IAF AFCAT 1 Exam Analysis 2026 Live Updates: Question Paper Difficulty, Review, Exam Timings & Guidelines
AFCAT 1 exam analysis 2026 will be provided on this page once the exam is over. The analysis help candidates to know the section-wise difficulty, overall difficulty, distribution of questions, weightage of topics, number of good attempts, cutoff, etc.
AFCAT Exam Analysis 2026 Live
The Indian Air Force is all set to conduct AFCAT 1 2026 exam on January 31 at more than 100 test cities. The exam will be conducted online. The admit card and city intimation slip has been released. The exam will be conducted in two shifts-9.45 am to 11.45 am to 2.45 pm to 4.45 pm. AFCAT exam analysis will be provided on this page after the exam. The paper analysis helps candidates to know the section-wise difficulty, overall difficulty, distribution of questions, weightage of topics, number of good attempts, AFCAT expected cut off, etc. Candidates qualifying the online test of AFCAT are called for AFSB Interview. AFCAT 1 2026 result will be released in February. A total of 340 vacancies were announced. Scroll down to read AFCAT 1 analysis 2026 live updates.
AFCAT Shift Timings 2026
AFCAT shift timings are mentioned in the admit card. Candidates must reach the exam centre on time. IAF AFCAT 1 shift timings are given below.
| Paremeters | Shift 1 Timings | Shift 2 Timings |
|---|---|---|
| Candidates must read the directions |
9.30 am to 9.45 am |
2.30 pm to 2.45 pm |
| Biometrics, Photo/ Thumb Impression/ Sign on Attendance Sheet, and applicant seating in exam hall verification of admit card and ID proof |
7.30 am to 9.30 am |
12.30 pm to 2.30 pm |
| AFCAT shift timings |
9.45 am to 11.45 am |
2.45 pm to 4.45 pm |
AFCAT Exam Guidelines 2026
AFCAT exam day guidelines are given below.
- Candidates are required to report to the exam centre in batches from 07:30 am onwards (for the first Shift) and 12:30 pm onwards (for the second Shift) as per the time slot mentioned in the admit card
- They should put only the thumb impression on the admit card in advance, before proceeding to the exam centre. Signatures on the admit card are to be done in front of the invigilators
- Candidates must reach AFCAT exam centre as per the reporting time for frisking, verification process, biometrics, identification and inspection of admit card, ID proof, photograph, signature, etc.
- They should bring one valid photo-ID proof
- Electronic items are not allowed inside the exam centre
LIVE UPDATE
AFCAT 1 Exam Analysis 2026 Live Updates
- 8:11 PM IST• 30 Jan 2026
AFCAT Paper Analysis 2026 Live Updates: What are the items prohibited inside the exam centre?
Following items are phohibted inside exam centre.
- Textual material
- Calculators
- Docupen
- Slide rulers & log tables
- Electronic watches
- Mobile phones, Bluetooth, pager or any other electronic items
- Watches
- Wristbands
- Bracelets
- Handbags
- Ornaments,
- Coats
- 7:31 PM IST• 30 Jan 2026
AFCAT Exam Analysis 2026 Live: What are the photo-identity proofs required?
Candidates need to carry the following photo-identity proofs along with the AFCAT admit card:
- PAN card
- Adhaar 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)
- 7:26 PM IST• 30 Jan 2026
AFCAT Exam Analysis 2026 Live: What is reporting time?
AFCAT shift timings are given below.
AFCAT Shifts AFCAT Reporting Time Shift 1 7.30 am Shift 2 12.30 pm - 7:15 PM IST• 30 Jan 2026
AFCAT 1 Paper Analysis 2026 Live Updates: What are the Shift Timings?
AFCAT shift timings are 9.45 am to 11.45 am to 2.45 pm to 4.45 pm. Candidates need to reach the exam centre on time.
- 7:08 PM IST• 30 Jan 2026
AFCAT Paper Analysis Live: Check the Exam Pattern
AFCAT Exam Pattern is given below.
Subject Exam Duration No of Questions Maximum Marks General Awareness 02 hours 100 300 Verbal Ability in English Numerical Ability Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test - 7:06 PM IST• 30 Jan 2026
AFCAT 1 Exam Analysis 2026 Live Updates: How can I download the hall ticket?
The process to download AFCAT admit card is given below.
- Visit IAF website
- Go to the on 'Candidate's Login'
- The login page opens
- Enter username and password
- The admit card appears on the screen
- Download AFCAT admit card and take its printout
Yes, there is a negative marking in AFCAT exam. For each wrong answer, one mark is deducted.
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.
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AFCAT marking scheme is prescribed by the examination authority. The marking scheme shows how many marks are deducted for wrong answers. This also shows how many marks are given for correct answers.