The provisional answer key and response sheet for AFCAT 1 2026 have been released by the Indian Air Force (IAF) on the official AFCAT portal. Aspirants who appeared in the Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) 01/2026 can now download the answer key and calculate their estimated scores
AFCAT 1 2026 Official Answer Key and Response Sheet Details
Candidates should visit the official AFCAT website — typically the candidate login section at afcat.edcil.co.in — and enter their user ID and password to download the answer key PDF and response sheet. These documents allow aspirants to compare their marked answers with the correct ones as per the provisional key released. The AFCAT 1 2026 exam was conducted on 31 January 2026 in computer-based mode across various centres in the country. The release of the provisional answer key gives candidates an early indication of their likely scores and helps them assess their performance ahead of the final results.
How to Submit Objections Against the AFCAT 1 2026 Answer Key?
An online objection window has been activated along with the provisional answer key. Aspirants who find discrepancies or believe there are errors in the answer key can submit objections online through the official portal within the permitted timeframe. To challenge the answer key:
- Visit the AFCAT official website or candidate login section.
- Log in using your registered credentials (email/ID and password).
- Select the answer(s) you wish to object to.
- Provide supporting evidence or references as required.
- Submit the objection before the objection window closes.
Objections filed through any other method or after the deadline will not be accepted for consideration.
Objection Window and Deadline
The objection window for AFCAT 1 2026 is open from 1 February 2026 to 3 February 2026, usually until 5:00 PM on the final day. Candidates must ensure that all objections are submitted within this timeframe, as late submissions are not considered.
What’s Next After Answer Key and Objections?
Once the objection process is completed, exam authorities will review valid challenges raised by candidates. After review, the final answer key will be published, and subsequent steps — such as result declaration — will follow. AFCAT results are generally expected a few weeks after the objection window closes. Candidates preparing for selection stages should keep checking the official AFCAT portal for updates on results, cut-offs and interview/AFSB calls once the answer key process concludes.