AFCAT Exam Pattern 2023: General Information

Exam	AFCAT 2023 Exam Pattern	EKT (only for technical)
Mode of Exam	Online	Online
No. of Questions	100	50
Maximum Marks	300	150
Duration of Exam	2 hours (120 minutes)	45 minutes
Sections in Paper	General Awareness, Verbal Ability in English, Numerical Ability and Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test	Mechanical, Computer Science and Electrical & Electronics
Negative Marking	1 mark	1 mark

AFCAT 2023: Exam Pattern

According to the official notice, the pattern of the AFCAT 1 2023 test will be the same as it was the year before. The two exams have the same paper pattern in terms of the format of the examination, the kinds of questions asked, and the marking system. 

AFCAT Written Exam Pattern 2023

• The AFCAT 2023 is a computer-based exam that will be given in English over the course of two separate sessions.
• It will consist of one hundred objective questions that must be answered within a time limit of one hundred and twenty minutes.
• In the AFCAT 2023, the highest possible score an applicant may get is 300 points.

Section	Total No. of Questions	Total Marks	Time Duration
General Awareness	20	60	2 hours
Verbal Ability in English	30	90
Numerical Ability	15	45
Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test	35	105

 

EKT Exam Pattern

Particulars	EKT Exam Pattern (Only for Technical)
Mode of Exam	Online i.e. computer-based
No. of Questions	50 Questions
Maximum Marks	150 Marks
Duration of Exam	45 minutes
Sections in Paper	Mechanical, Computer Science and Electrical & Electronics
Negative Marking	-1 mark

• The Engineering Knowledge Test, often known as the EKT, is designed to evaluate the level of engineering expertise possessed by an applicant.
• Candidates interested in joining the Technical Ground Duty department are required to demonstrate their competence by passing the exam.
• The EKT 2023 is an online examination that will be given in English over the course of two shifts.

AFCAT Marking Scheme

There have been no modifications made to the criteria that will be used to assign points for the AFCAT 2023 test. Here’s how the grading system works:

• Each right answer is worth three points.
• One point will be deducted for every wrong response.

 

AFCAT Exam Pattern: Interview

All of the applicants who are successful on the AFCAT/EKT 2023 will get a letter inviting them to participate in the Air Force Selection Board (AFSB) Testing, which will be the second and final step of the selection process. There will be two parts to the AFSB examination.

Candidates who are successful in the Online Test will be required to show up for the Stage 1 AFSB Interview at one of the AFSB Centres in Dehradun, Varanasi, Gandhinagar, or Mysuru. Writing test qualifiers must schedule their AFSB interview by selecting their preferred exam date and location on the AFSB website (afcat.cdac.in) before they may generate a call letter for the interview. Candidates will thereafter be able to show up in person for their AFSB interview.

AFSB Testing Stage 1:

• The first day of the exam will consist of a Picture Perception test, an Officer Intelligence Rating test, and a discussion test.
• The purpose of this test is to assess preliminary eligibility.
• All qualified candidates will be subjected to a document check for the purposes of verification.
• On the very first day, candidates who either do not qualify at this level or who do not fulfil the necessary eligibility requirements will be sent back.

AFSB Testing Stage 2:

On day one (in the afternoon), the psychological exam will be given, and during the subsequent five days, once the documents have been checked, there will be group tests and interviews.

Computerised Pilot Selection System (CPSS) Test

Those who have applied for the Flying Branch are the only ones who have to take this test.

Section-Wise AFCAT Syllabus

If you want to do well on any exam, it will do you well to have a comprehensive understanding of the material that will be tested. It is important to be familiar with the topic-by-topic syllabus in order to have an understanding of the weightage of a given subject while reviewing question papers from prior years. 

The following is an outline of the many subjects included on the AFCAT, including English, General Awareness, Numerical Ability, and Reasoning, as well as the Military Aptitude Test:

AFCAT Syllabus – English

This portion of the curriculum will be tested with a total of 30 questions during the AFCAT. In order to do well in English, it is necessary to be familiar with all of the themes. The following is a list of the subject matter that will be covered in the English portion of the AFCAT written exam.

• Synonyms
  Comprehension
  Error Detection
  Antonyms
  Sentence Rearrangement
  Sentence Completion/Filling in of correct word
  Idioms and Phrases
  Cloze Test
  Fill in the gaps in a paragraph
  Analogy
  One word substitution

AFCAT Syllabus – Numerical Ability

Practice is required for all of the questions in Numerical Ability, and having knowledge of the syllabus in the form of a subject may be of great assistance in answering those problems. In contrast to the previous parts, the degree of difficulty for this portion will be equivalent to that of the matriculation level, rather than the graduation level.

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

AFCAT Syllabus – General Awareness

Even though the material covered on the General Awareness syllabus is extensive, having just the proper amount of familiarity with it may be of great assistance while getting ready. The degree of difficulty for the general knowledge questions will be equivalent to that of the graduate level. Candidates are required to have a general understanding of the material presented here.

• History
• Geography
• Civics
• Personalities
• Current Affairs
• Polity
• Defence
• Art & Culture
• Environment & Ecology
• Basic Science
• Science & Technology
• National & International organisations
• Sports, etc.

AFCAT Syllabus – Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test

A candidate may get high scores in Reasoning and Military Aptitude if they put in the effort to think logically and put in the necessary amount of practice. Examine the following subjects, which are listed down below, for the Reasoning and Military Aptitude tests:

• Verbal Reasoning
• Non Verbal Reasoning

AFCAT Syllabus 2023: Engineering Knowledge Test

To apply for a technical post, you must take this test.In this part of the exam, you will be asked questions that are particular to your chosen major, such as Computer Science, Mechanical, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, etc. The fundamental technical topics covered by the aforementioned specialisations will provide the basis for the questions in this part.There will be fifty questions altogether in this section.The article provides a course outline for some broad engineering subjects to be covered.

AFCAT Detailed Engineering Subjects

The curriculum for the Engineering Knowledge Test that will be given as part of AFCAT 2023 will include fundamentally significant courses from each of the involved streams. It is of the utmost importance for a candidate to not only comprehend but also compile a list of all of the subjects that are included in the stream in which they are interested. 

A candidate for the AFCAT 2023 exam might use this information to assist them build a plan for the test. Take a look at the AFCAT curriculum broken down by stream below:

Computer Science Engineering	Electronics Engineering	Mechanical Engineering
Analog and Digital Electronics Switching Theory Information Technology Electronic Devices Computer Networks Network Theory Design Telecommunication Systems Microwave Engineering Antenna and Wave Propagation Radar Theory Instrumentation Electrical Engineering Control Engineering	Analog and Digital Electronics Electrical Engineering Instrumentation Microwave Engineering Antenna and Wave Electronic Devices Control Engineering Telecommunication Systems Propagation Network Theory Design Switching Theory Information Technology Computer Networks	Engineering Mechanics Fluid mechanics/Hydraulic Machines Thermodynamics Aircraft Structures Theory of Machines, Automotive Engineering Power Plant Engineering Industrial Engineering Manufacturing Science Materials Science Flight Mechanics Aerodynamics

Things To Keep In Mind

1. scheduled date of the test. 
2. All applicants who were successful in submitting their online application will be able to access their electronic admit card via the website www.careerindianairforce.cdac.in, in addition to having their electronic admit card sent to the registered email addresses. There will be no mail delivery of admit cards. 
3. A candidate has to know both his or her Username and Password in order to download his or her e-Admit Card. The applicant is the only one who will be responsible for downloading his or her own electronic admit card.
4. The applicants’ preferred courses, as well as their ages and levels of education, will be taken into consideration when deciding which classes to enrol them in, as well as whether or not they are eligible for the program. Candidates need to be aware that their participation in the test will be evaluated only on the basis of the information that they provide in the Application Form. This admission decision will be strictly provisional. 
5. If, throughout the course of the verification process, the International Air Force discovers that the candidate has provided information that is inaccurate or that is untrue, the applicant’s candidacy will be regarded as having been terminated.
6. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that the personal information that appears on the front side of the electronic admit card corresponds with the information that was submitted by them throughout the process of registering for the exam. They are also strongly encouraged to read the instructions that are provided on the back of the e-Admit card prior to the event.
7. The decision made by the IAF on the approval of a candidate’s application will be final. This decision will be based on the information that has been provided.
8. The question paper will only be accessible to candidates while they are participating in the online assessment. 
9. There will not be any consideration given to requests from candidates for copies of the question paper.
10. After a period of six months has passed from the date of the test, AFCAT-related questions will no longer be answered. 
11. Candidates will be barred from leaving the examination room until the test has been completely administered.

AFCAT 2023: Preparation Tips

Candidates who are interested in taking the AFCAT must prepare themselves in such a manner that they are able to prevail in the cutthroat competition and successfully qualify for the test. Candidates may check out some helpful preparation recommendations for the AFCAT 2023 by looking at the following points.

 

• Candidates are required to familiarise themselves with the examination format and subject matter outlined in the official AFCAT announcement.
• Download the AFCAT question papers from past years in order to effectively prepare for the test.
• While they are studying for the general knowledge portion, they may educate themselves on current events by reading the ebooks that are issued on a monthly basis.
• Regularly taking mock exams is an effective way to improve one’s speed, accuracy, and ability to manage their time.
• If you want to get an idea of how challenging the AFCAT test is, look at how the cutoff scores have changed over the previous several years.
• Self-examination is required of aspirants so that they may become aware of both their strong and weak points.
• Candidates need to have a solid understanding of the various types of military hardware used by the Indian Armed Forces, since questions about this topic are likely to come up during the interview process.

Final Words

That’s all that there is to know about Syllabus and Exam pattern of AFCAT 2023. We hope that the above information will help you a lot to prepare for AFCAT 2023. If you want to know about the general information about AFCAT 2023, click here. If any of your friends want to know about different government exams and vacancies in any state of India, do share this page with them. After all, sharing is caring.

 

We wish you all the best for your preparation and hope that you will do very well in the exam.

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