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It is necessary to know the syllabus and exam pattern of the AFCAT exam before you start the preparation for the exam. Students are quite confused regarding the syllabus, what topics they need to cover, the weightage of questions, and everything. Here we will provide you with detailed information regarding everything so that you can plan your studies accordingly.

Well, the AFCAT exam is conducted by the Indian Air force to recruit eligible candidates in the following Branches:

Flying Branch-Short Service Commission (SSC)
Ground Duty- Permanent Commission and Short Service Commission (PC&SSC)

AFCAT Syllabus 2021-

Candidates should check out the whole syllabus here and ensure that they don’t miss out on anything. We will discuss every section of AFCAT and also EKT for technical branches. The Syllabus is based on the knowledge of graduation level except for Numerical ability that is about matriculation level. Here is the detailed structure of the syllabus covering the following subjects.

2021 AFCAT Syllabus for English-

Here the Language, vocabulary, and comprehension skills are evaluated. The level of difficulty is from easy to moderate. The number of questions and topics asked here are:

Topics	No. Of Questions
Reading Comprehension	2
Cloze Test	5
Idioms/Phrases	3
Error Detection	3
Antonym/Synonym	6
Fill in the Blanks	4

Well, the AFCAT exam is conducted by the Indian Air force to recruit eligible candidates in the following Branches:

Flying Branch-Short Service Commission (SSC)
Ground Duty- Permanent Commission and Short Service Commission (PC&SSC)

AFCAT Syllabus 2021-

2021 AFCAT Syllabus for English-

Here the Language, vocabulary, and comprehension skills are evaluated. The level of difficulty is from easy to moderate. The number of questions and topics asked here are:

2021 AFCAT Syllabus for numerical ability-

This will test the student’s aptitude level and speed in the calculation. Students should be thorough about the basics of Mathematical concepts and should be able to solve the questions with accuracy. Let’s know the topics and how many questions are asked from every topic.

Topics	No. Of Questions
Algebra	2
Speed, Distance and Time	2
Ratio and Proportion	2
Percentage	3
Average, Mixture, and Allegations	2
Time and Work	2
Simplification	2
Profit, Loss, and Discount	2
Decimal and Fraction	3

2021 AFCAT Syllabus For General Awareness-

This section tests the general knowledge of students. Candidates also need to be aware of current happenings around the world. They should read the important news daily. This section will test the knowledge related to the following topics:

Topics	No. Of Questions
History	5
Geography	4
Political Science	4
Science and technology	5
Current Affairs	5-6
Defence
Art and Culture
Economics	2
Sports

AFCAT Syllabus For Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test-

This section will test the candidate’s ability of Reasoning. Questions are based on Verbal and Spatial Ability. The following topics will be the part of Reasoning and Spatial Ability Section.

Topics	No. Of Questions
Coding-Decoding	2-3
Venn Diagram	4-5
Analogy	4-6
Series	2-3
Classification	2-4
Mirror Image	1-2
Dot Situation	5
Paper Cutting and Folding	2-3
Pattern Completion	4-5
Verbal Reasoning	1-2
Embedded Figures	5-6

AFCAT Syllabus of EKT-

EKT is organized for candidates interested in joining Ground Duty Technical Branch. Questions include the topics from Mechanical, Computer Science. The structure of the syllabus for EKT is following.

Topics common for every engineering branch

Topics	Sub-Topics
Engineering Mathematics	Matrix AlgebraMaxima and MinimaComplex VariablesTaylor’s and Laurent’ series sampling theoremsMean, Median, Mode, and Standard deviationRandom variables discrete and Continuous Distributions Fourier transform Laplace transform Z-transform Taylor’s and Laurent’ series theorem Of Integral CalculusPartial DerivativesEigenvalues and Eigenvectors
Engineering Physics	Description of Motion in One Two and Three DimensionsUnits for measurement work, Energy, and Power Rotational MotionGravitation ElectrostaticsElectric CurrentHeat and ThermodynamicsMagnetic Effect of Currents Electromagnetic Induction Alternating Currents Electromagnetic WavesMagnetism, Ray Optics, and Optical InstrumentsLaws of Motion
Engineering drawing	Introduction to Computer-Aided Drafting Projection of straight linePlanes and solids Isometric Projection Sectional Views of solids Full section The intersection of surfaces.

The detailed syllabus for Individual Engineering Branch is given below:

Subjects	Topics
Computer Science Engineering	Analog and Digital ElectronicsElectronic DevicesComputer NetworksNetwork Theory DesignSwitching TheoryInformation TechnologyElectrical EngineeringControl EngineeringTelecommunication SystemsMicrowave EngineeringAntenna and Wave PropagationRadar TheoryInstrumentation
Electronic Engineering	Antenna and Wave PropagationComputer NetworksInstrumentationInformation TechnologyNetwork Theory DesignAnalog and Digital ElectronicsElectrical EngineeringElectronic DevicesControl EngineeringTelecommunication SystemsMicrowave EngineeringSwitching Theory
Mechanical Engineering	Manufacturing ScienceMaterials ScienceIndustrial EngineeringFlight MechanicsAerodynamicsPower Plant EngineeringThermodynamicsAutomotive EngineeringAircraft StructuresTheory of MachinesFluid mechanics/Hydraulic Machines

AFCAT 2021 Exam Pattern-

AFCAT is an online computer-based test consisting of objective-type questions only. As previously said it is conducted for two Flying and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical). For Technical, it consists of EKT exam which consists of Engineering Subjects. We have already covered its syllabus. Now let’s see the Exam Pattern.

The exam will be in the English Language Only.

AFCAT is bifurcated into Four Sections: Verbal Ability in English, General Awareness, Numerical Ability, Reasoning, and Military Aptitude Test.
Whereas EKT is divided into three sections: Mechanical, Computer Science, Electrical and Electronics
The time allotted to AFCAT is 2 hours and for EKT is 45 minutes.
There will be negative marking too.

The Exam structure will be of the following Pattern:

Particulars	AFCAT	EKT
No. Of Questions	100	50
Duration	2 hours	45 minutes
Total Marks	300	150
Sections	4 SectionsEnglishNumerical AbilityGeneral AwarenessReasoning and Military Aptitude	3 SectionsMechanicalComputer ScienceElectrical and Electronics
Marking Scheme	Negative marking of 1 mark for every wrong answer3 marks for every correct answer marks for unattempted questions	Negative marking of 1 mark for every wrong answer3 marks for every correct answer marks for unattempted questions

Candidates qualifying for the online exam of AFCAT by clearing the cutoff will be called for an Air Force Selection Board Interview or AFSB interview which comprises 3 stages. Just see below.

AFSB Interview Stages:

Stage 1: Officer Intelligence Rating Test along with Picture Perception and Discussion Test is conducted on the first day. This is a screening test. And the candidates who qualify for this are called for further rounds. Then all those candidates who qualify in this round go through the document check to assess their eligibility.

Stage 2: After stage 1, the stage 2 interview is conducted which involves Psychological Test which will be conducted on Day 1 itself in the afternoon slot. After this Group Tests and Interviews are conducted which continue for five days.

Stage 3 For Flying Branch: This step is only for recommended candidates only. It is a Computerized Pilot Selection System (CPSS). It’s once in a lifetime test. Candidates who fail to qualify for CPSS will not be eligible.

Recommended Books that will help in Preparation of AFCAT 2021-

There are some important books that candidates should refer to. It will help them in their preparation. We will provide you with a subject-wise list of these books. There are sample practice papers at the back of these books which you can practice for your AFCAT Exam.

Subject-wise Recommended Books For Preparation

English

Pearson’s Book

Verbal Reasoning by Bhupendra Kumar Singh
Objective General English by Dr. RS. Aggarwal
Word Power Made Easy-For Improving Vocabulary

Reasoning

Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning Book by Dr. RS Aggarwal

Numerical Ability

Objective Arithmetic- S Chand
Quantitative Aptitude –Arun Sharma
Fastrack Arithmetic Book (Rajesh Verma)-Arihant Publication
Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Exams by RS Aggarwal

General Awareness

Lucent’s General Knowledge
Manorama Yearbook- Philip Mathew
From Plinth to Paramount by Neetu Singh – KD Publication

Other than the above subject-wise books, Candidates can refer to other books for the overall preparation of AFCAT and especially published for AFCAT preparation. These are the following:

Books	Author or Publication
AFCAT (Air Force Common Admission Test) Workbook-This book comprises previous year solved papers for practice and also many practice questions.	Kiran Publication
AFCAT Solved Papers and Practice Sets	Arihant Experts
SSB Interview: The Complete Guide	NK Natarajan
AFCAT Exam Guide for Flying and Technical Branch	R. Gupta
AFCAT for Technical, Flying & Ground Duty Branch with Solved Papers (English, Paperback )	Arihant Experts
AFCAT- The First Step Book	Defense Direct Education
Current Affairs	Last 1 year

How to select the Best books for Preparation for AFCAT Syllabus 2021?

Please check the publishing year and buy the latest edition books
The book, whose language you can understand easily and where everything is mentioned systematically
Books of known authors and publishers, for this, you can advise from your faculties of coaching centres or you can refer to some website which suggests appropriate books
Buy that book which contains lots of practice paper, solved papers of previous and mock tests

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AFCAT Syllabus Preparation Tips-

All the candidates should follow some tips to make themselves well-prepared for the AFCAT Exam. As the competition is quite high, so candidates should start preparing for their exam as early as possible. You should be complete with all your basic concepts and understandings now so that you can give your mocks now and be confident for your preparation and exam.

For the preparation just follow these tips:

Revise everything –

You need to gain expertise in every subject you are preparing. For that do the regular revision. See that you remember all the formulas in quant, short tricks; In English; revise the words, idioms, and phrases from your vocabulary; Keep yourself aware about the current affairs and revise regularly the dates in History, all the lists of General Awareness. Be considerate about what you remember and concentrate on that.

Practice Mock Test and Previous Year papers-

If you want to score good marks and clear the cutoff, you need to practice a lot. Give the mock tests regularly and see where do you stand. In this way, you will get to know your week areas and you focus on that. This will also increase your speed and accuracy level. To know about the standard of paper and difficulty level of the AFCAT Exam, it is a must to practice the previous year’s papers.

Manage the Time:

Don’t stick to one question for a longer time, if you are not able to find the solution, skip the question quickly and move on to the next question, don’t waste time on one question for so long. Try to solve the easy and non-tricky questions first which you do it easily. This way you make a strategy and plan for the exam. And solve the paper smartly.

Take some Relaxation in Between-

For preparing well, take a break in between and do some physical activities, this will break the monotony of the exam. And don’t study on the last day just before the exam, this will make you tired on the day of the exam.

Read a lot-

To be ready for the English section, inculcate the habit of reading good novels, articles this will improve both your vocabulary and reading comprehension part. Read the editorials in The Hindu, BBC, and Reader’s Digest.

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Faqs-

Q. How many sections are there in AFCAT Exam?

AFCAT Exam consists of four sections- General Awareness, Verbal Ability in English, Numerical Ability, Reasoning, and Military Aptitude and there is EKT Exam also for Ground Duty (Technical), It consist of three sections from Mechanical, Computer Science, Electrical and Electronic.

Q. How I can be well Prepared for AFCAT Exam?

First of all, you need to be clear about the syllabus and AFCAT Exam Pattern and plan your preparation accordingly, keep all the formulas and shortcut tricks on your tips, clear all your basics, give the mocks regularly.

Q. Is it difficult to crack AFCAT Exam?

It is not so difficult to crack the exam if you maintain the speed and have the appropriate understanding of exam patterns and syllabus and practice mocks constantly and previous year question papers.

Q. How is the final merit list decided for AFCAT?

Candidates need to achieve the minimum qualifying marks set by IAF in the online test and AFSB Interview. Then the merit list is prepared according to the total marks obtained by candidates in AFCAT and AFSB interviews.

Q. How many questions are asked in AFCAT Exam?

There is a total of 100 questions asked in AFCAT which are objective MCQs and 50 questions asked in EKT which are also objective type MCQs.

AFCAT Exam Pattern and Syllabus – Best NDA Coaching in Lucknow