IAF is conducting AFCAT (2) 2020 exam on October 3, 4 and 5 amid COVID-19 pandemic. The overall paper was moderate in terms of difficulty level. Read complete AFCAT (2) 2020 paper analysis.
- AFCAT (2) Paper Analysis: Overall Analysis
- AFCAT (2) Paper Analysis: Section-Wise Review
- What after the online test of AFCAT?
AFCAT (2) Paper Analysis: Overall Analysis
The overall paper of AFCAT (2) 2020 exam was moderate in terms of difficulty level. All the sections were moderate, however, Numerical Ability section was a bit tough. Check below the overall AFCAT (2) 2020 Exam Analysis.
Overall Analysis
| Section |
Level |
Number of Questions |
Good Attempts |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language |
Moderate |
25 |
16-18 |
| Numerical Ability |
Moderate to Difficult |
18 |
8-9 |
| Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test |
Moderate |
32 |
22-24 |
| General Knowledge |
Moderate |
25 |
17-19 |
| Overall |
Moderate |
100 questions of three marks each |
60-65 |
Also Read:
AFCAT (2) Paper Analysis: Section-Wise Review
Candidates can check below the difficulty level for each section.
English Language
The questions in this section were moderate. Questions were asked from Spotting the Error, Idioms/Phrases, Reading Comprehension, Fill in the blanks, Antonym/Synonym, Cloze Test.
Numerical Ability
Numerical Ability was moderate to difficult in terms of difficulty level. Questions were asked from Profit & Loss, Discount, Percentage, Mixture & Allegations, Algebra, Time & Work, Simplification, Time Speed & Distance, Averages.
Reasoning and Military Aptitude
This section was also moderate. The paper comprised questions from Non-Verbal reasoning, Odd-One Out, Analogy, Embedded Figures, Syllogism, Pattern Completion, Inference & Assumption, Classification, Letter Series & Codes.
General Awareness
Questions in this section were asked from History, Geography, Science & Tech, Sports, Polity, Books & Author, Awards, Current Affairs.
Watch this video on AFCAT (2) 2020 Exam Analysis & Student Review
What after the online test of AFCAT?
IAF will prepare a list of candidates who obtain the minimum qualifying marks in the Online AFCAT Exam and will be called at one of the Air Force Selection Boards (AFSB). It will comprise three tests: Officer Intelligence Rating Test, Psychological test and for Flying Branch - Computerised Pilot Selection System (CPSS).
Read More:

News & Updates
Explore Other Exams
22 Aug '26 - 23 Aug '26 | IBPS PO 2026 Prelims Exam |
4 Oct '26 | IBPS PO 2026 Mains Exam |
31 Jan '25 | RBI Assistant 2025 Notificatio... |
31 Dec '23 | RBI Assistant mains exam 2023 |
12 Apr '26 | CDS 1 Exam 2026 |
Apr '26 | CDS 1 2026 Result |
28 Jan '26 - 29 Jan '26 | SSC Stenographer 2025 Skill Te... |
2 Jan '26 - 1 Feb '26 | SSC Stenographer 2025 Final An... |
26 Aug '25 | RPF SI Final Result |
22 Jun '25 - 2 Jul '25 | Physical Test Date |
12 Apr '26 | NDA 1 2026 Exam Date |
Apr '26 | NDA 1 2026 Result |
Apr '26 | SSC CGL 2026 Notification Date |
Apr '26 | SSC CGL 2026 Tier-2 Result |
9 Dec '25 | DRDO CEPTAM Application Form 2... |
12 Jan '23 | Tier 2 exam date for STA-B |
Student Forum
Answered 2 months ago
AFCAT 1 2026 expected cut off will range between 135–145 marks. The expected cut off is decided based on the difficulty level.
J
Contributor-Level 8
Answered 2 months ago
The overall difficulty level of AFCAT 1 2026 exam was moderate. The section-wise difficulty is given below.
| Subject | Difficulty Level |
|---|---|
| General Awareness | Moderate |
| Verbal Ability in English | Moderate |
| Numerical Ability | Moderate |
| Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test | Moderate |
R
Contributor-Level 8
Answered 2 months ago
AFCAT 1 cut off 2026 will be released in March. It is common across all categories. Candidates need to secure the required cut off to qualify the exam. It is decided based on the exam difficulty level.
B
Contributor-Level 7