AFCAT Preparation Tips

Can you tell me about the preparation tips for AFCAT (Air Force Common Admission Test) for I am preparing for the course?

[Raman Vij]

The preparation tips for AFCAT (Air Force Common Admission Test) for you are preparing for the course is as follows:

Preparing for the Written Test
Never ignore any part of the syllabus as questions can come from any part of the syllabus.

Start practicing from the last few years' AFCAT question papers which will give you an idea of the exam pattern.

Keep a check on the time limit while solving questions, as speed is the very foundation of the exam.

Prepare notes on topics which you find are difficult and revise them regularly.

For General Awareness follow current events and news in magazines and newspapers.

Give special stress to increase English verbal ability and vocabulary as it an important part.

In the exam hall, attempt the known questions first as it will boost the confidence.

Interview and Screening Test

On clearing the written exam, the candidate need to clear interviews and aptitude tests.

Attending AFSB (Air Force Selection Board) interview:
There are various segments in the AFSB interview and so the whole process takes about 6 days to complete.

Screening test:
There are 2 tests in the group - Rating test which includes Picture Perception and Description Test (PPDT), and Officer's Intelligence Test.

Psychological tests:
There are various kinds of tests to check the amount of pressure a candidate can take successfully.

Group tasks:
There are various kinds of tasks are assigned to different groups. This test spans for 2 days.

Interview with the President of the Board or a senior member

Conference - the final result

I want to crack Air Force Common Admission Test. Will you please suggest some tips to crack Air Force Common Admission Test?

[Raman Vij]

Here I am suggesting few tips to crack Air Force Common Admission Test which you are looking for .

• Knowing the syllabus well is the most important thing.
• Start practicing from the last few years' AFCAT question papers, as they will give you an idea of the exam pattern.
• Do not ignore any part of the syllabus as questions can come from any part of the syllabus.
• Maintain the time limit while solving questions, as speed is the very foundation of the exam.
• Prepare notes on topics that seem difficult and revise them regularly.
• Read more to increase your English verbal ability and vocabulary.
• In the exam hall, attempt the known questions first as this will boost your confidence.
• For General Awareness, it is important to follow current events and news in magazines and newspapers.