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
| Section | Questions | Marks | Weightage |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 20 | 60 | 20% |
| Verbal Ability in English | 30 | 90 | 30% |
| Numerical Ability | 15 | 45 | 15% |
| Reasoning & Military Aptitude | 35 | 105 | 35% |
EKT (technical only)
CBT · 45 min · Negative marking: 1 per wrong · 50 questions · 150 marks
| Section | Questions | Marks | Weightage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering Knowledge Test | 50 | 150 | 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.