AFCAT coaching fees at NCA Academy, Chandigarh range from ₹8,000 for an online recorded course to ₹48,000 for the six-month classroom batch. Online AFCAT coaching costs ₹8,000–₹16,000, while classroom coaching costs ₹12,000 for a one-month crash course and ₹48,000 for the full six-month regular batch. Hostel and messing, if needed, is ₹10,000 per month.
New Careers Academy (NCA Academy), founded in 1967, is India’s oldest private defence coaching institute, with 39,000+ selections across 59+ years. This guide sets out what AFCAT coaching costs in Chandigarh — online and offline — what should be included in the fee, and the charges to confirm before you pay.
AFCAT Coaching Fees at a Glance
| Mode | Programme | Duration | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online | Study Vault (recorded only) | Full cycle | ₹8,000 |
| Online | Live Batch (live + recorded) | Full cycle | ₹12,000 |
| Online | Mentor Batch (live + recorded + AFSB) | Till selection | ₹16,000 |
| Offline | Crash Course | 1 month | ₹12,000 |
| Offline | Regular Batch (AFCAT 1 2027) | 6 months | ₹48,000 |
| Add-on | Hostel + messing (Mohali campus) | Per month | ₹10,000 |
AFCAT Classroom (Offline) Coaching Fees in Chandigarh
Classroom AFCAT coaching at NCA Academy is taught by ex-Army, Navy and Air Force officers. Both programmes cover the full written syllabus — General Awareness, Verbal Ability, Numerical Ability and Reasoning & Military Aptitude — plus AFSB interview training.
| Batch | Duration | Fee | What it covers | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Batch (AFCAT 1 2027) | 6 months | ₹48,000 | Full syllabus, complete mock-test series, AFSB interview training | Full-cycle preparation |
| Crash Course | 1 month | ₹12,000 | Intensive revision, mock-test based preparation | Fast, focused revision close to the exam |
Hostel and messing at the Mohali campus is ₹10,000 per month for outstation aspirants, billed separately from tuition. Full programme details are on our AFCAT coaching in Chandigarh page.
AFCAT Online Coaching Fees
Online AFCAT coaching costs less than classroom coaching because there is no campus overhead. NCA Academy runs three online plans:
| Batch | Format | Fee | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Study Vault | Recorded only | ₹8,000 | Self-driven aspirants revising on their own schedule |
| Live Batch | Live + recorded | ₹12,000 | Daily live classes with live doubt-clearing |
| Mentor Batch | Live + recorded + AFSB | ₹16,000 | One-to-one mentoring through to selection |
See the online AFCAT coaching page for current batch timings.
What Should AFCAT Coaching Fees Include?
Confirm in writing that the fee covers all of the following. At NCA Academy each of these is included in the quoted fee:
- Complete written syllabus — General Awareness, Verbal Ability, Numerical Ability, Reasoning & Military Aptitude
- EKT preparation if you are applying for the technical branch
- Study material for every section
- Full-length mock tests with All India Rank and one-to-one review
- AFSB interview training — Screening, Psychology, GTO and Personal Interview
- Doubt-clearing with faculty, not recorded video alone
- Previous years’ papers and solved sets
Hidden Charges to Watch Out For
Ask about each of these before enrolling anywhere:
- AFSB interview coaching sold separately — AFCAT selection does not end at the written paper, and AFSB training is frequently an add-on.
- EKT charged extra for technical-branch candidates.
- Study material billed on top of a low advertised tuition fee.
- Test series not included in the base fee.
- Registration or admission fee separate from tuition.
- Repeat-cycle charges if you continue into AFCAT 2.
Online vs Offline AFCAT Coaching — Cost Comparison
| Factor | Online AFCAT coaching | Classroom AFCAT coaching |
|---|---|---|
| Fee | ₹8,000–₹16,000 | ₹12,000–₹48,000 |
| Faculty access | Live doubt sessions; one-to-one in the Mentor Batch | Daily, face-to-face with ex-officers |
| AFSB training | Online psychological tests and mock interviews | Full in-person AFSB — Screening, Psych, GTO, PI |
| Mock tests | All-India ranked, reviewed | All-India ranked, reviewed one-to-one |
| Relocation cost | None | ₹10,000 per month if hostel is needed |
| Best for | Working aspirants, final-year students, repeat candidates | First-time aspirants who want structure and in-person AFSB training |
Is AFCAT Coaching Worth the Cost?
The Air Force Common Admission Test is conducted twice a year by the Indian Air Force for Flying and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) branches. You can confirm the notification, pattern and important dates on the official site at afcat.cdac.in.
AFCAT is a two-stage process — a written test followed by a five-day AFSB interview at Dehradun, Mysuru, Gandhinagar or Varanasi. The written paper is comparatively short, so the differentiator for most candidates is AFSB performance, where the great majority of written-qualified candidates are screened out. Coaching that includes AFSB training is therefore doing far more than covering the syllabus.
AFCAT Coaching Fees at NCA Academy — What You Get
NCA Academy in Chandigarh, founded in 1967, has 39,000+ selections across 59+ years and holds a 4.7/5 Google rating from 400+ reviews. Every fee quoted on this page includes study material, mock tests with All India Rank, and AFSB interview coaching — there is no separate AFSB charge.
- Faculty of ex-Army, Navy and Air Force officers who have sat on selection boards
- Free AFSB interview training — Screening, Psych, GTO and PI — included in every programme
- Daily, weekly and full-length mock tests, All-India ranked and reviewed one-to-one
- Hardit AI, a personal AI mentor, included free
- Hybrid flexibility — offline and online options available
- Hostel available at the Mohali campus for outstation aspirants
Confirm current AFCAT batch dates and fees
Call +91-95010-70051 or +91-62396-61414, or email admissions@ncaacademy.com.
Campus: SCO 71, Sector 91, SAS Nagar (Mohali) 140307 · Centre: 2570, Sector 35-C, Chandigarh 160035
Frequently Asked Questions About AFCAT Coaching Fees
What is the fee for AFCAT coaching in Chandigarh?
AFCAT classroom coaching in Chandigarh at NCA Academy costs ₹48,000 for the six-month regular batch and ₹12,000 for the one-month crash course. Both include study material, full-length mock tests and complete AFSB interview training. Hostel and messing at the Mohali campus is available separately at ₹10,000 per month.
How much does online AFCAT coaching cost?
Online AFCAT coaching at NCA Academy costs ₹8,000 for the recorded Study Vault, ₹12,000 for the Live Batch with recordings, and ₹16,000 for the Mentor Batch which adds one-to-one mentoring and full online AFSB interview coaching. All three cover the complete written syllabus.
Is AFSB interview coaching included in the AFCAT fee?
Yes. At NCA Academy, AFSB interview training is included in every AFCAT programme, online and offline, at no extra charge. It covers Screening, Psychological tests, GTO tasks and the Personal Interview. Many institutes sell AFSB coaching separately, so confirm this in writing before enrolling anywhere.
Is the AFCAT crash course enough to clear the exam?
The one-month crash course at ₹12,000 suits candidates who have already covered the syllabus once and need intensive revision and mock-test practice. First-time aspirants starting from scratch are better served by the six-month regular batch, which covers the full syllabus before moving into revision and AFSB preparation.
Are there any hidden charges in AFCAT coaching fees?
At NCA Academy there are none — study material, mock tests and AFSB training are included in the quoted fee. Elsewhere, watch for AFSB coaching sold as an add-on, EKT charged extra for technical-branch candidates, separately billed study material, and repeat-cycle charges.
Can I pay AFCAT coaching fees in instalments?
Instalment options vary by batch. Call NCA Academy on +91-95010-70051 or +91-62396-61414, or email admissions@ncaacademy.com, to confirm the current instalment schedule and any scholarship or defence-ward concession you may be eligible for.
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