AFPI Entrance Exam

The AFPI (Armed Forces Preparatory Institute) entrance exam is a competitive examination conducted by the Punjab government to select candidates for admission to the Maharaja Ranjit Singh AFPI Mohali. The AFPI is a residential institute that provides two years of rigorous training to prepare students for the National Defence Academy (NDA) and other prestigious defense academies.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the AFPI entrance exam, candidates must meet the following criteria:

• Age: As on July 1, 2024, the candidate must be between the ages of 13 and 15 (not born before 02,july,2006)
• Educational Qualification: The candidate must be studying in Class X or have passed Class X from a recognized board or institution.
• Domicile: The candidate must be a domicile of Punjab.

Selection Process

The selection process for the AFPI entrance exam consists of the following stages:

• Written Test: The written test consists of three subjects: English, Mathematics, and Social Studies. The test is objective-type and carries a total of 200 marks.
• Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview. The interview will assess the candidate’s personality, communication skills, and suitability for the program.
• Medical Examination: Candidates who are successful in the interview will be required to undergo a medical examination.

Important Dates

The important dates for the AFPI entrance exam 2024 are as follows:

• Notification Date: December 2023
• Online Application Start Date: 1 December 2023
• Online Application Last Date: 29 December 2023
• Written Test Date: 14th January  2024,Sunday
• Interview Dates: April-May 2024 or Could be last week of January

How to Apply

Candidates can apply online for the AFPI entrance exam through the official website of AFPI .(link given below)

Fee Srtucture 

a)For Trainiung and Hostel Charges : The fees for two year training and hostel is Nil.

b)Toution Fees : There is toution fees of 56000/- (for each year ),payable in three installments.[may change depenmding upon circumstances].

Number of students to be selected

There are only 48 seats i.e. students to be selected for each course every year for 11th class .

Benefits of Joining AFPI

There are numerous benefits to joining the AFPI, including:

• Preparation for NDA and other defense academies: AFPI provides rigorous training to prepare students for the NDA and other prestigious defense academies.
• Quality education: AFPI provides high-quality education in academic and defense-related subjects.
• Disciplined environment: AFPI offers a disciplined environment that helps students develop their character and leadership skills.
• Opportunities for career growth: AFPI graduates have a high success rate in joining the defense forces and other government organizations.

You can Download Brochure here : afpi-broucher-14th-course

Apply For Course here : https://afpipunjab.org/

Books for Preparation

There are no specific books recommended for this exam by institution ,but students can refer class 10 CBSE  books for subjects.

But if you want to buy book for comprehensive preperation check out the book provided below :

Previous Year Papers

The previous year papers are provided by the institution itself on their site .

You can find them here : Link for previous year AFPI exan

Apply for Exam

You can apply for exam from official website : https://afpipunjab.org/

Final Words

‘The AFPI entrance exam is a competitive exam, but it is a great opportunity for students who are aspiring to join the defense forces. The AFPI provides a world-class educational experience and prepares students for a successful career in the defense services.

I hope this information is helpful. Please let me know if you have any other questions.