AFCAT is an exam which can give you wings! For all of you who have the dream of working between the sprawling jets can turn this dream into reality through this exam.
What is AFCAT?
Air Force Common Admission Test is a written exam conducted by Indian Air Force twice every year to induct officers in the IAF. The written exam is followed by Air Force Selection Board Interview for shortlisted candidates.
What are the options through AFCAT?
Through AFCAT you can apply for all the three branches of the IAF which are Flying Branch, Technical Branch and Ground Duty Branches. The eligibility criteria for different branches vary. Both men and women can apply for all the three branches. While for women there is short service commission only in all the three branches, for men there is Permanent as well as Short Service Commission for men. However for Flying Branch only Short Service Commission is there through AFCAT. Thus if you clear the written exam and then clear the AFSB also then you have a chance of joining the Air Force Academy.
AFCAT exam details
AFCAT exam was started in 2011 as an OMR sheet based paper. In 2019, AFCAT exam went online and many candidates attempted the AFCAT online across the country. The written exam is an exam of 2 hour duration. It consists of 100 questions and each question carries 3 marks. Thus for every correct answer a candidate gets 3 marks, for every wrong answer one mark is deducted and there is no marking for any question left blank. The paper consists a mix of variety of fields. There are questions from Current Affairs, Math, Reasoning, English, History, Geography, Science, Polity, Economics etc. After the written exam the results are declared and a cut off is fixed. Candidates scoring above the cutoff are called for AFSB interview. This interview is a personality test conducted for duration of 6 days. This personality test is conducted in two stages and consists of tests like Intelligence test, Psychological Tests, Group Tasks and personal interview. Further details on AFSB are beyond the scope here and you can always follow of our SSBCrack for further details on AFSB and SSB.
AFCAT Eligibility Criteria
- Flying Branch –Age should lay between to 23 years at the time of course commencement. The candidate must be a Graduate (Minimum three year degree course) in any discipline from a recognized University who have attained minimum 60% marks in aggregate in all papers put together and have passed Maths and Physics at 10+2 level OR BE / B Tech degree (Four year course) from a recognized University with minimum 60% marks in aggregate in all papers put together.
- Technical Branch- The age must lay between 18 to 28 years at the time of course commencement. For details on education candidates can refer to the advertisement.
- Ground Duty Branch-The age must lie between 20-23 years for Graduates, 20-25 years for Post Graduates, 20-26 years for LLB (Three year course after graduation) and 20-27 years for M.Ed/PhD/CA/ICWA. For details on education qualification you can refer to the official advertisement.
Q1. What is AFCAT Exam?
Ans: AFCAT is an online exam conducted by the Indian air force to get potential officers.
Q2. How many times AFCAT is conducted in a year?
Ans: AFCAT exam is conducted twice in a year.
Q3. Is AFCAT tough?
Ans: The competition has increased in AFCAT, out of 5 lakh candidates, 20 thousand clears the written exam.
Q4. What is a good score for AFCAT?
Ans: Scoring 170+ in AFCAT is good to be in the merit list. Though it also depends on your AFSB score.
72 thoughts on “What is AFCAT Exam? – AFCAT 2023 AFSB interview, Result, Cut Off & Selection Process”
Nice post.
Iam in 6th sem engineering not yet given my exam because of covid19 am i eligible for afcat 2 2020
Sir I’ve come To know that there is only short service commision for women in IAF so for how long do they get To serve?? And what happens after then?
i am student of bsc agriculture CAN I GIVE AFCAT Or not
afcat exam held in hindi or not.
sir my date of birth 25/06/1992 . i have completed btech branch mechanical in 2017. am i eligible for FCAT exam,please suggest me .
I finished master degree in chemistry and now my age is 24.For which criteria can I apply? please revert me to my mail…
respected sir/mam,
i am pursuing b.tech in final year in CSE branch so i am apply this exam pls guide me any one on this exam.
Thankyou
Yes
Hlo sir ! I am 23 year old. I am complete my degree in BCA and pass +2 with math economics can i apply CDSE or AFCAT exam .
Sir I am(female) bsc second year of my graduation .How I join flying branch in air force after graduation?
Hi…cds ka paper do…fhir afcat Dene ki need nahi hogi
Sir, my name is kalyani I am pursuing 4th b-tech in the stream of EEE I have a dream to work in air force could you please suggest me whether to apply it or not & if I am eligible, for which type of job I should apply.
Sir,I was give the AFCAT exam …but EKT exam I was not given…is any problem during declaration of result.?
paper hindi/english dono mediem me aayega kya? Plz koi bhi bta do
Sir,I’am a final year btech student(male) in CIVIL branch , Am I eligible for AFCAT examplease I just needs your suggestion..
yes ,you are eligible for AFCAT
all the best
Sir,
I’m Gouthami pursuing MBA 2nd year I’m I eligible for GROUND DUTY BRANCH .What kind of job is it could you please briefly explain about GDB.
Iam completed puc 2nd year commerce whether Iam elgible join indian airforce
hi
i have completed my 2nd puc (10+2)(commerce)
so how do i join
is there any option to join
Sir,
i am pursuing b.tech final year.is there is Possiblity to write AFCAT2 without attempting AFCAT1?
Sir, m studying in class 12th n want to join IAF through NDA . what should i do ……
Sir i will complete my graduation in the age of 24….. So can i attempt afcet paper
can civil branch student give this exam
“60% marks in aggregate in all papers put together.” I didn’t understand these sentence…I have average score of 63%
Sir, can a student of B.tech lateral entry (civil engg.) apply for AFCAT in final semester.
Why their is no centers in ODISHA.
Where many B.tech colleges are in.
Many students from Bihar,Jharakhanda,Bengal are studies.
Sir ,can a final year B-Tech student will be able to appear for AFCAT exam
Sir,can I take the interview in Hindi in afcat??
Sir which type of maths comes in this exam
sir in which language quetion paper asks in afcat
Sir, I’m a CSE student and I’m a little confused as to which option to select in SELECT QUALIFYING EDUCATION field. Kindly guide for the required.
Sir,I am a CSE student.I was little confused to take the options in the field SELECT QUALIFYING EDUCATION,because the subjects in option B relates to my study or whether i take option E in which computer applications are mentioned. Please help me
Sir my age 24 year and i am graduated in arts , can i apply in af cat ?
Any garduate can apply for AFCAT but you will not be eligible for Tech Bracnch
I am 12 th pass student,can I appear in afcat exam.
I am in final semester of mba can i fill afcat 2016 for gd branch
Hello,
Now my exact age is 23 years-6months-14 days, Am I eligible to apply for AFCAT(Flying)?
not for technical but you are eligible for tech and gdoc
sir,i m inXII now my final exam,will ,start 18 feb can i apply for nda and pilot level exam
Sir, how can i join flying branch in Air Force after 12 except NDA??
Sir, currently I am in second year of my graduation. I am from non science background and I am eligible only for ground duty branch in air force. Is science background necessary for giving AFCAT exam ?
Except GDOC branch, physics and maths is necessary for other branch such as flying.
sir please send the reply for this question. I am interested I am completed intermediate Bi.p.c group with 65% age 18 yrs please give reply whether i am eligible for air force jobs or navy jobs or army jobs.
Get a graduate degree then you can apply for airforce or army through CDS or AFCAT.
sir I am btech student (not aeronautical engineering) can apply techanical branch in Arcata
Depends on your Btech stream
sir ,
i am in b.tech final year and i give afcat exam so i am elligible for ssb , now i am in 7th semester
Yes, if you clear the AFCAT then you are eligible for SSB
Sir, I wanted to ask how many times a year AFCAT exam is held.
I am a btech Mechanical student and it’s my final year.So,when can I apply,plz tell me the same too.
AFCAT is conducted twice a year, next AFCAT will be conducted in Feb 2016 and the registration for this test will start in December.
Sir/mam,
Can i give this exam just after passing +2.
Now,when they will be online?
No , AFCAT is for graduate degree holder
Sir, I am in my penultimate year of my engineering. My branch is computer science. Can i apply for technical branch?
Sir, I completed my btech degree in 2014 , mechanical, my D . O. B. is 2nd march 1991. May I fill this form for august examination? If yes then for which duty?
sir, m graduated did BBA ,m i eligible for this
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Yes, all graduates are eligible for AFCAT provided they satisfy age criteria.
Sir,I’am a final year btech student(female) in ECE branch , Am I eligible for technical branch.
Final year B-tech female students are eligible for technical branch, they can attempt AFCAT/EKT exam. ECE students should apply for EKT under electrical and electronic engineering subject.
sir, i just passed my higher secondary can i apply for air force ..?
Yes, you can apply in Indian Air force through NDA Exam. You should have Maths, Physics and Chemistry at 10+2 level. Else you can apply Indian Navy. Next NDA exam will be held in April 2015.
sir I completed my mba in hr.for which branch I am eligible
You are eligible for GDOC branch, if you engineering degree, you could also apply for tech branch.
sir,i have selected in afcat exam, i have selected my interview date and venue but i could not take print out of call letter..now a days student login is not opened because notification august-2014 is not shown…please help me sir….
Hi, you can check the following blog for the student login link: https://ssbcrackexams.com/afcat-2-2014-result/
Please write this to the concerned AFSB you have selected, also try to open the portal again if it works for you.
plz tell if we ll not attempt a question then it is calculeted for negative mark or not
There is no negative mark for questions which have not been attempted. Negative marks is there only for wrong answers.
sir, I hve got 55% in b.tech ( elrctrical &electronics) ..can I eligible for afcat??? please I just needs your suggestion..
Do students with an aggregate less than 60% are eligible for technical branch?
Pre final year students of BTECH can give AFCAT or not….n what about CDS too??
Sir, I am student of BA eng hon. (Female) am I eligible for this exam or nt .. & if i am .. then pls tell me for which branch I am .. please help me .. thank you