{"id":1987,"date":"2025-11-15T05:23:20","date_gmt":"2025-11-15T05:23:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nationdefenceacademy.com\/blog\/?p=1987"},"modified":"2025-11-15T07:07:37","modified_gmt":"2025-11-15T07:07:37","slug":"afcat-1-2026-notification-out-exam-date-vacancies-eligibility-exam-pattern-selection-process","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nationdefenceacademy.com\/blog\/afcat-1-2026-notification-out-exam-date-vacancies-eligibility-exam-pattern-selection-process\/","title":{"rendered":"AFCAT 1 2026 Notification Out: Exam Date, Vacancies, Eligibility &amp; Exam Pattern | Selection Process"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"1987\" class=\"elementor elementor-1987\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-26931d1 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"26931d1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;gradient&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-227a6a8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"227a6a8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">AFCAT 1 2026 Notification Out: Exam Date, Vacancies, Eligibility &amp; Exam Pattern | Selection Process<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-db05eeb e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"db05eeb\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-edfda4f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"edfda4f\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-da9f9c3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"da9f9c3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"471\" src=\"https:\/\/nationdefenceacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Afcat-2026-notification-out.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-1990\" alt=\"Afcat 2026 notification out\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nationdefenceacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Afcat-2026-notification-out.png 900w, https:\/\/nationdefenceacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Afcat-2026-notification-out-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/nationdefenceacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Afcat-2026-notification-out-768x402.png 768w, https:\/\/nationdefenceacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Afcat-2026-notification-out-24x13.png 24w, https:\/\/nationdefenceacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Afcat-2026-notification-out-36x19.png 36w, https:\/\/nationdefenceacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Afcat-2026-notification-out-48x25.png 48w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-adc20bd elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"adc20bd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\"><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-white ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/nationdefenceacademy.com\/blog\/afcat-1-2026-notification-out-exam-date-vacancies-eligibility-exam-pattern-selection-process\/#AFCAT_1_2026_Notification_Out_Exam_Date_Vacancies_Eligibility_Exam_Pattern_Selection_Process\">AFCAT 1 2026 Notification Out: Exam Date, Vacancies, Eligibility &amp; 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Last 5 Years<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/nationdefenceacademy.com\/blog\/afcat-1-2026-notification-out-exam-date-vacancies-eligibility-exam-pattern-selection-process\/#Afcat_Coaching_and_Preparation_Tips\">Afcat Coaching and Preparation Tips<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/nationdefenceacademy.com\/blog\/afcat-1-2026-notification-out-exam-date-vacancies-eligibility-exam-pattern-selection-process\/#AFCAT_1_2026_%E2%80%93_Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQ\">AFCAT 1 2026 \u2013 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c4285b7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c4285b7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\" align=\"justify\">The Indian Air Force (IAF) has released the <strong>AFCAT 1 2026 notification<\/strong> for candidates who wish to join the Flying Branch and Ground Duty branches. This exam is one of the most popular defence exams in India. Every year, thousands of students apply and many also join <a href=\"https:\/\/afcat.nationdefenceacademy.com\/\"><strong>AFCAT coaching classes<\/strong><\/a> or choose <strong>AFCAT online coaching<\/strong> to prepare.<br \/>In this blog, you will find complete details about <strong><em>e<\/em><em>xam date, vacancies, eligibility, syllabus, exam pattern, last 5 years\u2019 AFCAT cut off, and the full AFCAT selection process<\/em>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"afcat-1-2026-notification-and-important-dates\" class=\"mb-2 mt-4 font-display font-semimedium text-base first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+&amp;]:mt-4\">AFCAT 1 2026 Notification and Important Dates<\/h2>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\" align=\"justify\">The notification for AFCAT 1 2026 was released on November 9, 2025. The application process starts on November 17, 2025, and ends in December 2025. The exam is scheduled for January 31, 2026 (Saturday).<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/nationdefenceacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/afcat_notification_2026-Nation-Defence-Academy.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download AFCAT 1 Notification 2026 PDF\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<table style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Event<\/th>\n<th>Date<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Notification Release<\/td>\n<td>Nov 9, 2025<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Application Start<\/td>\n<td>Nov 17, 2025<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Application End<\/td>\n<td>Dec 09, 2025<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>AFCAT Exam Date<\/td>\n<td>Jan 31, 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Admit Card Release<\/td>\n<td>Jan 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Result Declaration<\/td>\n<td>3-4 weeks after exam<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>AFSB Interview<\/td>\n<td>March-April 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div class=\"group relative\">\n<h2 id=\"afcat-exam-eligibility-criteria\" class=\"mb-2 mt-4 font-display font-semimedium text-base first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+&amp;]:mt-4\">AFCAT Exam Eligibility Criteria<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc\">\n<li class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:pt-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:mb-2 [&amp;&gt;p]:my-0\"><strong>Nationality:<\/strong> Indian<\/li>\n<li class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:pt-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:mb-2 [&amp;&gt;p]:my-0\"><strong>Age Limit:<\/strong> 20 to 24 years for Flying Branch; 20 to 26 years for Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Educational Qualification:<\/strong><br \/>\n<ul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc\">\n<li class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:pt-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:mb-2 [&amp;&gt;p]:my-0\"><strong>Flying Branch:<\/strong> Graduation with minimum 60% marks and Physics &amp; Maths at 10+2 level<\/li>\n<li class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:pt-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:mb-2 [&amp;&gt;p]:my-0\"><strong>Ground Duty Technical:<\/strong> Engineering Degree (BE\/BTech)<\/li>\n<li class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:pt-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:mb-2 [&amp;&gt;p]:my-0\"><strong>Ground Duty Non-Technical:<\/strong> Graduation in any discipline with 60% marks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:pt-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:mb-2 [&amp;&gt;p]:my-0\">\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"><strong>Marital Status:<\/strong> Unmarried candidates are eligible<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1991 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/nationdefenceacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/AFCAT-exam-notification-out.png\" alt=\"AFCAT exam notification out\" width=\"750\" height=\"393\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nationdefenceacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/AFCAT-exam-notification-out.png 750w, https:\/\/nationdefenceacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/AFCAT-exam-notification-out-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/nationdefenceacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/AFCAT-exam-notification-out-24x13.png 24w, https:\/\/nationdefenceacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/AFCAT-exam-notification-out-36x19.png 36w, https:\/\/nationdefenceacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/AFCAT-exam-notification-out-48x25.png 48w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"afcat-exam-pattern-2026\" class=\"mb-2 mt-4 font-display font-semimedium text-base first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+&amp;]:mt-4\">AFCAT Exam Pattern 2026<\/h2>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\" align=\"justify\">The AFCAT exam is a computer-based test consisting of objective type multiple-choice questions. The test duration is 2 hours with a total of 100 questions, carrying 300 marks in total.<\/p>\n<div class=\"group relative\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Section<\/th>\n<th>Number of Questions<\/th>\n<th>Maximum Marks<\/th>\n<th>Duration<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Verbal Ability in English<\/td>\n<td>30<\/td>\n<td>90<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>General Awareness<\/td>\n<td>20<\/td>\n<td>60<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Numerical Ability<\/td>\n<td>15<\/td>\n<td>45<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Reasoning &amp; Military Aptitude<\/td>\n<td>35<\/td>\n<td>105<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>2 hours<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<ul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc\">\n<li class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:pt-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:mb-2 [&amp;&gt;p]:my-0\">Negative marking of 1 mark for each wrong answer.<\/li>\n<li class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:pt-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:mb-2 [&amp;&gt;p]:my-0\">\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">For technical branch candidates, an additional Engineering Knowledge Test (EKT) of 50 questions for 150 marks is conducted with 45 minutes duration.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 style=\"color: red;\"><strong>Also Read:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aninews.in\/news\/business\/how-nation-defence-academy-is-shaping-indias-next-generation-of-defence-leaders-with-their-school-integration-program20251110141343\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>How Nation Defence Academy is shaping India&#8217;s next generation of defence leaders with their School Integration Program<\/em><\/a><\/h4>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"afcat-syllabus-overview\" class=\"mb-2 mt-4 font-display font-semimedium text-base first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+&amp;]:mt-4\">AFCAT Syllabus Overview<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc\">\n<li class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:pt-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:mb-2 [&amp;&gt;p]:my-0\"><strong>Verbal Ability:<\/strong> Comprehension, Error detection, Sentence completion, Synonyms, Antonyms, Cloze test, Idioms, Phrases, Analogies<\/li>\n<li class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:pt-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:mb-2 [&amp;&gt;p]:my-0\"><strong>General Awareness:<\/strong> History, Geography, Current Affairs, Indian Polity, Economy, Environment, Defence, Science &amp; Technology, Sports<\/li>\n<li class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:pt-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:mb-2 [&amp;&gt;p]:my-0\"><strong>Numerical Ability:<\/strong> Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Statistics, Number Series<\/li>\n<li class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:pt-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:mb-2 [&amp;&gt;p]:my-0\">\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"><strong>Reasoning &amp; Military Aptitude:<\/strong> Logical reasoning, spatial ability, situational awareness<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"afcat-selection-process\" class=\"mb-2 mt-4 font-display font-semimedium text-base first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+&amp;]:mt-4\">AFCAT Selection Process<\/h2>\n<p><strong>The AFCAT selection process includes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">Written exam (AFCAT online test)<\/li>\n<li class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">Air Force Selection Board (AFSB) interview including psychological and group tests<\/li>\n<li class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">Medical examination<\/li>\n<li class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">Final merit list based on overall performance<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 id=\"afcat-cut-off-marks---last-5-years\" class=\"mb-2 mt-4 font-display font-semimedium text-base first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+&amp;]:mt-4\">AFCAT Cut Off Marks &#8211; Last 5 Years<\/h2>\n<div class=\"group relative\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Year<\/th>\n<th>AFCAT 1 Cutoff<\/th>\n<th>AFCAT 2 Cutoff<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>2025<\/td>\n<td>121<\/td>\n<td>To be declared<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2024<\/td>\n<td>137<\/td>\n<td>139<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2023<\/td>\n<td>155<\/td>\n<td>151<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2022<\/td>\n<td>157<\/td>\n<td>157<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2021<\/td>\n<td>165<\/td>\n<td>157<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">Cutoff marks vary each year based on exam difficulty and number of candidates. Aspirants should aim above the cutoff to ensure selection.<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/E0XCWkDewW4?si=URiMS-xxf1ASIvxw\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"afcat-coaching-and-preparation-tips\" class=\"mb-2 mt-4 font-display font-semimedium text-base first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+&amp;]:mt-4\">Afcat Coaching and Preparation Tips<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc\">\n<li class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:pt-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:mb-2 [&amp;&gt;p]:my-0\">Joining specialized <a href=\"https:\/\/afcat.nationdefenceacademy.com\/afcat-online-classes.php\"><strong>AFCAT coaching classes<\/strong><\/a> can boost preparation by providing structured study material and doubt clearing sessions.<\/li>\n<li class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:pt-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:mb-2 [&amp;&gt;p]:my-0\"><strong>AFCAT online coaching<\/strong> offers flexibility and allows preparation from home with access to expert guidance.<\/li>\n<li class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:pt-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:mb-2 [&amp;&gt;p]:my-0\">Focus on solving previous years&#8217; question papers and take mock tests.<\/li>\n<li class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:pt-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:mb-2 [&amp;&gt;p]:my-0\">Build strong basics in English, Reasoning, General Awareness, and Numerical ability.<\/li>\n<li class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:pt-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:mb-2 [&amp;&gt;p]:my-0\">Follow a disciplined study schedule to cover the entire <strong>AFCAT syllabus<\/strong> thoroughly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\" align=\"justify\"><strong>Nation Defence Academy<\/strong> offers comprehensive <strong>AFCAT coaching classes<\/strong> and online coaching to help candidates excel in their exam preparation.<\/p>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\" align=\"justify\">This guide covers all vital aspects of the <strong>AFCAT 1 2026 including notification details<\/strong>, <strong>exam dates<\/strong>, <strong>AFCAT Exam pattern<\/strong>, <strong>AFCAT Exam eligibility<\/strong>, <strong>AFCAT\u00a0 syllabus<\/strong>, <strong>AFCAT\u00a0 selection process<\/strong>, and <strong>AFCAT\u00a0 cutoff<\/strong> trends for last five years, aiming to assist aspirants in effective and focused preparation.<\/p>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\" align=\"justify\">For updates and detailed guidance, visit official AFCAT portals or trusted coaching centers like Nation Defence Academy. 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The <strong data-start=\"440\" data-end=\"462\">AFCAT notification<\/strong> includes details about eligibility, vacancies, exam pattern, and dates.<br data-start=\"534\" data-end=\"537\" \/><strong data-start=\"537\" data-end=\"563\">Nation Defence Academy<\/strong> provides complete guidance for AFCAT preparation.<\/p><\/div>\n                <\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n                <div id=\"is-the-afcat-1-2026-notification-released\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"2\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2262\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">Is the AFCAT 1 2026 notification released?<\/span><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2262\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" aria-labelledby=\"is-the-afcat-1-2026-notification-released\"><p>Yes. The AFCAT 1 2026 notification is released, and online applications begin from <strong data-start=\"759\" data-end=\"779\">17 November 2025<\/strong>.<br data-start=\"780\" data-end=\"783\" \/>Students can join <strong data-start=\"801\" data-end=\"827\">Nation Defence Academy<\/strong> for updated coaching and exam support.<\/p><\/div>\n                <\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n                <div id=\"what-is-the-afcat-1-2026-exam-date\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"3\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2263\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">What is the AFCAT 1 2026 exam date?<\/span><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2263\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" aria-labelledby=\"what-is-the-afcat-1-2026-exam-date\"><p>The AFCAT 1 2026 exam is expected on <strong data-start=\"959\" data-end=\"978\">31 January 2026<\/strong>.<br data-start=\"979\" data-end=\"982\" \/>Nation Defence Academy helps students prepare for the exam through mock tests and online\/offline classes.<\/p><\/div>\n                <\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n                <div id=\"what-are-the-eligibility-criteria-for-afcat-2026\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"4\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2264\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">What are the eligibility criteria for AFCAT 2026?<\/span><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2264\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" aria-labelledby=\"what-are-the-eligibility-criteria-for-afcat-2026\"><p data-start=\"1157\" data-end=\"1214\">As per the <strong data-start=\"1168\" data-end=\"1194\">AFCAT exam eligibility<\/strong>, candidates must:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1215\" data-end=\"1437\">\n<li data-start=\"1215\" data-end=\"1237\">\n<p data-start=\"1217\" data-end=\"1237\">Be Indian citizens<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1238\" data-end=\"1304\">\n<p data-start=\"1240\" data-end=\"1304\">Be 20\u201324 years old for Flying Branch and 20\u201326 for Ground Duty<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1305\" data-end=\"1437\">\n<p data-start=\"1307\" data-end=\"1437\">Have 60% marks in graduation or engineering<br data-start=\"1350\" data-end=\"1353\" \/>Nation Defence Academy guides students about complete eligibility and documentation.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n                <\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n                <div id=\"can-girls-apply-for-afcat-2026\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"5\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2265\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">Can girls apply for AFCAT 2026?<\/span><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2265\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"5\" aria-labelledby=\"can-girls-apply-for-afcat-2026\"><p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">Yes. Both men and women can apply for the exam.<br data-start=\"1536\" data-end=\"1539\" \/>Nation Defence Academy offers AFCAT coaching for both male and female candidates.<\/p><\/div>\n                <\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n                <div id=\"what-is-the-exam-pattern-for-afcat-2026\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"6\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2266\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">What is the exam pattern for AFCAT 2026?<\/span><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2266\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"6\" aria-labelledby=\"what-is-the-exam-pattern-for-afcat-2026\"><p>The <strong data-start=\"1685\" data-end=\"1707\">AFCAT exam pattern<\/strong> includes 100 questions for 300 marks, with a duration of 2 hours.<br data-start=\"1773\" data-end=\"1776\" \/>Sections include General Awareness, Verbal Ability, Numerical Ability, and Reasoning.<br data-start=\"1861\" data-end=\"1864\" \/>Nation Defence Academy provides full AFCAT exam pattern analysis and topic-wise classes.<\/p><\/div>\n                <\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n                <div id=\"what-is-the-selection-process-of-afcat-2026\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"7\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2267\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">What is the selection process of AFCAT 2026?<\/span><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2267\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"7\" aria-labelledby=\"what-is-the-selection-process-of-afcat-2026\"><p data-start=\"2017\" data-end=\"2060\">The <strong data-start=\"2021\" data-end=\"2048\">AFCAT selection process<\/strong> includes:<\/p>\n<ol data-start=\"2061\" data-end=\"2129\">\n<li data-start=\"2061\" data-end=\"2091\">\n<p data-start=\"2064\" data-end=\"2091\">Online AFCAT written exam<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2092\" data-end=\"2111\">\n<p data-start=\"2095\" data-end=\"2111\">AFSB Interview<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2112\" data-end=\"2129\">\n<p data-start=\"2115\" data-end=\"2129\">Medical Test<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p data-start=\"2131\" data-end=\"2217\">Nation Defence Academy prepares candidates for both written and AFSB interview stages.<\/p><\/div>\n                <\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n                <div id=\"what-is-the-last-5-year-afcat-cut-off\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"8\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2268\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">What is the last 5-year AFCAT cut off?<\/span><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2268\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"8\" aria-labelledby=\"what-is-the-last-5-year-afcat-cut-off\"><p data-start=\"2276\" data-end=\"2320\">Here are the previous AFCAT cut-off marks:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2321\" data-end=\"2390\">\n<li data-start=\"2321\" data-end=\"2334\">\n<p data-start=\"2323\" data-end=\"2334\">2025: 131<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2335\" data-end=\"2348\">\n<p data-start=\"2337\" data-end=\"2348\">2024: 132<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2349\" data-end=\"2362\">\n<p data-start=\"2351\" data-end=\"2362\">2023: 155<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2363\" data-end=\"2376\">\n<p data-start=\"2365\" data-end=\"2376\">2022: 157<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2377\" data-end=\"2390\">\n<p data-start=\"2379\" data-end=\"2390\">2021: 165<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2392\" data-end=\"2477\">Nation Defence Academy uses cut-off analysis to guide students on scoring strategies.<\/p><\/div>\n                <\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n                <div id=\"is-afcat-difficult-to-crack\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"9\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2269\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">Is AFCAT difficult to crack?<\/span><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2269\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"9\" aria-labelledby=\"is-afcat-difficult-to-crack\"><p>The exam is moderately difficult. However, with regular practice, mock tests, and guidance, students can score well.<br data-start=\"2642\" data-end=\"2645\" \/>Nation Defence Academy offers structured coaching to make preparation easier.<\/p><\/div>\n                <\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n                <div id=\"how-many-attempts-are-allowed-in-afcat\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"10\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-22610\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">How many attempts are allowed in AFCAT?<\/span><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-22610\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"10\" aria-labelledby=\"how-many-attempts-are-allowed-in-afcat\"><p>There is no limit on AFCAT attempts. Students can apply as long as they meet the age and eligibility criteria.<br data-start=\"2893\" data-end=\"2896\" \/>Nation Defence Academy advises students on correct attempt planning.<\/p><\/div>\n                <\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n                <div id=\"what-documents-are-needed-for-the-afcat-application\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"11\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-22611\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">What documents are needed for the AFCAT application?<\/span><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-22611\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"11\" aria-labelledby=\"what-documents-are-needed-for-the-afcat-application\"><p>You need an Aadhaar card, photographs, signature, Class 10\/12 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