As the AFCAT 1 2026 examination approached its final countdown, aspirants required not just revision, but precision, confidence, and exam temperament. To meet this crucial need, the Maha Marathon Live Session – Part 2 was conducted on 30 January 2026, one day before the actual examination scheduled on Saturday, 31 January 2026.
This session acted as a final performance booster, focusing entirely on exam-specific multiple choice questions (MCQs) drawn from all four sections of the AFCAT examination:
- English
- General Awareness (GA)
- Reasoning
- Numerical Ability
The emphasis was on revision through practice, sharpening accuracy, and eliminating last-minute confusion.
Purpose of Maha Marathon Live Session – Part 2
Unlike earlier preparation classes, Part 2 of the Maha Marathon was designed as a last-mile revision session, aiming to:
- Practise high-frequency AFCAT MCQs
- Strengthen confidence just before the exam
- Fine-tune section-wise strategies
- Address common mistakes made under pressure
- Help aspirants remain calm and focused on exam day
This session ensured that aspirants entered the exam hall with clarity, control, and confidence.
English Section: Precision over Guesswork
The English section focused on quick yet accurate solving, as AFCAT English often becomes a scoring area if handled smartly.
Key MCQs Covered
- Vocabulary (synonyms, antonyms, word usage)
- Fill in the blanks
- Error spotting and sentence correction
- Reading comprehension-based questions
- Contextual and suggested meaning of words
Strategic Emphasis
- Choosing answers based on context and meaning
- Avoiding confusion between similar options
- Managing time while reading comprehension passages
- Minimising errors due to haste
Students were guided to rely on language sense rather than overthinking.
General Awareness: Smart Selection Strategy
The General Awareness section focused on selective accuracy, helping candidates avoid negative marking.
Areas Revised
- Recent current affairs
- Defence-related awareness
- Frequently repeated static GK
- Basic science and environmental concepts
Key Takeaways
- Attempt only well-known questions
- Avoid risky guesses
- Use elimination only when logically justified
The session reinforced that GA scoring depends on discipline, not attempt volume.
Reasoning Section: Logical Efficiency
Reasoning MCQs were practised with a focus on speed, pattern recognition, and logical clarity.
Question Types Included
- Analogy and classification
- Series and pattern-based reasoning
- Coding-decoding
- Direction sense
- Blood relations and logical reasoning
Focus Points
- Identify patterns quickly
- Use shortcuts where applicable
- Avoid time-consuming puzzles
- Maintain balance between speed and accuracy
The session helped aspirants avoid mental fatigue in reasoning questions.
Numerical Ability: Accuracy under Time Pressure
The Numerical Ability section focused on concept clarity with controlled calculations, essential for AFCAT.
Topics Practised
- Percentage and ratio
- Time, speed, and distance
- Profit and loss
- Average and basic arithmetic
Exam Tips Highlighted
- Choose the correct method before calculating
- Skip lengthy calculations
- Use approximation when possible
- Prioritise accuracy over blind attempts
This approach helped aspirants conserve time and avoid calculation errors.
Integrated Exam-Day Strategy Guidance
Throughout the session, aspirants received crucial last-minute guidance on:
✔ Section-wise time allocation
✔ Ideal order of attempting sections
✔ Managing negative marking
✔ Staying calm during difficult questions
✔ Avoiding panic and last-minute overthinking
These insights were critical in aligning knowledge with execution.
Importance of Maha Marathon Part 2 Before AFCAT
Maha Marathon Live Session – Part 2 is especially important because it:
- Serves as a final mock-like experience
- Reinforces confidence just before the exam
- Helps aspirants recall key concepts quickly
- Trains the mind for exam-day pressure
- Reduces anxiety and uncertainty
It acts as a mental warm-up before the actual AFCAT examination.
Conclusion
The Maha Marathon Live Session – Part 2 for AFCAT 1 2026, conducted on 30 January 2026, provided aspirants with a powerful final revision platform just a day before the examination on 31 January 2026. By focusing on exam-specific MCQs from English, General Awareness, Reasoning, and Numerical Ability, the session helped candidates consolidate their preparation and step into the exam hall with confidence and clarity.
Such focused marathon sessions play a decisive role in transforming preparation into confident performance on the final day.
