For the very first time, IAF is going to conduct AFCAT exam online. Since 2011, IAF is conducting AFCAT offline using OMR sheets. From AFCAT 2018 onward, candidates will be facing the same exam online at various AFCAT online centres across the country. Below you can find the details on how AFCAT online will be conducted.
All applicants whose applications are submitted by due date will be called at one of the examination centres for AFCAT 1 2019 scheduled on 16 and 17 February 2019. It is mandatory for the candidates opting for Ground Duty (technical) branch to appear in both AFCAT as well as EKT. Engineering Knowledge Test will also be conducted along with the AFCAT.
- AFCAT Exam Schedule: The AFCAT (and EKT) will be conducted in two shifts as per the following schedule:
Activity 16 Feb 19 (Day1) 17 Feb 19 (Day 2) 1st Shift (AFCAT) 2nd Shift (AFCAT+EKT) 1st Shift (AFCAT) 2nd Shift (AFCAT+EKT) Candidate Reporting Time 08:00 hrs 12:30 hrs 08:00 hrs 12:30 hrs Verification of Admit Card & ID Proof, Biometrics, Photo/ Thumb Impression/ Sign on Attendance Sheet & Candidate Seating in Exam Hall 08:00- 09:30 hrs 12:30- 14:00 hrs 08:00- 09:30 hrs 12:30- 14:00 hrs Reading of Instructions by Candidates 09:30- 09:45 hrs 14:00- 14:15 hrs 09:30- 09:45 hrs 14:00- 14:15 hrs AFCAT 09:45- 11:45 hrs 14:15 -16:15 hrs 09:45- 11:45 hrs 14:15 -16:15 hrs Reading of Instructions by Candidates for EKT 16:15 -16:30 hrs 16:15 -16:30 hrs EKT 16:30 -17:15 hrs 16:30 -17:15 hrs Note: Candidates will not be permitted to enter the exam centre, under any circumstance, after the pre-exam verification process has commenced at 08:00 hrs for shift-I and 1230 hrs for shift-II
AFCAT Exam Pattern Highlights
AFCAT Mode Online (Computer-based) Question Paper type Objective (MCQs) Number of Sections General Awareness, Verbal Ability in English, Numerical ability and Reasoning & Military Aptitude Test Total no. of questions 100 Marks awarded for correct answer +3 Negative marking -1 Total marks 300 Exam duration 2 hours (120 minutes) for AFCAT, 45 Minutes for EKT Medium of Exam English AFCAT Question Paper Sections, Questions Marks and Time
Section Questions Marks Time General Awareness 20 60 2 hours Verbal Ability in English 30 90 Numerical Ability 15 45 Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test 35 105 AFCAT Topics
Part 1: General Awareness
- History
- Sports
- Geography
- Environment,
- Defense
- Art and Culture
- International Current Affairs
- Politics
- Civics
- Basic Science
Part 2: Verbal Ability in English
- Comprehension
- Fill in the blanks by choosing the appropriate word
- Error Detection
- Sentence Completion
- Synonyms and Antonyms
- Testing of Vocabulary
- Tenses
- Basic Grammar
Part 3: Numerical Ability
- Decimal Fraction
- Simplification
- Average
- Ratio and Proportion
- Simple interest
- Profit and loss
- Percentage
- Time and Distance
- Time and Work
Part 4: Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test
- Verbal Skills and Spatial Ability
- Data interpretation
- Embedded Figure
- Missing Character
- Sets based on arrangements
- Rotated blocks
- Hidden figures
- Analogy
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