AFCAT 1 2025 Exam Analysis (Out): Difficulty Level & Memory-Based Questions Here!

Aarushi Jain

Updated On: February 24, 2025 01:10 PM | AFCAT

AFCAT 1 2025 Exam has been successfully conducted on February 22 and 23, 2025. Students can access a detailed AFCAT 1 2025 question paper analysis, including the difficulty level and overall exam review.

AFCAT Question Paper

AFCAT 1 2025 Exam Day 2 has been been concluded today, February 23, 2025, by Indian Air Force (IAF). AFCAT 1 2025 exam was being held in two shifts. The first shift was held from 10:00 AM and ended at 12:00 PM. AFCAT 1 exam Shift 2 commenced at 3 PM and concluded at 5 PM.  AFCAT 1 2025 was conducted in CBT mode, and the same exam pattern was followed with no major surprises. AFCAT 1 2025 Exam Analysis February 23, 2025 (Day 2) is updated here. As per the students feedback and expert analysis, for AFCAT 1 Day 2 exam 2025 for Shift 1 paper level was moderate. There were 20 questions from Maths but it was lenghty, 25 questions from Reasoning. The level of English was tough and the questions were asked from comprehension, unseen passages, idioms, synonyms and antonyms, etc.  The level of Maths was easy. AFCAT 1 2025 cutoff is expected to be same as previous year. AFCAT 1 Day 2 exam 2025 for Shift 2 paper level was moderate. The level of English section was very tough. The current affair was easy. The numerical ability was bit tricky.

AFCAT Question Paper Analysis 2025 is available here, as AFCAT 1 2025 Day 1 exam was concluded on Febraury 22, 2025. According to student feedback and expert analysis, for DAY 1 exam, both Shift 1 and Shift 2 were of moderate difficulty overall. Students can find AFCAT 2025 memory-based questions and a detailed analysis of AFCAT 2025 exam in this article. Along with AFCAT 2025 exam analysis, CollegeDekho has also provided important details such as the difficulty level of question papers, the number of good attempts, and important topics asked in the examination.

According to detailed reviews from students and experts, AFCAT 1 2025 English section consisted of questions majorly from vocabulary, synonym-antonyms, paragraphs, jumbled sentences, and idioms; the section was easy, though some sections were considered quite tough for students. The reasoning section of the exam followed a consistent pattern, including good and easy-to-understand questions. As per student feedback, this section was the easiest of all. The mathematics section had a mixed response from students. Some found it easy, while others struggled. Taking into account the responses from candidates and AFCAT 1 2025 paper analysis, the overall exam can be classified as moderately difficult .

The official AFCAT Answer Key 2025 will be released a few days or weeks following the exam. The provisional AFCAT 2025 answer key will be provided first, followed by the final key. AFCAT 1 2025 Admit Card is available. Students who have completed AFCAT 1 exam 2025 registration process can get it from the official website. AFCAT 1 2025 Admit Card will also be emailed to the applicant's registered email IDs. Students must bring their admit card to the exam.

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AFCAT 2025 Shift Timings

AFCAT 2025 exam will be continued by the Air Force in two shifts. Students are recommended to reach the exam centre at least 30 minutes before the commencement exam so that they can avoid the last-minute rush. Students can check here the detailed AFCAT 2025 Shift Timings listed below:

AFCAT I Exam Day Events

Shift 1 Timing

Shift 2 Timing

Reporting to the exam centre

8:00 am

1:00 pm

Document verification, Biometric scanning, Submission of photographs

8:00-9:45 am

1:00-2:45 pm

Instructions to be checked by the students

9:45-10:00 am

2:45-3:00 pm

AFCAT I 2025 Exam timing

10:00 am-12:00 pm

3:00-5:00 pm

AFCAT Question Paper Pattern 2025

For an understanding of AFCAT question paper, one must first understand the exam pattern, as shown in the table below:

Section

Questions

Marks

Time

Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test

35

105

2 Hours

Verbal Ability in English

30

90

Numerical Ability

15

45

General Awareness

20

60

Mechanics/Computer Science/ Electrical and Electronics (EKT - Only for Technical Branch)

50

150

45 min

AFCAT Question Paper Marking Scheme

Students taking the AFCAT should be familiar with both the AFCAT question paper marking scheme and the exam format. It will allow students to answer more carefully and avoid errors in the event of poor marking. This year's exam marking process remained unchanged.

  • For each correct answer, the test giver will receive 3 marks (+3).
  • For each incorrect answer, 1 mark will be deducted (-1).
  • Unattempted questions will receive no marks (0).

Memory-Based AFCAT Question Paper 2025, February 22

CollegeDekho Experts have gathered some memory-based AFCAT 1 2025 questions and topics for both shifts. The memory-based questions have been collected by the CollegeDekho team from test takers at different AFCAT Exam centres. Check out some of the questions and topics asked in AFCAT 1 2025 exam:

General Knowledge

  • OPEC countries - A question related to member nations of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries.
  • INS Surat - A question about this naval vessel.
  • Air Chief Name.
  • Question on who built Jantar Mantar
  • Konkan Exercise
  • Eden Gardens - Sister of which Governor-General?
  • Sukhoi Su-30 MKI - Identify the company that manufactures this aircraft.
  • Women's Asian Championship Trophy.
  • Latest recipient of the Nobel Prize.
  • A question related to which among the given options is considered legal tender.
  • Tropical Region
  • First Scheduled Airline
  • Ecological relationships between Living Organisms and Physical Environment
  • Purna Swaraj.
  • BrahMos Missile
  • Question about the state where Polo was first introduced in India.
  • Pollution Control Vessel.
  • Question related to the name of UN Members.
  • Samudragupta Ship.
  • Article 368 and its amendment process
  • First Joint Commander Conference - Location
  • Beyond Visual Range Missile - Identify the correct one
  • First Arjuna Award recipient in cricket
  • Which aircraft among the given options is not related to Russia?
  • Ugram Assault significance
  • Kyoto Protocol and its purpose
  • Identify the tank not developed by DRDO

Numerical Ability

  • Percentage - 7-8 questions focused on percentage calculations.
  • Time and Work - 2 questions.
  • Clock Problems - 1 question.
  • Mixture and Allegations - 2 questions.
  • Time, Speed, and Distance - 1 question.
  • Pipe and Cistern - A problem-solving question.
  • Profit and Loss - Several questions on this topic.
  • Probability
  • Mensuration
  • Arranging fractions in decreasing order
  • Venn Diagrams
  • Figure Analogy - 2 questions

English

  • Vocabulary - Synonym of Impromptu, Hoopla & Limpid, Antonym of Penchant
  • Idioms - Play duck and drakes
  • Spotting Errors (in Nouns, Prepositions, etc) - 4 questions
  • Jumbled Sentences - 4 questions
  • Paragraph Questions
  • Relationship Between Words

Reasoning Ability

  • Odd One Out
  • Word Meaning Order
  • Blood Relations (Series-based questions)
  • Syllogisms
  • Seating Arrangement

AFCAT Exam Analysis 2025 Day 1: Review of Question Paper

AFCAT exam analysis 2025 for Day 1 can be checked on this page. The difficulty level and number of good attempts of AFCAT question paper and other aspects is updated here.

AFCAT 1 2025 Exam Analysis: Day 1 Shift I (February 22)

The table below contains the section-wise difficulty level of AFCAT 1 2025 Day 1 Shift 1 question paper:

Topic

No. of Questions

Difficulty Level

Good Attempts

General Awareness

20

Moderate

To be updated

Verbal Ability

30

Easy to Moderate

To be updated

Numerical Ability

15

Moderate to Difficult

To be updated

Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test

35

Easy

To be updated

OVERALL

100

Moderate

To be updated

AFCAT 1 2025 Exam Analysis: Day 1 Shift II (February 22)

The table below contains the section-wise difficulty level of AFCAT 1 2025 Day 1 Shift 2 question paper:

Topic

No. of Questions

Difficulty Level

Good Attempts

General Awareness

20

Moderate

To be updated

Verbal Ability

30

Moderate to Difficult

To be updated

Numerical Ability

15

Moderate

To be updated

Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test

35

Easy

To be updated

OVERALL

100

Moderate

To be updated

AFCAT 1 2025 Day 1 Question Paper Analysis: Shift 1 & Shift 2

Based on feedback from candidates who appeared for AFCAT 1 2025 exam on February 22, 2025, the overall difficulty of both shifts was considered moderate. Some students found Shift 2 slightly more challenging than Shift 1, due to the difficulty level of the English section, while others felt that the difficulty was consistent across both shifts. Below is a detailed section-wise analysis:

  • GK section was of moderate difficulty, with a strong focus on recent events from the past few months. It covered a limited number of questions on history, geography, polity, and economics, with a heavier focus on sports, defense, and current affairs.
  • Numerical Ability section was rated as moderately difficult. Many students found it to be lengthy, with some candidates finding it challenging.
  • Reasoning Ability section was regarded as the easiest for both shifts. It followed the expected pattern and was generally considered easy with well-structured questions.
  • Verbal Ability in English section was considered easy to moderate in Shift 1, However, in Shift 2, students found this section quite challenging, particularly in vocabulary. Some students also found this section to be quite lengthy, specifically due to paragraph and jumbled sentence questions.

AFCAT Exam Analysis 2025, Febraury 23 (Day 2): Review of Question Paper

AFCAT exam analysis 2025 for Day 2 can be checked on this page. The difficulty level and number of good attempts of AFCAT question paper and other aspects is updated here.

AFCAT 1 2025 Exam Analysis: Day 2 Shift I (February 23)

The table below contains the section-wise difficulty level of AFCAT 1 2025 Day 2 Shift 1 question paper:

Topic

Difficulty Level

Good Attempts

General Awareness

Moderate

18

Verbal Ability

Moderate

15

Numerical Ability

Difficult

15

Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test

Moderate

18

OVERALL

Moderate to Difficult

15-20

AFCAT 1 2025 Exam Analysis: Day 2 Shift II (February 23)

The table below contains the section-wise difficulty level of AFCAT 1 2025 Day 2 Shift 2 question paper:

Topic

Difficulty Level

Good Attempts

General Awareness

Easy

To be updated

Verbal Ability

Difficult

To be updated

Numerical Ability

Moderate

To be updated

Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test

Moderate

To be updated

OVERALL

Moderate to Diffcult

To be updated

Memory-Based AFCAT Question Paper 2025, February 23

  • Where is the head quarter of the European Free Trade Association?
  • What is Rudram 2 Missile?
  • Exercise VARUNA is between India and ?
  • The Apache Helicopter is manufactured by?
  • Who founded Satnami movement in Central India?
  • Which bill was passed by West Bengal for Stringent punishment in sexual assault cases?
  • How many members are in North East Council?
  • What is the title of the special cover featuring Dipa Karmarkar, Sakshi Malik, and P.V. Sindhu?
  • What is daily transaction limit for IMPS?
  • What is the use of CFS?
  • Australia's new visa programme that benefits Indian students?
  • Why don't Polar Bear eat penguins?
  • What is BHISHM cube?
  • Why can't light escape a black hole?
  • Which is the sacred scriptures of the Jain religion?
  • Identify the correct statements- 1. INS Sindhughosh ia an aircraft carrier. 2. INS Viraat is a submarine . 3. INS Khanderi (S22) is a Kaveri class submarine
  • What is the synonym of the word "Proliferate"?
  • What is the synonym of the word "Renounce"?
  • What was the day on 8th Feb 2004, if 8th Feb 2005 was Tuesday?
  • What is the synonym of the word "Fastidious"?
  • How the blood comes into Human Heart?
  • Interpol works with?
  • Ait to Surface Missile
  • WIPO headquarter
  • Multinational Poverty Index
  • 52nd Constutional Amendment Act
  • Which category of Aircraft is Tejas?
  • Motto of Territorial Army?


AFCAT Official Answer Key 2025

AFCAT Answer Key 2025 will be released shortly after the exam concludes on the official portal. You can check AFCAT Official Answer Key 2025 using the direct link provided below.

AFCAT 2025 Official Answer Key - (To be Activated)

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FAQs

Where can I get previous years’ AFCAT question papers for practice?

Previous years' AFCAT question papers are available from the following sources:
- The official website of the Indian Air Force
- Online reliable websites
- Coaching institutes and centres
- Bookstores

For past years' AFCAT question papers, the most reputable source is the Indian Air Force's official website. However, not all previous years' question papers may be available on the website.

What is the AFCAT exam pattern?

The AFCAT exam pattern includes the marking scheme, question types, total questions, maximum marks, exam duration and other important parts of the exam. There will be a total of 100 questions to be answered in 2 hours. The questions will be objective type and for the maximum mark of 300.

Is AFCAT previous year's question paper important for preparation?

Yes, AFCAT previous year's question papers are important for preparation. Students are advised to solve one or two question papers before they appear for the final exam. Check out the links to download the same above in this article.

]What are the minimum passing marks for the AFCAT exam?

The minimum passing mark for the AFCAT exam is 153 for technical and non-technical students. While for the ones sitting for the technical EKT exam, the minimum passing mark is 40.

How many attempts are allowed for AFCAT question paper?

The number of attempts is determined by the age of the candidate. For the Flying Branch, the maximum age restriction is 26 years, while for the Ground Duty (Technical) Branch, the maximum age limit is 28 years. The number of tries granted to a candidate, however, is determined by their age when they first sit for the AFCAT exam. A candidate, for example, who takes the AFCAT test for the first time at the age of 20 will be permitted a total of six attempts.

Can we crack the AFCAT question paper in 15 days?

The AFCAT exam is a tough exam that demands more study. Although it is highly unlikely that you to prepare for the AFCAT exam in 15 days, but proper strategy mixed with hard work and smart work can help you crack the AFCAT exam in 15 days too. 

Is the AFCAT exam very tough?

The AFCAT exam is considered to be moderately tough. According to the previous year's question papers candidates can expect an easy to moderate difficulty level of questions. It is advised to refer to and follow the preparation tips for this entrance exam.

What is the AFCAT syllabus?

The AFCAT syllabus comprises four subjects - Verbal Ability in English, Reasoning and Military Aptitude, General Awareness and Numerical Ability. The mark and question division of these sections are also different, so check out before sitting for this entrance exam.

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