Can a Final Year Student Apply for AFCAT Exam?

The AFCAT exam is a gateway for aspirants seeking to join the Indian Air Force as officers in various branches. This article explores final-year students are eligible to apply for the AFCAT (Air Force Common Admission Test).

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Yes, A candidate can apply for AFCAT Exam even though they are in the Last year of College. However, there are some criteria a candidate should fulfill to be eligible when they are in their last year of college. We are providing all the criteria a candidate needs to fulfill.

While filling the Examination form, a candidate should not have any backlog in any Previous Semesters. He /She should have scored minimum of 60% up to the last semester. You will be asked to submit your Graduation certificate after clearing the examination as the important document before 31 May 2025. No request for extending this date will be entertained on the grounds of
late conduct of basic qualifying University Examination

There should not be any active backlog in any of the previous semesters
You must have scored a minimum of 60% till the last semester .
Once you get selected you should be able to provide your graduation certificate before the date mentioned in the notification.
You must be satisfying the age criterion mentioned in the notification.
You have to submit the Degree by the last date mentioned by IAF.
No request to extend the date will be entertained.

If you satisfy all these conditions then start your preparation without wasting your precious time.

AFCAT Eligibility

Here we are providing you a detailed Eligibility Criteria for AFCAT exam. The candidate must fulfill the following two criteria to be eligible for the AFCAT Exam:

(a) Nationality – Candidate must be a citizen of India as per the Indian citizenship act, 1955.
(b) Age –

Flying Branch. 20 to 24 years Upper age limit for candidates holding valid and current Commercial Pilot License issued by DGCA (India) is relax-able up-to 26 years
Ground Duty (Technical/ Non-Technical) Branches. 20 to 26 years

(c) Educational Qualifications:

Branch	At 12th Level	At Graduation Level
Flying Branch	Mandatory Math and Physics in 12th class with minimum 50%	Graduation in any discipline with 60% marks OR BE/B Tech with 60% marks OR Cleared Section A & B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India with 60% marks
Ground duty (Technical Branch) Mechanical and Electrical Branch	Mandatory Math and Physics in 12th class with minimum 50%	A minimum of four years degree graduation/integrated post-graduation qualification in Engineering/Technology from recognized University. OR Cleared Sections A & B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India by actual studies with a minimum of 60% marks marks
Ground duty (Non-Technical Branch)
Weapon System	Mandatory Math and Physics in 12th class with minimum 50% marks	Graduation degree in any discipline with a minimum of 60% marks OR BE/B Tech degree with 60% marks
Meteorology Branch	Mandatory Math and Physics in 12th Class with minimum 60% marks	BSc with Physics and Mathematics with 60% marks OR Graduation in Engineering/Technology with 60% marks
Administration & Logistics Branch	Passed 10+2 in any stream	Graduate degree in any discipline with 60% marks
Accounts Branch	Passed 10+2 in any stream	Any of the following:- B com, BBA(Finance), BMS( finance), BBS(finance ), BSC(Finance), Qualified CA/ CMA/ CS/ CFA.
Education Branch	Passed 10+2 in any stream	Post graduation degree with 50% and graduation in any discipline with 60% marks

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FAQs

Can I take the AFCAT in college last year?

Yes, you can take the AFCAT exam if you are in your college last year.

Can I give AFCAT exam with Backlog in previous semesters?

No, You can't appear for AFCAT Exam if you have any Backlog in previous semester. However, if you clear those backlogs you will be eligible to apply for AFCAT Exam.