Best AFCAT Coaching in Dehradun
Join the Best AFCAT Coaching in Dehradun at DDCP — India's No.1 Defence Career Training Institute with Complete Training for AFCAT Written Exam & SSB/AFSB Interviews. Dehradun, home to India's first Airforce Selection Board (AFSB), is the best city to prepare for your IAF career.
AFCAT Course Summary
| Lectures | 4 Hours Per Day (GIS, Maths, English & Science — One Hour Each) |
| Duration | 1 Year, 6 Months, 4 Months and 1 Month |
| Success Rate | 84% |
| Max Students | 45 Students per Batch |
| Language | English and Hindi |
About AFCAT Coaching at DDCP
Doon Defence Career Point is the Best AFCAT Coaching in Dehradun India. Our Defence Academy is India's No.1 Defence Career Training Institute with a complete training module for AFCAT Written Exam & SSB Interviews. DDCP has great infrastructure — Smart Classes, Highly Experienced Faculty & Training Staff, GTO Ground, and Hostel with in-house Mess Facility.
Every year DDCP attracts hundreds of Defence Aspirants from all parts of the country who come to Dehradun with a dream to serve in uniform. DDCP not only prepares these aspirants for AFCAT Written Exam & SSB Interviews — it prepares them for a successful Defence career and contribution to the nation as an IAF officer.
DDCP provides all IAF aspirants with plenty of books, sample papers, past year question papers, and reference books on all sections required for AFCAT Written Exam & SSB Interviews. Our academy has an excellent training programme with Interactive Classroom Sessions, Doubt Clearing Sessions, Weekly Tests, Full Length Mock Tests, Quizzes, Group Discussions, Presentations, Guest Lectures, and Library & Book Reading Sessions.
AFCAT Branches We Prepare For
Flying Branch
Become a Pilot in the Indian Air Force. Requires AFCAT + CPSS + AFSB clearance.
Ground Duty (Technical)
Aeronautical Engineering branches — Mechanical and Electronics & Communication.
Ground Duty (Non-Technical)
Administration, Logistics, Accounts, Education and Meteorology branches.
NDA Entry (Airforce)
After 10th/12th — join IAF as officer via NDA written exam and SSB.
CDS Entry (IAF)
UPSC Combined Defence Services exam for graduate entry into Indian Air Force Academy.
AFSB Interview
Complete preparation for Air Force Selection Board — psychology, GTO & personal interview.
AFCAT Exam Pattern
| S.No. | Subject | No. of Questions | Duration | Max Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | General Awareness | 25 | 2 Hours | 75 |
| 2. | Verbal Ability in English | 25 | 75 | |
| 3. | Numerical Ability | 15 | 45 | |
| 4. | Reasoning & Military Aptitude Test | 35 | 105 | |
| Total | 100 Questions | 300 Marks | ||
⚠ Negative Marking: 1 mark deducted for every wrong answer. Each correct answer carries 3 marks. Duration: 2 hours (120 minutes).
AFCAT Exam Syllabus
Verbal Ability in English
- Comprehension
- Error Detection
- Sentence Completion
- Synonyms & Antonyms
- Testing of Vocabulary
- Idioms & Phrases
General Awareness
- History of India
- Indian Polity & Constitution
- Geography
- Science, Environment & Technology
- Sports & Current Affairs
- Defence & Military Knowledge
Numerical Ability
- Decimal & Fractions
- Simplification
- Average
- Profit & Loss
- Percentage
- Ratio & Proportion
- Time, Speed & Distance
Reasoning & Military Aptitude
- Verbal Skills & Spatial Ability
- Rotated Blocks
- Distance & Direction
- Spotting the Embedded Figure
- Coding & Decoding
- Blood Relations
- Number Series
AFCAT Eligibility Criteria
Age & Marital Status
- Age: 20 to 26 years as of the date of commencement of course
- Relaxation of 2 years for candidates holding valid NCC Air Wing 'C' Certificate
- Unmarried candidates preferred for Flying Branch
- Married candidates eligible for Ground Duty branches
Educational Qualification
- Graduate in any discipline with minimum 60% marks
- BE/B.Tech for Ground Duty Technical Branch
- 10+2 with Physics & Maths for Flying Branch (via NDA/CDSE)
- Post Graduate degree also accepted
Physical Standards
- Height: Minimum 162.5 cm for males, 152 cm for females
- Weight proportionate to height and age as per IAF medical standards
- Vision: 6/6 in better eye, 6/9 in worse eye for Ground Duty; higher standards for Flying Branch
- Must be physically and mentally fit as per IAF medical examination norms
AFCAT Selection Process
- Stage 1 — AFCAT Written Exam: Online exam of 100 questions (300 marks) covering General Awareness, English, Numerical Ability, and Reasoning & Military Aptitude. Duration: 2 hours.
- Stage 2 — EKT (Engineering Knowledge Test): Only for candidates applying for Ground Duty Technical branch. Conducted along with AFCAT on the same day.
- Stage 3 — AFSB Interview: Air Force Selection Board conducts a 5-day evaluation including Psychology Tests, GTO tasks, and Personal Interview to assess Officer Like Qualities (OLQs).
- Stage 4 — Medical Examination: Comprehensive medical test by IAF doctors. Must meet vision, height, and fitness standards as per IAF norms.
- Stage 5 — Merit List & Commission: All-India merit list published. Selected candidates are commissioned as Flying Officers after training at Air Force Academy, Hyderabad.
Why Choose DDCP for AFCAT Coaching
Our Track Record
AFCAT Course Fee
AFCAT Course Fee
| 1 Year: | Rs. 55,000/- |
| 6 Months: | Rs. 45,000/- |
| 4 Months: | Rs. 42,000/- |
* Fee may vary. Contact us for the latest fee structure and available batch dates.
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