Indian Air Force
Agniveer Vayu (IAF) Exam Pattern 2027 — Complete Question Paper Structure
Understand the marking scheme, section weights, question distribution and time strategy for Agniveer Vayu Indian Air Force
Exam Pattern at a Glance
Exam Mode
Online (CBT)
Language
English & Hindi
Negative Marking
None
Sections
5
Section-wise Pattern
| Subject / Section | Questions | Marks per Q | Total Marks | Time (approx) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 8 | +3 | 24 | 12 min |
| General Knowledge | 8 | +3 | 24 | 12 min |
| English | 8 | +3 | 24 | 12 min |
| General Science | 8 | +3 | 24 | 12 min |
| Reasoning | 8 | +3 | 24 | 12 min |
| Total | 40 | — | 120 | 60 min |
Time is indicative. Candidates can attempt sections in any order in CBT mode.
Marking Scheme
Correct Answer
+3
marks
Wrong Answer
None
marks
Unattempted
0
marks
Marking Scheme
+3 / −1
Example Calculation:
If you attempt 24 questions, get 18 correct and 6 wrong:
Score = 18 × 3 = 54 marks
Skip questions you're unsure about — negative marking can reduce your score significantly.
Time Management Strategy
You have approximately 90.0 seconds per question on average.
| Phase | Time Budget | Target Questions |
|---|---|---|
| First pass (attempt easy Qs) | 36 min | 28 Qs |
| Second pass (attempt medium) | 18 min | 8 Qs |
| Review & guess | 6 min | Remaining |
Year-wise Pattern Changes
| Year | Questions | Duration | Key Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 40 | 60 min | Current pattern |
| 2024 | 40 | 60 min | No major change |
| 2023 | 40 | 60 min | Section added |
Pattern history is approximate. Always check official notification.
Difficulty Distribution
Approximate question count: ~16 Easy | ~18 Medium | ~6 Hard
Based on difficulty level: easy. Actual distribution may vary.
Frequently Asked Questions
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