How to Become DGCA qualified Pilot in India
How to Become Pilot in India CPL 2025
✈️ Section 1: Eligibility Criteria
- Minimum age: 17 years to 35 years
- Education: 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics (from a recognized board) NIOS is also accepted
Medical: Must pass Class 1 Medical Examination by DGCA-approved doctors. Later on get Class 2 ASAP. Get list of doctors here
Also Checkout list of medicals they are doing for class 1 here :
Section 2: Apply for Computer Number
Register on https://pariksha.dgca.gov.in
How to make a EGCA number full guide here :
Upload required documents:
10th & 12th marksheets
Passport
12th Board verification (ICSE, GSEB,CBSE, NIOS)
Class 1 and Class 2 medicals.
Passport-sized photo
Signature
Complete other basic details.
Wait for approval (can take 2–3 weeks
Section 3: Clear DGCA ExamsHeading: Step 3: Pass DGCA Written Exams
Content:Mandatory CPL subjects:
Air Navigation
Meteorology
Air Regulations
Technical General
Technical Specific (for aircraft type)
Optional: RTR(A) license exam (for radio communication)
You can also complete this from ground classes like :"The Pilot.in" my personal opinion : )
Website : The Pilot.in
🧑✈️ Section 4: Enroll in Flying School
Heading: Step 4: Join a DGCA-Approved Flying School
Content:
Minimum required flying hours: 200 hours
Choose a flying club or academy approved by DGCA like:
Indira Gandhi Institute of Aviation Technology (IGIAT)
Capt. Sahil Khurana Aviation Academy
Indira Gandhi Institute of Aeronautics
Types of aircraft used: Cessna 172, DA-40, etc.
Or you can go for Cadet Pilot Program in India offered by IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJett etc.
Most preferred conventional Method (Own way for 200 hours)
For low budget flying and faster accomplishment of 200 hours go South Africa, contact flying club or enroll in ground class (The Pilot.in) for better and ease of process.
Section 5: Get Your Class 1&2 Medical
Heading: Step 5: Pass DGCA Class 1 Medical
Content:
Can be done through DGCA-approved centers
Includes:
Investigations required are-
1. Blood- Hb%, TLC, DLC
2. Urine- RE/ME
3. Resting ECG
4. Pure Tone Audiometry
5. X Ray Chest (PA View) with film and opinion of Radiologist
6. Refraction with prescription & Fundoscopy with opinion of an Ophthalmologist
7. USG Abdomen & Pelvis.
Please appreciate that additional investigations may be required if so warranted by the findings in clinical examination.
Please ensure that your ECG is recorded on a single A4 size paper. It will help in scanning and uploading.
Section 6: Apply for CPL
Heading: Step 6: Submit Documents for CPL Issue
Content:
Upload to eGCA portal:
Logbook with 200 hours
DGCA exam results
Medical certificate
Flying school certification
DGCA reviews and issues CPL
>💰 Section 7: Cost Breakdown
Heading: Total Cost of CPL Training in India
Content:
| Item | Cost (Approx) |
|------|----------------|
| Ground School & Exams | ₹1.5 – 2 Lakhs |
| Flying Hours (200 hrs) | ₹40 – 50 Lakhs |
| Medicals & Misc | ₹1 Lakh |
| Total | ₹40 – 38 Lakhs |
Only for South Africa
Section 6: Apply for CPL
Heading: Step 6: Submit Documents for CPL Issue
Content:
Upload to eGCA portal:
Logbook with 200 hours
DGCA exam results
Medical certificate
Flying school certification
DGCA reviews and issues CPL
💰 Section 7: Cost Breakdown
Heading: Total Cost of CPL Training in India
Content:
| Item | Cost (Approx) |
|------|----------------|
| Ground School & Exams | ₹1.5 – 2 Lakhs |
| Flying Hours (200 hrs) | ₹40 – 50 Lakhs |
| Medicals & Misc | ₹1 Lakh |
| Total | ₹40 – 38 Lakhs |
Only for South Africa and India
✅ Final Section: Summary
Heading: Summary: Steps to Become a Commercial Pilot
Bullet List:
Check eligibility (12th PCM + Age + Medical)
Get a Computer Number from DGCA
Clear DGCA written exams
Join a flying school and complete 200 hours
Pass Class 1 Medical
Apply via eGCA for CPL license
