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AFCAT Syllabus & Exam Pattern

AFCAT (Air Force Common Admission Test) — Syllabus & Exam Pattern

Complete, mobile-friendly page with syllabus breakdown, exam pattern, eligibility & SSB overview. Use this as a printable handout or embed on your site.

Quick Pattern

Syllabus (Collated)

  • Decimal & Fraction, Time & Work, Average, Percentage
  • Profit & Loss, Ratio & Proportion, Simple & Compound Interest
  • Time & Distance (Trains / Boats & Streams), Area & Perimeter
  • Probability, Number System, Number Series, Mixture & Allegation
  • Clocks and related problems

  • Comprehension, Detect Error, Sentence Completion
  • Fillings (correct word), Synonyms, Antonyms, Cloze Tests
  • Idioms & Phrases, Analogy, Sentence Rearranging
  • Substitution, One-word substitution

  • Coding-Decoding, Analogy, Classification, Direction Test
  • Blood Relations, Seating Arrangement, Ranking, Logical Arrangement
  • Series (Alpha/Numeric/Symbol), Venn Diagrams, Calendar & Clock, Syllogism
  • Puzzles, Cube/Cuboid/Dice, Input-Output, Data Sufficiency

  • 4, 5 & 7 Figure Series, Analogy, Classification
  • Mirror & Water Images, Embedded Figures, Counting Figures
  • Paper Cutting, Paper Folding

  • History, Geography, Sports, National & International Organisations
  • Art & Culture, Personalities, Environment & Ecology, Indian Polity
  • Economy, Basic Science, Science & Technology, Current Affairs
  • Defence-related knowledge

Eligibility (Age & Qualification)

Age

Flying Branch & NCC Special Entry: 20-24 years (20-26 with current CPL).
Ground Duty (Tech & Non-Tech): 20-26 years.

Qualification

Flying Branch: 10+2 with 50% in Maths & Physics + Graduation with min 60% OR BE/BTech with min 60% OR AMIE/Equivalent.
Ground Duty (Technical): 50% in Physics & Maths (10+2) + 4-yr engineering degree or equivalent.
Ground Duty (Non-Technical): Graduation (3 yrs) with min 60% OR BE/BTech with min 60%.

Exam Pattern & Marking

Total test duration: 2 hours (excluding technical section timing: 45 min for technical section if applicable). Each correct answer carries 3 marks. 1 mark will be deducted for each wrong answer.

SectionQuestionsMarksTime
Reasoning & Military Aptitude351052 Hours
Verbal Ability in English3090
Numerical Ability1545
General Awareness2060
Mechanics / Computer Science / EEE (Tech Only)5015045 min

SSB Interview - What to Expect

SSB is a 5-day assessment that evaluates personality, intelligence, teamwork & leadership. Below is a compact checklist to prepare:

  • Practice PPDT and picture-based storytelling.
  • Sharpen written tests: TAT, WAT, SRT.
  • Participate in group tasks; lead when appropriate but collaborate always.
  • Revise current affairs and have clear, honest answers for PI.
  • Attend medical & document verification (6-10 days post SSB).

Notes & Tips

Study Tips
  1. Make a weekly plan: Focus on weak topics with timed practice.
  2. Use previous year papers and mock tests with negative marking.
  3. Group study for GK & current affairs; teach each other topics.
Quick Revision
- Maths formula sheet
- Important dates & personalities
- One-line notes for each GK topic
- SSB do's & don'ts