The Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) is for candidates seeking selection as officers in the Indian Air Force. This page brings together free practice sets, worked explanations and a study plan built around the official content areas. Use it to identify topics that need attention, understand why an answer fits and organise your preparation alongside the Indian Air Force’s official syllabus and application information.
The AFCAT has 100 questions and takes about 2 hours[1] (Indian Air Force, verified Nov 7, 2026).
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| Item | Detail | Source · Verified |
|---|---|---|
| Number of questions | 100 questions[1] | Indian Air Force · Nov 7, 2026 |
| Time limit | 2 hours[1] | Indian Air Force · Nov 7, 2026 |
| Passing score | Qualifying marks set by the IAF[2] | Indian Air Force · Nov 7, 2026 |
| Exam fee (AFCAT 02/2026) | INR 550 plus 18% GST (non-refundable)[3] | Indian Air Force · Nov 7, 2026 |
| Delivery | Online examination at designated test centers[4] | pib.gov.in · Nov 7, 2026 |
| Eligibility | Indian citizenship required[5] | Indian Air Force · Nov 7, 2026 |
| Registration deadline (AFCAT 01/2027) | December 11, 2026[6] | afcat.edcil.co.in · Nov 7, 2026 |
| Registration opens (AFCAT 01/2027) | November 12, 2026[6] | afcat.edcil.co.in · Nov 7, 2026 |
According to Indian Air Force, “Candidates who obtain the minimum qualifying marks in the Online AFCAT as fixed by the IAF in their discretion will be called at one of the Air Force Selection Boards.”[2]
AFCAT is used in selecting officers for the Indian Air Force. It is an online examination taken at designated test centers. The official syllabus lists 100 questions and a time limit of 2 hours. Its content areas are English, General Awareness, Numerical Ability, and Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test.
The IAF sets the minimum qualifying marks at its discretion. Candidates who obtain those marks are called for Air Force Selection Board testing. Treat qualification in the online examination as a step in selection; it does not establish final selection. The verified information supplied here does not specify marks awarded for correct answers or deductions for incorrect answers. Check the official notification for those scoring details before deciding how to handle uncertain answers.
Indian citizenship is required. That nationality condition alone does not establish your eligibility. Consult the Indian Air Force’s official eligibility conditions and the notification for your application cycle to check the requirements that apply to you.
For AFCAT 01/2027, registration opens November 12, 2026, and closes December 11, 2026. The verified fee of INR 550 plus 18% GST, which is non-refundable, applies to AFCAT 02/2026. Check the official application portal and the relevant cycle notification before paying.
The content areas below are copied from the official AFCAT content outline published by Indian Air Force. The right-hand column shows which of our practice sets covers it.
| Official content area | Practice on this site |
|---|---|
| English[1] | AFCAT Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension Practise choosing words that fit the sentence and supporting reading answers with evidence from the passage. |
| General Awareness[1] | AFCAT General Awareness & Military Knowledge Practise recalling relevant facts and distinguishing familiar terms from closely related alternatives. |
| Numerical Ability[1] | AFCAT Numerical Ability & Quantitative Apt... Practise translating questions into calculations, tracking units and checking whether results are reasonable. |
| Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test[1] | AFCAT Military Aptitude Practise identifying relationships and applying a consistent rule before selecting an answer. |
Prepare for the AFCAT - Air Force Common Admission Test exam with our free practice test modules. Each quiz covers key topics to help you pass on your first try.
These are practice questions written for this site, not questions from the real exam. Each explanation shows why the right answer is right and why the others are wrong.
Question: What is the most important element of effective professional communication in AFCAT?
Answer: B. Clarity and audience-appropriate language
Explanation:
B is correct: clarity and audience-appropriate language. Effective professional communication helps the intended reader or listener understand the message. Clear wording and a suitable level of detail serve that purpose. A is wrong because complex vocabulary can obscure meaning when simpler language would work. C is wrong because length does not establish usefulness; a lengthy document can still leave its purpose unclear. D is wrong because technical terms can be appropriate when the audience understands them and precision matters. The general rule is to choose language for the audience and purpose, then remove wording that makes the message harder to understand.
Question: Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word: His speech was so ______ that the entire audience was captivated from start to finish. (A) mundane (B) incoherent (C) eloquent (D) monotonous
Answer: C. eloquent
Explanation:
C, eloquent, is correct. The clue is that the audience was captivated throughout the speech. Eloquent describes speech that is fluent and persuasive, so it fits that positive response. A, mundane, means ordinary or unremarkable and does not explain the audience’s sustained interest. B, incoherent, describes speech that lacks a clear connection between ideas, making it difficult to follow. D, monotonous, suggests an unvarying, repetitive delivery rather than an engaging speech. For vocabulary questions, identify the meaning required by the whole sentence before comparing options. A word must fit the context, not merely produce a grammatically possible sentence.
Question: In the context of fighter aircraft, what does 'BVR' capability refer to?
Answer: A. Beyond Visual Range combat
Explanation:
A, Beyond Visual Range combat, is correct. In the fighter aircraft context given, BVR refers to air-to-air combat using missiles that can engage targets beyond the pilot’s line of sight. B, Battle Velocity Radar, is an incorrect expansion; its technical-sounding wording does not match the term’s meaning. C, Base Vector Routing, does not describe the combat capability asked about. D, Below Visual Radar, also gives an incorrect expansion and substitutes a different idea for visual range. The general rule is to connect an abbreviation with its meaning in context. Recognising related aviation vocabulary is not enough to establish that an expansion is correct.
Start with the Indian Air Force’s official syllabus. Use its content areas as your preparation checklist, then choose a linked practice set that matches the area you want to work on. Begin with Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension, Numerical Ability and Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness and Military Knowledge, or Military Aptitude, according to what needs attention.
Answer before reading the explanation. After checking, record the reason for each mistake: unfamiliar vocabulary, a missed instruction, a calculation error or an unsupported assumption. Revisit the underlying topic, then return to practice and explain your choice in your own words.
Use narrower sets, such as Data Interpretation or Reasoning and Logic, when your mistake notes show a recurring gap. Check each set’s relevance against the official syllabus rather than treating every site category as an official content area.
Before test day, review the official notification and application instructions. Keep the published format of 100 questions in 2 hours in mind when practising pacing.
AFCAT is an online examination taken at designated test centers. Online delivery does not mean you take it from home. Use the Indian Air Force’s official examination and application instructions to confirm the arrangements that apply to your test, rather than assuming that an internet connection is sufficient.
The official AFCAT syllabus lists 100 questions and a duration of 2 hours. Use that format to guide pacing during preparation. The official content areas are English, General Awareness, Numerical Ability, and Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test; the supplied facts do not give a question allocation for each area.
The IAF sets the minimum qualifying marks at its discretion. Candidates who obtain those marks in the online AFCAT are called for Air Force Selection Board testing. There is no fixed qualifying score in the verified information supplied here, so consult the IAF’s official selection information for the applicable decision.
Registration for AFCAT 01/2027 opens November 12, 2026, and closes December 11, 2026. These dates apply to that application cycle. Check the official AFCAT application portal for the registration instructions and make sure you are reading information for the cycle you intend to apply for.
For AFCAT 02/2026, the verified examination fee is INR 550 plus 18% GST and is non-refundable. That fee belongs to the stated cycle. For AFCAT 01/2027, consult its official notification before paying; the supplied facts do not establish the fee for that cycle.
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