AFCAT Syllabus 2027
Air Force Common Admission Test
Exam Pattern
| # | Subject / Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Awareness | 25 | 75 |
| 2 | Verbal Ability in English | 25 | 75 |
| 3 | Numerical Ability | 25 | 75 |
| 4 | Reasoning & Military Aptitude | 25 | 75 |
| Total | 100 | 300 | |
Syllabus by Subject
General Awareness
Key topics covered as per the official AFCAT syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for General Awareness.
View General Awareness Syllabus →Verbal Ability in English
Key topics covered as per the official AFCAT syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Verbal Ability in English.
View Verbal Ability in English Syllabus →Numerical Ability
Key topics covered as per the official AFCAT syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Numerical Ability.
View Numerical Ability Syllabus →Reasoning & Military Aptitude
Key topics covered as per the official AFCAT syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Reasoning & Military Aptitude.
View Reasoning & Military Aptitude Syllabus →Eligibility & Attempts
EEligibility Criteria
Graduate with 60% in PCM at 12th; age 20–26 years; unmarried
ANumber of Attempts
3 attempts per candidate
Exam Schedule
Frequency
Twice a year
Next Exam Date
February 2027
Registration Opens
December 2026
Preparation Tips
- 1Focus on Military Aptitude section — spatial reasoning, mechanical aptitude, and distance-direction questions are unique to AFCAT
- 2Build current affairs awareness especially about Indian Air Force operations, aircraft types, and defence news
- 3Practise numerical ability under time pressure — all 18 questions must be solved in roughly 21 minutes
- 4Improve reading comprehension speed and vocabulary as Verbal Ability contributes significantly to final score
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