Hey,

AFCAT is a national exam conducted for admission into air forces of Indian academy. The minimum eligibility for the exam is,

- a minimum of 50% marks in maths and physics and over all 60% marks in your class 12th from a recognized board.

- a graduation in any field from a recognized university.

As far as your question is concerned as you have done only BCA so your educational level will be Graduation.

Below I have attached a link that contains detailed information about the AFCAT exam and it's registration process.

https://competition.careers360.com/articles/afcat-application-form

Hope that helps.

Thank you

Hello Aspirant,

Yes of course you can go for Flying branch through AFCAT even if you are B.Sc biology student. The reason being is the eligibility criteria for flying branch through AFCAT which goes like :-

** The candidate should have passed 10+2 with minimum 60% separately in Physics and Mathematics.

** Along with he above requirement one should have Bachelor's degree of minimum 3years duration in any discipline form any recognized university or college.

OR

** One should have cleared section A and B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India)/ Aeronautical Society of India with minimum 60% from a recognized university

OR

** One should have completed BE/B.Tech with minimum 60% from any of the recognized university.

Note that first point is necessary to fulfilled along with any of the later mentioned points. So if you passed your class 12th with PCMB and specially if you have 60% in Mathematics as well as Physics and along with this you also holds Bachelor's degree of 3 years then you are definitely eligible for Flying Branch through AFCAT.

You can check out more from the link given below :-

https://competition.careers360.com/exams/iaf-afcat

I hope this information helps you.

Good Luck!!

Dear aspirant,

There are some eligibility criterias which needs to be fulfilled by the candidates before the filling of the application form so these are as follows-

1- Candidates age should be within 20 and 24 years of age( January 2 1998 to January 1 2002)

2-Upper age limit for Candidates holding valid and current DGCA issued commerical pilot license is 26 years.

3- Candidates should be graduates and should pass with minimum percentage of 60 per year.

For more information you can check out the link given below-

https://competition.careers360.com/articles/afcat-eligibility-criteria

AFCAT Eligibility Criteria 2021 (Nationality & Marital Status)

• 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

AFCAT Eligibility Criteria 2021 (Age Limit)

• Flying Branch through AFCAT and NCC Special Entry: The age of candidates should be between 20 and 24 years as of January 1, 2022. Candidates must have born between January 2, 1998, and January 1, 2002. 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 between 20 and 26 years, as of January 1, 2022. They must have born between January 2, 1996, and January 1, 2002.

To know about educational and medical eligibility criteria of AFCAT, you can check its official website:

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

Hope, it helps!

Dear aspirant,

Indian Air force mentions the eligibility criteria of afcat 2021 in its official notification. Candidates who fulfill all the eligibility criteria can apply the afcat examination.

The eligibility criteria is as follows:-

1-For flying branch candidates must be between 20 and 24 years of age and for ground duty candidates must be between 20 and 26 years of age.

2-Candidates must be graduates. Final year students can also apply for the afcat. They should have scored atleast 60% marks in the last semester.

3-In 12th candidates must have secured 60% marks in physics and mathematics.

For more information you can check out the link given below:-

https://competition.careers360.com/articles/afcat-eligibility-criteria

Dear aspirant!

Hope you are doing great! If you are in 6th sem of your btech and want to apply for afcat then it will be difficult for you.You can apply for it after finishing your btech completely then you can apply for flying branch but right now it will not be possible.

Best wishes for your future!

Thanking you!

Hello,

Yes, you can apply for AFCAT even if there is one year gap in education. But you need to fulfill the age criteria. The minimum age limit for flying branch is 20 years and the upper age limit is 24 years. For Commercial Pilot License holders issued by DGCA the upper age limit is 26 years. For ground duty technical and non technical the lower age limit is 20 years and the upper age limit is 26 years. You must also fulfil the education eligibility criteria for the post  you are applying. Here is the link where you can check the education requirement and the eligibility to join in Indian Airforce

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