{"id":53836,"date":"2023-08-02T16:31:25","date_gmt":"2023-08-02T11:01:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/?p=53836"},"modified":"2023-08-02T16:31:25","modified_gmt":"2023-08-02T11:01:25","slug":"how-to-prepare-for-afcat-2-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/how-to-prepare-for-afcat-2-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"How to prepare for AFCAT 2 2023?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Air Force Conducts A Common Admission Test (AFCAT) twice a year, that is, in February and August to recruit Group &#8216;A&#8217; Gazetted Officers in Flying and Ground Duty (Technical &amp; Non-technical) branches. This year the exam will be held on 25, 26 and 27 August. That means the candidates have 20 odd days for preparation. For a suggestion, make the best use of the time available to you and you will surely make it (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/afcat\/?ref=8448\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Take a Free Mock Test of AFCAT 2023)<\/a>. To help you with your preparation I will be sharing some tips in this post. Apart from that, admit cards, exam date notifications, etc., will be posted on the blog as soon as they are released on the SSC&#8217;s website. So, be on the lookout for them. Let&#8217;s draw a general idea of the AFCAT exam 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/afcat\/?ref=8448\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3000\" height=\"375\" class=\"wp-image-53919\" src=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/AFCAT_210723-1-1-1.png\" alt=\"How to prepare for AFCAT 2 2023?\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">An Overview of the AFCAT 2023<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>AFCAT 2 2023<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Organization<\/td>\n<td>India Air Force<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Exam Name<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/afcat\/?ref=8448\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AFCAT 2023<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>AFCAT 2 2023 Notification Date<\/td>\n<td>19 May 2023<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Exam Date<\/td>\n<td>25-27 August 2023<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Mode of Examination<\/td>\n<td>Online (Computer Based Test)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Registration Mode<\/td>\n<td>Online<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Registration Date<\/td>\n<td>1 &#8211; 30 June 2023<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Registration Fee<\/td>\n<td>INR 250\/-<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Exam Category<\/td>\n<td>Government Job<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Education Qualification<\/td>\n<td>Bachelor\u2019s degree from a recognized university or equivalent.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Age Limit<\/td>\n<td>20-24 for Flying Branch through AFCAT and NCC Special Entry<br \/>20-26 for Ground Duty (Technical &amp; Non-Technical) Branch<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Salary<\/td>\n<td>Gross Salary ranges between INR 96,000 to 1,22,000 per month<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Selection Process<\/td>\n<td>Stage 1<br \/>AFCAT Written Exam<br \/>Stage 2<br \/>AFSB Interview<br \/>Stage 3<br \/>Medical Test<br \/>Stage 4<br \/>Final Merit List<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Admit Card Release Date<\/td>\n<td>10 August 2023 at 5: 00 pm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/afcat\/?ref=8448\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3000\" height=\"375\" class=\"wp-image-53919\" src=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/AFCAT_210723-1-1-1.png\" alt=\"How to prepare for AFCAT 2 2023?\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Eligibility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nationality<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The candidate must be a citizen of India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Age<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For Flying Branch for AFCAT and NCC Special Entry:<\/strong> 20-24 years as on 01 July 2024 i.e. born between 02 July 2000 to 01 July 2004 (both dates inclusive).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ground Duty (Technical &amp; Non-technical) Branch<\/strong>: 20 to 26 years as on 01 July 2024 i.e. born between 02 July 1998 to 01 July 2004 (both dates inclusive).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marital Status<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates must be unmarried at the time of commencement of the course and marriage is not permitted during training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/afcat\/?ref=8448\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Give wings to your dreams. Sign Up to take a Free Mock Test of AFCAT 2023!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Exam Pattern of the AFCAT 2023<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Exam <\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Subjects<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Duration<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>No. of<\/strong> <strong>Questions<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Max Marks<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/afcat\/?ref=8448\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AFCAT<\/a><\/td>\n<td>1. General Awareness<br \/>2. Verbal Ability in English<br \/>3. Numerical Ability<br \/>4. Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test<\/td>\n<td>02 Hours<\/td>\n<td>100<\/td>\n<td>300<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Questions are matriculation level. NCERT 10th standard books are considered great for the preparation of the AFCAT 2023 Exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marking Scheme<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Each question carries 3 marks.<\/li>\n<li>One mark is deducted for each incorrect answer.<\/li>\n<li>There are no marks for unattempted questions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/afcat\/?ref=8448\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Give wings to your dreams. Sign Up to take a Free Mock Test of AFCAT 2023!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Prepare for the AFCAT?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>First and foremost, go through the syllabus and try your hands at the previous year&#8217;s questions. You will get a good idea of which topic needs how much time.<\/li>\n<li>Plot a workable study plan and stick to it.<\/li>\n<li>Use NCERT 9th &amp; 10th standard books for your preparation.<\/li>\n<li>Get in touch with peers and study groups. It will help you understand what books and resources you need for preparation.<\/li>\n<li>Ask questions from your mentors for any doubts. Get your fundamentals clear.<\/li>\n<li>Read newspapers daily and note down important events. Alternatively, you can read weekly and monthly current affairs notes which saves a lot of time.<\/li>\n<li>Set apart time for intensive mock tests every day.<\/li>\n<li>Start with Topic Tests. Find a topic you have studied. Do a revision then find a peaceful corner where you can take the mock test.<\/li>\n<li>Take the mock test. Analyze your performance, and what you need to work on, and then tweak your study plan according to your analysis. Repeat it every day.<\/li>\n<li>Take one AFCAT Mock Test every day.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Mock tests are simulations of a real exam. They are excellent in building exam confidence and exam stamina in the candidate. A considerable improvement in the performance has been noticed in the candidates after a week&#8217;s mock test practice. So, don&#8217;t skip them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/afcat\/?ref=8448\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3000\" height=\"375\" class=\"wp-image-53919\" src=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/AFCAT_210723-1-1-1.png\" alt=\"How to prepare for AFCAT 2 2023?\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Free Mock Tests<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>PracticeMock offers plenty of Free Mock Tests to AFCAT candidates. Take full advantage of them for your best preparation. Here&#8217;s a list of Free Mock Tests available on the PracticeMock website:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/afcat\/?ref=8448\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Topic Test<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/afcat\/?ref=8448\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1st Free Mock Test<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/afcat\/?ref=8448\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Downloadable GA PDFs<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Go explore for more and for any assistance or any doubt contact us and we will be happiest to help. Good Luck!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Air Force Conducts A Common Admission Test (AFCAT) twice a year, that is, in February and August to recruit Group &#8216;A&#8217; Gazetted Officers in Flying and Ground Duty (Technical &amp; Non-technical) branches. This year the exam will be held on 25, 26 and 27 August. 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This year the exam will be held on 25, 26 and 27 August. 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