AFCAT Cut Off 2026: Official Previous Year Cut Off Marks & Trends

The Indian Air Force (IAF) officially declares the AFCAT 2 Cut Off 2026 along with the exam results. Conducted biannually, the AFCAT exam serves as the primary gateway for eligible graduates to join the Flying branch and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) departments. Through the AFCAT 2 2026 recruitment cycle, the IAF aims to fill 142+ vacancies through a rigorous selection process, including written tests, AFSB interviews, psychological assessments, and medical evaluations. The written test acts as the essential screening phase for all applicants.

AFCAT 2 Cut Off 2026

The IAF releases distinct cut-off marks for the Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT 2) across various roles, including Ground Duty (Technical/Non-Technical) and the Flying Branch. These qualifying benchmarks are determined by several variables, such as the overall difficulty level of the question paper, total available vacancies, and the volume of candidates participating in the examination. 

AFCAT 1 Cut Off 2026

The qualifying cut-off score for the AFCAT 1 Exam 2026 was officially set at 110 marks.

AFCAT 2026 Exam	Cut Off Marks
AFCAT 1 Exam	110

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AFCAT Previous Year Cut-Offs

Reviewing previous year AFCAT cut-off data is vital for strategic exam preparation. By understanding these historical trends, candidates can set clear score targets to ensure they comfortably clear the written stage and progress to the AFSB interview phase. 

AFCAT Previous Year Cut-Off Marks
Previous years	AFCAT-1 Cut Off	AFCAT 2 Cut-Off
AFACT 2025	121	140
AFACT 2024	137	139
AFCAT 2023	155	151
AFCAT 2022	157	157
AFCAT  2021	165	157
AFCAT 2020	153	155
AFCAT 2019	133	142
AFCAT 2018	155	140
AFCAT 2017	160	150
AFCAT 2016	132	148
AFCAT 2015	126	144
AFCAT 2014	123	--

AFCAT Cut Off: Marking Scheme 

When matching your performance against the official AFCAT Answer Key, it is crucial to understand the IAF’s standardized marking scheme. The current policy awards +3 marks for each correct response, deducts -1 mark for every incorrect attempt, and assigns 0 marks for unattempted questions. 

Parameter	Marking Scheme
Correct Answer	+3
Incorrect Answer	-1
Blank/Unanswered	0

Factors Affecting AFCAT Cut-Off Marks

Aspiring candidates should understand that the AFCAT Cut Off 2026 is influenced by the following key factors:

1. Marks scored on average
2. The difficulty level of the exam
3. The number of vacancies released
4. The number of applicants for the AFCAT 2026 exam