Get Ready for Takeoff! AFCAT 2024 Dates and Pattern Announced
Many young Indians aspire to serve in the esteemed Indian Air Force, and the pathway to this dream is through the Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT). This test enables the recruitment of candidates into Group A Gazetted Officer positions in the Flying and Ground Duty Branch (Technical and Non-Technical) of the Air Force. Scheduled for February 16, 17, and 18 in the upcoming year 2024, AFCAT's online application process began on December 1 and closed on December 30, 2023, accessible through the official Indian Air Force website.
AFCAT 2024: Admission Requirements
Candidates appearing for AFCAT 2024 must hold a 12th-grade qualification and be a graduate. For the Flying Branch, a science stream background in the 12th grade with a minimum of 50% marks is required. Graduates from any branch are accepted with at least 60% marks. The eligibility criteria vary across branches.
AFCAT 2024: Exam Pattern
- Total Marks: 300
- Duration: Two hours
- Questions: 100 (Objective)
- Subjects Covered: General awareness, verbal ability in English, numerical ability, reasoning, and military aptitude test.
- Language: English
- Negative Marking: One mark deducted for each wrong answer.
AFCAT 2024: Normalisation of Marks
Given the exam's scheduling across multiple days and shifts, mark normalisation will be applied. Normalisation involves using a statistical method to standardise candidates' scores. Marks will undergo normalisation using a specific formula before result declaration.