AFCAT 2020 Exam Pattern (Subject Wise Pattern), Marking Scheme, Syllabus
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Oct 21, 2020
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AFCAT Exam Pattern: Indian Air Force (IAF) will carry out AFCAT and EKT in a computer-based mode. The questions will be displayed in a random sequence on the computer screen.
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- The examination will be conducted on February 22-23, 2020.
- AFCAT Syllabus will be based on graduation level (Indian University).
AFCAT Exam Pattern 2020
| Exam | AFCAT | EKT (only for technical) |
|---|---|---|
| Mode of Exam | Online i.e. computer-based | Online i.e. computer-based |
| No. of Questions | 100 | 50 |
| Maximum Marks | 300 | 150 |
| Duration of Exam | 2 hours (120 minutes) | 45 minutes |
| Sections in Paper | General Awareness, Verbal Ability in English, Numerical Ability and Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test | Mechanical, Computer Science and Electrical & Electronics |
| Negative Marking | 1 mark | 1 mark |
AFCAT Exam Pattern- Facts
- The question paper will be available in English language only.
- Duration of the exam will be of 2 hours (120 minutes).
- The total number of questions asked in the exam will be 100.
- Correct answer: +3 marks and Incorrect answer: – 1 mark.
- No marks will be deducted for un-attempted questions.
AFCAT 2020 Exam Schedule
Candidates are required to appear for the Online AFCAT and EKT in person. Under no circumstance will any scribe or another candidate be allowed to appear/ assist in the exam. Follow the table to know the schedule for both of the papers:
Note: Candidates will not be permitted to enter the exam center, under any circumstance, after the pre-exam verification process had commenced at 08:00 hrs for shift-I and 1230 hrs for shift 2.
AFCAT and EKT Exam Pattern in Detail
The paper pattern for both the papers in terms of exam mode, type of questions and marking scheme is similar. Read on to get a clear idea about the same:
About AFCAT Exam Pattern:
- AFCAT 2020 is an online test, conducted in two shifts in the english language.
- It will consist of 100 objective questions to be solved within a duration of 120 minutes.
- The maximum marks an aspirant can score in AFCAT 2020 is 300.
About EKT Exam Pattern:
- EKT or Engineering Knowledge Test is a meant to test candidate’s engineering knowledge.
- The test is compulsory for candidates applying for Technical Ground Duty branch.
- EKT 2020 is an online test, conducted in two shifts in the english language.
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AFCAT Standard and Syllabus
The standard of Numerical Ability Questions will be of Matriculation level. The standard of questions in other subjects will be of graduation level.
AFCAT Exam Pattern: General Awareness
- The section is designed to test the general knowledge of the applicant.
- It will have questions to test aspirant’s awareness of ongoing, current events in various fields around the world.
- Generally, about 20 questions are asked in this section.
The main topics along for this section are given below:
- History
- Sports
- Geography
- Environment
- Culture
- Defense
- Art and Culture
- International Current Affairs
- Politics
- Civics
- Basic Science
AFCAT Exam Pattern: Verbal Ability in English
As the name of the section suggests, this segment will assess the student’s knowledge, proficiency, and comprehension in the English language. The total number of questions asked from this section will be approximately 30.
The important topics for this section are:
- Comprehension
- Fill in the blanks by choosing the appropriate word
- Error Detection
- Sentence Completion
- Synonyms and Antonyms
- Testing of Vocabulary
- Tenses
- Basic Grammar
AFCAT Exam Pattern: Quantitative Ability
- This section will test the basic mathematical ability of participants.
- Around 15 questions will be asked from this section.
- It is considered to be a relatively scoring section though the level of difficulty for this section is moderate to high.
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The important topics for this section are as follows:
- Decimal Fraction
- Simplification
- Average
- Ratio and Proportion
- Simple interest
- Profit and loss
- Percentage
AFCAT Exam Pattern: Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test
- This section is the most important segment as maximum questions are asked in this section.
- Candidate’s mental and military aptitude is tested.
- The difficulty level is moderate and approximately 35 questions are asked from this section.
The important topics are listed below:
- Verbal Skills and Spatial Ability
- Data interpretation
- Embedded Figure
- Missing Character
- Sets based on arrangements
- Rotated blocks
- Hidden figures
- Analogy
The following table represents the approximate number of questions asked from each section:
| Section | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 20 | 60 | 2 hours |
| Verbal Ability in English | 30 | 90 | |
| Numerical Ability | 15 | 45 | |
| Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test | 35 | 105 |
AFCAT Marking Scheme
There has been no change in the marking scheme of AFCAT 2020. The marking scheme is given as follows:
- Three marks will be awarded for every correct answer.
- One mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer.
- No marks for unattempted questions.
AFCAT 2020 Reference Books
AFCAT 2020 Reference Books are given below to help students score well:
| Name of Book | Author/ Publisher |
|---|---|
| AFCAT Exam Guide 1st edition for Flying and Technical Branch | Ramesh Publishing House |
| AFCAT Solved Paper 2020 | Arihant Publication |
| General Knowledge 2020 | Arihant Publication |
| Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations | RS Aggarwal |
| A modern approach to Verbal Reasoning | RS Aggarwal |
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*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.
Comments
11 Comments
Hi Kasish. AFCAT exam is a national level competitive exam taken by the Indian Air Force to appoint officers for all its branches, except for the medical and dental branches. For all entries other than NDA and CDSE and for all branches, candidates are supposed to give the AFCAT exam. AFCAT is a national exam and has 100 MCQs. For more details, refer here.
Hii Ayushi. No, you are not eligible for AFCAT Exam. For AFCAT Exam Aspirants required Graduation with a minimum of three years degree course in any discipline from a recognized University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent. For more details click here:- AFCAT EXAM ELIGIBILITY
Hi Pradeepraj. Indian Air Force takes AFCAT exam, is a computer-based exam. The questions will be displayed in a random sequence on the computer screen. Candidates who have qualified the AFCAT written test have to register at the official website to carry out the further process. For more details, refer here.
Hii Satyam. Aspirants who have done Graduation with a minimum of three years degree course in any discipline from a recognized University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent are eligible for applying AFCAT Exam. For more details click here:- AFCAT EXAM ELIGIBILITY
Hi sourajit. The total number of questions asked in the AFAT exam is 100, 3 marks will be given on every correct option while 1 marks will be deducted for an incorrect option.
Hi Ibashisha. AFCAT will be an online exam, where a total of 100 questions will be asked in the exam. You can refer here to check the detailed exam pattern.
Hi Susmitha. Yes, you are eligible for the exam.
Hi Neha, as per your educational qualification, you are eligible for this exam. However, you may check other eligibility criteria in detail from here: AFCAT Eligibility Criteria
Hi Ritika, sorry but you cannot apply for this exam. Candidates who are in their final semester or have completed their graduation will be considered eligible for this exam. You can check other eligibility criteria from here: AFCAT Eligibility Criteria