AFCAT I Exam Date 2025 (To be Released): Application, Admit Card and Latest Updates

Updated By Himani Daryani on 24 Oct, 2024 17:05

AFCAT I exam date will be announced soon by the Indian Air Force on their website. To discover about the application, admit card, and other important event schedules, get updates here.

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AFCAT Exam Dates 2025

AFCAT Exam Dates 2025: Indian Air Force will soon update the AFCAT I 2025 exam dates on the official website. Students dreaming of joining the flying and ground duty branches must be aware of the important events and their schedules. The Indian Air Force administers the online CBT mode entrance in two phases each year to invite students to get trained across flying as well as ground duty branches. 

AFCAT I notification is expected to be out by December 2024. Following the publication of the official notification, registration links will be activated. Candidates have to gain a clear understanding of the nature of questions, total sections, subjects, marking scheme, and syllabus to crack this challenging entrance on the first attempt. We have provided the latest updates on the AFCAT exam dates, application schedule, slot timing, and other necessary information below for your reference.

AFCAT 2025 Important Events and Schedule

According to some media sources, the AFCAT 1 exam can be held in February 2025. The aspirants are advised to take regular updates from the official website from December 2024 onwards. As AFCAT is a pretty challenging examination, students are required to get a prior idea about its important events and their schedule so that they don’t miss any events.

Check below the tentative schedule for the AFCAT 1 exam 2025. We will update the confined dates once notification is out on the official website.

AFCAT Events 2025

Dates (Tentative)

Notification

December 2024

Application Form Release

December 2024

Application Correction Window

January 2025

AFCAT Admit card

February 2025

AFCAT I Exam

February 2025

Result Declaration

March 2025

Course starts

July 2025

AFCAT 2025 Exam: Event-wise Time Slots

The 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. If you are willing to appear for the entrance, explore below the event-wise time slots to stay updated.

AFCAT I Exam Day  Events

Shift 1 Timing

Shift 2 Timing

Reporting to the exam centre

7:30 am

12:30 pm

Document verification

7:30-9:30 am

12:30-2:00 pm

Biometric scanning

7:30-9:30 am

12:30-2:00 pm

Submission of photographs

7:30-9:30 am

12:30-2:00 pm

Signature or thumb impression on the attendance sheet

7:30-9:30 am

12:30-2:00 pm

Instructions to be checked by the students

9:30-9:45 am

2:00-2:45 pm

AFCAT I 2025 Exam timing

9:45 am-11:45 pm

2:15-4:15 pm

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Overview of the AFCAT Exam 2025

AFCAT 2025 exam is the most popular and primary gateway to seek training in the various technical and non-technical branches of the Indian Air Force. Through this defense entrance, aspirants can get an exclusive opportunity to pave the way for a stable career in the Air Force. The exam will aim to test the candidate's knowledge of military reasoning, general knowledge, and verbal ability. Based on the type of branch one chooses, the paper pattern, selection process, and syllabus will vary.

Explore some of the major highlights of the AFCAT 2025 exam from the table below:

Particulars

Details

Exam Name

Air Force Common Admission Test

Conducting Body

Indian Air Force

Mode of Exam

Online CBT

Duration

2 hours

Objective

Select Group A Gazetted Officers in Flying and Ground Duty Branches(Both technical and non-technical)

Frequency

Twice a year

AFACT I Exam Date

February 2025

Selection process

  • AFCAT exam
  • EKT exam(for ground duty branches)
  • AFSB interview
  • Medical examination

website

afcat.cdac.in

AFCAT Exam 2025: Events to Remember

We have compiled the AFCAT 2025 events that students must remember to stay away from any sort of inconvenience. 

AFCAT 2025 Notification

As per some official sources, the AFCAT I 2025 notification is expected to be released in December 2024. The official notification will contain details on the application date, exam pattern, syllabus, vacancies, and other necessary updates. 

AFCAT Application Form

Indian Air Force can open the AFCAT I application windows from December 2024 onwards and it might conclude by January 2025.

AFCAT Correction Window

The exam conducting authority will open correction windows for AFCAT 1 around January 2025. Candidates can make necessary edits in the forms. However, not all fields will be editable.

AFCAT Admit Card

The Admit cards are generally shared on the official website after the completion of the application process. Only registered candidates can access the hall tickets by entering their login credentials.

AFCAT Exam

AFCAT I exam 2025 can tentatively begin in February however official confirmation is awaited. The exam will be conducted in an online Computer-Based Test mode at various exam centres in India. Students have to answer questions on general awareness, reasoning, numerical ability, English, and military aptitude.

AFCAT Result

AFCAT results will be released along with the cutoff marks in March 2025. Those securing equal or more than the cutoff score will be invited for an AFSB interview. 

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FAQs about AFCAT

By what time the document verification will start?

The authorities will verify the admit cards and identity cards from 7:30 am to 9:30 for the shift 1 AFCAT exam. Those appearing for the evening shift have to verify their documents within 12:30 to 2 pm.

 

Which are the top exam centers for the AFCAT exam?

Some of the popular exam centers for AFCAT include:

  • Ahmedabad
  • Bhilai
  • Chennai
  • Kolkata
  • Mumbai
  • Greater Noida

Is the AFCAT exam conducted in a single shift?

No, the AFCAT exam will be conducted in two shifts. The morning shift will be from 10 am to 12 pm while the second shift will be from 3 pm to 5 pm.

 

Where can I apply for the AFCAT I exam 2025?

You can apply for the AFCAT I exam 2025 by visiting the official website of the Air Force i.e. careerindianairforce.cdac.in or afcat.cdac.in.

 

When will the AFCAT exam notification be released?

AFCAT I 2025 exam notification is expected to be released by the Indian Air Force in December 2024. 

 

Is the age criteria different for flying and ground duty branches in the AFCAT exam?

Yes, candidates applying for flying barcnhes must belong to the age group of 20 to 24 years. While ground duty branch applicants can apply for AFCAT if they are between 20 to 26 years old.

 

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