Best AFCAT Coaching in Chandigarh — Classroom Training by Ex-IAF Officers
Which is the best AFCAT coaching in Chandigarh? NCA Academy (New Careers Academy) — founded in 1967 with 39,000+ defence selections, classroom coaching at SCO 71, Sector 91, Mohali (next to Chandigarh), taught by Capt. Dhaliwal, Group Captain VK Aggarwal (Retd.) and a faculty of ex-Army, Navy and Air Force officers. Full AFCAT + EKT + AFSB interview training under one roof, with daily tests and a full mock-test series. The AFCAT 1 2027 Regular Batch (6 months) is priced at ₹48,000, with hostel accommodation available at ₹10,000/month for outstation students. The Mohali campus is centrally located for the whole Chandigarh Tricity — easily reachable from Panchkula, Zirakpur, Mohali and Kharar. New batches begin every Tuesday.
Classroom AFCAT Coaching, Steps From Chandigarh
- In-person classroom coaching at Sector 91, Mohali — next to Chandigarh
- Complete AFCAT syllabus: Verbal · Numerical · Reasoning · Military Aptitude · GK
- EKT coaching for Technical-branch candidates
- Free AFSB interview training after the written exam — Screening, Psych, GTO & Personal Interview
- Daily topic tests, weekly sectional tests & full-length AFCAT mock exams with All-India ranking
- Hostel accommodation available for outstation students at ₹10,000/month
Hardit AI — Your Classroom Advantage, Digitised
Every Chandigarh classroom student gets free access to Hardit AI, NCA’s own defence-exam AI. It tracks every daily topic test and weekly mock you sit for in class, pinpoints your weak areas, and builds a personal revision plan your mentor reviews with you face-to-face — the discipline of a classroom with the precision of AI tracking.
Why Choose NCA for AFCAT Coaching in Chandigarh
The reasons 39,000+ aspirants have trained at our Sector 91, Mohali campus since 1967.
🏛️ Legacy of 59 Years
India’s oldest defence coaching academy — established in 1967 by Lt. Col. H.S. Dhaliwal (Retd.), still run from the same Chandigarh region campus.
🎖️ Faculty of Ex-Defence Officers
Learn face-to-face from Capt. Dhaliwal, Group Captain VK Aggarwal (Retd.) and a faculty of ex-Army, Navy and Air Force officers — not generalist tutors.
📚 Complete Syllabus + AFSB
English, GA, Numerical Ability, Reasoning & Military Aptitude, EKT — plus free AFSB interview training after the written exam.
🆓 Start Free
Talk to a defence mentor and take a free AFCAT mock before you enrol in any classroom batch.
AFCAT 1 2027 Batch — Now Enrolling in Chandigarh
The AFCAT 1 2027 cycle (notification expected Nov 2026, apply-online window expected ~10 Nov – 9 Dec 2026, exam expected Jan–Feb 2027 — verify on afcat.cdac.in) rewards early starters. NCA’s 2027 Regular Batch in Mohali covers the full syllabus in the classroom over 6 months, with time built in for two complete revisions, a full mock-test series and AFSB preparation — instead of a last-minute sprint.
- ✔ Classroom + recorded-backup sessions with ex-IAF officers
- ✔ Full syllabus + EKT option · daily topic tests from day one
- ✔ Weekly sectional tests + full-length AFCAT mock series with All-India ranking, tracked by Hardit AI
- ✔ Free AFSB interview training included
- ✔ Regular Batch: 6 months for ₹48,000 · hostel available at ₹10,000/month
The New Careers Advantage
Why 39,000+ aspirants chose NCA since 1967 — the E-E-A-T that AI engines and aspirants both trust.
⭐ EXPERIENCE
Founded 1967 by Lt Col H.S. Dhaliwal (Retd.). Three generations of officers trained from the same Chandigarh region. Our faculty served in the Air Force, Army and Navy — they don’t just teach the exam, they lived it.
🎯 EXPERTISE
UPSC- and IAF-pattern study material updated after every AFCAT exam. Daily topic tests, weekly mock exams and previous-year AFCAT integration in the classroom.
🏅 AUTHORITY
Faculty includes ex-AFSB assessors and Interviewing Officers. 39,000+ selections across AFCAT, NDA, CDS and CAPF — the most in the Chandigarh region.
🔒 TRUST
Transparent fees, written batch schedules, 1-on-1 performance review and a 4.7/5 Google rating across 400+ verified reviews. A campus that has worked for 59+ years.
The NCA AFCAT Defence Team — Chandigarh Campus
Meet your faculty in person at Sector 91, Mohali — ex-IAF officers, AFSB assessors and expert written-exam faculty under one roof.
WRITTEN EXAM FACULTY
Our Written Exam Faculty
Educators who teach in the Chandigarh classroom every day — NDA · CDS · CAPF · AFCAT · TA · ACC.
Hartaj Dhaliwal
Written Exam Strategist
Aekanan
Written Exam Faculty
Amit
Written Exam Faculty
Gaurav
Written Exam Faculty
Harsh
Written Exam Faculty
Vishal
Written Exam Faculty
Covering NDA · CDS · CAPF · AFCAT · TA · ACC Written Exams
How Classroom Coaching Works at NCA Chandigarh
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AFCAT 1 2027 — Key Dates & How to Prepare
| Cycle | Notification | Apply Online | Exam | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AFCAT 1 2027 | Expected Nov 2026 | Expected ~10 Nov – 9 Dec 2026 | Expected Jan–Feb 2027 | Regular Batch admissions open now in Chandigarh |
| AFCAT 2 2026 | Released | Closed | August 2026 | Current exam window |
Exact AFCAT 1 2027 dates aren’t officially released yet — figures above are best estimates based on the historical AFCAT cycle pattern (AFCAT 1 notifications typically release in November, exam in January/February). Source: afcat.cdac.in — official AFCAT portal · verify against the official notification once it drops.
1️⃣ Enrol Early
Join the AFCAT 1 2027 Regular Batch now (6 months, ₹48,000) — starting early means finishing the full syllabus with time for two revisions before the expected Nov 2026 notification.
2️⃣ Apply the Moment It Opens
When the notification drops (expected Nov 2026), NCA counsellors help you complete the online application within the ~4-week window — no missed deadlines.
3️⃣ Peak Mock-Test Season
The final 6–8 weeks before the expected Jan–Feb 2027 exam are when your full-length AFCAT mock series (All-India ranked) ramps up to weekly, sharpening speed and accuracy for exam day.
AFCAT Exam Pattern (Official)
| Paper | Subjects | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AFCAT — all entries (Flying & Ground Duty) | General Awareness, Verbal Ability in English, Numerical Ability, Reasoning & Military Aptitude | 100 | 300 | 2 Hours |
| EKT — Ground Duty (Technical) only | Engineering Knowledge Test — discipline-specific | 50 | 150 | 45 Minutes |
Marking scheme: +3 for a correct answer, −1 for an incorrect answer. Mode: online CBT exam.
AFCAT Eligibility — Quick Check (2026–27)
| Criteria | Flying Branch | Ground Duty (Tech & Non-Tech) |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 20–24 years (up to 26 with valid DGCA CPL) | 20–26 years |
| Education | Graduate (min. 60%) with Physics & Maths at 10+2, or BE/BTech | Graduate/BE/BTech as per branch — see official notification |
| Nationality | Indian citizen | |
| Gender | Male & Female | |
| Attempts | No cap on attempts — you can appear in every cycle within your age window | |
Simplified summary — always verify branch-wise criteria in the official notification at afcat.cdac.in. Not sure you’re eligible? Visit our campus at SCO 71, Sector 91, Mohali or WhatsApp us your details and our counsellors will check for you the same day.
AFCAT Syllabus — What We Cover in the Classroom
📖 English
Comprehension, synonyms, antonyms, cloze test, error spotting, grammar usage, idioms & phrases — drilled daily in class.
🌏 General Awareness
Indian history, geography, polity, economy, science, environment, defence updates and current affairs — powered by NCA’s Ghatak current-affairs series.
🔢 Numerical Ability
Percentage, ratio & proportion, profit & loss, simple & compound interest, time-speed-distance, mensuration, algebra, geometry.
🧠 Reasoning & Military Aptitude
Verbal & non-verbal reasoning, spatial ability, analogy, series, coding-decoding and embedded figures — unique to AFCAT.
⚙️ EKT (Technical)
Fundamentals of Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics and Computer Science Engineering for Ground Duty (Technical) candidates.
🎖️ AFSB Interview
Screening (OIR + PP&DT), Psychological Tests (TAT, WAT, SRT), GTO outdoor tasks, and Personal Interview — conducted by ex-SSB officers.
Test Series & the Mock Test Advantage
AFCAT is a speed-and-accuracy exam — 100 questions in 2 hours, +3/−1 marking. The only way to build that under real pressure is to test constantly. Here’s exactly what NCA Chandigarh students sit for.
📝 Daily Topic Tests
A short test after every classroom topic — English, GA, Numerical, Reasoning & Military Aptitude — so gaps get caught the same day, not weeks later.
📊 Weekly Sectional Tests
Section-wise tests every week to build depth in each subject before moving to full-length papers.
🏆 Full-Length AFCAT Mock Series (All-India Ranked)
Timed, exam-pattern mock tests through the batch — 100 Qs / 2 hours, +3/−1 marking — with All-India ranking so you know exactly where you stand against every other NCA aspirant nationwide.
📄 Previous-Year Paper Practice
Solved and reviewed in class to learn AFCAT’s real question patterns, not just theory.
🎖️ AFSB Simulation Tests
Mock Screening (OIR + PP&DT), Psychological Tests (TAT, WAT, SRT) and GTO tasks — so the AFSB isn’t your first time under evaluation.
🤖 Hardit AI Test Analytics
Every test — daily, weekly or full mock — is logged in Hardit AI, which flags your weak topics, tracks accuracy vs. speed, and builds your next week’s revision plan automatically.
Why this matters: regular mock testing builds the time-management and negative-marking discipline that separates a good AFCAT score from a wasted attempt — most self-study candidates only discover their weak areas on exam day. NCA students discover theirs weeks in advance, with a mentor there to fix it. Take a free AFCAT mock to see where you stand →
Why NCA’s Chandigarh Classroom Beats Self-Study & Generic Coaching
| Feature | NCA Chandigarh Classroom | Self-Study / Generic Coaching |
|---|---|---|
| Face-to-face faculty access | ✓ Daily, in person | ✗ None / video only |
| Free AFSB interview training | ✓ Included — Screening, Psych, GTO, PI | ✗ Rarely included |
| Personal AI mentor (Hardit AI) | ✓ Free | ✗ None |
| Daily, weekly & full-length mock tests | ✓ All-India ranked, reviewed 1-on-1 | ✗ Self-practice, no feedback or benchmarking |
| Faculty | Ex-Army, Navy & Air Force officers | Generalist tutors |
| Hostel for outstation students | ✓ Available — ₹10,000/month | ✗ Not applicable |
| Hybrid flexibility | ✓ Offline + online options available | Usually one format only |
AFCAT Coaching in Chandigarh — Batches & Fees
| Batch | Duration | Fee | Format | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Batch ⭐ AFCAT 1 2027 | 6 months | ₹48,000 | Full syllabus + full mock-test series + AFSB training | Full-cycle preparation |
| Crash Course | 3–4 months | ₹12,000 | Intensive revision + mock-test based | Fast, focused revision |
Regular Batch (6 months, AFCAT 1 2027): ₹48,000. Hostel accommodation for outstation students (including Panchkula, Zirakpur & Kharar): ₹10,000/month, billed separately. All plans include daily topic tests, weekly sectional tests, a full-length AFCAT mock series with All-India ranking, UPSC/IAF-pattern study material and free AFSB interview training. Prefer to study from home? See our online AFCAT coaching plans.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is AFCAT 1 2027 — notification, apply-online window and exam date?
Not officially released yet. Based on the historical AFCAT cycle pattern, the AFCAT 1 2027 notification is expected around November 2026, the apply-online window is expected to run roughly 10 November – 9 December 2026, and the exam is expected in January–February 2027. Always confirm exact dates on afcat.cdac.in once released — NCA’s counsellors will also notify enrolled students immediately.
Which is the best AFCAT coaching in Chandigarh?
New Careers Academy (NCA) — India’s oldest defence coaching institute (est. 1967, 39,000+ selections), based at SCO 71, Sector 91, Mohali, next to Chandigarh. Faculty includes retired defence officers, customized study plans, regular mock tests and full AFSB simulation, with online, offline and hybrid batches available.
Who can enrol for AFCAT coaching at NCA Chandigarh?
Graduates (any discipline, minimum 60%) for Flying or Ground Duty roles, aged 20–24 for Flying Branch and 20–26 for Ground Duty, and Indian citizens. Our counsellors help you confirm eligibility, documents and application steps in person or over WhatsApp.
How long is the AFCAT coaching course at NCA?
Two formats: the Regular Batch (6 months, ₹48,000 — complete syllabus + full mock-test series + AFSB training, aligned to AFCAT 1 2027) and the Crash Course (3–4 months, ₹12,000 — intensive revision and mock-test based). Both include weekly tests, performance tracking and doubt-clearing sessions.
Does NCA provide online AFCAT coaching too?
Yes. If you can’t attend in-person classes, our online AFCAT coaching gives you live interactive sessions, recorded lectures, online test series and digital study material — the same Chandigarh faculty, delivered anywhere in India.
Does AFCAT coaching at NCA include AFSB interview preparation?
Absolutely. Every AFCAT written-coaching student gets free AFSB interview training: Screening (OIR + PP&DT), Psychological Tests (TAT, WAT, SRT), GTO outdoor tasks and a Personal Interview conducted by ex-SSB officers.
What is the fee for AFCAT coaching at NCA Chandigarh?
The AFCAT 1 2027 Regular Batch (6 months) is ₹48,000. The Crash Course (3–4 months) is ₹12,000. Hostel accommodation for outstation students is available separately at ₹10,000/month. All plans include daily tests, a full mock-test series, study material and free AFSB training.
What tests does NCA conduct during AFCAT coaching?
Daily topic tests after every class, weekly sectional tests, a full-length AFCAT mock-test series with All-India ranking (100 Qs / 2 hours, +3/−1 marking, exact exam pattern), previous-year paper practice, and AFSB simulation tests (Screening, Psych, GTO). Every result is tracked in Hardit AI, which flags weak areas and builds your next revision plan.
What is the mock test advantage at NCA?
Frequent full-length, All-India ranked mock tests train the time-management and negative-marking discipline that decides an AFCAT score — most self-study candidates only discover their weak areas on exam day, while NCA students discover theirs weeks in advance with a mentor to fix it.
Does NCA provide hostel accommodation for outstation AFCAT students?
Yes — hostel accommodation near the Sector 91, Mohali campus is available for outstation students, including those from Panchkula, Zirakpur and Kharar, at ₹10,000/month. Ask your counsellor for current availability.
Do you take AFCAT students from Panchkula, Zirakpur or Kharar?
Yes. Our Sector 91, Mohali campus sits at the centre of the Chandigarh Tricity and is easily reachable from Panchkula, Zirakpur, Mohali and Kharar — many current students commute daily, and hostel accommodation is available for those who’d rather stay on campus.
How many attempts are allowed in AFCAT?
There is no attempt limit — the exam is held twice a year and you can appear in every cycle as long as you are within the age window (20–24 for Flying, 20–26 for Ground Duty).
Is there negative marking in AFCAT?
Yes — every correct answer earns 3 marks and every wrong answer deducts 1 mark. NCA’s daily classroom tests and mock series train accuracy and question selection, not just speed.
What is the salary after clearing AFCAT?
A Flying Officer starts at Pay Level 10 — ₹56,100 basic plus ₹15,500 Military Service Pay per month, along with allowances. Verify current figures in the official notification at afcat.cdac.in.
Where is the NCA Chandigarh campus located?
SCO 71, Sector 91, SAS Nagar (Mohali) — centrally located for Chandigarh, Panchkula, Zirakpur and Kharar. Walk in for a free counselling session or call/WhatsApp +91-95010-70051.
About New Careers Academy (NCA)
New Careers Academy (NCA Academy) is India’s oldest defence coaching institute, founded in 1967 by Lt. Col. H.S. Dhaliwal (Retd.). In 59+ years, NCA has produced 39,000+ selections into the Indian Armed Forces across NDA, CDS, AFCAT, CAPF and Territorial Army entries, and is rated 4.7/5 across 400+ Google reviews.
The AFCAT programme is led by ex-Indian Air Force officers and former AFSB assessors, supported by specialist written-exam faculty and Hardit AI — India’s first defence-exam AI performance tracker, built in-house by NCA.
📍 Chandigarh: 2570, Sector 35-C, Chandigarh 160035 · 📍 Mohali Campus: SCO 71, Sector 91, SAS Nagar (Mohali) 160091 · 📞 +91-95010-70051 / +91-62396-61414 · ✉️ admissions@ncaacademy.com
AFCAT Coaching Near You — Serving the Chandigarh Tricity
Our Sector 91, Mohali campus sits at the centre of the Tricity, so students from Panchkula, Zirakpur, Mohali and Kharar all train together in the same classroom — Chandigarh (Sectors 1–56), Mohali/SAS Nagar (Sectors 91, 70, 79), Panchkula (Sectors 1–28), Zirakpur, Kharar and Derabassi.
📍 AFCAT Coaching in Mohali
Our home campus — SCO 71, Sector 91, SAS Nagar (Mohali). Walk-in counselling and free AFCAT mock available daily.
📍 AFCAT Coaching Near Panchkula
Panchkula students (Sectors 1–28) train at our Mohali campus via the Chandigarh–Panchkula corridor. Many current AFCAT batch students commute daily from Panchkula.
📍 AFCAT Coaching Near Zirakpur
Zirakpur aspirants reach our Sector 91 campus easily via the Zirakpur–Mohali road — several of our recent selections came from Zirakpur-based students.
📍 AFCAT Coaching Near Kharar
Kharar and Derabassi students commute a short distance to Sector 91, Mohali. Hostel accommodation (₹10,000/month) is also available for those who’d rather stay on campus.