AFCAT Preparation

Indian Air Force conducts the AFCAT exam in order to select candidates for admission to the Flying Branch and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) branches. A large number of candidates apply for AFCAT exam, therefore, candidates need to follow a good preparation strategy to crack the exam. Candidates should refer to the previous years' question papers and practice mock tests. Besides, they should check the exam pattern and syllabus to know about the exam structure and important topics. Candidates are advised to practice more and more questions to score well in the exam. Candidates need to have a strategy to complete all the questions in the available time. 

The Indian Air Force administers the Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) to identify Class-I Gazetted Officers for roles in Flying and Ground Duties, including both Technical and Non-Technical positions. This biannual exam takes place in February and August/September. AFCAT is highly sought after, attracting numerous candidates aspiring to join the Air Force Academy. To excel in the AFCAT exam, candidates should diligently prepare by familiarizing themselves with the exam pattern, syllabus, previous year question papers, and engaging in mock tests. AFCAT serves as a pathway for both male and female applicants aspiring to join the Indian Air Force, offering opportunities for Short Service Commission in the Flying Branch and Permanent Commission/Short Service Commission in Ground Duties, encompassing roles in both Technical and Non-Technical domains.

Selection is contingent on candidates' performance in the online exam and the subsequent Air Force Selection Board (AFSB) interview. Those opting for Ground Duty (Technical) positions must participate in both AFCAT and the Engineering Knowledge Test (EKT).

Quant is the most scoring section and very basic questions are asked. With just practice, candidates will be able to score good marks. Questions are asked from  Profit and loss, Time and Work, Time Speed and Distance, Percentage, Simplification, Average, Mixtures, SI and CI, etc. For English, candidates must practice RCs, Vocab and Idioms. Candidates must solve five question papers as this will help them to know their strengths and weaknesses in the given subjects or topics. Candidates need to work on their weaknesses. Candidates must revise everything in the last 30 to 31 days leading to the exam. Also focus on taking the mock tests.