The Engineering Knowledge Test is abbreviated to EKT. It began in 2014 and was run by the Indian Air Force with AFCAT-II (Air Force Common Admission Test). It seeks to evaluate an engineering graduate's fundamental knowledge before they apply for technical admittance through AFCAT. The AFCAT exam will be followed immediately by the EKT. It comprises questions that deal with the fundamental ideas in your engineering subject, and If one has a firm understanding of the fundamentals, one can answer this problem rapidly. Topics from mechanical, computer science, and electronics and communication engineering are included in the EKT course syllabus.
Only applicants who choose the Ground Duty Technical Branch are eligible to take this test. In the EKT test, candidates will have 45 minutes to answer 50 questions. The exam has a maximum score cap of 150.
General Engineering, Part-A (40 questions)
Specialized Paper, Part-B (35 questions)
The general engineering section is built on subjects that apply to many different engineering specialties. The specialized section, however, is based on the candidate's understanding of the discipline covered by their degree. These fields include computer engineering, electronics and communication engineering, electrical and instrumentation engineering, mechanical engineering, and aeronautical engineering.
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