Which is better AFCAT or NDA?

Every entry has some pros and cons. Like, direct entry gathers crowds in screening test, while CDS and NDA examination provides one-night accommodation, but candidate faces mind wrecking paper in the examination. But AFCAT examination is the one, which satisfies all aspirants and is the best opportunity.

Is NDA exam for Air Force?

The NDA exam is conducted by UPSC for admission to the Army, Navy and Air Force wings of the NDA. This is a national level exam conducted twice a year: NDA I and NDA II to help candidates make a career in Defence services.

What is AFCAT in army?

The Air Force Common Admission Test or AFCAT is conducted by the IAF to select Class-I Gazetted Officers in Flying and Ground Duties (Technical and Non-Technical). Candidates are selected based on their performance in the online exam and Air Force Selection Board (AFSB) interview.

Is AFCAT easy to crack?

The selection of the candidates will be based on AFCAT (Air Force Common Admission Online Test). Compared to the other competitive entrance examinations, AFCAT is not a hard nut to crack. With proper guidance and preparation, one can crack the examination in one month.

Is Afcat and NDA syllabus same?

Though purpose of all exams is same, AFCAT exam is not at all same as NDA & NA examination and Combined Defence Services Examination of UPSC. Both NDA & NA exam and CDS exams are held by UPSC of India to recruit officers in Indian Air Force for flying branch i.e., as pilots only. AFCAT is exclusive for IAF.

Can a girl join NDA?

The apex court’s order making women eligible to join NDA, which was formally inaugurated 66 years ago and was thus far a male preserve, came almost three decades after they were allowed to serve in select branches of the army, air force and navy as short-service commission (SSC) officers.

Is NDA and airforce same?

Answer. Yes, the question paper is the same for all the aspirants ( Indian Navy, Indian Military, and Air Force ). Through the NDA exam, the qualified candidates will become eligible for selection into the training academies of Indian Navy, Indian Military, and Air Force.

Can I join IAF through NDA?

The entry through NDA is open for Flying Branch, Ground Duty (Technical) and Ground Duty (Non-Technical). 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.

Is swimming necessary for Afcat?

Yes no problem. IAF or SSB board isn’t going to take your swimming test before recruiting you. But during the training you’re expected to learn swimming and pass mandatory courses. Everyone does that not a biggie.

Is Ncert enough for Afcat?

9–10–11–12th NCERT is more than enough. And you can finish them in 1–2 weeks.