Program Objective

DNDA’s AFCAT Coaching Program is designed to prepare graduates for officer-level entry into the Indian Air Force via AFCAT. The program covers Written Exam, AFSB Interview, and Medical Fitness, with specialized tracks for Flying Branch, Technical Branch, and Ground Duty (Non-Technical).

 

Training Modules at DNDA

✅ Written Exam Preparation

• Subject-wise coaching for English, General Awareness, Numerical Ability, Reasoning & Military Aptitude

• Daily quizzes, mock tests, and previous year paper analysis

• Time management drills and accuracy enhancement strategies

• Bilingual instruction (English & Hindi) with visual aids and smart boards

✅ AFSB Interview Training

• Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR), PP&DT, TAT, WAT, SRT, SDT modules

• Group discussions, GTO ground simulations, and mock interviews

• Personality development and psychological conditioning

• Interaction with retired Air Force officers and assessors

✅ Physical & Medical Readiness

• Fitness drills, yoga, and posture correction sessions

• Medical screening guidance and lifestyle coaching

• Height-weight calibration and vision standards awareness

 

AFCAT Exam Pattern (2025)

 

Branch Type                     Exam        Duration       Questions          Marks

All Branches                    AFCAT         2 hrs            100                    300

Technical Branch              EKT           45 mins          50                    150

AFCAT Sections

• Verbal Ability in English

• General Awareness

• Numerical Ability

• Reasoning and Military Aptitude

Marking Scheme: +3 for correct, -1 for incorrect, 0 for unattempted

 

Age Criteria (As of Jan 2026)

 

Branch                            Age Range                             Notes          

Flying Branch                   20–24 years               CPL holders: up to 26 years

Ground Duty (Tech/Non-Tech)   20–26 years        Final year students eligible

Date of birth must fall between:

• Flying Branch: 02 Jan 2002 – 01 Jan 2006

• Ground Duty: 02 Jan 2000 – 01 Jan 2006

 

Medical & Physical Standards

✅ Height Requirements

Branch                     Male Min Height                Female Min Height

Flying                         162.5 cm                         162.5 cm

Ground Duty              157.5 cm                         152 cm

Relaxation of 5 cm for Gorkhas, Garhwalis, Kumaonis, NE candidates

✅ Vision Standards

• Flying Branch: 6/6 unaided, no color blindness, no LASIK before age 20

• Ground Duty: Correctable vision allowed, CP-II color vision

✅ Other Medical Criteria

• No chronic illnesses (asthma, epilepsy, diabetes)

• Normal ECG, chest X-ray, spine X-ray, and USG abdomen

• Dental, ENT, and neurological exams mandatory

• BMI within 18.5–24.9 range

• Hearing: Must detect forced whisper at 6 meters

 

Why DNDA for AFCAT Coaching?

• Defence-specialized faculty with Air Force background

• GTO ground, obstacle course, and parade sessions

• Hostel, mess, and safety protocols for cadet life

• Career counselling, branch selection guidance, and post-selection mentorship

• Branding that evokes prestige, patriotism, and service ethos

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