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Key Facts: AFCAT Exam

100

Objective Questions

Indian Air Force AFCAT

300

Maximum Marks

Indian Air Force AFCAT

2 hours

Exam Duration

Indian Air Force AFCAT

+3 / -1

Marking Scheme

Indian Air Force AFCAT

Rs. 550

Application Fee (incl. GST)

AFCAT 2026 Notification

Twice a year

Exam Frequency

Indian Air Force AFCAT

AFCAT is the Indian Air Force's online officer-entry test: 100 objective questions for 300 marks in 2 hours, covering General Awareness, English, Numerical Ability, and Reasoning & Military Aptitude. Marking is +3 for correct and -1 for wrong answers. The fee is Rs. 550 including GST, technical applicants also take the 50-question EKT, and the test runs twice a year.

Sample AFCAT Practice Questions

Try these sample questions to review concepts for the AFCAT exam. Each question includes a detailed explanation. Start the interactive quiz above for the full 100+ question experience with AI tutoring.

1Choose the word that is closest in meaning (synonym) to the word 'AUGMENT'.
A.Increase
B.Reduce
C.Hide
D.Delay
Explanation: 'Augment' means to make something greater by adding to it, so its closest synonym is 'increase'. AFCAT vocabulary items test exact word meaning, so eliminate options that move in the opposite direction.
2Choose the word that is most nearly OPPOSITE in meaning (antonym) to 'BENEVOLENT'.
A.Generous
B.Malevolent
C.Cheerful
D.Cautious
Explanation: 'Benevolent' means kind and well-meaning; its direct antonym is 'malevolent', meaning wishing harm to others. Antonym items reward knowing the prefix 'male-' (bad/ill) versus 'bene-' (good/well).
3Spot the error in the sentence: 'Neither the pilot nor the navigators was ready for the sortie.'
A.Neither the pilot
B.nor the navigators
C.was ready
D.for the sortie
Explanation: With 'neither...nor', the verb agrees with the noun nearest to it. Since 'navigators' (plural) is closest, the verb should be 'were ready', not 'was ready'. This is the proximity rule of subject-verb agreement.
4Fill in the blank: 'The squadron leader's instructions were so ______ that no one misunderstood them.'
A.ambiguous
B.lucid
C.verbose
D.tedious
Explanation: The clause 'no one misunderstood them' signals clarity, so 'lucid' (clear and easy to understand) fits. Sentence-completion items require matching the blank to the logical cue in the rest of the sentence.
5Choose the correct meaning of the idiom: 'To take the bull by the horns'.
A.To act cowardly
B.To confront a difficulty boldly
C.To avoid responsibility
D.To make a careless mistake
Explanation: 'To take the bull by the horns' means to deal with a difficult situation directly and with courage. Idiom questions are figurative, so a literal reading of the words will mislead you.
6Select the correctly spelt word.
A.Reconnaissance
B.Reconaissance
C.Reconnaisance
D.Reconnaissence
Explanation: 'Reconnaissance' (military observation of an area) is spelt with double 'n', double 's', and ends in '-ance'. Spelling items reward careful letter-by-letter checking of commonly misspelt military and academic words.
7Choose the option that best completes the analogy: 'AIRCRAFT is to HANGAR as SHIP is to ______'.
A.Ocean
B.Dock
C.Sailor
D.Anchor
Explanation: A hangar is the sheltered place where an aircraft is housed; the parallel housing place for a ship is a dock. Verbal analogies test the relationship type, here 'object : its storage/berth location'.
8Read the passage and answer: 'Radar works by sending out radio waves that bounce off objects and return to a receiver. By measuring the time taken for the echo, the system calculates distance.' How does radar determine distance to an object?
A.By measuring the colour of the object
B.By measuring the time for the echo to return
C.By weighing the object
D.By counting the radio waves emitted
Explanation: The passage states distance is calculated 'by measuring the time taken for the echo'. Reading comprehension answers must come directly from the text, not outside knowledge.
9Choose the word that is closest in meaning to 'TENACIOUS'.
A.Persistent
B.Fragile
C.Hesitant
D.Generous
Explanation: 'Tenacious' describes someone who holds firmly to a purpose and does not give up easily, so 'persistent' is the best synonym. The word often appears describing determination and grip.
10Spot the error: 'Each of the cadets have submitted their fitness certificate on time.'
A.Each of the cadets
B.have submitted
C.their fitness certificate
D.on time
Explanation: 'Each' is singular and takes a singular verb, so it should be 'has submitted', not 'have submitted'. Distributive pronouns like 'each', 'every', and 'either' always govern a singular verb.

About the AFCAT Exam

The Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) is the Indian Air Force's online entrance examination for selecting officers in the Flying and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) branches. The test consists of 100 objective multiple-choice questions for 300 marks, completed in 2 hours across four sections: General Awareness, Verbal Ability in English, Numerical Ability, and Reasoning & Military Aptitude. Each correct answer earns +3 marks and each wrong answer carries a penalty of -1 mark. Candidates applying for technical branches additionally sit the Engineering Knowledge Test (EKT), a 50-question, 150-mark, 45-minute paper. AFCAT is conducted twice a year (AFCAT 01 and AFCAT 02), and qualifying candidates proceed to the Air Force Selection Board (AFSB) interview and medical examination.

Exam sponsor: Indian Air Force, conducted online through CDAC at designated examination centres. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Questions

100 questions

Time Limit

2 hours (120 minutes)

Passing Score

Cut-off set per cycle (not a fixed pass mark)

Exam / Certification Fees

Rs. 550 (including GST); waived for NCC Special Entry and Meteorology entry

Exam sponsor website

Reported exam pass rate: Not published. The Indian Air Force does not publish a fixed first-attempt pass percentage; selection uses a normalized cut-off that varies by cycle and branch. Exam sponsor website

Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.

Our practice resources: topics covered

We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.

≈30%

Verbal Ability in English

Comprehension, error detection, sentence completion, synonyms, antonyms, idioms and phrases, and vocabulary.

≈25%

General Awareness

History, geography, civics and polity, basic science, environment, defence, sports, art and culture, and current affairs.

≈25%

Reasoning & Military Aptitude Test

Verbal and non-verbal reasoning, spatial ability, analogy, series, coding-decoding, blood relations, and direction sense.

≈20%

Numerical Ability

Decimal fractions, simplification, average, percentage, profit and loss, ratio and proportion, simple interest, and time-speed-distance.

Preparing for the AFCAT Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Cut-off set per cycle (not a fixed pass mark)
  • Exam length: 100 questions
  • Time limit: 2 hours (120 minutes)
  • Exam / certification fees: Rs. 550 (including GST); waived for NCC Special Entry and Meteorology entry Official sources

Using Our Practice Resources

  • Work through all 100 available questions
  • Review every answer and explanation
  • Track weak areas and revisit them
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

AFCAT: Suggested Study Strategy

1Master negative marking strategy: with -1 per wrong answer, attempt questions you can reason toward but skip pure guesses on topics you have not prepared.
2Prioritise English and Reasoning early — they are high-scoring, time-efficient sections where accuracy can be built quickly with daily practice.
3Read a daily current-affairs digest and revise static GK (history, polity, geography, defence) to cover the broad General Awareness section.
4Learn arithmetic shortcuts for percentage, ratio, average, and time-speed-distance to save time in the Numerical Ability section.
5Drill defence and Indian Air Force knowledge specifically — aircraft, ranks, commands, mottos, and exercises appear in General Awareness.
6Take full timed 2-hour mock tests regularly to build stamina and practice moving across all 100 questions without sectional timing.
7Technical-branch aspirants should schedule separate EKT preparation on their core engineering stream alongside the main AFCAT syllabus.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the AFCAT exam?

AFCAT (Air Force Common Admission Test) is the Indian Air Force's online entrance test for selecting officers in the Flying and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) branches. It has 100 objective questions for 300 marks completed in 2 hours.

What is the AFCAT exam pattern and marking scheme?

AFCAT is an online computer-based test of 100 multiple-choice questions for 300 marks in 2 hours across four sections. Each correct answer earns +3 marks, each wrong answer deducts -1 mark, and unattempted questions score zero.

What sections are on the AFCAT exam?

AFCAT has four sections: General Awareness, Verbal Ability in English, Numerical Ability, and Reasoning & Military Aptitude. There are no sectional time limits; all 100 questions share the single 2-hour window.

How much does the AFCAT cost?

The AFCAT application fee is Rs. 550 (including GST) per attempt, paid online. The fee is waived for candidates applying through the NCC Special Entry and Meteorology entry routes.

What is the EKT and who takes it?

The Engineering Knowledge Test (EKT) is an additional 50-question, 150-mark, 45-minute paper taken only by candidates applying for the Ground Duty (Technical) branches. It tests core engineering subjects such as Mechanical, Computer Science, and Electrical & Electronics.

What score do I need to pass the AFCAT?

There is no fixed passing mark; the Indian Air Force sets a normalized cut-off for each cycle and branch based on candidate performance and vacancies. Candidates who clear the cut-off are shortlisted for the AFSB interview.

How often is the AFCAT conducted?

AFCAT is held twice a year, designated as AFCAT 01 (typically early in the year) and AFCAT 02 (typically later in the year). Candidates apply afresh for each cycle through the CDAC portal.

What happens after I qualify the AFCAT?

Candidates who clear the AFCAT cut-off are called for testing at an Air Force Selection Board (AFSB), which includes officer intelligence rating, psychological tests, group tasks, and an interview, followed by a medical examination before final selection and commissioning.