The Indian Air Force has officially released AFCAT 2 2024 Merit list, and emphasized the order of merit for different branches and entries. This list is an important milestone for candidates for the purpose of becoming a member of the Air Force Academy (AFA) in July 2025.
Understanding the Merit List
Importantly, being on the merit list does not ensure that you will be chosen in the end. The final induction into the AFA will depend on several factors:
- Medical Fitness: Candidates must meet the medical standards prescribed by the IAF.
- Branch Preferences: Allocation will consider the candidate’s preferred branch.
- The availability of vacancies: Final selection is subject to the number of vacancies in each branch.
- Order of merit: High-ranked candidates have a better chance of selection.
Breakdown of Recommendations
A total of 665 candidates have been recommended across various entries:
| Entry Type | Number of Candidates |
| AFCAT (Men) | 399 |
| AFCAT (Men – AE Branch Only) | 40 |
| NCC Special Entry (Men) | 16 |
| AFCAT (Women) | 185 |
| AFCAT (Women – AE Branch Only) | 12 |
| NCC Special Entry (Women) | 6 |
| Service Entry Commission | 7 |
Top 10 Candidates in Each Entry
Due to space constraints, only the top 3 candidates in each category are listed below.
AFCAT (Men):
- S Jaideep – Roll No: 2024002101467
- Anish Singh – Roll No: 2024002101629
- Arshdeep Singh – Roll No: 2024002102729
AFCAT (Men – AE Branch Only):
- Varun Sehrawat – Roll No: 2024002118033
- Abhishek Kumar – Roll No: 2024002112269
- Jitesh Kumar – Roll No: 2024002106712
NCC Special Entry (Men):
- Harkirat Singh – Roll No: 2024002200755
- Shikhar Dass – Roll No: 2024002200493
- Ritik Saini – Roll No: 2024002200268
AFCAT (Women):
- Shivani Mor – Roll No: 2024002103526
- Harsha S – Roll No: 2024002103872
- Aakriti Bisht – Roll No: 2024002106639
AFCAT (Women – AE Branch Only):
- Aastha Bhanot – Roll No: 2024002118348
- Pyati Jyoti Anil – Roll No: 2024002110671
- Kumari Priyanka – Roll No: 2024002111811
NCC Special Entry (Women):
- Verona Jeevika Vijay – Roll No: 2024002200258
- Vanrohlupuii – Roll No: 2024002200295
- Rakhin Maria Mathew – Roll No: 2024002200203
Service Entry Commission:
- Rajat Mainh – Roll No: 909105
- Vivek Singh – Roll No: 913754
- Satyaveer Singh – Roll No: 936104
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How to Check the AFCAT 2 2024 Merit List
Candidates can follow these steps to access the merit list:
- Visit the official AFCAT website: https://afcat.cdac.in/afcat/
- Navigate to the “What News” section.
- Click on the link titled “ORDER OF MERIT OF ALL AFSB RECOMMENDED CANDIDATES: Jul 25 Course(s)”.
- Use the search function (Ctrl + F) to find your roll number.
- Download and save the PDF for future reference.
Final Thoughts
The release of the final merit list of AFCAT 2 2024 is a testament to the dedication and hard work of candidates. Although it is an important achievement to include on the list, the candidates should ensure that they meet all other criteria for final selection. Further visits to the Air Force Academy promise to be challenging to reward the future leaders of the Indian Air Force.
FAQs about AFCAT 2 2024 Merit List Announced
Ans. The profit list was officially released on May 29, 2025.
Ans. No, the final sample depends on medical fitness, branch preferences, the availability of vacancies, and the candidate’s position in the profit list.
Ans. The profit list is available on the official AFCAT website: https://afcat.cdac.in/afcat/
Ans. A total of 665 candidates were recommended across various entries.
Ans. The recommended candidates will undergo medical examinations and will be included in the Air Force Academy for training when they meet all the criteria.