they conform to a standard scale or distribution. This is often done to make it easier to compare or analyse the data. In the context of marks or grades, normalisation can be used to adjust the scores or grades given by different teachers or evaluators so that they are comparable to one another. This can be done by converting the scores to a standardised scale, such as a percentile or Z-score, or by adjusting the scores based on factors such as the difficulty of the course or the performance of the class as a whole. It's important to note that normalisation can have an impact on the marks, as it can alter the scores or grades given to students. Some students may have their marks increased, while others may have them decreased, depending on how the normalisation process is applied. Additionally, some students and teachers may object to the use of normalisation, as they may feel that it is unfair or that it does not accurately reflect the student's performance.

AFCAT 1 application form 2024 was released on December 1, 2023. AFCAT 2 application form 2024 was released on May 30, 2024. Interested candidates can fill the application form online within the prescribed deadline. The application process comprises several steps such as registration, changing the password, filling the detailed application form, paying the application fees, etc. Candidates should fill the details in the application form carefully to avoid any rejection in the application process. The steps to fill AFCAT application form are given below:Visit the official website of IAFGo to the ‘Candidate Login’ on the home page of AFCATNew users need to register for the exam by entering the required detailsTwo separate OTPs will be sent to the registered email ID and mobile numbers of candidatesAfter verifying the OTPs candidates can proceed towards filling the application form Before filling the application form, candidates should read the notification carefullyIn the application form, candidates need to enter personal details, course preference, communication details, select the exam centres, upload the documents, sign the declaration and submit the application form After successfully filling the application form, candidates can pay the application feesTake the printout of the application form and receipt of the transaction receipt

AFCAT 1 notification 2024 was released on December 1, 2023. AFCAT 2 short notification 2024 was released on May 20, 2024. The detailed notification was released on May 30, 2024.  The notification is released on the official website in PDF form. The notification comprises all essential details related to the exam such as application process, eligibility, vacancy, exam pattern, syllabus, selection process, etc. AFCAT notification is released to select candidates as Class-1 Gazetted Officers in the Flying Branch and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) branches. Candidates are selected based on their performances in the online test and AFSB interview. Candidates through AFCAT 1 2024 exam are selected for the courses beginning at IAF in January 2025. Candidates through AFCAT 2 2024 exam are selected for the courses beginning at IAF in July 2024. Selection process comprises online test and AFSB interview.