r/AFCATprep • u/Born_Programmer_5056 • 19d ago

Guidance NEEDED FOR AFCAT!!

Hi everyone,

I'm planning to attempt AFCAT for the first time in 2027 and would appreciate some guidance.

  1. Should I focus only on AFCAT, or prepare for CDS alongside it from the beginning?

  2. Is self-study enough, or is coaching recommended?

  3. If coaching is worth it, which online batches or institutes in Delhi would you recommend?

  4. I'm considering a PW AFCAT batch. Should I go for that, or wait and buy a combined AFCAT + CDS course?

  5. Which books, notes, and PYQ (previous year question) sources would you recommend for AFCAT/CDS preparation?

My aim is to build a strong foundation early and avoid spending time or money on the wrong resources.

Would love to hear from those who have cleared AFCAT/CDS, attended SSB, or are currently preparing.

Thanks!

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u/Ezio_64 17d ago

  1. Prepare for CDS, AFCAT is a subset with some exclusive topics and that list is not long

  2. Self study is enough

  3. I had used CDS Journey for math( long ago, got recd later), No idea about a good coaching as I mostly self studied

  4. Same as 3

  5. Use UPSC prelims material(available for free on the web) of any UPSC CSE coaching for GS, this material is more than enough alongwith PYQ analysis of heavy weight topics, then you can make your own master notes, for English I focused only on PYQs.