AFCAT 2025: Exam Date, Admit Card, Notification, Registration, Pattern, and Syllabus
AFCAT exam 2025 - The Indian Air Force will soon release the AFCAT 1 exam date 2025 on its official website - afcat.cdac.in. AFCAT short notice has been released; detailed notification to be released soon.AFCAT 2025
AFCAT Exam 2025: The Indian Air Force (IAF) is set to release the AFCAT notification likely on December 2, 2024. The AFCAT exam date 2025 will be released along with the notification. As per previous years' trends, AFCAT 1 exam date is February 2025 (tentative). With the release of the official notification, the AFCAT registration will also start. Candidates eligible for the AFCAT exam can apply at afcat.cdac.in.
Latest Updates:
- AFCAT exam date is February 2025 (tentative)
- AFCAT notification will be released by the Indian Air Force tentatively on December 2, 2024. With the release of the notice, AFCAT application form 2025 will also be released.
- A total of 336 AFCAT vacancies have been released by the Indian Air Force.
Candidates interested in applying for AFCAT 1 exam must fulfil the AFCAT eligibility criteria. AFCAT 1 exam 2025 will be conducted in February. Candidates are selected in either the flying branch or on-ground duties (Non-technical and technical) through the AFCAT exam. The test has various rounds that applicants will need to attempt and excel in to be recruited as an IAF officer. The first round is the written exam, followed by screening tests and interviews which are administered by the Air Force Selection Board (AFSB.) The final round is the medical test after which shortlisted candidates will be required to complete the AFCAT training. For the flying and technical branches, training will last 74 weeks; for the non-tech branches, it will be 52 weeks. However, the time frame may vary depending on the operational requirements of IAF.
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AFCAT Exam Pattern 2025 | AFCAT Syllabus 2025 | AFCAT Preparation |
After the conclusion of the exam, the Indian Air Force will release the AFCAT result 2025. Along with the result, AFCAT Cut off 2025 will be also be released. Aspirants must note that the cut off for all candidates remain same. Last year, AFCAT Cutoff was 155 out of total 300 marks. Students who pass the AFCAT 1 exam are called for the interview round.
AFCAT Exam 2025
Applicants must check the tables below to understand the significant details of the exam.
Particulars |
Exam Details |
Exam Name |
AFCAT |
AFCAT Full Form |
Air Force Common Admission Test |
Exam Purpose |
To Recruit Officers in the IAF |
Exam Conducting Body |
Indian Air Force |
Official Website |
https://afcat.cdac.in/ |
Level of Exam |
National |
Job Posts |
Flying Branch, Ground Duties (non-technical and technical) |
Exam Frequency |
Twice a Year: AFCAT 1 & AFCAT 2 |
AFCAT Exam Date 2025
The tables below include the important dates for both AFCAT 1 and AFCAT 2
AFCAT 1 Exam Date 2025
Details |
Exam Dates (Tentative) |
---|---|
AFCAT 1 Notification Released |
December 2, 2024 |
AFCAT 1 Registration (Start and End Dates) |
December 2, 2024 to December 31, 2024 |
AFCAT 1 Admit Card Released |
January 2025 |
AFCAT 1 Exam Date |
February 2025 |
AFCAT 1 Exam Result Announced |
March 2025 |
AFCAT 2 Exam Date 2025
Refer below to check the dates for AFCAT 2 exam 2025-
Details |
Exam Dates (Tentative) |
AFCAT 2 Notification |
May 2025 |
AFCAT 2 Registration |
May-June 2025 |
AFCAT 2 Admit Card |
July 2025 |
AFCAT 2 Exam Date |
August 2025 |
AFCAT 2 Result |
September 2025 |
AFCAT Eligibility 2025
To determine whether candidates are qualified to take the AFCAT exam or not, they must first comprehend the AFCAT Eligibility. Students will not be allowed to take the exam if they do not meet these requirements, which have been set forth by the exam authorities themselves. Both male and female candidates are eligible to attempt the exam for various posts and branches given that they meet the minimal educational requirements, nationality, marital status, AFCAT age limit, physical and medical conditions.
Particulars |
Eligibility Details |
Marital Status |
Unmarried |
Nationality |
Indian |
Eligible Gender |
Both Male and Female |
Age Limit |
AFCAT Flying Branch: 20 to 24 years Technical and non-technical Ground Duty: 20 to 26 years |
Physical Requirements |
AFCAT Flying Branch- Required Height: Minimum 162.5 CM Leg Length: Minimum 99 CM, Maximum 120 CM Thigh Length: Maximum 64 CM Sitting Height: Minimum 81.5 CM, Maximum 96 CM Ground Duty: Required Height for Males: 157.5 CM Required Height for Female: 152 CM |
Educational Qualification (Flying Branch) |
completion of a minimum three-year degree program at an accredited university with a grade point average of at least 60% OR A minimum of 60% in Sections A and B of the Associate Membership of the Institute of Engineers (India) or the Aeronautical Society of India from an accredited college |
Educational Qualification (On Ground) |
A minimum of four years of graduate-level engineering or technology education from an authorized university and a minimum of 50% in both maths and physics at the 10+2 level. OR a minimum score of 60% on Sections A and B of the Associate Membership Examination of the Institution of Engineers (India) or the Aeronautical Society of India. |
AFCAT Registration 2025
AFCAT 1 registration 2025 will start in December 2024. The AFCAT 1 exam date is February 2025 (tentative).
The following steps were required to be followed in order to apply online for the AFCAT exam-
- Visit the IAF official website
- The next step would be to visit the tab “Career” tab
- Candidates will be required to fill in their registration details to fill up the application form
- After the form is submitted, the AFCAT password and registration ID would be sent to the registered Email address
- The final step would be to pay the AFCAT registration fee
AFCAT Fee 2025
After submitting the online application, select the "Make Payment" option to pay the non-refundable examination fee of Rs. 250 for AFCAT admission (not applicable for NCC special entry). Credit cards, debit cards, and net banking can all be used to pay the exam fee. Cash, cheques, or demand draughts (DD) are not acceptable methods of payment for test fees. Moreover, the fee structure will be the same for every applicant and would not be altered on the grounds of gender.
AFCAT Admit Card 2025
Admit card is an important document that needs to be carried to the exam centre on the day of the exam. Without a valid AFCAT admit card, students will not be able to enter the test centre. The AFCAT 2 admit card will be released tentatively in the last week of January 2025, a few days prior to the exam date. The following steps could be used to successfully download the admit card-
- Applicants must visit the official website
- They will need to complete the AFCAT login using their credentials
- After logging in, they will see the admit card link which will be available on the homepage
- Candidates must proceed to download the admit card and are advised to take a printout for the same
- A confirmation Email or SMS will be sent to the candidate.
- Students will receive the admit card (which includes the hall ticket number) at their registered email address
Check More Details: AFCAT Admit Card
AFCAT Pattern 2025
The following table highlights the AFCAT exam pattern for the reference of students. It is important that candidates understand the exam format in order to perform well on the day of the exam.
Particulars |
AFCAT Exam Pattern |
AFCAT Sections |
Verbal Ability in English, Numerical Ability and Reasoning, Military Aptitude Test, General Awareness |
Duration of Exam |
Two Hours |
Mode of Exam |
Online |
Type of Exam |
Objective |
Language of Exam |
English |
Total Questions in AFCAT |
100 |
Maximum Marks in AFCAT |
300 |
AFCAT Marking Scheme
Candidates will be marked for the exam in the following manner-
- Plus 3 marks will be awarded for every right answer
- A Minus 1 mark will be deducted for every wrong answer
- Unattempted answers will not be marked
AFCAT Syllabus 2025
General Knowledge, Mathematics, Reasoning & Military Aptitude, and English make up the AFCAT syllabus. The level of the questions in the numerical ability section will be matriculation level. Other subjects will be at the graduation level. The following is a list of each subject's specific syllabus:
AFCAT Subject |
Syllabus Topics |
English |
Detect Errors in Sentences Synonym Cloze Test Fill in the Gaps in a paragraph Idioms Phrases Sentence Rearranging Analogy Substitution in a Sentence/ One Word Substitution Basic Grammar Antonym Sentence Completion/ Filling in of correct word |
General Knowledge |
Geography History Art and Culture Sports Personalities Environment and Ecology Science and Technology National and International organizations Indian Polity Economy and Defence Basic Science-Based Knowledge Current Affairs |
Reasoning and Military Aptitude |
Figure Classification Coding Decoding Odd one out Spotting errors Data Interpretation Completion of Patterns Arrangements Venn Diagram Dot Situation Analysis Missing Figures Blood Relations Analogy |
Numerical Ability |
Decimal Time and Work Profit & Loss Average/ Percentage Fraction Simple and Compound Interest Time & Distance Ratio Mixture & Allegation Rules Number System & Area and Perimeter Races (Trains/ Boats & Streams) Probability Clocks Number Series Proportion |
AFCAT Cut Off 2025
Aspirants should be informed of the cut-off to determine the target score and obtain a better idea of the exam's difficulty. The AFCAT cut off 2024 has been announced along with the result.
The AFACT 1 cutoff 2024 was 137 out of 300.
Factors that affect the cutoff include-
- The total number of vacancies
- Minimum and maximum scores of candidates
- The difficulty level of the test
- The total number of candidates
Check Details: AFCAT Cut-Off
AFCAT Vacancies 2025
The exam conducting body will release the AFCAT Vacancies along with the official notification. The Indian Air Force advertises a number of vacancies each year for various flying branch and ground-duty positions. Both technical and non-technical roles, such as pilots, engineers, accountants, etc., are covered by these job openings. For both papers 1 and AFCAT 2, the vacancies are announced separately.
Check AFCAT 1 2025 Vacancies in the tables below-
Entry |
Branch |
Course Number |
Men (SSC) |
Women |
---|---|---|---|---|
AFCAT Entry |
Flying |
219/26F/SSC/M & W |
21 |
9 |
Ground Duty (Technical) |
218/26T/SSC/ 108AEC/ M & W |
AE(L): 95 AE(M): 53 |
AE(L): 27 AE(M): 14 |
|
Ground Duty (Non-Technical) |
218/26G/SSC/M & W |
Weapon System (WS) Branch: 14 Admin: 42 Accts: 13 Lgs: 11 Edn: 7 Met: 7 |
Weapon System (WS) Branch: 3 Admin: 11 Accts: 2 Lgs: 3 Edn: 2 Met: 2 |
Vacancy for AFCAT 1 NCC Special Entry
AFCAT Branch |
Details |
Flying |
10% seats out of CDSE vacancies for PC and 10% seats out of AFCAT vacancies for SSC. |
Check AFCAT 2 Vacancies Below
AFCAT 2 Vacancies 2025 |
AFCAT Preparation 2025
Some general AFCAT preparation tips that must be followed by applicants in order to maximize the result include-
- Use adequate AFCAT books and study material
- Practice every day without distractions
- Keep revising what one has already studied
- Stay updated with current affairs
- Eat healthy food and exercise daily
- Align preparation with the AFCAT pattern and syllabus
- Understand the exam pattern
- Solve as many AFCAT mock tests as possible
- Practice with previous year's question papers
- Build a study routine and follow it consistently
AFCAT Books 2025
The AFCAT books, which are written in an understandable manner, should be purchased by applicants. Also, candidates must look for books that provide learning materials, practice exams, and study guides. If a candidate picks a suitable study material, their preparation will be substantially enhanced. The following factors must be considered by students before buying any books:
- Easy-to-grasp content
- Inclusion of practice questions and mock tests
- Content of every AFCAT section
- Tips on how to ace the exam
- Includes answer keys which are detailed
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the AFCAT selection process?
Applicants planning to take the AFCAT exam must know the selection process and the different rounds. The first stage is the written test, followed by different screening tests and interviews. The final round is a medical test. Those who qualify for all the rounds will get to start the AFCAT training.
What is the maximum score in the AFCAT exam?
The maximum score in the AFCAT exam is 300. There are a total of four sections that combine together to make 300 the maximum score in the exam.
What is the AFCAT registration fee?
Students will need to pay INR 250 which is the registration fee for the AFCAT exam. Those failing to pay this sum of amount will not be considered registered candidates.
What is the AFCAT 1 2025 Exam date?
AFCAT 1 2025 exam date has not been released yet. The same will be confirmed by the conducting body soon at afcat.cdac.in.
Can students in high school give the AFCAT exam?
No, Applicants must have passed Class 12 with a minimum of four years of degree completion or integrated post-graduation in Engineering or Technology from an accredited university, as well as 60% in Physics and Mathematics.
What is the AFCAT 2 2025 age eligibility?
The Flying Branch's AFCAT 2 age limit for 2025 session is 20 to 24 years. Candidates must have been born (both dates inclusive) between July 2, 2002 and July 1, 2006.
When was the AFCAT 1 2025 last date to apply?
The AFCAT 1 registration 2025 will be closed by end of December 2024 (tentative).
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