Indian Air Force is conducting the Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) 02/2020 today i.e. October 03, 2020. The exam has been started and live updates of the exam are available here on this post. The AFCAT 02/2020 exam is scheduled to be conducted from October 03, 04, and 05, 2020, in two consecutive shifts. The first shift of the exam has already started at 9:45 AM and will end at 11:45 AM. On the other hand, the second shift will start from 02:15 PM to 4:15 PM. However, EKT will start from 4:30 PM to 5:15 PM. As per the schedule available on the official website which is afcat.cdac.in, AFCAT 02/2020 will be conducted in three days. Stay on this post to get all the real-time live updates of the AFCAT 02/2020 Day 1 exam on October 3, 2020.
Highlights
AFCAT 2 2020 Day 1 Over - Exams Scheduled for Day 2
IAF will conduct the Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) 02/2020 in the first and second shift, tomorrow i.e. October 04, 2020. The first shift will start from 9:45 AM to 11:45 PM and the second shift will start from 2:15 PM to 4:15 PM. Whereas, EKT exam will take place from 4:30 PM to 5:15 PM.
AFCAT 2 2020 Day 1 Live: Know Previous Year IAF EKT Cut Offs
Refer to the previous year cut off marks for EKT Cut Off below:
AFCAT 01/2019 - 50 (out of 150)
AFCAT 01/2018 - 60 (out of 150)
AFCAT 02/2017 - 60 (out of 150)
AFCAT 01/2017 - 60 (out of 150)
AFCAT 2 2020 (Shift 2) - Number of good attempts
The number of good attempts from the English language section is between 15 -16 and from Numerical ability is 10-13. 22-25 in Reasoning ability and Military aptitude is considered as a good attempt. Whereas, 16-19 from General Awareness section.
AFCAT 2 (Shift 2) Day 1 - Memory Based Answer Key Available
The memory-based answer key and exam analysis of shift 2 are now available. Check here
AFCAT 2 2020 Day 1 Shift 2 - Exam Analysis
Candidates reported the questions asked from numerical ability was a bit of a calculative. It was also challenging and time-consuming for a few candidates. The question asked from the General Awareness section was mostly current affairs. Some of the candidates stated that the number of questions asked From GK sections was moderate level. Questions asked from the Reasoning section was quite easy.
AFCAT 2 2020 Shift 2 Day 1 - Level of Examination
As per the unofficial resources, the overall shift 2 paper was easy to moderate level.
EKT Exam (Day 1) Over
IAF has successfully conducted the paper of EKT (Day 1). The exam started at 4:30 PM and ended at 05:15 PM. The memory-based answer key and exam analysis will be shared in a while.
Facilitation Counter for Guidance of Candidates
For any query related to the Conduct of Online Examination, admit cards, candidates may contact AFCAT Cell on 020-25503105 or 020-25503106and email queries at afcatcell@cdac.in.
For all queries regarding allotment of AFSB centres, date of AFSB interview,
merit list, Joining Instructions, and any other relevant information regarding the selection process of AFCAT contact on 011-23010231 Extension: 7610.
Also, visit the website, careerindianairforce.cdac.in or afcat.cdac.in or Toll-free number 1800-11-2448
The telephonic query timings are from 09:30 AM to 01:00 PM and 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
Engineering Knowledge Test (Day 1) Paper Begin
The exam of EKT of day 1 have started. This includes papers of Mechanical, Computer Science, Electrical and Electronics.
AFCAT 02 2020 Day 1 Shift 2 Ends
IAF has successfully conducted the paper of AFCAT 2 2020 (shift 2). The exam started at 2:15 PM and ended at 04:15 PM. The exam analysis and memory-based answer key will be available shortly.
AFCAT 2 Answer Key (memory-based) Shift 1 Available
Popular Youtube channel has released the AFCAT 02 2020 Answer Key Shift 1. Check below the the memory answer key is published by DEFENCE MANIA.
EKT Exam Day 1 to Start at 4:30 PM
After the conduction of the AFCAT exam (Day 1) at 4:15 PM, the Engineering Knowledge Test (EKT) will take place from 4:30 PM to 5:15 PM. The EKT exam is conducted for 45 minutes. It consists of 50 questions and of 150 marks.
What After AFCAT Exam?
After appearing in the examination. candidates should start preparing for SSB. For this candidates should stay updated about the current affairs, the fact that whether they cleared the cut-off or not. Candidtes must also ensure that the efforts made to clear the AFCAT 2020 exam were doubled for the SSB interview.
AFCAT 2 2020 (Shift 2) Paper Begin
The exam of the second shift of day 1 has been started. This includes papers of General Awareness, Verbal Ability in English, Numerical Ability, Reasoning, and Military Aptitude Test.
AFCAT Previous Year Question Papers and Mock Test
AFCAT previous year question papers help candidates on last minutes preparation. Candidates who are going to appear in the upcoming exams are recommended to refer to the previous year's AFCAT question papers and mock tests to practice.
AFCAT (Shift 1) Day 1 - Number of good attempts
The number of good attempts in the English language section is between 15-18, whereas 10-13 for Numerical ability. Good attempts for Reasoning ability and Military aptitude are 20-22 each. 16-19 questions for General Awareness is considered as a good attempt.
AFCAT 2 2020 (Shift 1)– Level of Difficulty
As per the unofficial resources, the overall level of the AFCAT examination (shift 1) of easy to moderate level.
AFCAT 2 2020 Day 1 - COVID 19 Guidelines
IAF has published certain guidelines and COVID-specific standard operating procedures (SOPs) that must be strictly followed by candidates. Social distancing measures and for the maintenance of the necessary standard of hygiene shall be implemented. Also at the time of entry of the registration room, the candidate's body temperature is registered through a thermal gun. If the temperature is less than 99.4°F, they will have to move to the verification process. If its greater than 99.4°F, they shall be taken to the isolation space. Then after 15-20 minutes, the temperature will be registered again. If it is normal, then these candidates shall be permitted to continue their verification process. If not, the test can be carried out alone in a separate room.
AFCAT 2 2020 Day 1 Live: Know Previous Year IAF AFCAT Cut Offs
Refer to the previous year cut off marks for AFCAT examination below:
AFCAT 01/2019 - 133 (out of 300)
AFCAT 01/2018 - 155 (out of 300)
AFCAT 02/2017 - 160 (out of 300)
AFCAT 01/2017 - 150 (out of 300)
AFCAT 02/2020 Day 1 Shift 2 to Start at 2:15 PM
The second shift of AFCAT 2 2020 will start from 2:15 PM. Candidates have to report to the exam centre at 12:30 PM. The verification of admit card and photo iD proof, Biometric photo/thumb impression will start from 12:30 to 14:00 PM.
AFCAT 02/2020 Answer Key 01 Oct Shift 1 Available By Coachings
Afte the conclusion of Shift 1 of AFCAT 2 2020 exam, the questions-answers (memory-based) have become available online. Check here
AFCAT (Shift 1) Paper Over
AFCAT 02/2020 (shift 1) is now over. AFCAT paper consisted of 100 questions from subjects - General Awareness, Verbal Ability in English, Numerical Ability, Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test.
AFCAT 02 2020 Day 1 Shift 1 Ends; Analysis Soon
IAF has successfully conducted the paper of AFCAT 02/2020 (Shift 1). The exam started at 9:45 AM and ended at 11:45 PM. The detailed exam analysis will be shared in a while.
AFCAT 2 2020 Day 1- Exam Pattern
Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) 02/2020 is conducted in online mode. The exam is conducted for 2 hours for AFCAT. Candidates have to answer 100 questions of 300 marks. The questions asked in the examinations are of objective type and multiple-choice questions.
Items Prohibited in Exam Hall
Candidates are not allowed to carry personal items such as ornaments, wallets, purse, headgear, wrist band, drinks, food, goggles, scarf. No communication, wireless, digital, electronic, watches, docupen, calculators, cellphone, translator, recorder, walkman, headset, radio, camera or microphone, log tables, paper, book slide rule, clipboard, paper etc are also not allowed in the exam hall.
Mandatory Documents & Items to Carry in Exam
It is mandatory for the candidate to carry the admit card, aadhar card, any other ID proof which is valid and has the details such as name of the candidate, date of birth and father's name. 02 coloured passport size photograph, same as attached with the application form, ball pen either black or blue.
AFCAT 02/2020 (01 Oct) - Marking Scheme
For every correct answer, +3 marks will be awarded and for an incorrect answer, -1 mark will be deducted. For unattempted questions, it will lead to 00 marks.
AFCAT 02/2020 Day 1 Shift 1 Exam Begin
The first shift of AFCAT 02/2020 successfully starts at 9:45 AM today and will end at 11:45 AM.