Uttarakhand Defence Academy Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT)
AFCAT stands for Air Force Common Admission Test. It is a national-level exam conducted by Indian Air Force to select eligible candidates as Group A Gazetted Officers in Flying and Ground Duty for both Technical and Non-Technical branches. The IAF conducts AFCAT 2024 exam twice a year as AFCAT 1 and 2.
The exam is conducted by the Indian Air Force (IAF) twice a year to recruit Class 1 Gazetted Officers in Flying and Ground Duties for both Technical and Non-Technical Branches.
Being one of the most sought-after exams, millions of students appear for it to enter a reputed Air Force Academy and receive a commission as an Indian Air Force Officer. However, only a few can ace it. If you are also planning to appear for the upcoming AFCAT exam, you must know everything about it to pass it with flying colors.
UTTARAKHAND DEFENCE ACADEMY AFCAT Eligibility
- Nationality: The candidate opting to apply for the exam must be a citizen of India as per the Indian citizenship act, 1955.
- Marital Status: Candidates below 25 years of age must be unmarried at the time of commencement of the course. Widows/ Widowers and divorcees (with or without encumbrances) below 25 years of age are also eligible.
- Educational Qualification: All the candidates who wish to appear for AFCAT 2024 must hold a bachelor’s degree in their respective discipline. The AFCAT qualification criteria vary from post to post. Take a look at the detailed criteria set by IAF for flying branch and ground duty below.
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AFCAT Flying Branch & NCC Entry Eligibility 2024
Check out the parameters on which the candidates' eligibility will be checked.
Age Limit:(Flying Branch)- Minimum Age - 20 years.
- Maximum Age - 24 years.
- The candidates should be of this age as of 1st January 2025.
- Candidates should have mandatorily passed with a minimum of 50% marks each in Maths and Physics at 10+2 level and
- Graduation with a minimum three years degree course in any discipline from a recognized University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent. OR
- BE/B Tech degree (Four years course) from a recognized University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent. OR
- Candidates who have cleared Section A & B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India from a recognized University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent
AFCAT Ground Duty Eligibility Criteria 2024
Below is the educational criteria and age limit on which the candidates' eligibility will be evaluated.
NationalityThe candidate must be an Indian Citizen as per the Indian Citizenship Act 1955.
Age Limit- Minimum Age - 20 years.
- Maximum Age - 26 years.
- The candidates should be of this age as of 1st January 2025.
Candidates should be unmarried at the course commencement, and marriage is not permitted while training. A candidate who marries during the training period shall be discharged and liable to refund all expenditures incurred on him by the Government.
Educational QualificationCheck out the below table to know the educational qualification required:
| Post | Education |
|---|---|
| Aeronautical Engineer (Electronics) {AE (L)} | Candidates with a minimum of 50% marks each in Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level and a minimum of four years degree graduation/integrated post-graduation qualification in Engineering/ Technology from recognized University OR cleared Sections A and B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India or Graduate membership examination of the Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers by actual studies with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent in Computer Engineering/Technology, Electrical or equivalent discipline. |
| Aeronautical Engineer (Mechanical) {AE (M)} | Candidates with a minimum of 50% mark each in Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level and a minimum of four years degree graduation/integrated post-graduation qualification in Engineering/Technology from recognized University OR cleared Sections A & B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India by actual studies with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent in Aerospace, Mechanical or similar disciplines. |
| Ground Duty (Non-Technical) Branches | Weapon System Branch: Passed 10+2with minimum 50% marks each in Maths & Physics and Graduation with minimum 3 year degree course in any discipline with 60% marks OR BE/BTech (4 year degree course ) with minimum 60% marks. Administration: Passed 10+2 and Graduate Degree (Minimum three years degree course) in any discipline from a recognized university with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent or cleared section A & B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India from a recognized university with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent. Accounts: Passed 10+2 and done graduation in any of the following streams with 60 % marks or equivalent from a recognized university:- (aaa) B. Com Degree (Min three years course). (aab) Bachelor of Business Administration (with specialization in Finance)/ Bachelor of Management Studies (with specialization in Finance)/ Bachelor of Business Studies (with specialization in Finance) Qualified CA/ CMA/ CS/ CFA. B.Sc. with specialization in Finance Education: Passed 10+2 and Post-Graduation with 50% marks in any discipline including integrated courses offering PG (Single degree without permission to exit and lateral entry) and with 60% marks in Graduation in any disciple |
| Meteorology | Passed 10+2 and B.Sc. with Maths & Physics with 60% minimum marks or 4 year Graduation degree in Engg & Technology discipline with minimum 60% marks or equivalent in Communication Engg/ Computer Engg/ Electrical/ Electronics/ Mechanical Engg, etc. |
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AFCAT Syllabus 2024
| Subject | Topics |
|---|---|
| English | 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 |
| General Awareness | History, Geography, Civics, Environment & Ecology, Basic Science, Science & Technology, Polity, Defence, Art & Culture, Personalities, Current Affairs, National & International organizations, Sports |
| Numerical Ability | Time and Work, Average, Percentage, Decimal Fraction, Ratio & Proportion, Simple Interest & Compound Interest, Profit & Loss, Time & Distance (Trains/Boats & Streams), Area and Perimeter, Probability, Number System & Number Series, Mixture & Alligation, Clocks |
| Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test | Verbal Reasoning, Non Verbal Reasoning, Coding-Decoding, Series, Classification, Analogy, Logical Venn Diagrams, Data Interpretation, Mental Ability, Military Aptitude Test. |