AFCAT Syllabus & Exam Pattern (with EKT)
Updated: Syllabus
This post covers the exam pattern and syllabus of the Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) conducted by the Indian Air Force, along with the Engineering Knowledge Test (EKT) taken by candidates for the Technical branch. AFCAT is an objective test of 300 marks lasting 2 hours, covering General Awareness, Verbal Ability in English, Numerical Ability and Reasoning & Military Aptitude, with 3 marks for each correct answer and 1 mark deducted for each wrong one. The details are based on the AFCAT 02/2017 notification, so check the latest official IAF notification for any change in pattern.
Indian Air Force (IAF)
AFCAT Syllabus & Exam Pattern (with EKT)
Exam Pattern
| Paper | Sections / Subjects | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AFCAT (all candidates) | General Awareness, Verbal Ability in English, Numerical Ability, Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test | See notification (3 marks each) | 300 | 2 Hours |
| EKT (Technical branch only) | Part 1: General Engineering (40 questions); Part 2: Specialist paper for the engineering discipline (35 questions) | 75 | See notification | 1 Hour |
Important Links
| Official Website (Indian Air Force) | Click Here |
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