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JEE Advanced 2024: Admit Card, Exam Date (26 May), Syllabus, Pattern, Previous Year Papers.

JEE Advanced 2024: IIT Madras has issued the JEE Advanced admit card 2024 to the registered candidates. The link to download the admit card is being sent to the candidates on their registered email IDs. JEE Advanced 2024 exam date is May 26. The exam timing for JEE Advanced 2024 paper 1 is from 9 am to 12 noon, and for paper 2, it is from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm. IIT Madras has confirmed officially that the JEE Advanced 2024 exam date will not be changed despite the Lok Sabha elections. The exam will be held in exam centers across 229 cities in India and 3 cities outside India. The JEE Advanced exam will be held in computer-based test (CBT) mode and it will have two papers, each containing three sections: Physics, Chemistry, and Maths. Candidates must attempt both papers 1 and 2 to be eligible for admission to the IITs.

Mock exams for JEE Advanced 2024 can be found on the official website, jeeadv.ac.in. The JEE Advanced information brochure is now available in both Hindi and English from IIT Madras, the institute that is organizing JEE Advanced in 2024. The official JEE Advanced 2024 website also has the schedule and syllabus for the exam. The JEE Main syllabus reduction has not resulted in any modifications to the JEE Advanced syllabus for 2024. Every year, the JEE Advanced exam’s question distribution, total score, and marking system are altered.

To familiarize themselves with the JEE Advanced test format and key themes included in the exam over time, candidates can practice JEE Advanced previous year question papers. On the official website and this page, they can also discover more information about the exam, such as crucial dates, JEE Advanced 2024 qualifying requirements, the application procedure, deadline, syllabus, and admissions procedure.

JEE Advanced 2024 Latest News and Updates

Read below some of the latest news and updates on JEE Advanced 2024:

JEE Advanced 2024 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of the JEE Advanced 2024 exam.

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
17 May ’24 – 26 May ’24JEE Advanced 2024 Admit Card available for downloadingONGOING
25 May ’24JEE Advanced 2024 Choosing of scribe by PwD candidates
26 May ’24JEE Advanced 2024 Exam
31 May ’24JEE Advanced 2024 response sheet release date
02 Jun ’24JEE Advanced 2024 provisional answer keys available
02 Jun ’24 – 03 Jun ’24JEE Advanced 2024 answer key challenge window
09 Jun ’24JEE Advanced 2024 final answer key and result declaration
10 Jun ’24JoSAA 2024 starts

DatesPast Exam Dates
10 May ’24The last date to pay the fee by JEE Advanced 2024 by all candidates
27 Apr ’24 – 07 May ’24JEE Advanced 2024 registrations for Indian Nationals
16 Apr ’24 – 07 May ’24The last date to pay fee by JEE Advanced 2024 by all candidates
14 Apr ’24JEE Advanced 2024 practice test for paper 1 and paper 2 release date

JEE Advanced 2024 Highlights

The highlights of JEE Advanced 2024 can be checked below. This will give you quick information about the exam.

Exam ParticularsExam Details
Exam NameJoint Entrance Exam Advanced
Conducting BodySome candidates appeared
Exam LevelNational
Exam FrequencyOnce a year
Mode of ExamComputer-based test
Number of candidates registered1,89,487 (last year)
Number of candidates appeared1,80,372 (last year)
Number of candidates passed43,769 (last year)
Courses offered through Entrance ExamA number of candidates appeared
Total seats in IITs17,385
Exam FeesFemale and SC/ST: INR 1,450All Other Categories: INR 2,900Candidates residing in SAARC countries: USD 90Candidates residing in Non- SAARC countries: USD 180
Exam DurationPaper-1: 3 hours per-2: 3 hours total: 6 hours
No. of PapersTwo papers
Language/Medium of ExamEnglish / Hindi
Colleges Accepting Exam ScorePaper-1: 3 hours per-2: 3 hoursTotal: 6 hours
Official Websitejeeadv.ac.in
Contact DetailsOrganizing Chairperson
JEE (Advanced) 2024
JEE Office, IIT Madras, Chennai – 600 036
E-mail: orgjee@iitm.ac.inHelp Desk:
Phone No. : +91-44-22578220
Monday to Friday (10:00 AM to 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM)
Information brochureDownload PDF (English)Download PDF (Hindi)

JEE Advanced 2024 Admit Card

Candidates can access the admit card under their respective JEE Advanced 2024 login. Candidates who successfully register for JEE Advanced 2024 by paying the application fee, are issued the JEE Advanced admit card 2024. The test center is allotted via the admit card only. 

On the day of the exam, candidates must carry a printed copy of the downloaded admit card and their valid original photo identity card, any one of the following:

  • Aadhaar Card
  • School/College/Institute ID
  • Driving License
  • Voter ID
  • Passport
  • PAN Card
  • Notarized Certificate with photograph

Only candidates having valid admit cards and photo identity cards are allowed to write the examination. Only pens, pencils, drinking water in a transparent bottle, a downloaded admit card, and an original photo identity card are allowed to be taken inside the examination hall. 

JEE Advanced 2024 Mock Test – OUT

The JEE Advanced 2024 mock test is available on the official website. There are 2 mock tests available for the exam from last year – Mock test 1 and Mock test 2. Candidates must take mock tests to know the exam pattern, analyze their preparation for the exam, understand the demands of the exam, and so on.

Mock tests have the following benefits:

  • Candidates can check the difficulty level.
  • They can analyze their preparation so far.
  • They can get used to the computer-based test format.
  • Candidates can also practice tie management, speed, and accuracy.

JEE Advanced 2024 Syllabus – OUT

The syllabus of JEE Advanced 2024 has not changed due to the reduction in JEE Main syllabus. Candidates can check the JEE Advanced 2024 syllabus PDF for the exam below:

SubjectJEE Advanced Syllabus PDFs
JEE Advanced 2024 syllabusDownload Here
Architecture Aptitude Test (AAT)Download Here

JEE Advanced 2024 Syllabus Subject Wise: Candidates can check below the syllabus for JEE Advanced 2024 Maths, JEE Advanced 2024 Physics, and JEE Advanced 2024 Chemistry:

JEE Advanced 2024 Exam Pattern

Check the question paper pattern, marking scheme, time, etc details of the JEE Advanced 2024 exam below:

  • Mode of the exam: The examination will be conducted ONLY in the Computer Based Test (CBT) mode.
  • Number of papers: JEE (Advanced) 2024 will consist of two question papers: Paper 1 and Paper 2 of three hours duration each. Both papers are compulsory.
  • Language: English and Hindi
  • Total duration: 6 hours
  • Marking scheme: The JEE Advanced marking scheme changes each year. Negative marks may be awarded for incorrect answers to some of the questions. Details of the marking scheme will be provided in the “Instructions to Candidates” section at the time of examination.
  • Number of sections: Each question paper will consist of three separate sections, viz., Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. 

JEE Advanced 2024 Application Form (Over)

Only those candidates who secure JEE Main 2024 rank among the top 2.5 lakh candidates are eligible to fill the JEE Advanced application form. The application process is online and the form is available only on the official website. 

  • As the first step, every student needs to register through the official website by providing their JEE Main 2024 roll number, password, and security pin.
  • As the second step, students have to enter various personal details like their name, parents’ name, communication details, address details, etc. in the specific columns of the JEE Advanced 2024 application form. The details entered in the application form must be accurate as the incorrect details may lead to the cancellation of candidature at later stages.
  • Students will also need to enter their choices of exam centers while filling out the application form.
  • Apart from the details, students will also need to upload scanned images of the documents needed.
  • After submitting all the details, students must take multiple printouts of the final application form for future requirements

Scanned documents to be uploaded in the online application form:

Candidates will have to upload scanned documents in the online form. The required documents are given below:

  1. Class X certificate if the date of birth is mentioned in it or the birth certificate.
  2. Class XII (or equivalent examination) certificate
  3. Class XII (or equivalent examination) certificate
  4. If the candidate’s name is not the same as in the Class X certificate, a gazette notification showing the change of name. 
  5. Caste certificates as needed.

JEE Advanced 2024 application fee:

The JEE Advanced application fee is as follows:

Registration fee for Examination Centres in India
Indian NationalsFemale Candidates (all categories)₹ 1600
SC, ST, and PwD Candidates₹ 1600
All Other Candidates₹ 3200
OCI/PIO cardholders
(where the OCI/PIO card was
issued before 04-03-2021)
Female Candidates (GEN and GEN-PwD)₹ 1600
OPEN (GEN-PwD)₹ 1600
OPEN (GEN)₹ 3200
Foreign Nationals &
OCI/PIO cardholders
(where the OCI/PIO card was
issued on or after 04-03-2021)
Candidates Residing in SAARC CountriesUSD 100
Candidates Residing in Non-SAARC CountriesUSD 200
Registration Fee for Examination Centres in Foreign Countries
Indian Nationals and OCI/PIO cardholders
(where the OCI/PIO card was
issued before 04-03-2021)
AllUSD 100
Foreign Nationals &
OCI/PIO cardholders
(where the OCI/PIO card was
issued on or after 04-03-2021)
Candidates Residing in SAARC CountriesUSD 100
Candidates Residing in Non-SAARC CountriesUSD 200

JEE Main 2024 scores: Candidates should be among the top 2,50,000 successful candidates (including all categories) in BE/BTech Paper of JEE (Main) 2024. This year, as many as 250284 candidates have passed JEE Mains to appear for JEE Advanced. Check the table below:

CategoryNumber of “Top” JEE Main candidates to be selected for JEE Advanced 2024
UR-ALL97351
UR-PwD3973
EWS-ALL25029
OBC-ALL67570
SC-ALL37581
ST-ALL18780

  •  Age limit: Candidates should have been born on or after October 1, 1999. Five years of age relaxation is given to SC, ST, and PwD candidates, i.e. these candidates should have been born on or after October 1, 1994.
  • Number of attempts: A candidate can attempt JEE (Advanced) a maximum of two times in two consecutive years. The candidates who are appearing for JEE Advanced 2024 for the first time, can also appear for JEE Advanced 2025.
  • Appearance in Class XII (or equivalent) examination: Candidates who passed Class 12 in 2023 or 2024 are eligible for JEE Advanced 2024.

JEE Advanced 2024 Preparation Tips

Below are some of the preparation tips that students must follow to score well in the exam:

  • Students must start their JEE Advanced preparation early. It will help them to complete the syllabus timely, clear doubts, revise it thoroughly and appear for the mock tests.
  • Next, prepare a suitable timetable and stick to it throughout the preparation. Try to cover the entire syllabus.
  • Students must have an in-depth understanding of all the basic as well as advanced concepts. It can be done by solving questions on a regular basis.
  • Maintain good health and mental stability. JEE preparation can be stressful. Take time off or breaks between study hours and relax.

JEE Advanced 2024 Admission Process

The admission process for JEE Advanced 2024 starts with JEE Main. Check the infographic below for a better understanding.

  • Register for JEE Main 2024.
  • Appear for JEE Main 2024 and achieve a rank among the top 2.5 lakh candidates in BE/BTech paper. 
  • Register for JEE Advanced 2024.
  • Download the JEE Advanced 2024 admit card
  • Appear for JEE Advanced 2024
  • Check the result
  • Register in JoSAA counselling for seat allotment in IITs

JEE Advanced 2024 Exam Centres

The exam centres of JEE Advanced 2024 are to be placed across various cities in India. Candidates shall be allowed to choose the test cities of their choice and preference while filling out the online form. JEE Advanced exam centres are divided into seven zones namely, IIT Delhi, IIT Guwahati, IIT Bombay, IIT, Kharagpur, IT Roorkee, IIT Kanpur, and IIT Madras. Candidates will be asked to choose their zone basis their preference, at the time of filling out the JEE Advanced 2024 application form. The centre will be allotted to the chosen centres by the candidates. Details of the centre like the address, name, reporting time, etc will be available with the JEE Advanced 2024 admit card. JEE (Advanced) 2024 will not be conducted in any centres outside India.

JEE Advanced 2024 Cutoff

Only those candidates who score the minimum prescribed marks in each subject and also in aggregate will be included in the rank list. Check the JEE Advanced 2024 cutoff marks below:

Check the minimum marks needed to qualify below:

Rank ListMinimum Marks in Each SubjectMinimum Aggregate Marks
Common Rank List (CRL)886
OBC-NCL rank list777
GEN-EWS rank list777
SC rank list443
ST rank list443
Common-PwD rank list (CRL-PwD)443
OBC-NCL-PwD rank list443
GEN-EWS-PwD rank list443
SC-PwD rank list443
ST-PwD rank list443
Preparatory course (PC) rank lists222

Check the minimum percentage needed to qualify below:

Rank ListMinimum percentage of marks in each subjectMinimum percentage of aggregate marks
Common rank list (CRL)6.83%23.89%
GEN-EWS rank list6.15%21.50%
OBC-NCL rank list6.15%21.50%
SC rank list3.42%11.95%
ST rank list3.42%11.95%
Common-PwD rank list (CRL-PwD)3.42%11.95%
GEN-EWS-PwD rank list3.42%11.95%
OBC-NCL-PwD rank list3.42%11.95%
SC-PwD rank list3.42%11.95%
ST-PwD rank list3.42%11.95%
Preparatory course rank lists1.71%5.98%

JEE Advanced 2024 Answer Key and Response Sheet

The provisional answer keys for both Paper 1 and Paper 2 are displayed on the online portal. After the display of provisional answer keys, the candidates may submit their challenges, if any, on the JEE Advanced 2024 candidate portal. The final answer keys are displayed on the website, after considering the candidates’ challenges. The marks will be awarded in accordance with the final answer key.

The responses of the candidates who have appeared for BOTH Paper 1 and Paper 2, recorded during the exam, will be available for viewing, downloading and printing from the JEE advanced portal.

EE Advanced 2024 Result

JEE Advanced 2024 result is announced online. Candidates have to login to check their scores and download the scorecard. Text messages will also be sent to the candidates to their registered mobile numbers. Individual rank cards will not be sent to candidates.

The marks obtained by a candidate in Physics in JEE Advanced 2024 will be equal to the marks scored in the Physics part of Paper 1 plus the marks scored in the Physics part of Paper 2. Marks obtained in Chemistry and Mathematics will be calculated in the same way. The aggregate marks obtained by a candidate in JEE (Advanced) 2024 will be the sum of the marks awarded to the candidate in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. A candidate is said to have qualified in JEE (Advanced) if they secure the minimum percentage of marks in each subject and in the aggregate, as per the respective category.

JEE Advanced Conducting IITs

The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Advanced is conducted by one of the seven zonal Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), namely IIT Roorkee, IIT Kharagpur, IIT Delhi, IIT Kanpur, IIT Bombay, IIT Madras, and IIT Guwahati, on a round-robin basis. The IITs are arranged in a rational order to conduct the exam, and the rotation is usually from the top to the bottom of the list and then starting again at the top of the list and so on. The exam is guided by the Joint Admission Board (JAB). This rotation system is essentially a way to ensure fair distribution of exam conduction responsibility among the seven zonal IITs.

Check the table below for JEE Advanced organising IITs over the years:

YearJEE Advanced Organising IIT
2010IIT Madras
2011IIT Kanpur
2012IIT Delhi
2013IIT Delhi
2014IIT Kharagpur
2015IIT Bombay
2016IIT Guwahati
2017IIT Madras
2018IIT Kanpur
2019IIT Roorkee
2020IIT Delhi
2021IIT Kharagpur
2022IIT Bombay
2023IIT Guwahati
2024IIT Madras
2025IIT Kanpur
2026IIT Roorkee
2027IIT Delhi

JEE Advanced Data: Number of Candidates Registered, Qualified and Seats Offered

Candidates can check below the JEE Advanced data for the number of candidates registered, qualified and seats offered to them:

YearNumber of candidates registeredNumber of candidates appeared in both papersNumber of qualified candidatesNumber of candidates allotted seats in IITs
2023189,4871803724376917340
20221600381555384071216635
20211511931416994186216296
20201608381508384320416061
20191744321613193870513604
20181656561551583198812069
201717181415954051040
20161559481476783656610576

AAT 2024

The BArch program is available at IIT (BHU) Varanasi, IIT Kharagpur and IIT Roorkee only. Candidates desirous of joining the BArch (Architecture) program will have to pass the Architecture Aptitude Test (AAT). Only those candidates who have qualified in JEE (Advanced) 2024 are eligible to appear in AAT 2024. AAT will be conducted at all IITs. No separate admit card will be issued for AAT. The downloaded admit card of JEE (Advanced) 2024 has to be printed and produced in the AAT examination hall, along with the original photo identity card.

Candidates must register online at the JEE (Advanced) 2024 online portal for AAT. The test will consist of one paper of three hours duration in the English language only. Candidates should bring their own drawing and colouring aids.  The results of AAT will be declared on the JEE (Advanced) 2024 online portal.

Kartik Aaryan, why are you doing this, Chandu Champion? View His Ripped Self on the New Poster

Kabir Khan has directed the film

A new day brings a fresh Chandu Champion poster with Kartik Aaryan. Kartik Aaryan is shown in the new grayscale image peering intently into the camera with an ab-tastic expression. His gloves are boxing gloves. The poster’s words are, “The man who refused to surrender.” “In the ring of life you have to keep fighting till your last breath to become a champion Champion Aa raha hai (The Champion is on his way)” was the caption that went with the poster. On June 14, Chandu Champion, which is helmed by Kabir Khan, will be released.

A poster from the film was released on Wednesday as well. Kartik Aaryan shared the poster on his Instagram profile along with the caption, “Champion Aa Raha Hai (The champion is on his way). Super excited and proud to share the first poster of the most challenging and special film of my career. Chandu Champion #14th june.”

Kartik Aaryan kickstarted the promotions of the film with his pet pooch Katori by his side.

Chandu Champion is “based on the extraordinary real-life story of a sportsman and his spirit of never giving up”. With the film, the audience will see Kartik doing a film based on a real-life story in which he will portray the character of lead Chandu,” read a statement from the makers, reported news agency ANI.

Kartik Aaryan was last seen in the film Satyaprem Ki Katha, co-starring Kiara Advani. Last year, he also made a cameo appearance in Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar. He will next be seen in Kabir Khan’s sports film Chandu Champion. He also has an untitled project with Karan Johar in the line-up.

Kartik Aaryan made his Bollywood debut with Luv Ranjan’s 2011 film Pyaar Ka Punchnama and he has been a part of movies such as Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2, Luka Chuppi , Guest Inn London and Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety. He also starred in Imtiaz Ali’s Love Aaj Kal. He also starred in Netflix’s Dhamaka.

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Today’s Stock Market Trading Guide: Dow Jones, Gift Nifty, and Go Digit IPO.

Everything you should know before Friday’s Gift Nifty Live market opening is: Present Nifty signals a sluggish start; Fed officials advise against rate-cut bets as global markets decline; Today is Go Digit IPO closure; The market opens on Saturday.

Pre-market stock update for May 17, Friday: Volatility is likely to remain an order of the day for the Indian equity market as we near the conclusion of the Lok Sabha elections. That apart, global news and FII flow also weigh on the trading sentiment. 

After yesterday’s extremely volatile session, the Nifty will likely open marginally lower this morning as the global mood seems tepid. At 07:00 AM, Gift Nifty futures quoted at 22,480, suggesting a likely marginal dip on the Nifty 50 index.

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Global markets

Overnight, the US market ended off record highs after several Federal officials warned that the central bank still needed more confidence to cut interest rates and that the timing of the move remained uncertain.

Vodafone Idea Ltd

Dow Jones crossed the 40,000 mark in intra-day deals, but eventually settled at 39,869, down 0.1 percent. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq slipped 0.2 percent each.

The US 10-year bond yield remained subdued around 4.365 per cent, near about five week lows. Among commodities, Gold futures eased back to $2,380 levels, while Brent Crude Oil continued to hover around $83 per barrel.

Equity markets in the Asia Pacific region were all in red this morning. Japan’s Nikkei declined 0.8 percent. The Australian benchmark indices fell 0.4 percent, and Malaysia’s Kospi was down 0.3 percent.

Trading strategy for Friday, May 17 – Should you be a buyer or seller today? Here’s what market experts recommend:

On the technical front, the 22,300 zone is likely to cushion upcoming blips, while 22,200-22,100 is likely to act as the next support zone for Nifty, said – Osho Krishan, Sr. Analyst – Technical & Derivative Research at Angel One.

On the higher end, 22,500-22,600 is very much in the vicinity of the bulls, especially with the kind of momentum seen on the weekly settlement session, the analyst added.

Neeraj Sharma, AVP of Technical and Derivatives Research at Asit C. Mehta Investment Intermediates too believe that the Nifty could rally to 22,500–22,600 levels in the near term. The analyst said, technically, the Nifty has surpassed the hurdle of 22,310, where the 21-day exponential moving average (21-DEMA) was placed and managed to close above it, indicating strength. Also Read Gift Nifty Live, Global Markets Hint Gap-Up Open on May 16; FIIs Trade in Focus.

Rupak De, Senior Technical Analyst at LKP Securities recommends that the over the next few days, the bulls might have the upper hand in the market as the Nifty moved above the critical moving average after several days. On the higher side, the Nifty might move towards 22,600 in the short term. Support on the lower end remains at 22,250.

Stocks in focus

Among individual stocks, Vodafone Idea will be in focus after the telecom major said it loss widened to Rs 7,674 crore in the March 2024 quarter. Gail India too will see some action after the company reported near 3-fold jump in net profit at Rs 2,469 crore.

On Friday, Amber Enterprises, Atul Auto, Balkrishna Industries, Balrampur Chini, Bandhan Bank, Delhivery, GlaxoSmithKline Pharma, Godrej Industries, JB Chemicals, JSW Steel, LT Foods, NHPC, Pfizer, The Phoenix Mills, Polyplex Corporation, RCF, Rail Vikas Nigam (RVNL), Shipping Corporation of India, Shalimar Paints, Sobha, TV Today, Gift Nifty Live Universal Cables, Zee Entertainment and Zydus Lifesciences are scheduled to announce Q4 results.

Primary Market Update

Go Digit General Insurance IPO closes today. The issue was subscribed up to 79 per cent as of yesterday. Subscription is open in the price range of Rs 258 – Rs 272 per share. Should you subscribe? 

Other news
Lastly, today is not the final trading session of the week as equity market will be open for normal trading tomorrow May 18, Saturday in special session. The stock exchanges are conducting this trading session to check their preparedness to handle major disruption or failure, if any, at the primary site.

Trading will be in two sessions, the first session will be from 9:15 am – 10 am on the primary site, followed shift in trading to Disaster Recovery Site (DRS) from 11:30 am – 12:30 pm.

M&M Shares Hit Fresh 52-Week High on Complete Stake Sale in New Delhi Centre for Sight for ₹425 Crore.

M&M Shares: On May 14, 2024, Mahindra Holdings signed the share purchase agreement with the three bidders, NDCFS, and the eye care chain’s promoters. A total of ₹425.39 crore has been paid for the entire stake selling transaction.

On Wednesday, May 15, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. shares reached a new 52-week high of ₹2,306.95 per share on the NSE following the company’s announcement that its whole investment in the eye care business New Delhi Centre for Sight Limited (NDCFS) had been successfully sold for ₹425.39 crore.

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Mahindra Holdings Limited (MHL), the firm’s wholly-owned subsidiary, entered a Share Purchase Agreement (SPA) with three bidders on Tuesday to sell its entire investment of 30.83% of the paid-up capital of NDCFS on a fully diluted basis, according to a filing the company made with the markets.

The buyers in this sale include Space Investments Limited, Defati Investments Holdings BV and Infinity Partners, and neither of them belongs to the Promoter or Promoter Group Companies of Mahindra Holdings Ltd, M&M informed the stock exchanges.

The SPA was executed by Mahindra Holdings on May 14, 2024, with the three buyers and NDCFS, along with the promoters of the eye care chain. The entire stake sale deal has been conducted for an aggregate consideration of ₹425.39 crore.

Space Investments bought 25.7% of the stake offered for sale on a fully diluted basis for a consideration of ₹354.56 crore, while Defati Investments Holdings BV picked a 2.85% stake in New Delhi Centre for Sight Limited for ₹39.4 crore, along with Infinity Partners purchasing a small 2.28% stake in NDCFS for a consideration of ₹31.43 crore.

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As per the Companies Act, 2013, NDCFS is an associate company of Mahindra Holdings as well as a wholly owned subsidiary of MHL and ‘that of the Company under Indian Accounting Standards’, Mahindra & Mahindra stated in its latest exchange filing.

However, on the completion of the aforestated stake sale, the shareholding of MHL has become ‘Nil’ in NDCFS, and the latter no longer is an Associate Company of MHL, along with a joint venture.

In April 2024, the company’s domestic sales across vehicle categories grew by 13% to 68,614 vehicles against 60,481 vehicles in the year-ago period. The company’s domestic sales of vans and utility vehicles grew by 32% in April 2024 to 41,008 vehicles from 34,698 vehicles in the corresponding month of the previous year.

Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd shares were trading 1.06% higher at ₹2,294 per piece at 1:06 pm on the NSE.

Motorola Edge 50 Fusion launched in India, price effectively starts from Rs 20,999.

Motorola has launched a new smartphone, the Motorola Edge 50 Fusion, in India today. The company, over the years, has carved a niche for itself and has often presented us with impressive smartphones and competitive prices. The price of the latest Motorola phone effectively starts from Rs 20,999. Prior to the launch, several details of the phone had already been made official. The Moto Edge 50 Fusion runs on Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 processor and comes with a sleek design.

Talking about the launch, Mr TM Narasimhan, Managing Director, Motorola India said “We are thrilled to introduce the motorola edge 50 Fusion, representing a significant milestone in our commitment to delivering cutting-edge technology and innovative solutions to our valued customers. Our focus towards delivering meaningful innovation reflects in the exceptional camera and groundbreaking design of the edge 50 Fusion as it sets a new standard for excellence in the smartphone industry. We are confident that the edge 50 Fusion will exceed expectations and leave a lasting impression on consumers as we continue to shape the future of mobile technology.”

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  • Motorola launched Moto Edge 50 Fusion in India
  • The phone’s price effectively starts from Rs 20,999
  • The device features a 50-megapixel Sony-Lytia 700C primary sensor

Motorola Edge 50 Fusion launched in India: Price and availability

The Motorola Edge 50 Fusion is available in three colour options – Marshmallow Blue vegan leather finish, Hot Pink in vegan suede finish and Forest Blue in PMMA (acrylic glass) finish. The smartphone will go on sale from May 22 at noon on Flipkart, Motorola’s website and leading retail stores including Reliance Digital. Further, the phone is available in two storage variants, 8GB+128GB and 12GB + 256 GB.

Talking about the price, the 8GB+128GB variant costs Rs 22,999. However, the phone can be yours for Rs 20,999 as there is a bank offer of Rs 2,000 for ICICI Bank credit card users. Also, if you buy the phone via Flipkart, you can get a Rs 2,000 exchange bonus for any old phone.

For the 12 GB+256 GB variant, the phone costs Rs 24,999 but can be yours for Rs 22,999 if you take advantage of the special offers.

Motorola Edge 50 Fusion

In terms of design, the Motorola Edge 50 Fusion comes in a sleek form factor with premium build quality. The phone has a slim 7.9mm profile and weighs only 175g, making it one of the lightest in its class. The phone boasts a dual rear camera setup housed within an integrated camera housing, showcasing Motorola’s signature Endless Edge Design. Users can choose between two finishes for the back panel: vegan leather or PMMA, catering to different style preferences.

Moving on to the display, the Motorola Edge 50 Fusion has a 6.7-inch Full HD 3D curved pOLED display. With a high refresh rate of 144Hz and a peak brightness of 1,600 nits, users can expect immersive visuals with vibrant colours and smooth transitions. The display is further protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5.

Under the hood, the smartphone is powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 chipset, promising seamless performance and efficient multitasking. Running on the Android 14 operating system, the device ensures a smooth and intuitive user experience, with the promise of three years of OS upgrades and four years of security updates. Notable software features include Moto Connect, Moto Secure, Family Space, PC support, and more, enhancing the device’s versatility and functionality.

Coming to the camera, the phone comes with a 50-megapixel Sony-Lytia 700C primary sensor with OIS support and a 13-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens. Additionally, the device will feature a 32-megapixel selfie shooter for selfies and video calls.

In terms of battery, the Motorola Edge 50 Fusion runs on a 5,000mAh battery paired with 68W TurboPower fast charging support. Moreover, the device comes with an IP68 rating, ensuring resistance against water and dust—a feature that promises to enhance its durability and reliability.

France Declares State Of Emergency In New Caledonia As Protests Rage

Paris: 

France has declared a state of emergency on the Pacific archipelago of New Caledonia after violent protests flared up against electoral reforms killing one police officer and three others, the Washington Post reported.

Notably, New Caledonia is a French overseas territory located hundreds of miles off Australia’s eastern coast.

The violence — the worst in decades — is the latest flash point in long-running tensions over Paris’ role in the archipelago.

“On behalf of the government, I reiterate before you the call for calm and appeasement,” government spokeswoman Prisca Thevenot said Wednesday at a news briefing following a ministerial meeting.

She paid tribute to the four people who lost their lives in the unrest and called for “the resumption of political dialogue” to find a solution to the violence.

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The state of emergency came into effect at 8 pm (Paris time) on Wednesday and 5 am in Noumea, the island’s capital.

According to French law, a state of emergency can be declared in situations of “imminent danger resulting from serious breaches of public order.”

It grants local authorities expanded powers, to cut off public access to certain areas, for example, and to execute searches and prevent certain individuals from entering those areas if they are deemed to represent a threat to public safety, the Washington Post reported.

“All violence is intolerable and will be the subject of a relentless response to ensure the return of order,” a statement released by French President Emmanuel Macron’s office on Wednesday read.

Reacting to the violent protest, French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal said, “Since the start of the week, New Caledonia has been hit by violence of a rare intensity.” He added that a state of emergency “will allow us to roll out massive means to restore order.”

The unrest began on Monday as French lawmakers prepared to vote on a decision to expand voting rights in the territory. However, critics argue that this could marginalize the Indigenous Kanak population and benefit pro-French politicians. The National Assembly adopted the revision overnight.

But, for the legislation to become a law, both chambers of parliament still must vote a final time, the Voice of America reported.

Groups representing the Kanak people — who make up about 40 per cent of the territory’s 3,00,000-strong population — have long sought independence, while the descendants of European colonizers wish to remain part of France, according to the Washington Post.

Under the 1998 Noumea Accord, which helped end a decade of unrest, voting was to be restricted to Kanaks and individuals born before 1998. But, the new constitutional measure will allow anyone who has been a resident of New Caledonia for 10 years to vote in local elections — diluting the power of the Kanaks.

“We feel oppressed, we’re angry,” Voice of America quoted a woman as saying to the Caledonia TV. She questioned whether people in France were listening to Kanaks like herself.

French Minister of the Interior and Overseas Territories Gerald Darmanin told RTL French radio early Wednesday that “hundreds” of people were injured, including about 100 police officers and gendarmes whose barracks were attacked with axes and live ammunition.

“Calm must absolutely be restored,” he said. “There are hundreds of injured in New Caledonia, dozens of houses and businesses that have been burned, set alight.”

The French High Commission informed on Wednesday that at least 130 people had been arrested. It also reported “numerous” incidents of arson and looting against businesses, infrastructure, and public buildings. The mission added that there had been an attempted ‘prison break’.

The French government has announced the deployment of additional police officers and gendarmes as reinforcements.

French authorities also imposed an overnight curfew and banned gatherings in the capital, Noumea. New Caledonia’s La Tontouta International Airport is closed to commercial flights.

The mineral-rich New Caledonia was annexed by France in 1853, and all inhabitants were given French citizenship in 1957. However, the territory has seen decades of tensions between Kanaks and European descendants over the issue of independence, according to the Washington Post.

In addition to the rules on voting rights, the 1998 Noumea agreement set out provisions for three referendums to decide New Caledonia’s future, but each one rejected ‘independence’. Notably, the last vote, held in December 2021 was boycotted by pro-independence parties, because of the coronavirus pandemic.

‘Hated that Priyanka Chopra and I were always Called Jonas Brothers’ wives’, says Sophie Turner.

Sophie Turner said that she hated when everyone addressed her and Priyanka Copra as the ‘wives’.

Sophie Turner, in her recent interview, talked about her divorce and her bonding with the Jonas family. The Game of Thrones actress also spoke about her tuning with Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas.

While talking about her personal life, Sophie recalled how much she ‘hated’ being called as wives of Jonas Brothers. While speaking to British Vogue, she said, “There was a lot of attention on the three brothers and the wives. Well, we were always called the wives, and I hated that. It was kind of this plus-one feeling.”

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Sophie also mentioned that Joe never made her feel like that though. “That’s nothing to do with him – in no way did he make me feel that – it was just that the perception of us (herself, Priyanka Chopra, and Kevin’s wife Danielle Jonas) was as the groupies in the band,” she added.

Sophie, Priyanka and Danielle, who also got featured in music video ‘Sucker, often used to go to Jonas Brothers concerts where people would call then J-sisters. People often addressed them as J-sisters.

For the unversed, Sophie and Joe decided to part ways in September 2023. And when this news was announced Sophie was called irresponsible mother for partying for leaving daughters, Willa and Delphine alone.

Earlier, Sophie Turner revealed that she was not sure about stepping into motherhood in her early 20s and even considered terminating her first pregnancy. Turner spoke about how she considered not keeping the child and discussed the situation with her estranged husband, Joe Jonas.

In Bali, Turner found out she was pregnant and said that sat on the news for a week. “Maybe because I was so young, I sat on it for a week,” the actress told British Vogue, reports pagesix.com. Turner said she threw the pregnancy test at Joe Jonas, asking, “What do you think we should do? Do you think we should have it?”

The actress shared that she didn’t know if she wanted to be a mother at the time and even spoke to therapists about her feelings. “When you’re in your early 20s, life is so frivolous,” she said.

Sunil Chhetri, Indian Football Team Captain, Announces Retirement; World Cup Qualifier Against Kuwait to be his Swansong.

The top goal scorer for India, Sunil Chhetri, has declared his retirement from international football.

The most decorated football player in India, Sunil Chhetri, has declared his retirement from international competition. The 39-year-old Chhetri announced in a video posted on the social networking site X that the forthcoming FIFA World Cup Qualifier between India and Kuwait in Kolkata on June 6 will be his final match.

“The recollection of the last 19 years is a combination of duty, pressure and immense joy. I never thought that these are the many games I would play for the country, good or bad but now I did but these last one and half two months I did. And this (the feeling) was very strange. I was probably going towards the decision that this game (against Kuwait) is going to be my last,” Chhetri said.

Sunil Chhetri, a name synonymous with Indian football, boasts a glittering career spanning over two decades. This gifted forward has not only dominated domestic leagues but also carved his name on the international stage. Call it coincidences or a twist of fate, Chhetri will play his final game in the city where he made his India debut 19 years ago. India’s game against Kuwait is a must-win to stay in contention for a World Cup Qualifiers Round 3 berth. Currently ranked second in Group A with four points from four games, India travel to face Qatar in their final group stage match. Only the top two teams progress.

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“There is one day that I never forget and remember it quite often is the first time I played for my country man, it was unbelievable. But the day before, morning of the day, Sukhi sir, my first national team coach, in the morning he came to me and he’s like, you’re going to start? I can’t tell you how I was feeling man. I took my jersey, I sprayed some perfume on it, I have no idea why. So that day, everything that happened, once he told me, from breakfast to lunch and to the game and to my first goal in my debut, to conceding late 80th minute, that day is probably that I will never forget and is one of the best days of my national team journey,” Chhetri added.

“And the moment I told myself first, that yes, this is the game that is going to be my last, is when I started recollecting everything. It was so strange, I started thinking about this game, that game, this coach, that coach, that team, that member, that ground, that away match, this good game, that bad game, all my individual performances, everything came, all the flashes came. So I decided that this is it.”

Watch Sunil Chhetri’s retirement speech below:

Chhetri’s journey began in 2002 with Mohun Bagan. His talent soon propelled him abroad, with stints at the USA’s Kansas City Wizards (2010) and Portugal’s Sporting CP reserves (2012). Back in India, he donned the jerseys of prestigious clubs like East Bengal, Dempo, Mumbai City FC, and currently, Bengaluru FC. It’s with Bengaluru that Chhetri truly flourished, lifting trophies like the I-League (2014, 2016), ISL (2019), and Super Cup (2018). He even led them to the AFC Cup final in 2016.

Chhetri, the goal-scoring machine

While club success is impressive, Sunil Chhetri’s true magic lies in his international exploits. He has been instrumental in India’s victories in the Nehru Cup (2007, 2009, 2012) and the SAFF Championship (2011, 2015, 2021). Most significantly, his contribution to India’s 2008 AFC Challenge Cup win secured their first AFC Asian Cup appearance in 27 years.

But it’s his goalscoring prowess that sets Chhetri apart. Since his debut goal in 2002, he has amassed a staggering tally. With 94 goals in 150 international appearances, he sits comfortably as the third-highest active international goal-scorer, behind only Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal and Argentina’s Lionel Messi. This achievement places him fourth on the all-time list.

Chhetri’s international debut came in 2005, followed by his first goal against Pakistan. A defining moment arrived in the 2011 SAFF Championship, where he surpassed Indian legend I.M. Vijayan’s record of six goals in a single edition by scoring a phenomenal seven, propelling India to victory and becoming the national team’s highest scorer.

Across club and country, Chhetri’s goal tally stands at a remarkable 252 in 515 appearances, averaging almost a goal every two games. This consistency and talent haven’t gone unnoticed. In 2022, FIFA honoured him with a documentary titled “Captain Fantastic,” celebrating his journey and achievements.

“Desh mein koi maai ka laal,” Attacks the INDIA Party for Spreading False Information Regarding CAA.

During his speech at an Azamgarh rally, Prime Minister Modi further claimed that the CAA is the INDIA most recent manifestation of ‘Modi’s assurance’ and that the Congress has been persecuting refugees for decades.

On Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi chastised the Opposition for supposedly attempting to incite unrest in the nation by disseminating false information over the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). According to the Prime Minister, the Citizenship by Association (CAA) has already begun to provide Indian citizenship to refugees, and no one can “end the CAA,” despite claims to the contrary from the INDIA bloc.

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Speaking at a gathering in Azamgarh, he further claimed that the CAA is the most recent manifestation of “Modi’s guarantee” and that the Congress has been persecuting refugees for decades. Under the CAA, the process of granting Indian citizenship to refugees has already begun. They are the ones who have to suffer as a result of the country’s religious division; they have all lived in our nation for a considerable amount of time, according to Prime Minister Modi.

“These (Congress) politicians use Mahatma Gandhi’s name to ascend to positions of power, but they are forgetting his exact words. Minorities residing in adjacent countries were assured by Mahatma Gandhi that they were free to visit India at any time. Thousands of families have sought refuge in India over the past 70 years in order to protect their religious and cultural traditions. But since they were not Congress’s voting bloc, Congress never bothered to consider them. The Prime Minister declared, “SP, Congress, and INDIA bloc are trying to incite riots in the country by spreading false information about CAA.”

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PM Modi further said that he “unmasked” the intentions of Congress and SP, adding that they can not end CAA. “It’s Modi who has unmasked you. You are a hypocrite, communal. You left this nation to burn in the communal fire for 60 years. I am saying it clearly, it’s Modi’s guarantee: ‘desh-videsh kahin se bhi, jo bhi taakat ikatthi karni hai kar lo’… You can’t end CAA. We are working on giving citizenship to those who are victims of partition, which has already started under CAA,” he added.

PM Modi further said that the excitement shown by the people of Srinagar in the polls is proof that no one can bring back Article 370 and do politics of “vote bank.” “Desh mein koi maai ka laal paida hua hai jo CAA hata sake? (has anyone been born in this country who can repeal the CAA?). Nobody can remove the CAA,” PM Modi said.

On Wednesday, the central government handed over the first set of citizenship certificates, over two months after notifying the rules for the Citizenship (Amendment) Act. Union Home Secretary Ajay Kumar Bhalla handed over citizenship certificates to some applicants. The Home Secretary congratulated the applicants and highlighted salient features of the Citizenship (Amendment) Rules, 2024, as per a statement by the Union Home Ministry.

The CAA, introduced by the Narendra Modi government and passed by Parliament in 2019, aims to confer Indian citizenship to persecuted non-Muslim migrants–including Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, Buddhists, Parsis, and Christians–who migrated from Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Afghanistan and arrived in India before December 31, 2014.

AFCAT Exam Pattern 2024: Total Marks and Negative Marking.

AFCAT Exam Pattern 2024: Indian Air Force (IAF) officially releases AFCAT exam pattern to help students understand the structure of the exam. Understanding the AFCAT exam pattern enables the students to know the sections from where questions are asked in the exam. By going through the AFCAT exam pattern, candidates will also know the total marks, marking scheme, time duration, and question paper pattern. According to AFCAT exam pattern 2024, candidates are required to solve 100 questions, depending on whether they are trying for a technical or non-technical branch. According to AFCAT Exam Analysis, the overall difficulty level of the exam is moderate. Read below for more details on the exam pattern of AFCAT.

AFCAT Exam Pattern 2024

AFCAT and EKT exams are conducted in computer-based mode. Engineering Knowledge Test (EKT) is conducted for candidates who opt for Ground Duty (Technical) branch. The language of the exam is English. A total of 100 questions are asked in the AFCAT exam while EKT carries 50 questions. Candidates get two hours to solve AFCAT paper while 45 minutes for EKT. The test paper of AFCAT comprises questions from General Awareness, Verbal Ability in English, Numerical Ability, Military Reasoning, and Aptitude test. EKT comprises questions from Mechanical, Computer Science, and Electrical & Electronics. The difficulty level of AFCAT syllabus is of graduation level. The total marks allotted to AFCAT are 300 while EKT carries 150 marks.

AFCAT exam pattern highlights the overall structure of the exam such as number of sections, weightage of topics, time duration, total marks, marking scheme and many more. Candidates should prepare as per the exam pattern so that they get familar with the exam process.

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AFCAT Exam Pattern

Candidates can check below the highlights of the AFCAT exam pattern.

ParametersDetails
Mode of examOnline
Number of sectionsAFCAT: FourEKT: Three
Number of questionsAFCAT: 100EKT: 50
Maximum marksAFCAT: 300EKT: 150
Type of questionsObjective type
AFCAT Paper DurationTwo hours
Language of paperEnglish

AFCAT Exam Pattern for Online Test

AFCAT exam pattern for online test is given below:

  • AFCAT online test is divided into four sections
  • The question paper of AFCAT comprises a total of 100 questions
  • The maximum marks allotted for AFCAT are 300
  • All questions asked in the AFCAT and EKT exams are objective type, having multiple options
  • The question paper is made available in English only
  • Candidates need to secure the minimum qualifying marks to qualify for the exam

The structure of AFCAT exam pattern is given below.

SubjectExam DurationNo of QuestionsMaximum Marks
General Awareness02 hours100300
Verbal Ability in English
Numerical Ability
Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test

How Many Papers are in AFCAT?

There are total of four papers in AFCAT according to AFCAT Exam Pattern which includes General Awareness, Verbal Ability in English, Numerical Ability and Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test. AFCAT paper duration is 150 minutes i.e two hours. Candidates need to score between 140 to 190 marks out of 300 in AFCAT exam.

Which Subjects are included in AFCAT exam?

According to AFCAT exam pattern, the subjects included in the exam are General Awareness, Verbal Ability in English, Numerical Ability and Reasoning, and Military Aptitude Test.

AFCAT Exam Pattern for EKT

The EKT exam is conducted for 45 minutes. The test paper carries questions from subjects such as Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science Engineering, and Electrical & Electronics Engineering. EKT paper carries a total of 50 questions. The maximum marks allotted for EKT exam are 150

The structure of EKT exam pattern is given below.

SubjectTimeNo. of QuestionsMaximum Marks
Mechanical 45 minutes50150
Computer Science
Electrical & Electronics

AFCAT Exam Pattern for Technical Branch

The structure of AFCAT exam pattern for Technical branch is given below.

SectionQuestionsMarksTime
Reasoning and military aptitude test351052 Hours
Verbal ability in English3090
Numerical ability1545
General awareness2060
Mechanics/ Computer science/ Electrical and electronics5015045 min

AFCAT Exam Pattern for Non-Technical Branch

Candidates who apply for ground duty (non-technical branches) should be aware of the AFCAT exam pattern for non-technical branch. The structure of the non-technical branch is given below.

SectionQuestionsMarksTime
Reasoning and military aptitude test351052 Hours
Verbal ability in English3090
Numerical ability1545
General awareness2060

AFCAT Exam Time

The online test of AFCAT is conducted for two hours. EKT is held for 45 minutes. AFCAT exam timings are given below:

Activity Shift 1Shift 2
Reporting time7.30 am12.30 pm
Verification of admit card & ID Proof, Biometrics, Photo/ Thumb Impression/ Sign on Attendance Sheet & candidate seating in exam hall 7.30 am to 9.30 am 12.30 am to 2 pm 
Reading of instructions by candidates9.30 am to 9.45 am 2 pm to 2.15 pm
AFCAT exam 9.45 am to 11.45 am 2.15 pm to 4.15 pm 

AFCAT Marking Scheme

The marking scheme of the AFCAT exam is given below:

  • For correct answers, candidates score three marks. The score of candidates is calculated after deducting AFCAT negative marking
  • There is AFCAT negative marking. One mark is deducted for every incorrect answer
  • No marks are allotted to unattempted questions

AFCAT Exam Pattern: Normalisation Process

AFCAT normalisation of marks is done to adjust the difficulty level of the question paper held across various sessions. This is done to ensure transparency in the calculation of scores.In order to rationalise the marks scored by candidates appearing in different shifts objectively through a statistical method, normalisation scheme is
being implemented as per the following formula:

AFCAT Normalisation

AFSB SSB Exam Pattern

Candidates qualifying the online test of AFCAT are called for AFSB interview. The AFSB interview is conducted in three stages at different centres-Dehradun, Varanasi, Gandhinagar and Mysuru. At AFSB, candidates need to undergo the following tests inorder to ascertain their suitability and gauge your potential as an Officer in the Indian Air Force.

Stage-I

Officer Intelligence Rating Test along with Picture Perception and discussion test is conducted on the first day. Stage-I test is a screening test and only those who qualify are called for subsequent testing. All Stage-I qualified candidates are subjected to document check to ascertain their eligibility for the branches applied for. Candidates who either do not qualify in Stage-I or do not meet the required eligibility criteria are sent back on the first day itself. 

Stage-II

All Stage 1 qualified candidates need to undergo tests as part of their Stage 2 testing during four to five days. Fifth day is for CPSS testing (Flying branch). The following tests are conducted in Stage 2:

  • Psychological Tests are written tests that are conducted by a Psychologist
  • Group Tests are interactive indoor and outdoor activities which are a combination of mental and physical work
  • Interview involves a personal conversation with an Interviewing Officer
  • Candidates who have applied for flying branch and have been recommended, will also have to undergo Computerised Pilot Selection System (CPSS) test

For Flying branch

Computerised Pilot Selection System (CPSS) will be administered to recommended candidates only. This is once in a lifetime test. Candidates who failed the CPSS/ PABT in an earlier attempt or a Flight Cadet suspended from flying training at Air Force Academy are not eligible.

Medical Test

Candidates recommended by the Selection Board, are sent for the medical examination either at Air Force Central Medical Establishment (AFCME), New Delhi or Institute of Aviation Medicine, Bengaluru.

AFCAT Syllabus

AFCAT syllabus is given below.

SubjectsTopics
EnglishComprehension, Error Detection, Antonyms and Testing of Vocabulary, Idioms and Phrases, Synonyms
General KnowledgeHistory, Civics, Geography, Politics, Art, Culture, Sports, Defence, Basic Science, Environment, Current Affairs
Reasoning and Military AptitudeSpatial Ability, Verbal Ability, Simple Interest Time and Distance, Ratio and Proportion, etc.
Numerical AbilityTime and Work, Decimal Fraction, Profit and Loss, Percentage, etc.

There are some notable modifications in the AFCAT Exam Pattern for 2024, especially with regard to negative marking and the distribution of total scores. These changes reflect a deliberate effort to improve the evaluation procedure by striking a balance between precision and accuracy when gauging candidates’ skills and knowledge. While the change in total scores provides a more accurate picture of candidates’ abilities, the addition of negative grading promotes careful planning and critical thought. As candidates are ready to manoeuvre through this revised pattern, it emphasises the value of careful planning, a calculated approach, and flexibility. The ultimate goal of the AFCAT Exam Pattern for 2024 is to promote a more open and merit-based hiring procedure, which will make it easier to find the best applicants to join the esteemed Indian Air Force.