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is questions in AFCAT exam are in hindi or english ?

Shivanshu 23rd Nov, 2021

Dear aspirant !

Hope you are doing great ! Sorry to say that but there is not any other option to give exam ,there is only English ,so who want to give this exam in hindi can't give because English is necessary thing required for this post .but there are many opportunities in your life ,focus on them .

Hope it helps you !

Thank you!!

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where can i get free model papers for airforce Y group or AFCAT

Varshini 23rd Nov, 2021

Hello,

You can get all the previous year papers with answers including 2022 exam model papers in the link given below

https://competition.careers360.com/articles/afcat-question-papers

All the best

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hello... i m. bsc maths student..... i want to apply for x group in future.... but i want to ask.... is chemistry compulsory for afcat technical group..... because I want to choose computer instead of chemistry... plz tell me

Sharon Rose Student Expert 22nd Nov, 2021

Hello,

To be eligible to apply for AFCAT Ground Duty Technical you must have passed 10+2 with Mathematics and Physics with minimum 50% aggregate marks and must have passed a minimum of four year graduation / integrated post-graduation qualification in Engineering / Technology from recognized university or Cleared Section A and B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Cleared Section A and B examination of Aeronautical Society of India or Graduate membership examination of the Institute of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers by actual studies
With a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent in the following disciplines

  • Communication Engineering
  • Computer Engineering / Technology
  • Computer Engineering & Application
  • Computer Science and Engineering / Technology
  • Electrical and Computer Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Electronics Engineering / Technology
  • Electronics Science and Engineering
  • Electronics
  • Electronics and Communication Engineering
  • Electronics and Computer Science
  • Electronics and/ or Telecommunication Engineering
  • Electronics and / or Telecommunication Engineering (Microwave)
  • Electronics and computer Engineering
  • Electronics Communication and Instrumentation Engineering
  • Electronics Instrument & Control
  • Electronics Instrument & Control Engineering
  • Instrumentation & Control Engineering
  • Instrument & Control Engineering
  • Information Technology

Or Cleared section A and B examination of Aeronautical Society of India by actual studies With a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent in the following disciplines:-

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Aeronautical Engineering
  • Aircraft Maintenance Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering and Automation
  • Mechanical Engineering (Production)
  • Mechanical Engineering (Repair and Maintenance)
  • Mechatronics
  • Industrial Engineering

As you are not Engineering Graduate you are not eligible to apply for AFCAT Ground Duty. However, you can apply for AFCAT Flying Branch and Ground Duty Non-Technical. And there is no specific requirement to Study Chemistry or Computer in B.Sc. SO you can take up any subject in B.Sc of your choice. To check the eligibility criteria for Flying branch and Ground Duty non technical use the link below

https://afcat.cdac.in/AFCAT/CareerAsPerBranches.html#mechanicalDiv


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Does Open University student(B.sc Computer Scinece 2year in 2021) can appear for afcat | CDS exams

Sharon Rose Student Expert 18th Nov, 2021

Hello,

Candidates who are pursuing 3 year or 4 year Bachelor's Degree from recognized Open University are eligible to apply for Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) and Combined Defence Service (CDS) Entrance Examination. You will be eligible to apply for Flying Branch and Ground Duty Non-Technical through AFCAT and through Combined Defence Service you will be eligible to select Indian Military Academy and Officers Training Academy if you are male candidate. If you are female candidate then you will be eligible to select Officers Training Academy. Candidates who are in the final year of the qualifying examination are also eligible to apply for AFCAT and CDS provisionally if they fulfill the eligibility criteria.

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hi, i have nearsightedness, with -0.5 in one eye and -0.75 for another eye. Am I eligible for AfCAT flying?

Raj 12th Nov, 2021

Hello student ,

Here are the eligibility criteria related to eyesight for AFCAT flying

  • For Vision Minimum Visual Acuity should be 6/6 in one eye and 6/9 in other, correctable to 6/6 only for hypermetropia and Manifest Myopia should be nil.
  • LASIK Surgery for correction of vision is admissible in Transport and Helicopter streams of Short Service Commission (Flying Branch) if the following conditions are fulfilled at the time of Air Force medical examination.
  • LASIK Surgery should not have been carried out before the age of 20 years.
  • The axial length of the eye should not be more than 25.5 mm as by IOL master
  • At least twelve months should have lapsed post uncomplicate stable LASIK. No history or evidence of any complication
  • The post LASIK corneal thickness as measured by a corneal pachymeter should not be less than 450 microns
  • Individuals with high refractive errors (>6D) prior to LASIK are to be excluded. Candidates must not suffer from colour or night blindness.

For myopia the power must not be more than -1.5D

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Which is the correct option (graduate level A, GraduateB, graduate,C, graduate D) for B.Tech (Mechanical Engineering) candidates to apply AFCAT(technical)?

Sharon Rose Student Expert 18th Dec, 2021

Hello,

If your query is regarding AFCAT Application form filling you need to select Group A in Education field (Under Graduate) as you are studying or graduated B.Tech Mechanical Engineering. Here is the list of courses under Group A in AFCAT application

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Aeronautical Engineering
  • Aircraft Maintenance Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering and Automation
  • Mechanical Engineering (Production)
  • Mechanical Engineering (Repair and Maintenance)
  • Mechantronics
  • Industrial Engineering


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I want full details about afcat exam

Priyanka Singh 7th Nov, 2021

Hi,

I hope you are doing well.

The Air Force common admission test (AFCAT) is conducted by the Indian Air force for the selection of Class-1 Gazetted Officers in Flying and Ground Duties (Technical and Non-Technical). The exam is organized twice a year, in February and August/September. And millions of candidates participate in this exam and wish to join the recognized Indian Air Force Academy and become the Indian Air Force Officer.

This exam is the opportunity for both male and female candidates who aspire to be a part of the Indian Air Force for serving Short Service Commission in Flying Branch and Ground Branch for both Short Service Commission and Permanent Commission.

Age Limit differs according to the branch:

  • For Flying Branch: The age of the candidates should be between 20-24 years as of January 1, 2021. They must be born between January 2, 1998, and January 1, 2002.
  • For Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical Branch): 20-26 years as of January 1, 2021. They should be born between January 2, 1996, and January 1, 2002.
  • Candidates must be unmarried
  • Widow/Widowers and Divorcees below 25 years of age are not eligible.

Flying Branch:

It is mandatory to opt for Maths and Physics in 12th Std. and obtain a minimum of 50% marks each in both of them and Graduation with a minimum three years degree in any discipline with a minimum of 60% marks or a 4-year BE/B.Tech with minimum 60% marks from a  recognized university or the Candidates who have passed Sections A & B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India with minimum 60% marks from a recognized university.

Ground Duty (Technical Branch):

  1. Candidates having the degree of Aeronautical Engineer (Electronics) AE (L) and have obtained 50% marks each in Physics and Maths in their 12th STD. And have completed a minimum of four years degree graduation/Integrated Post graduation in Engineering/Technology from a recognized university.
  2. Passed Sections A and B  by Actual Studies of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India or Graduate membership examination of the Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers with 60 per cent in the relevant disciplines notified by the examination authority.

Ground Duty (Non -Technical Branch):

(a) Administration and Logistics–

Passed in 12th STD and have completed graduation with a minimum 3 years degree course in any discipline from a recognized university and have attained a minimum of 60% marks.

(b) Education Department:

Completed MBA/MCA or MA/M.Sc in English/Physics/Mathematics/Chemistry/Statistics/International Relations/International Studies/Psychology/Defense Studies/IT/Management/Journalism/Science/Mass Communication with a minimum 50% marks in their degree

(c) Accounts :

B.Com Graduate with minimum 60% marks.

Also, the candidates need to be physically and mentally fitv


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Im 24 and a msc student.Can i apply for administration and logistics branch in afcat 1 2022 ?

pri111nah 5th Nov, 2021

Hi,

Yes you will be eligible.


The nationality and marital status for AFCAT exam are given below:

  • Candidates must be a citizen of India
  • Candidates must be below 25 years and should be unmarried
  • Widows/Widowers and divorcees (with or without encumbrances) below 25 years are also not eligible
  • Married candidates above 25 years can apply, but during the training period they will not be provided separate accommodation for the spouse.


Flying Branch through AFCAT and NCC Special Entry: The age of candidates should be between 20 and 24 years. The upper age limit of candidates having a valid and current commercial pilot license issued by DGCA is relaxed upto 26 years.

Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical) Branch: Candidates must be aged between 20 and 26 years.

Important points to note:

  • LLB qualified and integrated/dual degree candidates may be employed on the legal duties of the IAF (After commissioning)
  • Candidates who are studying in the final year/semester and are yet to pass the exam can apply, provided they do not have any backlog and should have secured 60 per cent
  • Candidates who have failed the Computerised Pilot Selection System (CPSS)/ Pilot Aptitude Battery Test (PABT) in an earlier attempt or a Flight Cadet suspended from flying training at Air Force Academy will not be eligible to apply in Flying Branch
  • Candidates who were admitted earlier at the NDA, Indian Military Academy, Air Force Academy, Indian Naval Academy, Officers’ Training Academy, Chennai, and Officer’s Training Academy Gaya but have been removed on grounds of indiscipline are ineligible to apply
  • Candidates who are debarred by the Ministry of Defence from holding any commission in the Defence Services are not eligible for AFCAT
  • Candidates who hold criminal charges are not eligible


Hope this helps.

Good luck.

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If I have passed 12th with pcb and again I am repeating class 12 with maths as a single subject from nios board. Am I eligible for Afcat examination to become a fighter pilot in IAF.

GOURI 31st Oct, 2021

Hello,

It's okay that you are repeating only for the Mathematics but for the AFCAT exam eligibility  you need to do after the repeat  , a degree in the Maths /Physis  as main then you will be able to apply for the exam .

ALL THE BEST!!!!!

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