AFCAT Exam Date 2025: Complete AFCAT 2 Exam Schedule

Air Force Common Admission Test 2025 ( AFCAT )

Anangsha Patra
Updated on Jul 14, 2025 15:45 IST

By Anangsha Patra, Deputy Manager – Editorial

AFCAT Exam Date 2025: The Indian Air Force (IAF) activated the link to correct AFCAT 2 2025 application form. The window to fill the application form closed on July 1, 2025. The detailed AFCAT 2 notification was released on June 2, 2025. The short notification for AFCAT 2 was released on May 27, 2025. The AFCAT 2 2025 exam will be conducted on August 23, 24 and 25, 2025.

AFCAT dates highlight important events about the exam, such as the release of the application form, the issue of the admit card, and the declaration of the result. Candidates should keep an eye on the dates so that they do not miss any events. Check below for the important events of AFCAT.

Q:   What is AFCAT Exam Pattern?
A: 
AFCAT exam pattern highlights the overall structure of the exam such as number of sections, weightage of topics, time duration, total marks, marking scheme, etc. AFCAT exam is divided into online test and AFSB interview. Besides AFCAT candidates who applies for the technical branch are required to appear for the Engineering Knowledge Test (EKT). AFCAT test comprises different sections such as General Awareness, Verbal Ability in English . Numerical Ability, Military Reasoning, and Aptitude test. EKT carries questions from Mechanical, Computer Science, and Electrical & Electronics. AFCAT carries a total of 100 questions whereas, EKT carries 50 questions. The total marks allotted to AFCAT are 300 whereas, EKT carries 150 marks. The duration of AFCAT exam is two hours whereas EKT is held for 45 minutes. Both AFCAT and EKT is held in online mode and the language of the question paper is English.
Q:   How many AFCAT 2 vacancies 2025 have been announced?
A: 

A total of 284 Vacancies were announced for AFCAT 2 exam. The vacancy break-up is given below.

EntryBranchCourse NumberVacancies (Men) (SSC)Vacancies (Women)
AFCAT EntryFlying220/26F/SSC/M & W0102
Ground-Duty (Technical)219/26T/SSC/ 109AEC/ M & WAE (L): 85
AE (M): 38
AE (L): 23
AE (M): 10
Ground-Duty (Non-Technical)219/26G/SSC/M & WWeapon System (WS) Branch: 19
Admin: 46
Accts: 09
Lgs: 11
Edn: 07
Met: 06
Weapon System (WS) Branch: 05
Admin: 12
Accts: 02
Lgs: 04
Edn: 02
Met: 02
NCC Special EntryFlying220/26F/PC/M and
220/26F/SSC/M&W
10% seats out of CDSE vacancies for PC and 10% seats out of AFCAT vacancies for SSC.
Q:   When AFCAT 2 application form 2025 was released?
A: 

AFCAT 2 application form 2025 was released on June 2, 2025. The last date to fill the application form was July 1, 2025. The application form was released online. The application fee is INR 250 across all categories. Candidates need to complete all the steps of registration successfully or else their applications will get rejected. The admit card is issued to candidates whose applications are accepted by the examination authority.

Q:   When AFCAT 2 2025 notification was released?
A: 

The short notification for AFCAT 2 2025 was released on May 27, 2025. The detailed notification will be released on June 2, 2025. The notification is released in PDF form on the official website. The notification comprises the details related to the exam. Candidates must read the notification before applying for the exam.

Table of content
  • AFCAT 2024 Dates
  • AFCAT Important Events
  • AFCAT Shift Timings
  • AFCAT Exam Dates 2025 FAQs
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AFCAT Important Events

The important events related to AFCAT exam are explained below:

Release of AFCAT Notification

AFCAT notification contains details such as exam dates, the application process, AFCAT vacancies, selection process, exam pattern, syllabus, etc. 

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AFCAT Application Form 

 Interested candidates can fill AFCAT application form online. The application fees are INR 250 for all candidates and can be paid online. The steps to apply online for AFCAT exam are given below:

  • Visit the official website of IAF
  • Go to the 'AFCAT exam cycle' from the 'Candidate Login'
  • Register for the exam by entering the required details
  • Select the course preference
  • Enter the source of advertisement
  • Enter communication details, upload documents, sign the declaration, select the exam city, etc.
  • Pay the examination fees
  • Submit the application form

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AFCAT Admit Card 

Candidates can download the admit card by logging into their accounts. AFCAT admit card contains exam-related information as well as the candidate's personal details. The hard copy of the admit card is not sent to candidates by post. Separate admit cards are issued for AFSB Interview. The steps to download AFCAT admit card are given below:

  • Visit the official website of IAF
  • Click on the 'AFCAT admit card' link on the home page
  • Enter the required cedentials
  • AFCAT admit card appears on the screen
  • Download the admit card and save it
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Appearing in AFCAT Online Exam 

AFCAT exam is conducted online in multiple shifts. The exam comprises questions from General Awareness, Verbal Ability in English, Numerical Ability and Reasoning, and Military Aptitude Test. The total duration of the test is two hours. The total marks for the test are 300.

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AFCAT Result 

The result is announced online on the official website. AFCAT result can be accessed through the candidates' login. The result displays the qualifying status of candidates for AFSB Interview.

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AFCAT Shift Timings

Candidates can check the AFCAT exam timings below.

Activity  Shift 1 Shift 2
Reporting time 7.30 am 12.30 pm
Verification of admit card & ID Proof, Biometrics, Photo/ Thumb Impression/ Sign on Attendance Sheet & candidate seating in exam hall  7.30 am to 9.30 am 

12.30 am to 2 pm 

Reading of instructions by candidates

9.30 am to 9.45 am 

2 pm to 2.15 pm
AFCAT exam  9.45 am to 11.45 am 

2.15 pm to 4.15 pm 

 

 

 

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AFCAT Exam Dates 2025 FAQs

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