AFCAT Exam Pattern 2021 - Online & EKT Pattern, Marking Scheme, Duration, Interview
AFCAT Exam Pattern 2021 - Indian Air Force (IAF) mentions the AFCAT 2021 exam pattern in its notification. As per the exam pattern of AFCAT 2021, the test is conducted in online mode. The online test of the AFCAT exam, according to AFCAT exam pattern 2021, is conducted for 100 questions from subjects such as General Awareness, Verbal Ability, Numerical Ability and Reasoning and Aptitude Test with 120 minutes to complete the AFCAT 2021. The AFCAT 2021 exam pattern states that the ground duty (Technical) branch candidates have to take an additional online test - Engineering Knowledge Test (EKT). As per AFCAT exam pattern 2021, the test will comprise of objective type questions in English. The test, as per AFCAT exam pattern 2021 is held in two stages, written examination and AFSB (Air Force Selection Board) test. The qualifying cutoff marks for each stage of AFCAT will be determined by Indian Air Force.
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AFCAT 2021 Exam Pattern- Highlights
The exam pattern of AFCAT 2021 states that the difficulty level of questions asked in the numerical ability section is similar to that of the Class 10 level.
Based on the AFCAT exam pattern 2021, questions asked in general awareness, verbal ability in English and reasoning and military aptitude are comparable to the standard of graduation level.
3 marks will be allotted for each correct answer.
1 mark each is reduced as AFCAT negative marking for the wrong answers.
There are a total of 100 questions in the online test according to AFCAT 2021 exam pattern.
The AFACT total marks allotted for the test will be 300.
AFCAT online test will be held for 120 minutes.
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AFCAT Exam Pattern 2021 – Online Test
As per the exam pattern of AFCAT 2021, the online test comprises four sections - General Awareness, Verbal Ability, Numerical Ability, and Reasoning and Aptitude Test. The difficulty level of questions asked in the Numerical Ability section is similar to that of the Class 10 level while the questions asked in the other sections are comparable to the standard of graduation level. There are a total of 100 questions in the online test. The AFCAT total marks allotted for the test will be 300. AFCAT online test will be held for 120 minutes.
AFCAT 2021 Online Test Pattern
Subject | Duration | No. of Questions | Max Marks |
General Awareness | Consolidated time of 120 minutes | 100 | 300 |
Verbal Ability in English | |||
Numerical Ability | |||
Reasoning and Military Aptitude |
AFCAT Exam Pattern 2021 – EKT
Candidates applying for Ground Duty (Technical branch) have to appear for an additional online test - engineering knowledge test (EKT). The test will be held for 45 minutes after the conclusion of the AFCAT online test.
AFCAT 2021 Test Pattern - EKT (For Ground Duty Technical Branch only)
Subject | Duration | No. of Questions | Max Marks |
Mechanical | 45 minutes | 50 | 150 |
Computer Science | |||
Electrical and Electronics |
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AFCAT 2021 Marking Scheme
Indian Air Force (IAF) prescribes the marking scheme of AFCAT. The exam contains only objective type questions. Based on the exam pattern, candidates are awarded 3 marks for every correct answer and 1 mark is deducted as AFCAT negative mark for each incorrect response. However, no marks are deducted for questions that have been left unattempted by candidates.
AFCAT Marking Scheme 2021
Particulars | Marks Allotment |
Correct | +3 |
Incorrect | -1 |
Unattempted | Nil |
AFCAT Exam Pattern 2021 – AFSB Interview
Air Force Selection Board (AFSB) will conduct an interview round for candidates who qualify for the online test. AFSB Interview will be conducted in three stages. On the basis of AFCAT exam pattern 2021, candidates are advised to be physically fit when they report for SSB in order to be able to undergo various tests at AFSB.
The three stages of AFSB interview are as follows:
Stage 1 – The first stage of the AFSB Interview, as per the AFCAT 2021 exam pattern, includes the officer intelligence rating test followed by the picture perception and discussion test. This stage of the interview is qualifying in nature. On the basis of performance in the stage 1 interview, candidates will be selected for Stage 2. Candidates qualifying this stage will be called for document verification to determine whether these candidates fulfil all eligibility conditions of the posts they have applied for.
Stage 2 – Applicants who have cleared Stage 1 of the AFSB Interview will be eligible to participate in Stage 2. According to the AFCAT 2021 exam pattern, this stage comprises psychological test followed by group tests and interview.
Stage 3 - Candidates who have applied for the flying branch will have to undergo an additional test - a computerised pilot selection system (CPSS). This test can be taken only once.
AFCAT Syllabus 2021
IAF prescribes the AFCAT 2021 syllabus and mentions it in the official notification. AFCAT syllabus contains all topics and chapters from where the questions can be asked in the test. AFCAT syllabus 2021 contains topics from four sections – English, General Awareness, Numerical Ability and Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test.
Preparation Tips for AFCAT 2021
Aspirants need to get accustomed to some useful yet simple tips to crack AFCAT 2021. These tips, if followed, will definitely align a candidate’s preparation in the right direction.
Get familiarized with the exam pattern of AFCAT
Keep the syllabus handy
Have a daily, weekly and monthly target
Solve previous year questions and get to know the sources and weightage of topics
Give mock tests
Keep enough time for revision
AFCAT 2021 Question Papers
To get a hold of the syllabus, it is very much recommended that aspirants of AFCAT solve previous year questions. Practising previous year questions will let a candidate know the sources of questions, weightage of topics and standard of questions asked in the online test of AFCAT. Moreover, with the help of AFCAT question papers, a candidate can also know their areas of strength and weakness and work on them.
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Frequently Asked Question (FAQs) - AFCAT Exam Pattern 2021 - Online & EKT Pattern, Marking Scheme, Duration, Interview
Question: s there any sectional cut off in AFCAT?
Answer:
No sectional cut off is there in AFCAT. But candidates need to score as per the cut offs set by the exam conducting board for AFCAT and EKT differently.
Question: Is the admit card same for AFCAT and AFSB?
Answer:
No. AFCAT and AFSB admit cards are different for both the tests. You will be provided with AFSB admit cards after you qualify AFCAT. However, you will be required to take your AFCAT admit card along with you at AFSB.
Question: When will the training commence for flying and ground duty branches?
Answer:
Training is scheduled to commence in the first week of January 2021 for flying and ground duty branches.
Question: Can a Science graduate apply for AFCAT?
Answer:
Definitely Yes. A Science graduate is eligible for AFCAT provided the candidate had Maths and Physics in 10+2 with 60% marks in each subject. IAF prescribes the eligibility criteria of AFCAT. The eligibility of AFCAT is decided on the basis of age, marital status, nationality, educational qualifications and physical standards of the aspiring candidates.
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Questions related to AFCAT
i want to apply for afcat my score 12th math:-46,& physics:-44,but i am pursuing be/btech is there any possibility for me..?
Hey,
Sorry to say aa per the eligibility criteria for AFCAT exam, students should have Maths and Physics in class 12th and should have scored a minimum of 50% marks in bothe the paper separately. As your scores are below 50% , so you will not be able to sit for the AFCAT exam.
Alternatively you can sit for CDS exam if you are so much dedicated to go to Air Force academy.
Hope that helps.
Thank you.
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Hello Dear,
As per the details mentioned by you, your query is not clear. Please mention more details. Please elaborate your question and feel free to ask your doubts here for quick resolution of your query. If you want practice set for AFCAT. you can download from the link below:
https://competition.careers360.com/articles/afcat-question-papers
Good Luck
sir if a candidate cleared the afcat exam and the marks obtained by him is equal to cut off. so, is there is any chance of selection if he attends and clear the ssb.
Dear student,
If you just cross the afcat exam at it's cut iff then you will have to appear for ssb interview in which your overall preparation is observed. If you perform exceptionally well in the interview then there are chances that you might be selected because, marks of a candidate matters and if you haven't scored well then it will be a drawback for you. In the interview, the panel would be impressed by somebody who has secured higher marks but don't lose hope, you still hace chances, just give your best at the interview.
i have a 60.62% marks in 12th science so....can i apply for cds and afcat examination.. .
Hello,
You need to hold a graduation degree in order to apply for both of the CDS and AFCAT exam. Your class 12th marks won't pose any hindrance.
The education qualification needed for CDS are:
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For I.M.A. and OTA, candidates should have a bachelor's degree from a university or equivalent degree from institutions that have been recognized by the Central/State Government.
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For INA candidate needs to have a Degree in Engineering from a recognized University/institution.
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Also, to apply to Air Force Academy, the candidates need a degree from a recognized university( with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2) or a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
Also, apart from educational eligibility criteria, you also need to fulfill the other criteria to be eligible. Check the link below for more information regarding this
CDS: https://competition.careers360.com/articles/cds-eligibility-criteria
AFCAT: https://competition.careers360.com/articles/afcat
Good luck!
sir my reporting time is 8:30am for afcat but on instruction it is written that there will be two shifts one is 7:30am that is first ahift and other is 12:30pm second shift so i didnt get this can u tell me at what time should i go there?
HI Aspirant,
Please go through the admit card and the documents given to you since there the slot alloted to you is already mentioned.Students can appear in the paper only during the shift allotted to them, specifically. They cannot appear at another shift timing. If one does so, their candidature will not be considered.You need to appear atleast 15 minutes before the reporting time.
Hope it helps!!
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