Is EKT compulsory for AFCAT?
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The Engineering Knowledge Test (EKT) is not required for all candidates taking the AFCAT. Applicants who are seeking in technical positions must take the Engineering Knowledge Test (EKT). In order to advance to the next round of the selection process, these aspirants must meet the EKT Cut Off scores.50 correct questions will fetch you 150 marks which is more than enough to crack afcat exam. Candidates who are applying for technical exams have to face EKT exam along with the afcat exam. If you fail in EKT exam though you have cleared the afcat exam, you won't be eligible for technical branch in AFSB interview.
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No, EKT (Engineering Knowledge Test) is not mandatory for all applicants appearing for Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT). Students who aspire to join technical posts have to appear for Engineering Knowledge Test. Exam pattern for AFCAT:
Mode of Exam: Online
No. Of Questions: 100
Duration of Exam: 2 hours (120 minutes)
Maximum Marks: 300
Sections in Paper: General Awareness, Numerical Ability, Reasoning, Verbal Ability in English, and Military Aptitude Test. Negative Marking: 1 mark
Exam pattern for EKT:
Mode of Exam: Online
No. Of Questions: 50
Duration of Exam: 45 minutes
Maximum Marks: 150
Sections in Paper: Mechanical, Computer Science,...more
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