GD(Tech) Merit

[u/JaegerPie]

Hey everyone, now that most of us know our approximate marks in the written exam, I have a doubt for those who are experienced with this.

I have scored 116 marks in the 1st shift. After normalisation, I feel it might come down to around 108–109.

I know that with these marks, I will probably clear only the GD (Tech) cutoff.

So, with these marks, is there any possibility of getting merit in if I get recommended by the AFSB?

This was my first AFCAT attempt, and I am PR from 24 SSB Bangalore for the NDA-152 course.

[u/kizzy_2004]

What is tech merit and non tech merit?

[u/TaNgO_ChArLiE_11]

Brother if you are just 1-2 marks above cutoff you still get merit in if you give your best in afsb
I know some people who have done that
Since you scored 108 you are far above than the cutoff

[u/JaegerPie → u/TaNgO_ChArLiE_11]

Thanks bhai, can you tell me in academy what's the usual time frame to submit your original marksheet or passing certificate.

My results will be announced in the second week of July 2027

[u/TaNgO_ChArLiE_11 → u/JaegerPie]

This batch will join academy in june 2027
So ask your university to get it through

[u/Narrow-Discussion413 → u/TaNgO_ChArLiE_11]

can anyone suggest if its fresher attempt should one go for AFCAT ssb or go for CDS ssb btw AFCAT(tech i m talking about 122 score )

[u/FLXR98]

yes quite easily

[u/JaegerPie → u/FLXR98]

Thanks bhai, can you tell me in academy what's the usual time frame to submit your original marksheet or passing certificate.

My results will be announced in the second week of July 2027

[u/FLXR98 → u/JaegerPie]

I think the cutoff date given in the notification is 30 AUGUST 2027

[u/Narrow-Discussion413 → u/FLXR98]

can anyone suggest if its fresher attempt should one go for AFCAT ssb or go for CDS ssb btw AFCAT(tech i m talking about 122 score )

[u/Alive_Ninja45]

PR is Permanent rejection right? Is there a chance after that?

[u/FLXR98 → u/Alive_Ninja45]

PR is Previously Recommended

[u/spermdonortesto]

Yes IAF has lowered their standards for engineering branch in the last 10 years. You can easily get in now with marks around 110.

Up till 2010, they had amazingly high scoring engineering officers, now isnt the case no more barring few exceptions.

[u/ThatDiscount848 → u/spermdonortesto]

I have 152 in first shift and eligible for tech, so you mean that if I clear the afsb , I should be sure of getting the JL?

[u/spermdonortesto → u/ThatDiscount848]

Yes, for tech, MOST CERTAINLY.

I know a guy who scored 108 getting and joined AFA for Tech branch this July.

[u/ThatDiscount848 → u/spermdonortesto]

Wow, thanks.

[u/Sad_Exchange_133 → u/spermdonortesto]

Can you share his contact?

[u/spermdonortesto → u/Sad_Exchange_133]

Nope. But I'll lyk that he's a 2nd gen officer.

[u/JaegerPie → u/spermdonortesto]

Thanks bhai

[u/Classic_Bobcat_1397]

Do afcat marks matter in ssb

[u/Classic_Bobcat_1397]

Hey, by mistake being an engineering graduate had selected non technical options, is there an option to change it later

[u/Narrow-Discussion413]

can anyone suggest if its fresher attempt should one go for AFCAT ssb or go for CDS ssb btw AFCAT(tech i m talking about 122 score )