AFCAT 2026 Answer Key & Score Calculator
Check your AFCAT 2026 answer key instantly with RankGuruji’s free calculator. Paste your response sheet URL to calculate your exact score with official +3/-1 marking, review section-wise performance and estimate your expected rank and category rank.
The Indian Air Force (IAF) conducts the Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) twice a year to select officers for the Flying Branch and Ground Duty (Technical/Non-Technical) branches. The written exam is a decisive stage before the AFSB (Air Force Selection Board) interview, and this tool helps you compare your raw score with expected cut-off ranges before the official result declaration.
AFCAT 2026 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
AFCAT is a Computer Based Test (CBT) of 100 questions / 300 marks, to be completed in 2 hours. Candidates applying for the Ground Duty (Technical) branch must additionally appear for the Engineering Knowledge Test (EKT).
AFCAT Paper (2 Hours, 100 Questions, 300 Marks)
- General Awareness — 25 questions / 75 marks
- Verbal Ability in English — 25 questions / 75 marks
- Numerical Ability — 25 questions / 75 marks
- Reasoning & Military Aptitude Test — 25 questions / 75 marks
Note: There is no fixed sectional time limit — candidates can attempt sections in any order within the overall 2-hour window. The final merit list for AFSB shortlisting is prepared branch- and category-wise based on total score.
EKT — Engineering Knowledge Test (45 Minutes, 50 Questions, 150 Marks)
- Mechanical, Computer Science, Electrical & Electronics — 50 questions / 150 marks
Note: EKT is applicable only for candidates who have applied for the Ground Duty (Technical) branch. Flying Branch and Ground Duty (Non-Technical) candidates do not need to attempt it.
Official Marking Scheme
- ✔ +3 marks for each correct answer
- ✘ -1 mark for each wrong answer
- ➖ 0 marks for unattempted questions
This applies equally to AFCAT and EKT. This calculator uses the same marking pattern so you can estimate your score accurately before the official result.
How to Check Your AFCAT 2026 Answer Key?
- Log in to your official AFCAT response sheet on afcat.cdac.in or afcat.edcil.co.in.
- Copy the complete answer key URL.
- Paste it into the RankGuruji calculator above.
- Select your category and branch applied for.
- Click Calculate to view your score and rank estimate.
Why Use RankGuruji for AFCAT 2026?
- ✔ Instant score calculation
- ✔ Official +3/-1 negative marking applied automatically
- ✔ Expected rank and category-wise rank estimation
- ✔ Probable cut-off comparison for Flying & Ground Duty branches
- ✔ Downloadable score card for reference
- ✔ 100% Free & mobile-friendly tool