Hi,

Hope you are doing well!

After Class 12, you need to pursue pilot training course or qualify NDA exam in order to get the training of an Air Force Pilot. According to the eligibility criteria, you need to pass Class 12 in Science and you must be at least 17 years of age.Moreover, you must have a medical certificate. After passing NDA exam, you need to get flying experience. After completing required number of hours of flight experience, you have to take written assessment and earn the Pilot's license. You need to complete additional training and tests and advance as an airline pilot.

You can also visit this link for more information:

https://www.careers360.com/careers/airline-pilot

Hope it helps.

All the best for your future.

Hi Shruti ,

YES, you can become a pilot regardless the stream you are in.

You just need pass math's exam from NIOS or any designated open university then join any good flying school.

Criteria is only that a candidate must have 10+2 with physics and math's.

I hope it will surely help you .

All the best

Dear student,

There are the following way to be a pilot

Step 1:

• To become a commercial pilot in India, candidates first have to possess a Student Pilot License. To get the SPL candidates must be class 12th pass with science as a mandatory stream.
• Age Requirement: Candidate must be minimum 16 years of age to register for a flying club which is recognized by DGCA- Directorate General of Civil Aviation, Govt. Of India.
• Registration: Candidates need to provide a medical certificate, bank guarantee and security clearance.
• Entrance Examination: To obtain SPL authority conduct an oral examination in subjects such as Air Navigation, Aviation Meteorology and Air Regulation- Specific & Technical.

Step 2:

• After obtaining SPL, the candidate has to go through Private Pilot Training PPL. It involves sixty hours of flying out of which fifteen hours are for dual flights ( accompanied by an instructor and 30 hours of solo flights.
• Age Requirement: The minimum age requirement for the course is 17 years.
• Educational Qualification: 10+2 and medical certificate issued by the Armed Forces Central Medical Establishment.

2 ways to become a pilot.

1. CADET program:

• a written test of maths, physics and English
• aptitude test
• group interview with airline panelist.
• Undergo medical and physical tests by DGCA class 1 and 2 medical tests to qualify for a pilot.

2.private institutions:

• NFTI
• IGRUA

minimum age- 18

maximum age-32

hope this helps.

You should have physics, chemistry and maths in your class 12th , because clarity and focus in physics is extremely required in order to become a pilot. Hence, if you had the following subjects you can continue in the following way:

1. you have done b.sc in biotechnology, hence you are eligible to become a pilot.

2. now, you need to gain experience in this field, since you would be needing with a private pilot certificate.

3. also, getting a first class medical certificate is required from a federal aviation administration medical examiner.

4. as soon as you get a private pilot license, start working on getting a commercial certificate.

5. complete CFI rating requirements, try to get CFII AND MEI ratings for advanced level as a pilot.

note: as far as experience is concerned , in order to work at regional airlines flight you would need 500 to 1000 hours of training.

Dear student,

• In order to become a fighter pilot you may give the CDSE examination for which you must be a graduate and between 20 to 24 years of age, also maths and physics is required in class 12th.
• The second way to become a fighter pilot is through AFCAT examination in which graduation with 60% is required and class 12th with 50% in science stream. Age must be 20 to 24 years.
• The third way is by giving NCC examination with 20 to 24 years of age limit. Same criteria for graduation and 12 th class as above mentioned. For this you need a NCC Air wing senior division c certificate.

The height required is around 164 cms.  A navy pilot must be atleast 5 feet 2 inches tall but also not talker than 6 feet inches.

Hi Aspirant,

There are two type of Pilot variants. One for whom flying is just a hobby, others regards it as his/ her career. Two different programs are available for the two kinds of pilots. For the hobby the PPL (Private Pilot License) is available, while for the pilots looking for a career in the aviation industry its the CPL (Commercial Pilot License).

To become a pilot after B.E in Mechanical Engineering :

1. Get a class II medical test done by a DGCA approved doctor.
2. Most importantly the infrastructure as well as experience in the industry for over 20 years. You can find the list of doctors at the DGCA website.
3. Join a flying club. I would recommend Academy of Carver Aviation Pvt. Limited for their large fleet, young and dynamic flight instructors
4. Giving necessary theory exams as required by DGCA is generally taken care by the Flying Club that you would join. Rest of the formalities like getting a Student Pilot License, doing required flying hours etc are done later on.

Hope this is clear

Thanks

Hi,

Entrance ExamNDA Exam

Eligibility10+2 in Science (MPC)/Commerce

LicenseCommercial Pilot License (CPL)

Salary2 Lakhs to 5 Lakhs

Fees of Pilot Training Courses15 Lakhs to 20 Lakhs

Student is an Indian, wishes to go for a Commercial Pilot Licence on a Cessna 152 (2 seater)

Admission fee to a Flying club: 25,000 INR

200 Hours fee at 6500 INR per hour = 13,00,000 INR

Class 2 initial and Class 1 medical tests costs = 7,000 INR approx

Ground class (generally negotiable) = 1,00,000 INR

to reach an Airbus 320 rating you need a Multi Engine rating which would cost you

5. 6,00,000 INR (approx)

6. and type rating on Airbus 320 will cost you approx 25,00,000 INR more.

So I would say the final price tag for your (employable)Pilot Training would be around 45 Lakh INR (plan it as a minimum)

Hope this helps

Wish you luck

Hello Tejaswini Buwa,

To become a pilot you need to know Basic algebra, Ordinary arithmetic , conversion and you have to be accurate in calculations and that does not include advanced math or calculus .

So, even if you're bad in math you can still become a pilot (reasons above).

And coming to the second part of your query, you should be atleast 5'4 to be eligible to become a pilot in IAF but in case of other Commercial airlines required height is 5'1 .

To know more about Pilot as a career check the following page,

"Airline Pilot - Career, Role, Education, Jobs & Salary" https://www.careers360.com/careers/airline-pilot

Hope this helps.

Hello,

It's okay that you are repeating only for the Mathematics but for the AFCAT exam eligibility  you need to do after the repeat  , a degree in the Maths /Physis  as main then you will be able to apply for the exam .

ALL THE BEST!!!!!

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