AFCAT Syllabus is based on the graduation level knowledge for all the subjects except Numerical Ability. The syllabus for Numerical Ability will be of Matriculation level.
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The following article gives the detailed syllabus for AFCAT and EKT for this session. With this, check the paper pattern, recommended books and other facts related to the syllabus for the exam.
Highlights of AFCAT Exam Pattern
| Exam | AFCAT | EKT (only for technical) |
|---|---|---|
| Mode of Exam | Online i.e. computer based | Online i.e. computer based |
| No. of Questions | 100 | 50 |
| Maximum Marks | 300 | 150 |
| Duration of Exam | 2 hours (120 minutes) | 45 minutes |
| Sections in Paper | General Awareness, Verbal Ability in English, Numerical Ability and Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test | Mechanical, Computer Science and Electrical & Electronics |
| Negative Marking | 1 mark | 1 mark |
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AFCAT Syllabus in Detail
AFCAT Syllabus: General Awareness
The section tests the candidates general through the process. For clearing the section with better marks, students must know about the current events. It is mandatory for the students to regularly update their knowledge regarding current affairs. The main topics asked in this section are given below:
- History
- Sports
- Geography
- Environment
- Culture
- Defence
- Art and Culture
- International Current Affairs
- Politics
- Civics
- Basic Science
AFCAT Syllabus: Verbal Ability in English
In this section applicants Vocabulary, Grammar and Verbal Ability will be evaluated. This section tests the candidates understanding of English Language. The important topics of this section are given below:
- Comprehension
- Fill in the blank by choosing the appropriate word
- Error Detection
- Sentence Completion
- Synonyms and Antonyms
- Testing of Vocabulary
- Tenses
- Basic Grammar
AFCAT Syllabus: Numerical Ability
- Decimal Fraction
- Simplification
- Average
- Ratio and Proportion
- Simple Interest
- Profit and Loss
- Percentage
AFCAT Syllabus: Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test
The questions in this section based on the diagrams, figures, charts, tables as analogies and reasoning. Questions in this section are asked from the syllabus which is listed below:
- Verbal Skills and Spatial Ability
- Data Interpretation
- Embedded Figure
- Missing Character
- Seta Based on Arrangements
- Rotated Blocks
- Hidden Figures
- Analogy
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AFCAT Recommended Books
Books help students to prepare exam in a better way. It helps students to easily understand any concept. With the help of books, Student’s can clear their doubts regarding any topic. But to select a good book is a tough task. It should cover each and every topic of the syllabus.
The following table shows the names of the AFCAT books along with the author’s name:
| Books Name | Author/ Publisher |
|---|---|
| AFCAT Exam Guide 1st edition for Flying and Technical Branch | Ramesh Publishing House |
| Lets Crack AFCAT | SSBCrack |
| AFCAT Topic-wise solved paper | Disha Experts |
| AFCAT Solved Paper | Arihant Publication |
| General Knowledge | Arihant Publication |
| Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations | R S Aggarwal |
| A modern approach to Verbal Reasoning | R S Aggarwal |
| Let’s Crack EKT – Engineering Knowledge Test | SSBCrack |
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