AFCAT Cut Off 2025 OUT: Check AFCAT 2 Cut off Marks Here

Air Force Common Admission Test 2025 ( AFCAT )

Anangsha Patra
Updated on Sep 16, 2025 18:26 IST

By Anangsha Patra, Deputy Manager – Editorial

AFCAT Cut off 2025: The Indian Air Force (IAF) announced AFCAT 2 2025 cut off on September 16. AFCAT 2 cut off for all categories is 140. AFCAT dates were announced by the examination authority. AFCAT 2 2025 exam was conducted on August 23, 24 and 25, 2025. AFCAT cut off is released along with the result. The cut off along with the AFCAT result can be accessed by logging with email ID, password, and captcha code. AFCAT cut off is the minimum qualifying mark that candidates need to secure inorder to qualify the exam. Candidates securing the required cut off in AFCAT exam are selected for the next stage of recruitment. The total cut off for AFCAT 1 2025 exam is 121. Read below for more details on AFCAT cut off 2025.

 

 

Q:   What is AFCAT 1 2025 cut off?
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AFCAT 1 cut off 2025 was announced on March 17, 2025. The total cut off out of 300 marks is 121. This cut off is common for all the categories. Candidates who qualified the exam securing the cut off marks were selected for AFSB interview. 

Q:   What is the AFCAT cut off?
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AFCAT cut off is the minimum qualifying marks that candidates need to secure inorder to qualify the exam. AFCAT 1 cut off 2023 was 155 out of 300. In 2022, AFCAT 1 cut off was 157 whereas it was 18 for EKT. In the same year, AFCAT 2 cut off was 157. In 2021, AFCAT 1 cut off was 165 whereas EKT cut off was 30. In 2021, AFCAT 2 cut off was 157 whereas EKT cut off was 18. In 2019, AFCAT 1 cut off was 133 whereas it was 50 for EKT. In 2020, AFCAT 2 cut off was 155 whereas EKT cut off was 40. AFCAT cut off is announced online on the official website. AFCAT cut off is common for all the categories. Candidates securing equal to or more than the cut off marks are called for the next round of selection process.

Q:   What is section-wise weightage in AFCAT exam?
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AFCAT exam comprises sections such as General Awareness, Verbal Ability in English Numerical Ability, Military Reasoning, and Aptitude test. Total marks allotted to the test are 300.

Table of content
  • AFCAT Cut off
  • AFCAT 2025 Dates
  • How to Check AFCAT Cut Off 2025?
  • AFCAT Cut off 2025 FAQs
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AFCAT Cut off

AFCAT cut off is released to select candidates as Class I Gazetted Officers in Flying and Ground Duties (Technical and Non-Technical). AFCAT cut off is released twice a year and indicates the minimum marks to be secured by the candidate in order to qualify for the exam and move further in the selection process. Candidates who clear the cut off marks are selected for the AFSB interview. The final merit list is prepared based on the marks secured in the online test and AFSB interview.

How is AFCAT Cut off Calculated?

AFCAT scores are calculated in the following way:

  • For the correct answers, candidates score three marks
  • According to AFCAT Exam Pattern, one mark is deducted for incorrect answer
  • The scores of candidates are calculated based on the number of correct and incorrect answers

 

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Q:   Is the score of 191 in AFCAT decent enough to make it to the merit list?
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Yes, a score of 191 is very high, and it is above average score. You will be considered on the merit list if you clear the AFSB interview. The final merit list is prepared based on the marks scored in the online test, AFSB interview, medical test. AFCAT marks are decided based on a number of factors, such as difficulty level, number of vacancies, and number of test-takers. The cut off marks for AFCAT exam are calculated out of 300 whereas it is decided out of 150 marks for EKT. The total marks of the AFCAT exam are 300, out of which you have to score above the cutoff marks. AFCAT cutoff usually ranges from 120 to 150 marks.

Q:   What was AFCAT 1 and EKT cut offs in 2022, 2021 and 2019?
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Selection in the AFCAT exam is done based on the cut off marks. Candidates securing equal to or more than the cut off marks are called for the next round of selection process. AFCAT cut off is the minimum qualifying marks which candidates need to secure inorder to qualify the exam and become eligible for the next round of selection process. AFCAT cut off is calculated out of 300 marks. EKT cut off is calculated out of 150 marks. AFCAT cut off 2022 out of 300 marks was 157 AFCAT cut off 2021 out of 300 marks was 165 AFCAT cut off 2019 out of 300 marks was 133 EKT cut off 2022 out of 150 marks was 18 EKT cut off 2021 out of 150 marks was 30 EKT cut off 2019 out of 150 marks was 50.
Q:   Does AFCAT has sectional cutoff?
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Yes, there is sectional cut-off marks in the exam. Candidates need to secure the overall cut-off marks to get selected for AFSB Interview. Candidates securing equal to or more than the cut off marks are selected for the subsequent rounds of the selection process. Around 10,000 candidates are selected for the AFSB test based on their performance in the online test. The final selection is done based on the performance in the AFCAT and AFSB interview. 

AFCAT 2025 Dates

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of AFCAT 2025 exam

DatesPast Exam Dates
08 Mar ' 24

AFCAT 1 result 2024

27 Sep ' 23

AFCAT 2 Result 2023

13 Mar ' 23

AFCAT 1 result 2023

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How to Check AFCAT Cut Off 2025?

Candidates can follow the steps below to check the cut off marks:

  • Visit the official website-afcat.cdac.in
  • Go to the 'Candidate login' tab
  • Click 'AFCAT Cycle' link 
  • Enter the login credentials 
  • The scorecard along with the cutoff marks are displayed on the screen 

Check here AFCAT 2 cut off 2024-https://afcat.cdac.in/afcatreg/candidate/login

Factors Affecting AFCAT Cut off 

The cut off of AFCAT is calculated based on the following factors:

  • Exam difficulty 
  • Total marks 
  • Number of vacancies 
  • Number of test-takers

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Previous Years' AFCAT 1 Cut off 

Take a look below at AFCAT cut offs from 2015 to 2024.

AFCAT 1 Cut off 2024

The AFCAT 1 cut off 2024 is given below in the table:

AFCAT AFCAT Cut Off  EKT Cut Off 

AFCAT 1 2024

137

-

AFCAT 1 2023

155

-

AFCAT 1 2022

157

18

AFCAT (1) 2021

165

30

AFCAT (1) 2019

133

50

AFCAT (1) 2018

155

60

AFCAT (1) 2017

150

60

AFCAT (1) 2016

132

52

AFCAT (1) 2015

126

55

Previous Years' AFCAT 2 Cut off

The year-wise AFCAT 2 cut off is given in the table below.

AFCAT AFCAT Cut Off  EKT Cut Off 

AFCAT 2 Cut off 2024

139

-

AFCAT 2 Cut off 2022

157

-

AFCAT (2) 2021

157

18

AFCAT (2) 2020

155

40

AFCAT (2) 2018

140

55

AFCAT (2) 2017

160

60

AFCAT (2) 2016

148

60

AFCAT (2) 2015

144

52

AFCAT (2) 2014

123

45

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Is there any negative marking in AFCAT exam?
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Yes, there is a negative marking in AFCAT exam. For each wrong answer, one mark is deducted. 

Q:   What is AFCAT normalisation of marks?
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AFCAT exam is conducted to get into the Indian Air Force. To adjust the level of difficulty, normalisation of marks are done in AFCAT. It is the process to mark and rank candidates based on the difficulty level of the shifts. It is a process to equalize scores of students appearing for the same exam but in different shifts having different Sets of question papers. Candidates are marked based on the difficulty level of the shifts. Each shift has a different difficulty level. The normalisation process is introduced to adjust the difficulty level of each set and is used to fill the gap of disparity.

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AFCAT Cut off 2025 FAQs

Candidates can check below the FAQs related to AFCAT cut off.

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Q:   What after the declaration of AFCAT result?
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After the declaration of AFCAT result for the online test, IAF prepares a merit list from the candidates who get the minimum qualifying marks on the exam. Such candidates are called for AFSB interview. Qualified candidates are required to select AFSB date, time and venue. The AFSB centres are at Dehradun (1 AFSB), Mysuru (2 AFSB), Gandhinagar (3 AFSB), and Varanasi (4 AFSB). Only the candidates who apply for the Flying Branch can opt for Dehradun, Mysore, and Varanasi. The call letter for the AFSB interview is released based on the details provided by the candidates. AFSB Interview is conducted in three stages. The first stage is the Officer Intelligence Rating Test along with Picture Perception and Discussion Test. The second stage is Psychological tests. The third stage is the Computerised Pilot Selection System, which is conducted only for the Flying branch. The final merit list is prepared based on the marks secured in the online test and AFSB interview.
Q:   What is AFCAT marking scheme?
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AFCAT marking scheme is prescribed by the examination authority. The marking scheme highlights how many marks are deducted for wrong answers and how many marks are awarded for the correct answers. AFCAT marking scheme is given below: Three marks are awarded for every correct answer One mark is deducted for every incorrect answer No marks are awarded for unattempted questions The score of candidates is calculated based on the number of correct answers after applying a penalty for wrong answers. Candidates should mark the answers correctly in the exam in order to avoid negative marks in the exam. Normalisation of scores is also done as the exam is conducted in multiple shifts. Normalisation of marks is a standard formula which is followed if the exam is held in multiple shifts.

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Answered a month ago

AFCAT 2 2025 result was announced on September 16, 2025. The result was announced on the official website. However, we have provided the direct link to check the result on this page. Candidates qualifying the online test are called for AFSB interview.

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Sumridhi Singh

Contributor-Level 7

Answered a month ago

AFCAT question paper is framed in English. The test paper carries questions from General Awareness, Verbal Ability in English, Numerical Ability and Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test. Total marks allotted to the test are 300.

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Indrani Thakur

Contributor-Level 7

Answered a month ago

Aspirants should practice the AFCAT previous year question paper for five to seven years. Practising the previous years' question papers helps candidates to know the difficulty level of the exam. This also helps candidates to solve the question paper in the exam with accuracy. 

 

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Abhishek Kumar

Contributor-Level 7

Answered a month ago

There is a medical test in the AFCAT selection process. The medical test is conducted at the time of AFSB Interview. It is one of the most important factors in the selection process of AFCAT. Candidates not clearing the medical test are rejected from further processes.

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Mani Shukla

Contributor-Level 7

Answered a month ago

AFCAT selection process is the same for men and women candidates. However, the eligibility in terms of height and weight is slightly different from the male counterparts. Candidates applying for the AFCAT exam are required to appear for the online test and AFSB interview.

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Ishita Aggarwal

Contributor-Level 7

Answered a month ago

AFCAT official answer key is released by the examination authority. However, the unofficial answer keys are released by the coaching institutes. Candidates can use the unofficial answer keys till the time the official answer keys are not released.

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Bhumika Lama

Contributor-Level 7

Answered a month ago

The memory-based AFCAT answer keys are provided by the coaching institutes based on the feedback provided by the students. They are not 100 percent accurate, therefore, candidates should not completely rely on the same. 

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Anangsha Patra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

AFCAT 1 notification 2026 will be released in December 2025. AFCAT 2 notification will be released in May 2026. The notification will be released in PDF form and comprises the important details related to the exam. Candidates must check the notification before applying for the exam.

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Raushan Pradhan

Contributor-Level 7

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