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AFCAT (Air Force Common Admission Test)
Information last verified: September 2026 · Always verify on the official portal before payment.
IAF officer entry for Flying and Ground branches — AFCAT + EKT + AFSB testing, twice a year.
Conducted by
Indian Air Force
Age Limit
Flying: 20–24. Ground (Tech + Non-Tech): 20–26. Cut-off dates per the notification.
Education
Flying: PCM 60% in 12th + any degree 60%. Ground Tech: engineering 60% + EKT. Ground Non-Tech: degree 60% (Accounts needs B.Com 60%). NCC Air Wing C-certificate holders: relaxed route via NCC Special Entry.
Physical Standards
AFSB + IAF medicals (height/vision per branch; flying has the strictest vision norms — see notice appendix).
Application Fee
Rs. 550 + GST online. Exempt: NCC Special Entry candidates.
Documents Needed
- Degree / final-year proof
- 12th marksheet (PCM proof)
- NCC certificate (Special Entry)
- Photo + signature per specs
- Photo ID
How to Apply
- Register on afcat.cdac.in when notification opens (usually ~Dec and ~June pattern)
- Choose branch + EKT (tech) + AFSB centre preferences
- Pay fee, submit, download confirmation
Selection Process
- AFCAT written (all) + EKT (tech only)
- 5-day AFSB testing
- Medicals
- Final merit + training at Air Force Academy
Exam Pattern
100 Qs, 300 marks, 2 hrs, +3/-1. EKT: 50 Qs, 150 marks, 45 min (tech only).
Correction Window
Limited paid edits per the notice — verify before final submit.
Admit Card
Online on afcat.cdac.in ~2–3 weeks before. AFSB call-ups separately. Never by post.
Download admit card — candidate loginResult
Score + cut-off on the portal; AFSB-qualified lists, then final merit after medicals.
Check result — candidate loginWho can apply
Degree with 60%+ (PCM 60% in 12th for Flying/Technical).
How the yearly cycle usually works
- Two notifications a year (usually ~December and ~June pattern).
- Written usually ~February and ~August, then AFSB batches.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who can apply for AFCAT 2026?▾
Flying: 20–24 yrs, PCM 60% in 12th + degree 60%. Ground Technical: 20–26 yrs, engineering 60% + EKT. Ground Non-Technical: 20–26 yrs, degree 60% (Accounts: B.Com 60%).
What is EKT in AFCAT?▾
Engineering Knowledge Test — 50 questions/150 marks/45 min, only for Technical branch candidates, held right after the main AFCAT paper.
What is the AFCAT exam pattern?▾
100 questions, 300 marks, 2 hours (+3/-1): verbal ability, numerical ability, reasoning, military aptitude, GK. EKT extra for tech.
What are the AFCAT fees?▾
Rs. 550 + GST online for AFCAT entry. NCC Special Entry candidates are exempt.
What happens after clearing AFCAT?▾
AFSB testing (5-day: screening, psychology, GTO, interview, conference) + medicals, then merit list and training at Air Force Academy.