- The AFCAT (Air Force Common Admission Test) is conducted by the Indian Air Force for the recruitment of officers in the flying, technical, and ground duty branches.
- The vacancies for candidates applying through the AFCAT entry are determined based on the requirements and availability of positions in each branch.
- The number of vacancies can vary from year to year depending on the organizational needs of the Indian Air Force.



- The NCC (National Cadet Corps) Special Entry is a special recruitment scheme for candidates who hold a valid NCC 'C' certificate.
- The vacancies for candidates applying through the NCC Special Entry are separate from those in the AFCAT entry.
- The NCC Special Entry provides an opportunity for NCC cadets to join the Indian Air Force as officers in various branches.
- The number of vacancies for the NCC Special Entry can also vary from year to year depending on the requirements of the Indian Air Force and the number of qualified candidates available.



- The vacancies for candidates applying through the AFCAT entry and NCC Special Entry are determined separately, and the number of vacancies in each entry may not be the same.
- The AFCAT entry is open to all eligible candidates, while the NCC Special Entry is specifically for NCC cadets who hold a valid 'C' certificate.
- The vacancies in the AFCAT entry are generally higher as it is open to a larger pool of applicants, whereas the vacancies in the NCC Special Entry are relatively limited to NCC cadets.
- The distribution of vacancies among different branches (flying, technical, and ground duty) can also vary for both entries depending on the requirements of the Indian Air Force.



In conclusion, the vacancies for candidates applying through the AFCAT entry and NCC Special Entry are determined separately based on the requirements and availability of positions in each branch of the Indian Air Force. The vacancies can vary from year to year and the number of vacancies in each entry may not be the same. The AFCAT entry is open to all eligible candidates, while the NCC Special Entry is specifically for NCC cadets who hold a valid 'C' certificate. The distribution of vacancies among different branches can also vary for both entries.