- NDA Batch
- 6-12 Months
- 4.7
Afcat 2024 Batch
What is Afcat?
The Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) is a national level entrance exam conducted by the Indian Air Force for the recruitment of officers in various branches such as the Flying Branch, Technical Branch, and Ground Duty Branch. AFCAT assesses candidates’ aptitude in areas like verbal ability, numerical ability, reasoning, general awareness, and military aptitude. Candidates who qualify AFCAT may proceed to the next stages of selection, which include further testing and interviews. Successful candidates are then offered a commission in the Indian Air Force.
In This Course You Will Get
- AFCAT WRITTEN EXAM PREPARATION
- DOUBT CLASSES
- WEEKLY PROGRESS TEST
- ENGLISH SPOKEN CLASSES
- FREE SSB CLASSES
- PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT
- BODY LANGUAGE & VOICE COORDINATION
- MEDICAL CHECK-UP
- PHYSICAL FITNESS (YOGA & MEDITATION)
- TREKKING
Fee Structure
| S.N. | COURESE | HOSTEL & MESS FEE | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | Month | Fees | - |
| 1 | AFCAT BATCH | 12 Month | 38,400 | 7500/Month |
Afcat eligibility criteria 2024
The AFCAT Eligibility for female and male candidates will be released through the official notification. Before submitting the online application form, candidates must ensure they fulfil the AFCAT age limit for ground duty and flying branches. Here are the key highlights of the AFCAT eligibility age shared below for the ease of the aspirants.
| AFCAT Eligibility 2024 Overview | |
| Exam Conducting Body | Indian Air Force |
| AFCAT Full Form | Air Force Common Admission Test |
| AFCAT Age Limit 2024 | 20 Years (Minimum) |
| Educational Qualification | 12th pass with 50% in Maths and Physics |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Physical Standard | Flying Branch: 162.5 cm Ground Duty Male: 157.5 cm Female: 152 cm |
| AFCAT Physical Eligibility for Flying Branch | ||
| Parameters | Minimum | Maximum |
| Acceptable Height | 162.5 cm | – |
| Sitting height | 81.5 cm | 96.0 cm |
| Leg Length | 99.0 cm | 120.0 cm |
| Thigh Length | – | 64.0 cm |
| AFCAT Physical Eligibility for Ground Duty | ||
| Parameters | Minimum Height | |
| For Male Candidates | 157.5 cm. | |
| For Female Candidates | 152 cm | |
What is Selection Process?
The selection process for the Indian Air Force through AFCAT (Air Force Common Admission Test) typically involves several stages:
AFCAT Written Exam: The first stage is the AFCAT written exam, which assesses candidates’ aptitude in areas such as verbal ability, numerical ability, reasoning, general awareness, and military aptitude. The exam is conducted online and consists of multiple-choice questions.
Engineering Knowledge Test (EKT) (For Technical Branch): Candidates applying for the Technical Branch need to appear for an additional test called the Engineering Knowledge Test (EKT), which focuses on engineering-related topics.
SSB Interview: Candidates who qualify the AFCAT written exam and EKT (if applicable) are shortlisted to appear for the Services Selection Board (SSB) interview. The SSB interview is a comprehensive assessment of candidates’ personality, leadership qualities, communication skills, and suitability for a career as an officer in the Indian Air Force. The SSB interview consists of various stages including intelligence tests, psychological tests, group discussions, and personal interviews.
Medical Examination: Candidates who clear the SSB interview are required to undergo a thorough medical examination to ensure they meet the physical and medical standards set by the Indian Air Force. The medical examination includes tests for vision, hearing, general health, and other physical parameters.
Final Merit List: After successfully completing all the stages of the selection process, candidates are evaluated based on their performance in the AFCAT written exam, EKT (if applicable), SSB interview, and medical examination. A final merit list is prepared, and candidates are recommended for commissioning as officers in the Indian Air Force based on their ranking in the merit list and the availability of vacancies in the respective branches.
The syllabus of Afcat
The syllabus for the Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) typically covers various subjects to assess candidates’ aptitude and knowledge. Here’s the complete syllabus for AFCAT:
Verbal Ability in English:
- Comprehension
- Error Detection
- Sentence Completion
- Synonyms
- Antonyms
- Vocabulary
- Tenses
- Basic Grammar
Numerical Ability:
- Decimal Fraction
- Simplification
- Average
- Profit & Loss
- Percentage
- Ratio & Proportion
- Simple Interest
- Time & Work
- Time & Distance
Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test:
- Verbal Skills and Spatial Ability
- Data Interpretation
- Analogy
- Classification
- Series
- Coding-Decoding
- Distance and Direction
- Blood Relations
- Missing Character
- Embedded Figures
- Non-Verbal Reasoning
General Awareness:
- History
- Geography
- Civics
- Politics
- Current Affairs (National & International)
- Sports
- Environment
- Basic Science
- Defence
- Art
Engineering Knowledge Test (EKT) (For Technical Branch):
- Mechanical Engineering: Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Strength of Materials, Engineering Mechanics, Theory of Machines, Machine Design, Material Science, Manufacturing Science.
- Electrical Engineering: Electrical Machines, Basic Electronics, Electrical Engineering Materials, Electrical Power, Electric Circuits and Fields, Control Systems, Electrical and Electronic Measurements, Computer Fundamentals.
- Computer Science & Engineering: Computer Networks, Operating Systems, Database Management Systems, Algorithms, Computer Organization, Programming and Data Structures, Digital Logic, Web Technologies.
- Electronics & Communication Engineering: Networks, Electronic Devices, Analog Circuits, Digital Circuits, Signals and Systems, Control Systems, Communication Systems, Electromagnetic Theory, Microwave Engineering.
