Right after class 10, students and their parents start getting worried about college admission. While some opt for diplomas, others continue with their higher secondary education and then choose their line of career. However, if you want to join the Indian Air Force and serve the country by becoming an officer, then the Indian Air Force Academy will be an excellent place to study.
Indian Air Force Academy (AFA), Dundigal is a premium training institution of the Indian Air Force (IAF) and is located 43 km away from Hyderabad, Telangana. It offers training in flying, technical and ground duty branches as well as flying training to officers of the Army and Navy.
There are a few ways to join Indian Air Force Academy-
Through the National Defence Academy (NDA)
Those who have completed their Class 12 are eligible to join AFA through the NDA.
The first three years will be spent at NDA Khadakwasla, Pune and then shifted to AFA for flying training. It should be noted that through the NDA, one can join only the flying branch of AFA if the candidate has opted for IAF.
Through NCC (Men and Women)
As an Air Wing Senior Division C Certificate holder of the National Cadet Corps )NCC), one can apply to the Flying branch of the AFA.
Through CDSE
Male students can also enrol via the Combined Defence Services Examination (CDSE) which is held twice a year by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). Cadets selected for training at the Indian Air Force Academy are trained as fighter pilots, helicopter pilots or transport pilots
Through AFCAT
Male and female candidates can join the AFA through the Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT). This particular exam is also held twice a year, in February and August. Candidates should be a graduate or engineer. One can also apply for a Short Service Commission (SSC) in the flying branch of AFA for 14 years which has no provision for further extension. Candidates must be between the ages of 20 to 24 years at the time of commencement of the course. Candidates who successfully clear the AFCAT are then called to the Air Force Selection Board (AFSB).
The Indian Air Force Academy is the training ground for pilots, ground duty and technical officers, and commissioned officers of the Indian Air Force. It was first established in 1969. To ensure your admission here, you should have passed your class 12. Candidates can appear for any NDA exam to make their career in the defence field. For admission to the Indian Air Force, candidates must qualify for the examination and then pass the Service Selection Board (SSB) interview process.
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