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For becoming commercial female pilot you have to

• Candidates interested in pursuing different pilot courses must have a passing certificate of 10+2 from a recognised institution.
• It is important for candidates to be from Science stream with Physics and Mathematics as main subjects.
• Candidates must have at least 50% in 10+2.
• Marksheet of other qualifying examination as required by the institutions must also accompany candidates at the time of admission.

The next stage is the private pilot license(PPL). This includes 60 hours of flying( 40 hours with instructors and 20 hours solo) along with which a written exam needs to be given.

Medical eligibility is

• Class 1 Medical certificate is needed before joining the CPL training course.
• Eye sight specifics- one eye has to have perfect eyesight, without any defects (6/6). It is allowed to have certain imperfection in the eyesight of the other eye (6/9). But this imperfection should be correctable to 6/6.
• Candidate must not have any serious physical deformity. Also, he/she should not have any kind of mental disorder, or any history of having such mental illness.

Most institutes have a Pilot Aptitude Test, which a candidate must clear, in order to get selected. The Aptitude test is a 3 stage process, comprising of- written examination, Interview and the Aptitude Test.

The written exam deals with subjects like- Mathematics, Geography, General Knowledge, English skills etc. This is followed by an Interview.

After passing the exams held by the DGCA (subjects are- Air Navigation, Air Regulation, Aviation Meteorology, Aircraft Technical & General knowledge and Aircraft Specific knowledge), successful candidates will be awarded the CPL! Passing marks (or percentage) for these exams held by DGCA are 70%.

For becoming IAF pilot you have to

• Graduate with Physics and Maths at 10 + 2 level. Should not have failed in Pilot Aptitude Battery Test.
• Age limit- 19 to 23 years. 25 years for those having Commercial Pilot License.
• Minimum Height 162.5cm. Leg length between 99 and 129 cm. Should not be colour/night blind or wearing glasses. Should not have failed in Pilot Aptitude Battery Test.
• You should also clear the specific exam.

Hope this helps!!