Exam Dates: AFCAT 1 2024 is scheduled for 16th, 17th, and 18th February. Application window: 1st to 30th December 2023. Admit cards release in February 2024.
Age and Education: Flying Branch: Age 20-24 years (26 for CPL holders). Ground Duty: Age 20-26 years. Educational qualifications vary from 10+2 to graduation/post-graduation.
Application Process: Register with mobile and email. Log in, fill details, pay Rs. 550 + GST, upload photo and signature, acknowledge, and print the application.
Exam Pattern: 2-hour duration, 100 MCQs in Verbal Ability, Numerical Ability, Reasoning, General Awareness, and Military Aptitude. +3 for correct, -1 for incorrect answers.
Selection Process: Written Test, AFSB Testing Stages 1 and 2, Medical Examination, and Merit List based on written and AFSB scores.
Admit Card: Download in February 2024, crucial for entry to the exam center. Carry a printed copy.
Results and Cut-Offs: Anticipate results a month post-exam. Cut-off marks disclosed with results.
Previous cut-offs: AFCAT 2023 - 155, AFCAT 2022 - 157.
Preparation Tips: Familiarize with syllabus, practice with previous papers, take online mock tests, develop a time-bound strategy, stay updated on current affairs, prioritize a healthy lifestyle.