AFCAT (1) 2020 Online and EKT Exam has been conducted across different Exam Centres on 22nd and 23rd February 2020. Indian Air Force (IAF) conducts Air Force Common Aptitude Test (AFCAT) twice every year to select eligible candidates for posts under Flying Branch, Ground Duty (Technical) and Ground Duty (Non-Technical).
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AFCAT 2020 (1) Exam was conducted in 1st shift (09:45- 11:45 hrs) for the candidates who applied for Non-Technical Posts. AFCAT 2020 (1) Exam will be conducted in 2nd shift (14:15 -16:15Hrs & 16:30 -17:15Hrs) for the candidates who applied for Technical Posts. In this article, we are going to share the detailed Exam Analysis of AFCAT 2020 (1) Online & EKT Exam (All Shifts) held on 22nd and 23rd February 2020.
AFCAT 2020 (1) Exam Analysis held on 22nd and 23rd February 2020 (Shift-1)
AFCAT 2020 (1) Exam was conducted in online mode in the Objective type MCQ format for 2 hours having 100 questions of 3 marks each. There was negative marking of 1 mark for wrong answers. Let’s have a look at the Difficulty Level of the Questions & Number of Good Attempts in AFCAT 2020 (1) Exam:
| AFCAT 2020 (1) Online Exam Analysis – 2 Hours (For Non-Technical Candidates) | ||
| Topics (Number of Questions Asked) | Difficulty Level (Good Attempts) | |
| General Awareness (25) | History, Geography, Science & Tech, Sports, Polity, Books & Author, Awards, Current Affairs | Moderate (16-18) |
| Verbal Ability in English (25) | Spotting the Error (4), Idioms/Phrases, Reading Comprehension (1 Set), Antonyms/Synonyms, Cloze Test (2 sets of 5 Questions each), Fill in the blanks | Easy to Moderate (18-20) |
| Numerical Ability (18-20) | Profit & Loss, Discount, Percentage, Mixture & Allegations, Algebra, Time & Work, Simplification, Time Speed & Distance, Boats & Streams, Averages | Moderate to Difficult (10-12) |
| Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test (30-32) | Classification, Ranking (Military & Defence), Syllogism, Series, Non-Verbal reasoning, Odd-One Out, Analogy, Embedded Figures, Syllogism, Pattern Completion, Inference & Assumption, Classification, Letter Series & Codes | Moderate (20-22) |
| Total | 100 Questions of 3 marks each | Moderate (65-75) |
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| AFCAT 2020 Paper-2 EKT (For Technical Candidates) - 45 Minutes | ||
| Paper-2 | Subjects - Number of Questions | Good Attempts/ Difficulty Level |
| Engineering Knowledge Test (EKT-For Technical Candidates) | Mechanical - 50 Questions | 25 to 30 Questions/ Moderate to Difficult Level |
| Computer Science - 50 Questions | ||
| Electrical & Electronics - 50 Questions | ||
Highlights of AFCAT 2020 (1) Online & EKT Exam:
- The paper was conducted in Online Mode across different cities.
- It is compulsory to carry Admit Card with affixed Photograph on it and Original ID proof along with its photocopy as well. Candidates are required to bring one ballpoint pen.
- Candidates are advised to keep their admit card which will get a stamp of Indian Air Force (IAF) at the time of Exam entry for future use. The admit card will be used as entry card during AFSB Interview round.
- In AFCAT Online Paper & EKT, each question was of 3 marks.
- There was a negative marking of 1 mark for wrong answers in AFCAT Online & EKT Exam.
- The questions were in English Language only.
- Air Force has the discretion to fix qualifying marks in any or all the subjects of the examination.
AFCAT 2020 Eligibility Criteria
Important Points to Remember after AFCAT 2020 (1) Online Exam
Air Force Selection Board (AFSB) Interview: Indian Air Force (IAF) will prepare a list of candidates who obtain the minimum qualifying marks in the Online AFCAT Exam and will be called at one of the Air Force Selection Boards (AFSB). It will consist of three tests - Officer Intelligence Rating Test, Psychological Test and For Flying Branch - Computerised Pilot Selection System (CPSS).
Final Selection after Medical Tests: Indian Air Force (IAF) will select only those candidates who will secure the minimum qualifying marks separately in written examination and AFSB test as fixed by the IAF.
The above analysis will help you to assess your rank among the thousands of candidates, who have appeared for the AFCAT 2020 (1) Exam held on 22nd and 23rd February 2020.
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