AFCAT 2013 Question Paper with Answer Key; Download PDF
AFCAT 2013 was conducted by the Indian Air Force in two cycles. AFCAT 1 2013 was held on February 24, and AFCAT 2 2013 was held on August 25. Close to two lakh candidates applied for AFCAT 1 2013, one of the largest numbers seen by the exam at that time. Both exams were conducted offline on OMR sheets. Candidates can download the AFCAT 2013 question paper and answer key below.
AFCAT 2013 Memory Based Question Paper PDF
| Memory Based Paper PDF | Answer Key PDF | Detailed Solution |
|---|---|---|
AFCAT 2013 Memory Based Question Paper (Feb 24, 2013) |
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AFCAT 2013 Practice Paper PDF
| Practice Paper PDF | Answer Key PDF |
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| AFCAT 1 2013 Practice Paper 01 |
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| AFCAT 2 2013 Practice Paper 02 |
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AFCAT 2013 Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme
AFCAT 2013 used the same basic exam pattern used today. The table below gives the main exam details.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Mode | Offline, pen and paper (OMR sheet) |
| Question Type | Objective (MCQ) |
| Total Questions | 100 |
| Total Marks | 300 |
| Duration | 2 Hours |
| Marking Scheme | +3 for correct answer, -1 for incorrect answer |
AFCAT 2013 Syllabus Section-wise
AFCAT 2013 syllabus had four sections. The table below lists the main topics under each section.
| Section | Topics Covered |
|---|---|
| General Knowledge | Current Affairs, History, Geography, Science, Polity |
| English | Comprehension, Error Detection, Vocabulary, Sentence Completion |
| Reasoning | Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning, Military Aptitude type questions |
| Mathematics | Number System, Percentage, Profit and Loss, Time and Work |
Check the complete section-wise topic list on AFCAT syllabus.
AFCAT 2013 EKT for Technical Branch
Candidates who applied for the Ground Duty Technical branch had to take one more paper, called the EKT. This was held on the same day as the main AFCAT paper.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Applicable For | Ground Duty Technical branch applicants only |
| Held On | Same day as the main AFCAT paper |
| Maximum Marks | 150 |
| Marking Scheme | +3 for correct answer, -1 for incorrect answer |
AFCAT 2013 Applicants
AFCAT 1 2013 had close to two lakh applicants. This was one of the highest numbers the exam had seen up to that point. A higher number of applicants usually means higher competition for the same number of seats.
AFCAT 2013 was an early cycle of the exam, with a high number of applicants and an offline exam format. The core topics tested in 2013 are close to what is tested today. Candidates can use these Previous Year Papers and Mock Tests to build basic accuracy in GK, English, Reasoning and Maths, and can pair it with the 2014 and 2015 papers for more practice.
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| AFCAT Admit Card | AFCAT Answer Key | AFCAT Result |
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| AFCAT Question Paper 2015 | AFCAT Application Proess | AFCAT Question Paper 2014 |
AFCAT 2013 Question Paper FAQs
Ques: Does the Indian Air Force release an official AFCAT 2013 question paper or answer key?
Ans: No. IAF has never released an official paper or key for AFCAT 2013. What is shared here is based on candidate recall and old coaching material.
Ques: When exactly was AFCAT 2 2013 conducted?
Ans: August 25, 2013, after a notification released in June and an application window that closed on July 7, 2013.
Ques: Was AFCAT 2013 conducted online or offline?
Ans: Offline. Candidates marked answers on an OMR sheet, like every AFCAT cycle before 2018.
Ques: Could a candidate use a calculator during the AFCAT 2013 exam?
Ans: No. Calculators were not allowed. Rough work was done in the space given in the question booklet.
Ques: Was the EKT compulsory for every AFCAT 2013 applicant?
Ans: No. Only candidates who applied for the Ground Duty Technical branch had to take the EKT.
Ques: Is the AFCAT 2013 paper still useful for practice today?
Ans: Yes, mainly for the core topics, since the exam format and branch names have changed since then. Pair it with a recent AFCAT mock test for a better sense of the current exam.
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