AFCAT — exam pattern

Indian Air Force · Graduate · Twice a year · Age 20–24 (Flying) / 20–26 (Ground) · checked 2026-10-19

AFCAT

CBT · 2 h · Negative marking: 1 per wrong · 100 questions · 300 marks

SectionQuestionsMarksWeightage
General Awareness2060
20%
Verbal Ability in English3090
30%
Numerical Ability1545
15%
Reasoning & Military Aptitude35105
35%

EKT (technical only)

CBT · 45 min · Negative marking: 1 per wrong · 50 questions · 150 marks

SectionQuestionsMarksWeightage
Engineering Knowledge Test50150
100%

AFSB

Interview · 5 days · Negative marking: —

Frequently asked

How many questions are there in AFCAT?
AFCAT: 100 questions, 300 marks, 2 h. EKT (technical only): 50 questions, 150 marks, 45 min. AFSB: descriptive questions, 0 marks, 5 days.
Is there negative marking in AFCAT?
AFCAT: 1 per wrong. EKT (technical only): 1 per wrong. AFSB: —.
Who can apply for AFCAT?
Graduate, age 20–24 (Flying) / 20–26 (Ground). Held twice a year by Indian Air Force.