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AFCAT Preparation Guide
120 mins•100 questions•defense Exam
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AFCAT Preparation Guide 2026
Overview
AFCAT practice spanning English, general knowledge, numerical ability, reasoning, awareness, and science. The corpus also includes memory-based subject tests and advanced full tests. It is aimed at Defence aspirants, with a medium difficulty level.
Exam Pattern
| Section | Questions | Duration | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Observed full-length practice paper | 100 | 120 min | None |
Total: 100 questions in 120 minutes.
Detailed Syllabus
- English
- General Knowledge
- Numerical Ability
- Reasoning
- Memory Based Subject Test
- General Awareness
- General Science
- Static GK
- ⚡ Advanced Combat Zone
- Advanced Full Test
- General Awareness Advanced Test
- Reasoning Advanced Test
- Numerical Ability Advanced Test
- English Advanced Test
- 🛡️ Defence GK Module
- About IAF
- Defence Static GK
- 🌍 Current Affairs Booster
Marking Scheme
- Correct answer: +3 marks
- Wrong answer: 0 marks
- Unanswered: 0 marks
Preparation Strategy
- Map Every Section to Time: AFCAT splits 100 questions across 1 section in 120 minutes — decide a per-section time budget before test day so no single section eats your buffer.
- Prioritize the Syllabus by Weight: Focus first on English and General Knowledge, then move to Numerical Ability, Reasoning, Memory Based Subject Test, General Awareness, General Science, Static GK, ⚡ Advanced Combat Zone, Advanced Full Test, General Awareness Advanced Test, Reasoning Advanced Test, Numerical Ability Advanced Test, English Advanced Test, 🛡️ Defence GK Module, About IAF, Defence Static GK, 🌍 Current Affairs Booster — these are the subjects tested in the actual paper structure.
- Respect the Negative Marking: A wrong answer costs 0 mark(s), so only attempt a question when you can eliminate at least two options — guessing blind against this penalty is a net loss over a full paper.
- Simulate the Real Timer: Take full-length 120-minute mock tests on YourMockTest under exam conditions before attempting the real AFCAT — pacing under pressure is a separate skill from knowing the syllabus.
- Review Every Mistake: After each mock, spend more time reviewing wrong answers than attempting new questions — a repeated mistake in practice is a guaranteed mistake in the real exam.
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