How Many Attempts are Allowed for AFCAT?

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AFCAT Examination 2024

The first step to achieving your dream is to know about the AFCAT Examination. Intensive research and solid strategy can often bring success closer. In this article, I will try to answer your question about how many attempts are allowed for the AFCAT exam. The AFCAT (Air Force Common Admission Test) is conducted twice a year by the Indian Air Force to select candidates for various branches of the Indian Air Force.

The AFCAT exam is conducted twice a Year.
The only deciding factor for taking the exam is your age, if your age comes under the range given in the notification then you are entitled for appearing in the AFCAT exam.
Also, you must have done your graduation with minimum 60 percent marks.

Number of Attempts Allowed For AFCAT

You can appear for AFCAT exam 6 times for Flying Branch as per your age. Those who fall in the age limit of 20-24 years only will apply for AFCAT Exam (Flying Branch).
For Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) you can appear for the exam 8 times, as the age limit for these posts is 20 to 26 years.
Only Indians will be able to appear in the AFCAT Exam.
Candidates must be unmarried at the time of commencement of the course.

Benefits of Multiple Attempts

Multiple attempts provide candidates with more opportunities to qualify the AFCAT exam and secure a position in the Indian Air Force.
Each attempt can serve as a valuable learning experience, allowing candidates to become familiar with the exam pattern, syllabus and time management techniques.
Candidates can also use the time between attempts to enhance their knowledge and skills, which will increase their chances of success later on.

AFCAT Age Limit

The minimum age requirement for those wishing to apply for the AFCAT Flying Branch and AFCAT Ground Duty (Technical/Non-Technical) is listed below.

Post	AFCAT Age Limit
AFCAT Flying Branch	20 to 24 years
AFCAT Ground Duty (Technical/ Non-Technical)	20 to 26 years

AFCAT Educational Qualification

Candidates must read the table very carefully to ensure that they are eligible for the concerned post. The AFCAT Educational Qualification for both the Flying Branch and Ground Duty Technical are mentioned in the following table.

Branch	Educational Qualification
Flying Branch	Candidates should have mandatorily passed with a minimum of 50% marks each in Maths and Physics at 10+2 level and Graduation with a minimum three years degree course in any discipline from a recognized University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent. OR BE/B Tech degree (Four years course) from a recognized University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent. OR Candidates who have cleared Section A & B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India from a recognised University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent.
Ground Duty (Technical)	Aeronautical Engineering Electronics: Minimum 50% marks in Physics and Maths at 10+2 level, along with a four-year degree in Engineering/Technology from a recognized university. Alternatively, clearing Sections A and B exams of: – Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or – Aeronautical Society of India or – Graduate membership exam of the Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent in various related disciplines. Aeronautical Engineer (Mechanical) {AE (M)}: Minimum 50% marks in Physics and Maths at 10+2 level, along with a 4-year degree in Engineering/Technology from a recognized university. Alternatively, clearing Sections A and B exams of the: – Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or – Aeronautical Society of India with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent in various related disciplines.
Ground Duty (Non-Technical) Branches	Weapon System Branch: Candidates must pass 10+2 with 50% marks in Maths & Physics, and have a minimum 3+2 degree with 60% marks. Administration: A minimum of a 10+2 and Graduate Degree in a recognized discipline with 60% marks or equivalent, or cleared Section A & B examinations. Accounts: 10+2 with 60% marks in B.Com, BBA, MBA, or a qualified CA/CMA/CS/CFA. Education: 10+2 with 50% marks in all disciplines, including PG, and 60% marks in graduation.
Meteorology	Passed 10+2 and B.Sc. with Maths & Physics with 60% minimum marks or 4 year Graduation degree in Engg & Technology discipline with minimum 60% marks or equivalent in Communication Engg/ Computer Engg/ Electrical/ Electronics/ Mechanical Engg, etc.

FAQs

How Many Attempts are Allowed for AFCAT Exam?

The only deciding factor for taking the AFCAT exam is your age ,if your age comes under the range given in the notification then you are entitled for appearing in the AFCAT exam. Also, you must have done your graduation with minimum 60 percent marks .