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    How many students pass AFCAT?

    How many students pass AFCAT?

    Vishnukumar VUpdated on 16 Jul 2024, 04:38 PM IST

    Indian Air Force (IAF) conducts the Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) exam every year. The AFCAT exam is the national level examination. The exam authority conducts the AFCAT exam twice a year. Around 1.5 to 2 lakhs candidates appear for the AFCAT exam each session. Out of this nearly 200 men and 140 women are selected by the IAF. About 350 to 450 AFCAT vacancies are announced separately for each session of the AFCAT exam.

    This Story also Contains

    1. AFCAT Exam 2024 - Overview
    2. AFCAT result 2024
    3. AFCAT Cut Off 2024
    4. AFCAT Selection Process 2024
    5. AFCAT Salary
    How many students pass AFCAT?
    How many students pass AFCAT?

    AFCAT Exam 2024 - Overview

    Candidates can check the AFCAT exam important details from the below table.

    Particulars

    Details

    Exam name

    Air Force Common Admission Test

    Commonly known as

    AFCAT

    Exam Conducting Authority

    IAF (Indian Air Force)

    Official Website

    afcat.cdac.in

    Exam Level

    National

    Educational Qualification

    Graduation

    Age limit

    20 years - 24 years for Flying Branch

    20 years - 26 years for Technical and Non-technical Branches

    Application mode

    Online mode

    Stages of Exam

    • Online Test

    • AFSB Interview

    • Medical Test

    Exam Mode

    Online

    Exam language

    English

    Exam Duration

    AFCAT: 2 hours

    EKT: 45 minutes

    Total Vacancies

    AFCAT 1 2024 -317
    AFCAT 2 2024 - 304

    AFCAT Posts

    • Flying Branch

    • Ground Duty (Tech) Branch,

    • Ground Duty (Non-tech) Branch

    AFCAT result 2024

    IAF announces the AFCAT 2024 result in online mode. Candidates will be able to check the result at candidates login at afcat.cdac.in. Those who qualify in the first stage will be eligible to appear in the next stage. The steps to check the AFCAT result status are as follows.

    • Open the AFCAT official website - afcat.cdac.in.

    • Click the AFCAT candidate’s login section

    • Enter the login credentials such as email ID and Password and Captcha

    • Click the AFCAT merit list

    • AFCAT result and the scorecard will appear on the window.

    AFCAT Cut Off 2024

    Aspirants can check the AFCAT expected cut off here. With the help of AFCAT cut off, candidates can predict their score to qualify the AFCAT exam.

    AFCAT Expected Cut off 2024

    Cut Off (Out of 300 Marks)

    Cut Off (Out of 150 Marks)

    AFCAT 1 2024

    AFCAT 2 2024

    EKT 1 Cut Off

    EKT 2 Cut Off

    164

    160-170

    31

    35-40

    Factors Determining AFCAT Cut Off

    The various factors determined to arrive at the AFCAT 2024 cut off mentioned below.

    • Total number of seats available

    • The difficulty level of the AFCAT exam

    • Number of candidates appearing for the exam

    AFCAT Selection Process 2024

    To get qualified in the AFCAT exam candidates have to appear for three stages. According to the notification, the three stages of AFCAT selection criteria are

    • AFCAT written test

    • AFSB Interview/Personality Test

    • Medical Test

    AFCAT Question/Sample papers
    Candidates can download AFCAT question papers along with answers from here.
    Free Download

    AFCAT Salary

    Candidates who qualify in the AFCAT exam will be paid the AFCAT salary. The salary is paid under the 7th pay commission. As per the 7th pay commission, the AFCAT salary range is from Rs. 56,100 to Rs. 1,77,500. Initially candidates will receive a stipend of Rs. 56,100 per month for a training period of one year.

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: How many days to take to announce the AFCAT result?
    A:

    The AFCAT result is announced 30 to 45 days after the conclusion of examination.

    Q: In which mode will the AFCAT result be released?
    A:

    IAF announces the AFCAT result in online mode only.

    Q: How many are selected for AFCAT every year?
    A:

    Nearly 200 men and 140 women are selected by the IAF.

    Q: Where can I check my AFCAT result status?
    A:

    Candidates will be able to check the AFCAT result at afcat.cdac.in.

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    Questions related to AFCAT

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    Have a question related to AFCAT ?

    Hello aspirant,

    The eligibility requirements for AFCAT included age, educational attainment, nationality, and health standards. Candidates must meet these requirements in order to apply for the exam; otherwise, their applications will be denied. The AFCAT eligibility criteria state that candidates must be between the ages of 20 and 24 and

    A minimum of 50% marks each in Physics and Mathematics at the 10+2 level and a minimum of three years of graduation degree (or appearing for the final semester exam) with 60% marks from a recognized university.

    Since you have completed your B.Sc. with Botany, Zoology, and Environmental Science, and

    Hello,


    Yes, you are eligible to sit for the Combined Defence Services (CDS) and Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) exams provided you meet certain criteria. For CDS, you need a degree from a recognized university for Indian Military Academy (IMA) and Officers' Training Academy (OTA), and for the Air

    To apply for technical and non-technical jobs in the Indian Air Force, you can take the Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT).

    Exams:

    • AFCAT : For both technical and non-technical officer roles.

    • Entry Options : Flying, Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical).

    How to Prepare:

    • Understand the syllabus : Includes General

    Dear aspirant !

    Hope you are doing good !

    Candidates between 19 to 25 years of age are eligible to apply for CDS recruitment 2024. Before filling up the application form, aspirants must check UPSC CDS eligibility criteria carefully. CDS exam 2024 for both sessions will be conducted on April