AFCAT Syllabus 2025: Download PDF, Check Exam Pattern and Important Topics

AFCAT Syllabus 2025 consists of subjects such as English, general awareness, numerical ability, reasoning and military aptitude. The online exam is scheduled to be conducted on February 22-23, 2025, and the AFCAT exam pattern consists of 100 questions, which contain 300 marks. Download the AFCAT Syllabus 2025 PDF for detailed topics, exam patterns, and preparation tips to ace the exam.

Feb 19, 2025, 11:37 IST
AFCAT Syllabus 2025
AFCAT Syllabus 2025

AFCAT Syllabys 2025: The Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) is conducted twice in a year to select candidates in the Flying and Ground Duty (technical and non-technical) branches. The AFCAT Syllabus 2025 consists of subjects such as English, general awareness, numerical ability, reasoning and military aptitude.

Along with the updated syllabus, candidates must also check the AFCAT exam pattern and marking scheme. The AFCAT 2025 is scheduled to be conducted on February 22-23, 2025, in two shifts daily.  By understanding the updated syllabus and AFCAT 2025 exam pattern, candidates will be able to make their study and focus on important topics. Also, candidates should download the AFCAT syllabus 2025 pdf for easy reference from the direct provided below.

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AFCAT Syllabus 2025: Overview

The AFCAT exam is conducted by the Indian Air Force (IAF) to recruit eligible candidates for flying and ground duty. The exam will be conducted on February 22–23, 2025. The candidates who will qualify the written exam will be called for an SSB interview. Check the table below for a brief overview of the AFCAT 2025 exam.

AFCAT Syllabus 2025 : Overview

Particulars

Details

Name of the Organisation

Indian Air Force (IAF)

Name of Exam

AFCAT 1

Name of Post

Flying and Ground Duty (technical and non-technical) branches

Syllabus

English

General Awareness

Mental Ability

Reasoning and Military Aptitude

Age Limit

18-28 years

Exam Date

February 22-23

Selection Process

Online Test

AFSB Interview

AFCAT Syllabus 2025: PDF Download

Candidates going to attempt the examination must download the AFCAT pdf to have easy access to important topics that can be asked in the examination. Click on the direct download link provided below for the AFCAT syllabus pdf.

AFCAT Syllabus 2025

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AFCAT Syllabus 2025

The AFCAT syllabus 2025 contains subjects English, general awareness, and numerical ability, reasoning and military aptitude, and questions in this will be of the objective type with multiple-choice answers. The question in the AFCAT will be asked from topics Number System, Whole Numbers, Decimal & Fractions and relationship between numbers, Percentages, Ratio & Proportion, Averages, Interest, Profit & Loss, Problem Solving Analysis, Arithmetical Reasoning, Verbal & Figure classification, Arithmetic number series, Indian History, Art and Culture, Geography, Economics, General Polity, Indian Constitution, etc. Check the table below for detailed breakdown of AFCAT 2025 Syllabus

AFCAT Syllabus

Subject

Important Topics

English

  • Comprehension
  • Detect Error in Sentence
  • Sentence
  • Completion/filling in of correct word
  • Synonym/ Antonym
  • Cloze Test or Fill in
  • the Gaps in a paragraph
  • Idioms and Phrases
  • Analogy
  • Sentence Rearranging
  • Substitution in a Sentence/ One Word Substitution

General Awareness

  • History
  • Geography
  • Sports
  • National & International
  • Organizations
  • Art & Culture
  • Personalities
  • Environment & Ecology
  • Indian Polity
  • Economy
  • Basic Science-Based Knowledge
  • Science & Technology
  • Current Affairs (National & International)
  • Defence

Numerical Ability

  • Decimal Fraction
  • Time and Work
  • Average/
  • Percentage
  • Profit & Loss
  • Ratio & Proportion
  • Simple and Compound Interest
  • Time & Distance and Races (Trains, Boats & Streams)
  • Area and Perimeter
  • Probability
  • Number System & Number Series
  • Mixture & Allegation Rules

Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test

  • Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning
  • Verbal Reasoning
  • Logical Order of Words
  • Syllogism
  • Analogy
  • Blood Relation Test
  • Series Completion
  • Data Sufficiency
  • Arithmetic Reasoning
  • Verification of Truth
  • Classification
  • Character Puzzles
  • Seating Arrangement
  • Cube and Cuboid
  • Logical Venn Diagrams
  • Dice
  • Direction Sense Test
  • Coding Decoding
  • Word Formation
  • Number, Ranking and Time Sequence Test
  • Matrix Coding
  • Mathematical Operations
  • Non-Verbal Reasoning
  • Completion of Series
  • Analogy-Non Verbal
  • Counting of Figures
  • Mirror Images
  • Water Images
  • Embedded Figures
  • Completion of Figures
  • Figure Matrix
  • Paper Folding
  • Classification
  • Grouping of Figures
  • Paper Cutting
  • Dot Situation
  • Formation of Figures
  • Square Completion
  • Cubes and Dice

AFCAT Exam Pattern 2025

The AFCAT online written exam consists of 100 objective questions for 300 marks and the examination will be conducted in English only. 

As per the marking scheme, 3 marks will be awarded for every correct answer, 1 mark will be deducted for every incorrect response, and no marks will be deducted for unattempted questions. Check the table below for AFCAT exam pattern 2025

AFCAT Exam Pattern 2025

Subject

Number of Questions

Maximum Marks

Duration

General Awareness

100

300

2 Hours

Verbal Ability in English

Numerical Ability

Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test

 

AFCAT Preparation Tips 2025

To crack the AFCAT examination of Indian Air Force, candidates need to have a systematic approach and go through the detailed syllabus of AFCAT. Check the list below of AFCAT preparation Tips

  • Carefully go through the syllabus and identify important topics to make a detailed study plan and allocate time accordingly. 
  • Since the CBT examination is time-bound, it is advisable to practice questions in a time-based environment.
  • Daily read current affairs to stay updated with national and international events. 
  • In order for candidates to remember what they have already learnt, revision is important. 
  • Every week, set aside some time to go over whatever you have already studied.
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FAQs

  • What is the syllabus for AFCAT 2025?
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    The AFCAT syllabus 2025 consists of subjects such as English, general awareness, numerical ability, reasoning and military aptitude. Read the above article to learn about important topics.
  • How can I download the AFCAT Syllabus 2025 PDF?
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    Candidates can download the AFCAT Syllabus 2025 PDF from the direct link provided in the above article.
  • Is there any negative marking in AFCAT Exam 2025?
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    Yes, there will be negative marking of wrong answers in the AFCAT Exam 2025, and 1/3 marks will be deducted as a penalty.

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