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Updated on Jul 30, 2020 12:56 IST
AFCAT exam is conducted for admission to select Group A Gazetted Officers in Flying and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) branches. To clear the exam with good marks, here are few tips and tricks shared by AFCAT toppers.

AFCAT exam is conducted for admission to select Group A Gazetted Officers in Flying and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) branches. To clear the exam with good marks, here are a few tips and tricks shared by AFCAT toppers.

AFCAT

There is a very famous saying, “Where there is a will there is a way.” This saying is absolutely true because with hard work and determination one can achieve their goals. AFCAT is considered as one of the most sought after defence entrance exams in the country. Qualifying the exam will help candidates to get a job in Indian Air Force as Group A Gazetted Officers in Flying and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) branches. Lakhs of candidates appear in the exam, however, only few are appointed in the elite force.

Candidates who had cleared AFCAT exam reveal that cracking the exam requires a specialized approach towards preparation. In this article, we have compiled AFCAT preparation tips by toppers. Aspirants who are planning to appear in the exam can seek guidance from the tips shared by toppers and chalk out their preparation strategy accordingly.

AFCAT preparation tips by toppers

To crack the exam, candidates must have an understanding of the syllabus and AFCAT exam pattern. Candidates must make sure to clear the concepts of each topic given in AFCAT syllabus. The best way to clear the concepts is by referring to high school textbooks. Candidates must solve previous years’ question papers and mock tests to know the pattern of exam and nature of questions asked in the exam. Let us go through AFCAT preparation tips shared by the toppers.

 AFCAT (1) 2020 Topper

Reshmi has cleared AFCAT exam thrice in 2020, 2019 and 2020. In the recent AFCAT exam, she scored 172 marks. She has shared some AFCAT preparation tips below.

  • Start preparation early to do well in the exam
  • Practice is the only key to success
  • Keep your knowledge updated
  • Solve previous years’ papers because questions get repeated in the exam
  • Find out what you should study for the exam

AFCAT (2) 2019 Topper

Priyanka Bhangari has cracked AFCAT (2) 2019 exam for July 2020 Batch. The preparation shared by is given below.

  • Candidates must have a positive approach to their preparation.
  • Be prompt in SSB Interview
  • Do not fumble in SSB Interview
  • Believe in your preparation.

AFCAT (2) 2019 Topper

Niharika Dhadich has cleared AFCAT (2) 2019 by scoring 222 marks out of 300. Check below the strategies shared by her.

  • Study regularly for the exam
  • Keep your target of scoring high marks
  • Try to cover all the topics given in the syllabus
  • Followed coaching institute experts
  • Candidates need to work hard for the exam

AFCAT (2) 2018 Topper

Sartaj cracked AFCAT (2) 2018 exam in his first attempt. He has also cleared SSC CPO and CDS exams too. Check below his preparation strategy to clear the exam.

  • Refer to the NCERT textbooks to clear the topics
  • Watched online video tutorials
  • Followed the interview experiences shared by the candidates who cleared SSB Interview
  • Pressence of mind is important in SSB Interview

AFCAT (1) 2018 Topper

Prashant Jaiswal has cracked AFCAT (1) exam in the year 2018. The preparation tips shared by him is given below.

  • Put a continuous amount of hard work
  • Focus on preparation
  • Prepare in well advance
  • Read newspapers for current affairs
  • Be clear with basics and concepts

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