est MoAFCAT Exam Pattern 2026: IAF releases the exam pattern of AFCAT 2026. Candidates should download the official notification to know the complete IAF AFCAT 2026 exam pattern. The details mentioned in the AFCAT exam pattern are marking scheme, duration, subjects to prepare, total number of questions and more. AFCAT question paper is created based on the exam pattern. Hence, candidates should follow the given AFCAT 2026 exam pattern to prepare for the exam in a better way. Along with the exam pattern of AFCAT 2026, candidates must have the AFCAT exam syllabus. Read the article to know all about the AFCAT paper pattern.
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AFCAT Exam Pattern 2026
AFCAT 2026 exam is an online or computer-based exam. Candidates applied for Ground Duty (Technical) branch need to appear for both, AFCAT exam and Engineering Knowledge Test (EKT). The exam duration of AFCAT 2026 is 2 hour and EKT is a 45-duration test. For detailed AFCAT exam pattern refer below.
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AFCAT 2026 Exam Pattern
| Exam | Subject | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
| AFCAT exam | General Ability
Verbal Ability in English Numerical Ability and Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test |
100 questions | 300 marks | 02 hours |
| EKT | Mechanic
Computer Science Electrical & Electronics |
50 questions | 150 marks | 45 minutes |
AFCAT 2026 Marking Scheme:
Below given marking scheme will be followed while checking the paper.
- Every incorrect answer will deduct 1 mark.
- Each correct answer will add 3 marks in total scores.
- Unattempted questions will get no mark.
Mock Test for AFCAT 2026
The AFCAT mock test will help the candidates to understand the exam pattern and syllabus in a good way. IAF will provide a mock test in online mode. It will be released on the official website. For better understanding of AFCAT exam pattern, candidates must solve the mock test. The mock test helps the candidates in many ways as it helps them to understand the types of questions asked in the exam. Solving the mock test in the test duration helps in learning the time management during the exam.
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