AFCAT Preparation Tips & Guide 2026

Air Force Common Admission Test 2026 ( AFCAT )

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Anangsha Patra
Updated on Jun 25, 2019 06:06 IST

By Anangsha Patra, Deputy Manager – Editorial

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Study the AFCAT exam pattern in detail  

A candidate is advised to study the exam pattern and marking scheme thoroughly before commencing with the exam preparation. Candidates should also have a knowledge of the subjects and topics involved in the exam syllabus and what will exactly be the nature of AFCAT question paper.

Take a look at PYPs/Mocks and previous year AFCAT Cut Offs

It is important to study and understand the exam cut offs. As this will give candidates an understanding as to what score to obtain in order to crack the exam and make it to the final recruitment process.

All the exam toppers have always suggested to practice PYPs and mocks in order to score well in the examination. This will help to anaylise the time taken to solve the question paper and the type of questions that appear in the exam.

AFCAT PYPs are made available on the official website for aspirants. One can easily download the desired study material and commence with the AFCAT exam preparation.

Design a study plan

Strategising a study plan is very important while preparing for a government exam. Enlisted below are a couple of things to note down while preparing for AFCAT exam.

What are the topics you are well versed with?

What are the topics where you require practice?

What are the topics where you can perform average?

Once you are sorted with these questions and have three different list of topics under these categories, you can plan and study accordingly. Start with the weak areas and slowly move towards the well versed areas of study. Figure out the time required to study basis your analysis.

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Answered 2 months 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

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Answered 2 months 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 2 months 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 2 months 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 2 months 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 2 months 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 2 months 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 2 months ago

AFCAT 1 notification 2026 will be released on November 17. AFCAT 2 notification will be released in May 2026. Notification is  released in PDF form and comprises important details related to exam. Candidates must check notification before applying for exam.

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Raushan Pradhan

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