1. Eligibility
AFCAT Educational Qualifications:
Branch
| Educational qualification
|
Flying branch
| Education: Candidates must have passed 12 Class with
minimum 50% in Maths and Physics AND
Graduation in any
discipline with 60% or equivalent. OR
BE/B.Tech with 60% or
equivalent. OR
Candidates have cleared
section A & B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of
Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India from a recognised University
with 60%.
Min height: 162.5 cms with correlated weight
Min Vision: 6/6 in one eye and 6/9 in other
|
Ground Duty (Technical)
Branch
| Aeronautical Engineer
(Electronics):
Education: Candidates must have passed 12 Class with a minimum of 50%
in Maths and Physics AND
Four years degree in Engineering/ Technology OR
Cleared Sections A and B 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 60% in disciplines
specified by the examination authority.
Aeronautical Engineer
(Mechanical):
Candidates must have passed 12 Class with a minimum of 50% in Maths and
Physics AND
Degree/integrated
post-graduation in Engineering/Technology. OR
Cleared sections A & B examination of Associate Membership of Institution
of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India by actual studies with
minimum 60% marks or equivalent in certain disciplines specified by IAF.
Min height: 157.5 cms with correlated weight, women - 152 cms
|
Ground Duty (Non-Technical)
branches
| Education :
Candidates must have passed 10+2 with Arts / Commerce / Science & secured
min 50% AND
Graduation degree (Min 3 years) in any discipline with min 60% marks or
equivalent or cleared section A & B examination of Associate Membership of
Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India with a min of
60% marks or equivalent. for Administration and Logistics posts, OR
B.Com (Min 3 years) with min 60% marks for Accounts posts, OR
MBA / MCA or MA / M Sc degree in English / Physics / Mathematics / Chemistry /
Statistics / International relations / International studies / Defence studies
/ Psychology / Computer Science / IT / Management / Mass Communication /
Journalism / Public Relation with minimum of 50% marks in aggregate all paper
put together in Post Graduation (Minimum two year programme) and 60% marks in
graduation for Education posts
Min height: 157.5 cms with correlated weight, women - 152 cms.
|
Age Limit
The age limits prescribed for the AFCAT exam are different for different branches.
Branches
| Age Limit
|
Flying branch
| Candidates should be between 20 to 24 years.
The upper age limit for candidates having Commercial Pilot License is relaxed up to 26 years.
|
Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical)
Branch
| The age of candidates should be between 20 to 26
years.
|
Marital Status for AFCAT:
• Candidates below 25 years of age must be unmarried at the time of commencement of the course.
AFCAT Exam Pattern
The written examination will consist of two parts i.e. AFCAT and EKT. The first section will consist of a total of 100 questions while the second part will have 50 questions. Three marks will be awarded for the correct answer and a negative one mark for every incorrect question. The detailed AFCAT Exam Pattern is as follows:-
EXAM
| PARTS
| DURATION
| TOTAL QUESTIONS
| MAX. MARKS
|
AFCAT
| General Awareness, Reasoning, Verbal Ability,
Numerical Ability, and Military Aptitude Test | 120
min.
| 100
| 300
|
Engg.
Knowledge Test
| Mechanical/Electrical & Electronics / Computer Science
| 45
min.
| 50
| 150
|
Chapter-Wise Weightage of Each Subject under AFCAT Syllabus
The Chapter-Wise Weightage for Each Subject has been given in the tables below:
Mathematics
The chapter-wise weightage for mathematics has been given in the table below :
AFCAT
Numerical Ability Topics
| Weightage
|
Speed Time and Distance
| 3-4
Questions
|
Time and work
| 2 questions
|
Profit and loss
| 2-3 questions
|
Basis algebra
| 3-4 questions
|
Simplification (fraction, decimal)
| 1-2 questions
|
Geometry and Mensuration
| 2-3 questions
|
Ratio and proportion
| 1-2 questions
|
Percentage
| 1-2 questions
|
Number system
| 2-3 questions
|
Average
| 0-1 questions
|
English
The chapter-wise weightage for English has been given in the table below:
AFCAT
English Topics
| Weightage
|
Reading comprehension (2 passages)
| 6 Questions
|
Error spotting
| 3-5 questions
|
Fill in the blanks
| 4-5 questions
|
Idioms and phrases
| 5 questions
|
Synonyms
| 3-4 questions
|
Antonyms
| 3-4 questions
|
Correct spelling
| 3 questions
|
Cloze test
| 5-6 questions
|
General awareness
The chapter-wise weightage for general awareness has been given in the table below:
AFCAT
general awareness topics
| Weightage
|
History
| 3-4 questions
|
Geography
| 6-8 questions
|
Economics
| 2 questions
|
Indian polity (static)
| 3-4 questions
|
Science and technology
| 2-3 questions
|
Current affairs
| 5-6 questions
|
Reasoning
The chapter-wise weightage for reasoning has been given in the table below:
AFCAT
Reasoning and Military Aptitude
| Weightage
|
Dot situation
| 5 questions
|
Embedded figures and series based
| 5-6 questions
|
Mirror image
| 1-2 questions
|
Papercutting and folding
| 2-3 questions
|
Pattern completion
| 4-5 questions
|
Analogy
| 4-6 questions
|
Classification
| 2-4 questions
|
Coding – decoding
| 2-3 questions
|
Venn diagram
| 4-5 questions
|
Series
| 2-3 questions
|
Verbal reasoning
| 1-2 questions
|
AFCAT Syllabus
AFCAT Syllabus - AFCAT written test
The written exam is broadly classified into two sections i.e AFCAT written test and EKT ( Engineering Knowledge Test). The AFCAT written test will judge the basic aptitude of the applicant through subjects like English, General Awareness, and Numerical Ability. The test will also judge the Military Aptitude of the candidate. The highest number of questions will be asked in this section,i.e.100. The duration of this test will be 2 hours.
AFCAT Syllabus - Engineering Knowledge Test
This test will be given to only those candidates who will apply for Technical posts. In this section, questions will be specific to the stream of graduation like Computer Science, Mechanical, and Electrical & Electronics. The questions for this section will be asked from the core technical subjects of the mentioned branches. A total of 50 questions will be asked in this section.
AFCAT Syllabus - English
The following are the topics that will be covered in the English section of the AFCAT written test.
• Synonyms
• Comprehension
• Sentence Completion / Filling in of the correct word
• Idioms and Phrases
• Error Detection
• Antonyms
• Vocabulary
AFCAT Syllabus - General Awareness
The standard of questions for general awareness will be as that as of the graduate level. Candidates are expected to possess knowledge of the following topics.
• History
• Geography
• Civics
• Environment
• Defense
• Art
• Culture
• Basic Science
• Politics
• Current Affairs
• Sports, etc.
AFCAT Syllabus - Numerical Ability
The level of difficulty for this section will be that of Matriculation level and not from the graduation level, unlike other sections.
• Time and Work
• Simple Interest
• Profit & Loss
• Average
• Percentage
• Decimal Fraction
• Ratio & Proportion
• Time & Distance (Trains/Boats & Streams)
AFCAT Syllabus - Engineering Subjects
The syllabus for the Engineering Knowledge Test will consist of important fundamental subjects from the concerned streams.
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 PlantEngineering • Industrial Engineering • Manufacturing Science • Materials Science • Flight Mechanics • Aerodynamics
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