AFCAT Syllabus 2019 - Indian Air Force (IAF) prescribes the syllabus of AFCAT 2019. The notification contains AFCAT syllabus 2019 along with other relevant details regarding the exam. AFCAT 2019 is conducted into stages – online test and AFSB Interview. Candidates who have applied for Ground Duty (Technical branch) have to take additional Engineering Knowledge Test (EKT). AFCAT online test comprises four sections – English, General Awareness, Numerical Ability and Reasoning, and Military Aptitude Test. The online test of AFCAT was held on February 16 and 17, 2019. AFCAT syllabus 2019 comprises the complete list of topics from which questions were asked in the exam. For more details on AFCAT syllabus, check below.
AFCAT Syllabus 2019 (Online test)
As per AFCAT 2019 syllabus, the standard of questions asked in Numerical Ability are similar to Class 10 level while difficulty level of all other sections are of graduation level. The syllabus of AFCAT 2019 online test has been provided below.
AFCAT Syllabus 2019 of online test:
Subjects | Topics |
English | Comprehension Error Detection Sentence Completion/Filling in of the correct word Synonyms Antonyms and Testing of Vocabulary Idioms and Phrases |
General Awareness | History Geography Civics Politics Current Affairs Environment Basic Science Defense Art Culture Sports |
Numerical Ability | Decimal Fraction Time and Work Average Profit & Loss Percentage Ratio & Proportion and Simple Interest Time & Distance (Trains/Boats & Streams) |
Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test | Verbal Skills Spatial Ability |
AFCAT Syllabus 2019 for Engineering Knowledge Test
Candidates appearing for Ground Duty (Technical branch) must take an additional test – Engineering Knowledge Test. The aim of the test is to assess candidates’ knowledge in the field of engineering. EKT is held in the online mode. In the test, questions are asked from the following subjects.
AFCAT 2019 syllabus for Engineering Knowledge Test:
Name of Test | Subjects |
Engineering Knowledge Test | Mechanical |
Computer Science | |
Electrical and Electronics |
AFCAT Exam Pattern 2019
The online test is held for 300 marks while EKT is conducted for 150 marks. The exam pattern of AFCAT 2019 has been provided in the table below.
AFCAT 2019 exam pattern:
Exam | Number of questions | Total marks | Duration |
AFCAT online test | 100 | 300 | 120 minutes |
Engineering Knowledge Test | 50 | 150 | 45 minutes |
Best Books to Prepare for AFCAT
Candidates can refer to the book provided below to prepare thoroughly for AFCAT
Name of Book | Author/Publishing house |
AFCAT (Air Force Common Admission Test) | Arihant Publications |
AFCAT Air Force Common Admission Test Practice Workbook | Kiran Publications |
AFCAT: Air Force Common Admission Test | NK Natarajan |
