AFCAT Exam Date 2025: Complete AFCAT 2 Exam Schedule

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.

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.

AFCAT 2 application form 2025 was released on June 2, 2025. The last date to fill the application form is 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.

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

Entry	Branch	Course Number	Vacancies (Men) (SSC)	Vacancies (Women)
AFCAT Entry	Flying	220/26F/SSC/M & W	01	02
	Ground-Duty (Technical)	219/26T/SSC/ 109AEC/ M & W	AE (L): 85 AE (M): 38	AE (L): 23 AE (M): 10
	Ground-Duty (Non-Technical)	219/26G/SSC/M & W	Weapon 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 Entry	Flying	220/26F/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.

The full form of AFCAT is Air Force Common Admission Test whereas the full form of NDA is National Defence Academy. Both exams are the sought-after defence entrance exams in the country. NDA exam is conducted by Union Public Service Commission to select candidates for admission to the Army, Navy and Air wings of NDA and Indian Naval Academy Courses. AFCAT exam is conducted to select candidates as Class 1 gazetted Officers in the flying branch and ground duty (Technical and Non-Technical) branches. NDA exam is conducted after Class 12 whereas AFCAT is conducted after graduation. The selection process of AFCAT comprises online test and AFSB interview. NDA selection process comprises written exam and SSB interview. Candidates after clearing NDA exam are required to first undergo training at the National Defence Academy after which they are sent to the respective defence academies as per their preferences for further training. Through AFCAT exam candidates are directly inducted into the Indian Air Force. There is also a difference in the exam pattern and syllabus of NDA and AFCAT. NDA exam pattern is such that it is divided into two papers-Maths and GAT. NDA exam is conducted offline and carries 900 marks. AFCAT exam pattern is such that it comprises several sections such as General Awareness, Verbal Ability in English Numerical Ability, Military Reasoning, and Aptitude test. Additionally, candidates who opt for the technical branch in AFCAT are required to appear for Engineering Knowledge Test (EKT). The total marks allotted to the AFCAT test are 300 whereas EKT 150 marks.

Preparation Tips: 1- Understand the Syllabus of the Exam. 2- Know the Exam Pattern. 3- Practice the Previous Year's Question Papers. 4- Attempt Mock Tests. 5- Make a Proper Routine. 6- Select the Best Materials/Books. 7- Prefer Online Material and Courses. 8- Keep Revision/Practicing. Exam pattern for AFCAT: Mode of Exam: Online No. Of Questions: 100 Duration of Exam: 2 hours (120 minutes) Maximum Marks: 300 Sections in Paper: General Awareness, Numerical Ability and Reasoning, Verbal Ability in English and Military Aptitude Test. Negative Marking: 1 mark Books: 1- General Awareness General Knowledge: Lucent Manorama Yearbook: Malayala Manorama Group From Plinth to Paramount: KD Publication 2- Verbal Ability Objective General English Dr. RS Aggarwal Verbal Reasoning: Bhupendra Kumar Singh 3- Numerical Ability Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations: RS Aggarwal/ S Hand Publishing; Objective Arithmetic: S Hand Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation: Odisha Publication 4- Reasoning and Military Aptitude Quantitative Aptitude: S. Hand Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Exams: McGraw-Hill Education 5- AFCAT Overall Preparation Books AFCAT - For Flying, Technical, and Ground Duty Branch by Arihant Experts AFCAT (Air Force Common Admission Test) Exam Guide: For Flying and Technical Branch (Popular Master Guide) by R. Gupta Let's Crack AFCAT Air Force Common Admission Test by SSBCrack AFCAT Topic Wise Solved Papers (2011-2019) by Odisha Experts AFCAT- The First Step Book by Defence Direct Education I hope this will help you.

AFCAT admit card is released one week before the exam. Candidates can download their admit cards by entering the required login details. The hard copy of the admit card is not sent to candidates by post. AFCAT admit card comprises details such as candidate's name, roll number, reporting time, exam day guidelines, scanned photograph and signature, exam centre details. Candidates need to take the printed copy of their admit card along with one photo-identity proof to the exam centre. Along with the admit card, candidates must bring two photographs inorder to paste in the admit card. The steps to download AFCAT admit card are given below: Visit the official website Click the AFCAT admit card link on the home page In the login page, candidates need to enter email ID, password and captcha code AFCAT admit card appears on the screen Download the admit card and take its printout

AFCAT 1 admit card 2025 was released on February 2025. Candidates can download their admit cards online by logging with the required credentials. The hard copy of the admit card is not sent to candidates by post. The admit card is an important document without which candidates are not allowed to appear for the exam. Candidates need to carry the printed copy of their admit cards along with one photo-identity proof to te exam centre.

The important topics for the AFCAT Numerical Ability section are Decimal Fraction, Time and Work, Average, Profit & Loss, Percentage, Ratio & Proportion and Simple Interest, Time and Distance (Trains/Boats & Streams). Candidates can prepare for the Numerical Ability section only through practice. They should also learn the shortcut tricks of solving questions in this section. Solving questions with the shortcut tricks will help candidates to attempt more questions in less possible time. The tips and tricks to prepare the Maths section of AFCAT are given below: Review the math concepts that will be covered on the test. This includes topics such as Algebra, Geometry, and Trigonometry Make sure to understand the formulas and concepts Practice Maths as much as possible Make sure to practice Maths questions in the time allotted for the test Take online mock tests

AFCAT 1 application form 2025 was released on December 2, 2024. Both male and female candidates are eligible to apply for AFCAT exam. AFCAT application form are required to be filled online. The steps to fill AFCAT application form 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

Candidates through their Force Common Admission Test exam are selected for the post of Group A Gazetted Officers in Flying branch and Ground Duty for Technical and Non-Technical branches. AFCAT Ground Duty Technical Job Profile: 1- Maintenance of all technical tools and equipment of aircraft. 2- Responsibility for managing the technicians who are already qualified. 3- Make sure the technicians are being provided with the required equipment and tools for the job consisting of Aircraft, RADAR, etc. 4- Technical officers must be able to perform aeronautical engineering, weapons, communication systems, avionics, etc. 5- Handling of the aircraft service. 6- Technical processes and management in the aircraft. AFCAT Ground Duty Non-Technical Job Profile: 1- Administration of Air Traffic Controller and Fighter Controller. 2- Accounts of the department. 3- Logistics of the department. 4- Education. In-hand Salary : 1- Flying Branch- INR 85,372 2- Ground Duty for Technical post- INR 74,872 3- Ground Duty for Non-Technical post- INR 71,872.

AFCAT exam is conducted for two hours whereas EKT is held for 45 minutes. There is no sectional time limit in AFCAT exam. The candidates are allowed to leave the examination hall after the completion of the exam. AFCAT exam is conducted in two shifts. Shift 1 exam is conducted from 9.45 am to 11.45 am whereas Shift 2 is held from 2.15 pm to 4.15 pm. Candidates need to answer 100 questions in AFCAT exam within two hours. Candidates can divide time among the sections according to their convenience. Candidates can learn time management by practicing previous years' question papers and mock tests. The total marks allotted to AFCAT exam are 100.

There is no limit to the number of attempts the AFCAT exam. Candidates falling within the prescribed age limit can appear for the exam. As per AFCAT eligibility, applicants must be 20 to 24 years (at the time of commencement of course). The upper age limit for candidates holding valid and current Commercial Pilot License issued by DGCA (India) is relaxed up to 26 years (at the time of commencement of course).

AFCAT exam is conducted in two shifts. The exam for the first shift is conducted from 9.45 am to 11.45 am. While the exam for the second shift is conducted from 2.15 pm to 4.15 pm. The details regarding the shifts are mentioned on the admit card. Candidates need to reach the exam centre as per the reporting time mentioned on the admit card. Candidates need to carry the following documents to the exam centre along with the admit card: PAN card Passport Driving License Voter Identity Card College Identity Card (or any other valid photo identity proof that mentions - name, father's name, date of birth, and a clear photograph). Candidates are not allowed to carry Textual material, Calculators, Docupen, Slide rulers and log tables, Electronic watches, Mobile phones, Bluetooth, pager or any other electronic items to the exam centre.

The exam consists of multiple-choice questions on General Awareness, Verbal Ability in English Numerical Ability and Reasoning, and Military Aptitude. The AFCAT exam is scored out of a total of 300 marks, with each question carrying three marks and one mark deducted for each wrong answer. To qualify for the next round of the selection process, candidates are required to score a minimum of 150 marks out of 300. However, a good score in the AFCAT exam depends on various factors such as the number of applicants, the difficulty level of the exam, and the competition for a particular branch. In general, a score of 180-200 or above can be considered a good score in the AFCAT exam, and it increases your chances of getting shortlisted for the next round of the selection process.

Yes, IAF provides the facility to edit the details entered in the AFCAT application form. The online correction window remains open for a specified time period. Candidates can use the correction window to edit details such as name, father's name, mother's name, photograph, signature, and thumb impression image. No extra fee is charged to edit the details in the application form. After the closure of the edit window, candidates are not allowed to make any changes in the application form. Therefore, candidates are advised to fill the application form correctly. The admit card is issued to candidates who submits the application form correctly. The correction in the application form can be done online only.

The full form of AFCAT is Air Force Common Admission Test whereas the full form of NDA is National Defence Academy. Both exams are the sought-after defence entrance exams in the country. NDA exam is conducted by Union Public Service Commission to select candidates for admission to the Army, Navy and Air wings of NDA and Indian Naval Academy Courses. AFCAT exam is conducted to select candidates as Class 1 gazetted Officers in the flying branch and ground duty (Technical and Non-Technical) branches. NDA exam is conducted after Class 12 whereas AFCAT is conducted after graduation. The selection process of AFCAT comprises online test and AFSB interview. NDA selection process comprises written exam and SSB interview. Candidates after clearing NDA exam are required to first undergo training at the National Defence Academy after which they are sent to the respective defence academies as per their preferences for further training. Through AFCAT exam candidates are directly inducted into the Indian Air Force. There is also a difference in the exam pattern and syllabus of NDA and AFCAT. NDA exam pattern is such that it is divided into two papers-Maths and GAT. NDA exam is conducted offline and carries 900 marks. AFCAT exam pattern is such that it comprises several sections such as General Awareness, Verbal Ability in English Numerical Ability, Military Reasoning, and Aptitude test. Additionally, candidates who opt for the technical branch in AFCAT are required to appear for Engineering Knowledge Test (EKT). The total marks allotted to the AFCAT test are 300 whereas EKT 150 marks.

AFCAT 1 2025 notification was released on December 2, 2024. The short notification was released on November 22, 2024. The notification was released in PDF form and comprises the details related to the exam. It is important to read the notification before applying for the exam.