Can a Final Year Student Apply for AFCAT Exam?

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Can a Final Year Student Apply for AFCAT Exam?

Mark Twain once said “The secret of getting ahead is getting started.” and the starting step is knowing the thing you are pursuing ,this article is to answer your query regarding Can a final year student apply for AFCAT ?

The answer is a big yes, we repeat a final year student is eligible for applying into AFCAT exam but there are certain things to keep in mind .

There should not be any active backlog in any of the previous semesters
You must have scored a minimum of 60% upto 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.

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

AFCAT Eligibility

Here we are providing you a detailed account of eligibility 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 as on 01 July 2023 i.e. born between 02 July 1999 to 01 July 2003(both dates inclusive). Upper age limit for candidates holding valid and current Commercial Pilot License issued by DGCA (India) is relax-able up-to 26 years i.e. born between 02 July 1997 to 01 July 2003 (both dates inclusive).
Ground Duty (Technical/ Non-Technical) Branches. 20 to 26 years as on 01 July 2023 i.e. born between 02 July 1997 to 01 July 2003 (both dates inclusive).

(c) Educational Qualifications:

Branch	Sub-Branch	Educational Qualification
Ground Duty Technical Branch	Aeronautical Engineer (Mechanical)	Minimum 60% marks each in physics and mathematics at 10+2 level and a four-year degree in graduation/integrated or post-graduation in the field of engineering and technology from a recognized university. OR Those who have cleared examination of associate membership of the institution of engineers (India) in both A and B section, with a minimum of 60% in certain disciples as prescribed by IAF.
Ground Duty Technical Branch	Aeronautical Engineer (Electronics)	Minimum 60% marks each in physics and mathematics at 10+2 level and a degree in graduation/post-graduation in the field of engineering and technology from a recognized university. OR Those who have cleared the examination of associate membership of the institution of engineers (India) in both A and B section, with a minimum of 60% in certain disciples as prescribed by IAF.
Ground Duty (Non-Technical) branches	Administration	Graduate degree with a minimum of 60% marks with a three-year degree course from a recognized university OR should have cleared section A & B examination with a minimum of 60%

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