AFCAT (Air Force Common Admission Test) — Free Online Mock Test
100 Q / 2 hours / 300 marks. +3/-1. GA section uses real polity/history/geography/CA. · Official language: English & Hindi.
AFCAT exam at a glance
AFCAT full-length mock tests
Attempt 50 full-length AFCAT mock tests, each a distinct question set built on the real 100-question, 120-minute pattern — with instant scoring and section-wise analysis. The first 3 are free.
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| Conducting body | The Indian Air Force (Air Force Common Admission Test). |
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| Official website | afcat.cdac.in ↗ |
| Mode | A computer-based test; technical-branch candidates also sit the Engineering Knowledge Test (EKT) immediately after, followed by AFSB testing. |
| Frequency | Twice a year (AFCAT 1 and AFCAT 2). |
| Scoring & marking | 100 questions across General Awareness, Verbal Ability, Numerical Ability and Reasoning & Military Aptitude for 300 marks in 2 hours, with +3 correct, −1 wrong, 0 unattempted. The EKT (if applicable) is 45 minutes with no negative marking. |
| Score validity | Applies to that examination cycle only. |
| Language | English. |
Who is eligible for AFCAT?
Unmarried graduate Indian citizens; the Flying branch needs Maths & Physics at 10+2 plus a degree, and the Technical branch a relevant engineering degree. Age bands are roughly 20–24 for Flying and 20–26 for Ground Duty / Technical.
Last verified July 2026 against Indian Air Force — AFCAT. Always confirm current details on the official website before you register.
AFCAT section breakdown
The AFCAT mock test on Wrexa Edge replicates the real exam's section structure — same names, same question count per section, same time limits. No inter-section breaks — the timer runs continuously.
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English (30 Q)
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General Awareness (25 Q)
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Numerical Ability (18 Q)
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Reasoning & Military Aptitude (27 Q)
AFCAT scoring & marking scheme
Strategy: AFCAT penalises wrong answers (-1 per mistake). Skip a question if you cannot eliminate at least 2 options — guessing blindly hurts your scaled score more than blanking.
Scale: AFCAT (out of 300).
How AFCAT is conducted
- Mode
- Test format
- Backtracking
- Mark for review
AFCAT time strategy
With 100 questions in 120 minutes, you have about 72 seconds per question on average. Successful candidates aim for the following pacing on each section:
- English (30 Q)
- General Awareness (25 Q)
- Numerical Ability (18 Q)
- Reasoning & Military Aptitude (27 Q)
Wrexa Edge's analytics show your actual time-per-question after every mock so you can spot which sections you're losing time on.
AFCAT topics covered
Across the 50 Wrexa Edge variants of AFCAT, the following topics appear most often (sample distribution from one variant):
English (30 Q)
- English — Antonyms · 7
- English — One-word Substitution · 7
- AFCAT — English (Verbal Ability) · Antonyms · 3
- AFCAT — English (Verbal Ability) · One-Word Substitution · 3
- AFCAT — English (Verbal Ability) · Prepositions · 2
- AFCAT — English (Verbal Ability) · Idioms and Phrases · 2
- AFCAT — English (Verbal Ability) · Synonyms · 2
- AFCAT — English (Verbal Ability) · Spelling · 1
General Awareness (25 Q)
- AFCAT — General Awareness · General Science · 4
- AFCAT — General Awareness · Defence · 3
- Indian Polity · 3
- Indian History · 3
- Indian Geography · 3
- Current Affairs 2023-2025 · 3
- AFCAT — General Awareness · Geography · 2
- AFCAT — General Awareness · Static GK · 1
Numerical Ability (18 Q)
- Quant — Profit & Loss · 7
- AFCAT — Numerical Ability · Pipes and Cisterns · 1
- AFCAT — Numerical Ability · Algebraic Identities · 1
- AFCAT — Numerical Ability · Successive Percentage · 1
- AFCAT — Numerical Ability · Speed Conversion · 1
- AFCAT — Numerical Ability · Ratio and Proportion · 1
- AFCAT — Numerical Ability · Time and Work · 1
- AFCAT — Numerical Ability · Percentage · 1
Reasoning & Military Aptitude (27 Q)
- Reasoning — Classification · 7
- Reasoning — Coding–Decoding · 6
- AFCAT — Reasoning & Military Aptitude · Analogy · 2
- AFCAT — Reasoning & Military Aptitude · Number Series · 2
- AFCAT — Reasoning & Military Aptitude · Coding-Decoding · 2
- AFCAT — Reasoning & Military Aptitude · Military Aptitude · Ranks · 2
- AFCAT — Reasoning & Military Aptitude · Letter Series · 1
- AFCAT — Reasoning & Military Aptitude · Classification · 1
AFCAT difficulty calibration
Intermediate tier. Intermediate-level: assumes a working command of the syllabus. Most candidates need 2-4 months of focused prep.
100 Q / 2 hours / 300 marks. +3/-1. GA section uses real polity/history/geography/CA. · Official language: English & Hindi.
Verified content — Wrexa Edge's AFCAT bank has been deeply curated with real exam-aligned content (estimated 100% syllabus coverage).
How Wrexa Edge prepares you for AFCAT
- Real test-day interface
- 50 distinct variants
- Detailed analytics
- Spaced repetition (Notebook)
- Optional proctoring
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Expert take: what AFCAT really tests
AFCAT is the Air Force's officer-entry test — a fast-paced written exam (General Awareness, Verbal English, Numerical Ability, Reasoning & Military Aptitude) with negative marking, followed by the AFSB interview. Speed and accuracy under negative marking decide the written cut-off.
Preparation tips
- Build broad General Awareness and current affairs — it is high-yield and quick to answer.
- Practise Numerical Ability and Reasoning for speed; the paper is time-tight.
- Respect the negative marking — skip rather than guess blindly.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Guessing carelessly and bleeding marks to the negative-marking penalty.
- Preparing only for the written test and neglecting AFSB interview preparation.
AFCAT study plan
A phase-by-phase roadmap from your first concept to test-ready. Stretch or compress each phase to fit the time you have before your attempt.
- Build all four sections — Verbal, Numerical, Reasoning & Military Aptitude, General Awareness
- Start a daily current-affairs and static-GK habit — it is high-yield and quick
- For technical branches, begin Engineering Knowledge Test (EKT) preparation
- Practise Numerical and Reasoning for speed — the paper is time-tight
- Respect the −1 marking; skip rather than guess blindly
- Take timed sectionals and review attempt selection
- Take full AFCAT mocks in the real interface
- Begin AFSB preparation — officer-like qualities and testing
- Revise General Awareness and weak areas before test day
Where AFCAT can take you
A strong AFCAT result opens up these careers and higher-study paths:
- Flying branch officer
- Technical branch officer
- Ground Duty branch officer
- Air Force leadership career
Best books & official prep for AFCAT
- AFCAT Guide & Solved Papers — Arihant
- Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations — R. S. Aggarwal
- Objective General English — S. P. Bakshi
- Lucent’s General Knowledge — Lucent
Official practice: The IAF releases AFCAT sample questions on afcat.cdac.in; respect the negative marking and prepare separately for AFSB testing.
Previous-year papers: Previous AFCAT papers are widely available and reflect the current pace and negative-marking pressure.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the AFCAT exam pattern?
- Air Force Common Admission Test contains 100 questions across 4 sections: English (30 Q), General Awareness (25 Q), Numerical Ability (18 Q), Reasoning & Military Aptitude (27 Q). Total duration is 120 minutes (about 72 seconds per question).
- Does AFCAT have negative marking?
- Yes — AFCAT carries negative marking of -1 per wrong answer and 3 per correct answer. Skipping is safer than guessing blindly.
- How is AFCAT scored?
- Scaled score range: 0 to 300. AFCAT (out of 300).
- How can I practise AFCAT online for free?
- Wrexa Edge gives you 3 free full-length AFCAT mock tests — with instant scoring, detailed explanations and analytics — plus 47 more with Pro. Start practising in under a minute, no card required.
- What is the difficulty level of AFCAT?
- AFCAT is rated Intermediate difficulty on Wrexa Edge. Intermediate-level: assumes a working command of the syllabus. Most candidates need 2-4 months of focused prep. 100 Q / 2 hours / 300 marks. +3/-1. GA section uses real polity/history/geography/CA. · Official language: English & Hindi.
- How long is the AFCAT exam?
- AFCAT runs for 120 minutes total across 4 sections. On Wrexa Edge the timer is enforced exactly as on the real exam — including no inter-section breaks.
- What topics are covered in AFCAT?
- AFCAT is split into: English (30 Q), General Awareness (25 Q), Numerical Ability (18 Q), Reasoning & Military Aptitude (27 Q). Each section is timed and weighted separately. 100 Q / 2 hours / 300 marks. +3/-1. GA section uses real polity/history/geography/CA. · Official language: English & Hindi.
- What tools or aids are allowed during AFCAT?
- No special tools are required.
- Is the AFCAT test adaptive?
- No — AFCAT is a fixed-form (linear) test. Every candidate sees the same number of questions per section.
- How many AFCAT mock tests does Wrexa Edge offer?
- Wrexa Edge generates 50 distinct AFCAT variants — each with different question content, not just shuffled options — the first 3 free for everyone and 47 more with Pro. That's 5000 unique practice questions in the real test-day interface.
- Is there a free AFCAT test series 2026?
- Yes. The Wrexa Edge AFCAT test series for 2026 gives you 3 free full-length mock tests (50 in total) plus subject-wise and topic-wise tests — instant scoring and detailed analysis, no card required.
- Are AFCAT previous year question–style papers included?
- Every AFCAT mock is modelled on the official exam pattern and the style of previous years' papers — the same 100-question structure, sections and marking — so your practice mirrors the real paper you'll sit.
- Which is the best free AFCAT mock test online?
- Wrexa Edge's AFCAT mock test replicates the real exam interface, timing and negative marking, with instant score, section-wise analysis and 50 fresh variants — a strong free choice for 2026 preparation.
- Can I take the AFCAT mock test on mobile?
- Yes. AFCAT mock tests run in any browser on mobile, tablet or desktop — no app or download needed. Start on your phone and your progress and analytics sync when you sign in.
- What is the AFCAT syllabus?
- The AFCAT syllabus maps to its 4 sections: English (30 Q), General Awareness (25 Q), Numerical Ability (18 Q), Reasoning & Military Aptitude (27 Q). Wrexa Edge's mock tests cover the complete syllabus topic by topic — see the topics-covered breakdown above — so you practise every area at real exam difficulty.
- What is the eligibility for AFCAT?
- Unmarried graduate Indian citizens; the Flying branch needs Maths & Physics at 10+2 plus a degree, and the Technical branch a relevant engineering degree. Age bands are roughly 20–24 for Flying and 20–26 for Ground Duty / Technical. Wrexa Edge focuses on realistic AFCAT practice: 3 free full-length mocks in the exact exam pattern, ready whenever you are.
- When is the AFCAT exam and how should I prepare?
- Official AFCAT exam dates are announced by the conducting body for each cycle — check the latest notification for the current schedule. To be ready, follow a phased study plan and take full-length timed mocks; Wrexa Edge gives you 3 free AFCAT mocks with instant scoring so you can track your readiness week by week.
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