Hello,

There aren't any such institutes which provide coaching for AFCAT along with Undergraduate course. If you want to prepare for AFCAT and attend coaching classrooms then you need to join in a private coaching centers for AFCAT. So you need to enroll in such coaching institute and prepare simultaneously while pursuing Bachelor's degree. We can provide you some preparation tips, best books to refer and the syllabus so that you can plan your preparation for AFCAT

SYLLABUS

General Awareness

• History,
• Geography,
• Civics,
• Politics,
• Current Affairs,
• Environment,
• Basic Science,
• Defence,
• Art,
• Culture,
• Sports etc

English

• Comprehension,
• Error Detection,
• Sentence Completion/Filling in of correct word,
• Synonyms,
• Antonyms and Testing of Vocabulary,
• Idioms and Phrases

Numerical Ability

• Decimal Fraction
• Time and Work
• Average
• Profit & Loss
• Percentage
• Ratio & Proportion and Simple Interest
• Time & Distance (Trains/Boats & Streams)

Logical Reasoning

• Verbal Skills and Spatial Ability

Books You can refer

• AFCAT (Air Force Common Admission Test) by Arihant Publications
• AFCAT Air Force Common Admission Test Practice Workbook by Kiran Publications
• AFCAT: Air Force Common Admission Test by NK Natarajan

Preparation Tips

• Check the complete syllabus and plan a strategy to cover the syllabus

• Refer to NCERT History, Civics and Geography books from class 6th to 12th

• Read Newspaper regularly

• Solve previous year question papers.

• Analyze your performance and keep a track of it.

• Take mock test and evaluate your performance.

To read our article on AFCAT click on the link below

https://competition.careers360.com/exams/iaf-afcat

This is the age limit for 2021:

Candidate should be born between n 16 January 2001 and 29 December 2004 (both days inclusive. In case, a candidate clears all the stages of the selection procedure, then the upper age limit as on date of enrollment is 21 years.

So if you study that then you will have 3 attempts as you will turn 21 in 2023. So the attempts you can have: 2021,2022,2023.

I hope my answer helps. All the very best for your future endeavors!

Hello,

IAF is Indian Air force. It's a department of servey for your country. I'll tell you the selection process of IAF.

1. Step -(1)  Respond to advertisement followed by written test:

There 3 test are available, NDA and CDSE test, AFCAT and NCC entry. You have to give any one examination amd clear it.

2. Step (2) Air force selection testing :

In this stage you have to face two more sub stages. One for discussion test round and officer rating test. Another stage for psychological test, outdoor activities, physical test, personal interview and also computerised pilot selection system test.

3. Step - (3)  Conduct of medical examination :

In this step Air force central medical established team can examine your medical all reports.

4. Step -(4) Preparing all India merit list :

This is the final process. It's an interview round you have to fully prepared for it.

All the best.

Hello aspirant

Yes you can apply for x and y groups but At the time of giving the exam you should have the 12 marksheet and passing certificate.

Indian Air Force (IAF) has started the online application process for recruitment to the post of Airmen in Group ‘X’ and Group ‘Y’ Trades  (STAR 01/2022) i.e. on 22 Jan 2021.

You can apply  through online mode on airmenselection.cdac.in or www.careerindianairforce.cdac.in.

The last date for IAF Airmen Registration is 07 February 2021.

Hope this helps. All the best .

Dear Aspirant

The eligibility criteria for for joining IAF is as follows ( through AFCAT)

A candidate aspiring to appear for AFCAT 2021 must be a citizen of India.

Candidates applying for the flying branch must be 20 to 24 years of age while those applying for ground duty can be 20 to 26 years of age.

• Candidates must be graduates or above

• Final year students are eligible to apply provided they do not have any backlogs. They should have secured a minimum of 60% marks up to the last semester/year. They are required to submit proof of passing their degree by November 15, 2021.

• Where candidates are awarded CGPAs instead of percentage, the conversion of grades/ CGPA to percentage of marks would be based on their University certified procedure. In case the University does not have any scheme for such conversion, CGPA will be converted into 10 points scale and multiplied by 10 to get an equivalent percentage

• LLB qualified and integrated/ dual degree candidates are eligible to be employed on the legal duties of the IAF. However, this may be after commissioning.

For detailed information use the link:

AFCAT Eligibility Criteria 2021- Age, Qualification, Physical Standard, Marital status (careers360.com)

All the best

Hello,

For you to be eligible for flying branch in IAF this is the eligibility criteria;

• You should be an Indian by nationality. You must either be appearing or have passed 12th with Physics and Mathematics to appear for NDA exam.
• For CDSE, NCC Special Entry and AFCAT candidates must be a graduate. Engineering degree holders can also apply for CDS Examination.
• Candidates must be below 25 years and should be unmarried.
• Married candidates above 25 years can apply, but during the training period they will not be provided separate accommodation for the spouse .

Flying Branch through AFCAT and NCC Special Entry:

• You should be between 20 and 24 years as of January 1, 2022.
• You must have born between January 2, 1998, and January 1, 2002.
• The upper age limit of candidates having a valid and current commercial pilot license issued by DGCA is relaxed upto 26 years.

You see maths is really important for flying branch so you cannot apply with PCB.

https://afcat.cdac.in/AFCAT/CareerAsPerBranches.html

You can check all the details here.

Hope this helps!!

Dear aspirant,

You can join INDIAN AIR FORCE in following ways:-

The valiant boys could be part of the Indian Air Force family by applying for NDA( National Defence Academy)

Candidates, short-listed for Indian Air Force after the initial selection procedure, go through a rigorous three-year training regimen at the National Defence Academy at Khadakwasla, followed by specialised training at one of the training establishment. Thereafter, they are Commissioned as Permanent Commission Officers and posted as officers at any of the Air Force Stations.

To be in the NATIONAL DEFENCE ACADEMY

You can join NDA by taking the exam conducted by Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). This exam is conducted twice a year in all major cities throughout India.

• ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
  • Age - 16 ^1/2 to 19 ^1/2 years(at the time of commencement of course)
  • Nationality – Indian
  • Gender - Men and Women
  • Educational Qualifications - 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. Appearing final year students can also eligible to apply.
• ADVERTISEMENT SCHEDULE
  • Visit www.upsc.gov.in (http://www.upsc.gov.in/)
• Branches
• The entry through NDA is open for Flying branch, Ground duty (tech) and Ground duty(non tech). All cadets of Flying branch and Ground duty (tech) would be offered B Tech in NDA and cadets of Ground duty (Non-tech) would be offered B Sc degree.

CDSE (COMBINED DEFENCE SERVICES EXAMINATION) (FOR MEN ONLY)

1. Men can enter through this mode of entry and will get a Permanent Commission.
2. Eligibility criteria:
   • Age - 20 to 24 years (at the time of commencement of course)
   • Nationality – Indian
   • Marital Status - Single
   • Gender - Men only.
   • Educational Qualifications
     • Graduate (Three Year Course) in any discipline from a recognised University (with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level)/BE/B Tech (Four Year Course).
     • Final Year/semester students are also eligible to apply, provided they produce Degree certificate issued by the University as per the date stipulated in the advertisement.
     • No Percentage Bar for CDSE entry.
3. Advertisement Schedule: Advertisements are released by UPSC in the months of November and August.
4. For more details visit www.upsc.gov.in (http://www.upsc.gov.in/)

SSC (SHORT SERVICE COMMISSION ) ENTRY( FOR MEN AND WOMEN)

1. You can apply through AFCAT for Short Service Commission (SSC) in the Flying Branch.
2. Short Service Commission in Flying branch is for 14 years with no further extension.
3. Eligibility criteria:
   • Age - 20 to 24 years (at the time of commencement of course).Upper age limit for Candidates holding valid and current Commercial Pilot Licence issued by DGCA (India) is relaxed up to 26 years(at the time of commencement of course).
   • Nationality - Indian
   • Marital Status – Single
   • Gender - Men and Women.
   • Educational Qualifications
     • Minimum of 50% marks each in Maths & Physics at 10+2 level.
     • Graduates (Three Year Course) in any discipline from a recognised University who have attained minimum 60% marks or equivalent OR BE/B Tech (Four Year Course) from a recognised university with minimum 60% marks or equivalent.

Hope it Helps,

Thanks.

No , you can't work simultaneously and if you want to go for IAF go for it only. There is no requirement to be a IAS then IAF. Both of the service are a Grade A Gazetted post so you should bother about any of the stuff. You should go for what you are passionate for. If you like to be in Public Administration then prepare for UPSC if not then don't waste your time in it. Go for IAF.

I hope my answer helps you. All the very best for your future endeavors!

Hello,

As you are still 16 years of age you have lot of time and choices to join in Indian Air Force. So yes you are eligible for Indian Air Force. You can give NDA now itself as the eligibility criteria for NDA is that the candidate age should be between 16.5 to 19.5 years and should have passed 10+2 level or appearing in the final exams or you can join Indian Air Force after graduation by giving CDS or AFCAT exam. Indian Air Force is the exam conducting body for the AFCAT exam. The AFCAT is the most preferred competitive exam to join the India Air force as an officer. Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is the exam conducting authority for the CDS. After graduation you will be eligible to give above two exams but you will not be eligible for NDA.

Hello,

If you are recommended and merit in candidate in flying branch you will undergo 54 weeks of training in flying branch. The training is divided into 4 stages namely Stage 0, State 1, stage 2 and Stage 3.

Stage 0 and state 1 training is for 6 weeks and the duration of state 2 and Stage 3 training is 48 weeks. During this training you will be receiving Rs. 56,100 per month as stipend. You do not have to pay anything for your flying training.