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6 months agoContributor-Level 10
Becoming a pilot in the Indian Air Force (IAF) requires rigorous training and selection through different entry schemes. Here's how you can join:
NDA Entry (National Defence Academy) – After 12th Science (PCM), candidates can qualify through UPSC NDA Exam, followed by SSB interviews and flying training.
CDSE Entry (Combined Defence Services Exam) – Graduates can apply through UPSC CDSE, followed by SSB selection and Air Force training.
AFCAT (Air Force Common Admission Test) – Engineering or Science graduates can enter the IAF through AFCAT (Flying Branch).
NCC Special Entry – NCC cadets (Air Wing, C Certificate holders) can apply
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10 months agoContributor-Level 8
To become a pilot in the Indian Air Force (IAF) after completing class 10th, you should pursue the following steps:
Complete Class 12th: Ensure you take Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects.
National Defence Academy (NDA) Exam: After 12th, apply for the NDA exam conducted by UPSC, which occurs twice a year. This is the primary route for aspiring IAF pilots.
Selection Process: Pass the written exam, physical tests, and the SSB interview.
Training: Join the NDA for three years, followed by specialised training at IAF academies.
Alternatively, consider the Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) after graduation for other entry optio
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10 months agoBeginner-Level 5
To join the National Defence Academy (NDA) in India, candidates must meet specific medical standards, including visual acuity requirements.
Minimum eligibility criteria is
- Minimum Visual Acuity : Candidates should have a minimum Visual Acuity of 6/6 in one eye and 6/9 in the other eye
- Myopia : A certain degree of myopia is permissible but candidates with significant myopia may be disqualified.
In your case, you may not meet the required standards for visual acuity.
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a year agoContributor-Level 9
After the declaration of AFCAT results, a merit list is prepared by the IAF for candidates who scored qualifying marks in online tests. After several weeks, qualified candidates receive a call letter for an AFSB interview. The candidates are required to select an AFSB date, time and venue. AFSB Interview is conducted in three stages. The final merit list is prepared based on the marks secured in the online test and AFSB interview. Dehradun (1 AFSB), Mysuru (2 AFSB), Gandhinagar (3 AFSB), and Varanasi (4 AFSB) are the centers for AFSB interviews.
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a year agoContributor-Level 9
Candidates had to login to the official website to check the result for AFCAT. Steps to check AFCAT result are as follows:
• Go to the official website of IAF.
• Click on AFCAT Result link on the home page.
• Login using email Id and password.
• On successful login, the results would be displayed on the screen.
• Download and take a printout of the AFCAT result scorecard.
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a year agoContributor-Level 9
The testing body establishes the AFCAT marking scheme. The marking scheme shows the points that candidates receive for right answers and the points that are subtracted for incorrect responses. The AFCAT exam is worth 300 total points. The following is the AFCAT marking scheme: Those who provide accurate replies receive three marks. For instance, out of 35 questions in the reasoning portion, candidates have properly answered 20 of them. They will receive sixty points. You will lose one mark for each incorrect response. As an illustration, of the 18 questions that candidates attempted, 15 of them were accurate, and three of them were not
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Applicants may apply for the AFA exam if they have passed their graduation exams. Additionally, they have the option to apply through the twice-yearly CDS test. Through the AFCAT exam, individuals, both male and female, can apply for technical and ground tasks as well. Through the NDA, those who have finished their Class 12 can become members of AFA. After spending the first three years in NDA Khadakwasla, Pune, flying training will be transferred to AFA. It should be mentioned that if a candidate has chosen IAF, they can only join the flying branch of AFA through the NDA.Successful candidates are invited to the SSB interview after the
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