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Eligibility
10+2 With Physics & Maths
Complete 10+2 with Physics and Maths.
Start
Airline ready
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Medical clearance
DGCA Class 1 & Class 2 Medicals
Complete your DGCA Class 1 and Class 2 medical assessments.
₹5,000–20,000
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Ground school
DGCA Ground Classes
Prepare for the DGCA CPL theory examinations.
₹1.5–3.5 Lakh
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Registration
DGCA Computer Number
Apply for your DGCA Computer Number.
Free
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Theory clearance
DGCA Theory Exams
Clear the required DGCA flight crew theory examinations.
₹2,500–5,000 / paper
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Flight training
Flight Training in India or Abroad
Complete your CPL flight training through a DGCA-compliant route.
₹70–95 Lakh
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Radio licence
RTR & FRTOL Licence Issuance
Complete radio telephony requirements and obtain the required documentation.
₹10,000
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DGCA conversion
DGCA CPL Licence Conversion
Complete the applicable DGCA licence conversion requirements if training abroad.
₹2.5–4 Lakh
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CPL issued
CPL Licence Issuance
Complete the required documentation and licensing process for your DGCA Commercial Pilot Licence.
₹10,000–15,000
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10 Airline ready
Airline ready
Type Rating
You can now apply to airlines as a qualified Airline Pilot with your CPL and required qualifications.
₹15–19 Lakh
Additional costs
- Living Expenses
- Travelling Expenses
- Additional Medical Tests
- Extra DGCA Exam Attempts
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ADDITIONAL COSTS
- Living Expenses
- Travelling Expenses
- Additional Medical Tests
- Extra DGCA Exam Attempts
Our courses
Pilot Training & Aviation Courses
DGCA ground classes, CPL flight training, cadet programme preparation and A320 or B737 type rating — for aspiring and qualified pilots.
DGCA Ground Classes for CPL
- Online classes
- Offline classes
New DGCA batches start every Tuesday
- Instructors
- 14+ Instructors Largest qualified faculty in India
- DGCA exam pass rate
- 87% DGCA Exam Pass Rate Highest in the industry
- Standardised training
- Airline Cadets and Conventional All go through the same standardised training
DGCA papers
- Air Navigation
- Air Regulations
- Aviation Meteorology
- Technical General
- Technical Specific
- Composite paper revision
- RTR Part 1
- RTR Part 2
- Duration
- 3–5 months
- Passing Percentage for DGCA Exams
- 70%
- Exam frequency
- Every month
- Paper validity
- 5 years
YOUR PILOT JOURNEY
30-second quiz
Are you ready to take off?
Discover your next step towards becoming a pilot.
Checks covered: Age, Class 12 with Physics & Maths, DGCA medical, English.
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4 questions. One step closer.
Let's find out where you stand.
Eligibility
Can you start this year?
Four questions on your age, Class 12 subjects, medical and English. You get a straight answer and the next step for your situation.
4 questions · 30 seconds · Age, 10+2 with Physics & Maths, Class 1 medical
Question 1 of 4
Question 2 of 4
Question 3 of 4
Question 4 of 4
You meet the entry requirements
On what you have told us, you can begin DGCA ground classes and start flight training. A counsellor will confirm your documents and map a timeline around your medical.
One gap to close first — Physics and Maths
You can add both subjects through NIOS while you start ground classes. Most students clear the improvement in six to nine months without delaying their training.
Start with the medical, not the fees
A Class 1 assessment tells you where you stand before you spend anything. We will point you to a DGCA-empanelled examiner and explain what is and is not disqualifying.
Not yet — but you can prepare now
Flight training can begin at 16 and the licence is issued at 17. Use the time to finish Physics and Maths and sit your Class 2 medical.
DGCA Ground Classes for CPL
- Online classes
- Offline classes
New DGCA batches start every Tuesday
- Instructors
- 14+ Instructors Largest qualified faculty in India
- DGCA exam pass rate
- 87% DGCA Exam Pass Rate Highest in the industry
- Standardised training
- Airline Cadets and Conventional All go through the same standardised training
DGCA papers
- Air Navigation
- Air Regulations
- Aviation Meteorology
- Technical General
- Technical Specific
- Composite paper revision
- RTR Part 1
- RTR Part 2
- Duration
- 3–5 months
- Passing Percentage for DGCA Exams
- 70%
- Exam frequency
- Every month
- Paper validity
- 5 years
YOUR PILOT JOURNEY
30-second quiz
Are you ready to take off?
Discover your next step towards becoming a pilot.
Checks covered: Age, Class 12 with Physics & Maths, DGCA medical, English.
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4 questions. One step closer.
Let's find out where you stand.
Eligibility
Can you start this year?
Four questions on your age, Class 12 subjects, medical and English. You get a straight answer and the next step for your situation.
4 questions · 30 seconds · Age, 10+2 with Physics & Maths, Class 1 medical
Question 1 of 4
Question 2 of 4
Question 3 of 4
Question 4 of 4
You meet the entry requirements
On what you have told us, you can begin DGCA ground classes and start flight training. A counsellor will confirm your documents and map a timeline around your medical.
One gap to close first — Physics and Maths
You can add both subjects through NIOS while you start ground classes. Most students clear the improvement in six to nine months without delaying their training.
Start with the medical, not the fees
A Class 1 assessment tells you where you stand before you spend anything. We will point you to a DGCA-empanelled examiner and explain what is and is not disqualifying.
Not yet — but you can prepare now
Flight training can begin at 16 and the licence is issued at 17. Use the time to finish Physics and Maths and sit your Class 2 medical.
Some of our All India Rankers and Top Performers in DGCA Examination
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Score 100/100
Aman DM RTR Part 1 -
Score 100/100
Pratham Minocha RTR Part 1 -
Score 100/100
Ronak Ghadei RTR Part 1 -
Score 100/100
Veerelli Sathwika RTR Part 1 -
Score 95/100
Savio JL Air Navigation -
Score 98/100
Bhavy Yadav Meteorology -
Score 94/100
Kirubanandhan R Meteorology -
Score 98/100
Anushka Sandhu Meteorology -
Score 98/100
Sudherson C RTR Part 1 -
Score 96/100
Aryan KA Meteorology -
Score 96/100
Divyashree HJ Meteorology -
Score 96/100
Rajyeveer Sultania Meteorology -
Score 96/100
Sachin Khatana RTR Part 1 -
Score 96/100
Sayoojya AK RTR Part 1 -
Score 96/100
Shreyansh Sachan RTR Part 1 -
Score 96/100
Venus Singh RTR Part 1 -
Score 96/100
Vinil KAK RTR Part 1 -
Score 91/100
Aryan Velapure Air Navigation -
Score 95/100
Akhil RB Air Navigation -
Score 95/100
Arush Deep Air Navigation -
Score 94/100
Anish Pulivarthi Meteorology -
Score 90/100
Ganti SA Meteorology -
Score 94/100
Jai Verma Air Navigation -
Score 92/100
Mehakdeep KM Meteorology -
Score 94/100
Palanirajan ES Meteorology -
Score 94/100
Rishi Sinha Meteorology -
Score 94/100
Yohan SK Meteorology -
Score 94/100
Kandala ST RTR Part 1 -
Score 94/100
Nakul Shah RTR Part 1 -
Score 94/100
Nandhumon KR RTR Part 1 -
Score 94/100
Pranel SKV RTR Part 1 -
Score 94/100
Sehr Bansal RTR Part 1 -
Score 94/100
Shireen Narula Meteorology -
Score 94/100
Tushar Boken RTR Part 1 -
Score 93/100
Sankalp Saini Air Navigation -
Score 93/100
Adithya Ayyappan Air Navigation -
Score 92/100
Shashank PP Meteorology -
Score 92/100
Trinak Das Meteorology -
Score 92/100
Aalind Bareliya RTR Part 1 -
Score 92/100
Aaryan Singh Meteorology -
Score 92/100
Ayush Khandai RTR Part 1 -
Score 92/100
Bhoomika Rathore RTR Part 1 -
Score 92/100
Harsh BG RTR Part 1 -
Score 92/100
Harsh Sapate Meteorology -
Score 92/100
Manish Meteorology -
Score 92/100
Mente Sriharsha RTR Part 1 -
Score 92/100
Niranjan K Meteorology -
Score 92/100
Radhika Yadav RTR Part 1 -
Score 92/100
Rashman Singh Meteorology -
Score 92/100
Saisha Bhatura Meteorology
YOUR PILOT JOURNEY
30-second quiz
Are you ready to take off?
Discover your next step towards becoming a pilot.
Checks covered: Age, Class 12 with Physics & Maths, DGCA medical, English.
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4 questions. One step closer.
Let's find out where you stand.
Eligibility
Can you start this year?
Four questions on your age, Class 12 subjects, medical and English. You get a straight answer and the next step for your situation.
4 questions · 30 seconds · Age, 10+2 with Physics & Maths, Class 1 medical
Question 1 of 4
Question 2 of 4
Question 3 of 4
Question 4 of 4
You meet the entry requirements
On what you have told us, you can begin DGCA ground classes and start flight training. A counsellor will confirm your documents and map a timeline around your medical.
One gap to close first — Physics and Maths
You can add both subjects through NIOS while you start ground classes. Most students clear the improvement in six to nine months without delaying their training.
Start with the medical, not the fees
A Class 1 assessment tells you where you stand before you spend anything. We will point you to a DGCA-empanelled examiner and explain what is and is not disqualifying.
Not yet — but you can prepare now
Flight training can begin at 16 and the licence is issued at 17. Use the time to finish Physics and Maths and sit your Class 2 medical.
DGCA eligibility
Check your eligibility for pilot training
Four quick questions to see where you stand on the DGCA CPL requirements — age, Class 12 with Physics & Maths, DGCA Class 1 medical, and English to ICAO Level 4.
- Age 17+ to hold a CPL, flight training can begin at 16
- Class 12 with Physics & Mathematics (NIOS improvement accepted)
- DGCA Class 1 medical from an empanelled examiner
- English proficiency to ICAO Level 4
YOUR PILOT JOURNEY
30-second quiz
Are you ready to take off?
Discover your next step towards becoming a pilot.
Checks covered: Age, Class 12 with Physics & Maths, DGCA medical, English.
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4 questions. One step closer.
Let's find out where you stand.
Eligibility
Can you start this year?
Four questions on your age, Class 12 subjects, medical and English. You get a straight answer and the next step for your situation.
4 questions · 30 seconds · Age, 10+2 with Physics & Maths, Class 1 medical
Question 1 of 4
Question 2 of 4
Question 3 of 4
Question 4 of 4
You meet the entry requirements
On what you have told us, you can begin DGCA ground classes and start flight training. A counsellor will confirm your documents and map a timeline around your medical.
One gap to close first — Physics and Maths
You can add both subjects through NIOS while you start ground classes. Most students clear the improvement in six to nine months without delaying their training.
Start with the medical, not the fees
A Class 1 assessment tells you where you stand before you spend anything. We will point you to a DGCA-empanelled examiner and explain what is and is not disqualifying.
Not yet — but you can prepare now
Flight training can begin at 16 and the licence is issued at 17. Use the time to finish Physics and Maths and sit your Class 2 medical.
Student reviews
Student testimonials
Hear from students now flying, in their own words.
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Kalpana Joshi
DGCA Ground Classes
“Cleared all DGCA papers in my first attempt.”
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Aparna
DGCA Aviation Meteorology — Scored 90/100
“Scored 90 in Aviation Meteorology. The notes and question banks helped a lot.”
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Neethu M
Flight Training in the USA
“Got my USA visa approved and am starting flight training in the USA.”
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Atharva Wagh
CPL Process & Ground Classes
“ThePilot.in helped me through my entire CPL process. Their ground classes are amazing.”
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Dev Mehra
DGCA Cleared — Maldives CPL next
“Cleared all DGCA exams in 5 months. Now going to Maldives for CPL.”
Where should you do your flight training?
Explore Flight Training options in 8 Countries and 15+ Flying Schools.
- Duration
- Approx cost
- 18–24 months
- ₹45–55 L
- Duration
- Approx cost
- 12–14 months
- ₹58–68 L
- Duration
- Approx cost
- 12–15 months
- ₹42–52 L
- Duration
- Approx cost
- 15–18 months
- ₹60–72 L
- Duration
- Approx cost
- 15–18 months
- ₹62–75 L
- Duration
- Approx cost
- 14–16 months
- ₹50–60 L
- Duration
- Approx cost
- 14–17 months
- ₹55–65 L
- Duration
- Approx cost
- 14–16 months
- ₹55–65 L
- Flight training in India: 18–24 months, approximately ₹45–55 L, DGCA — issued directly.
- Flight training in USA: 12–14 months, approximately ₹58–68 L, FAA — conversion required.
- Flight training in South Africa: 12–15 months, approximately ₹42–52 L, SACAA — conversion required.
- Flight training in New Zealand: 15–18 months, approximately ₹60–72 L, CAANZ — conversion required.
- Flight training in Australia: 15–18 months, approximately ₹62–75 L, CASA — conversion required.
- Flight training in Maldives: 14–16 months, approximately ₹50–60 L, MCAA — conversion required.
- Flight training in Spain: 14–17 months, approximately ₹55–65 L, EASA — conversion required.
- Flight training in Hungary: 14–16 months, approximately ₹55–65 L, EASA — conversion required.
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India
- Duration
- Approx cost
- 17–18 months
- ₹61–65 L
DGCA — issued directly
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USA
- Duration
- Approx cost
- 12–14 months
- ₹58–65 L
FAA — conversion required
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South Africa
- Duration
- Approx cost
- 15–16 months
- ₹55–62 L
SACAA — conversion required
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New Zealand
- Duration
- Approx cost
- 14–16 months
- ₹67–71 L
CAANZ — conversion required
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Australia
- Duration
- Approx cost
- 15–17 months
- ₹85–90 L
CASA — conversion required
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Maldives
- Duration
- Approx cost
- 15–18 months
- ₹55–57 L
MCAA — conversion required
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Spain
- Duration
- Approx cost
- 17–18 months
- ₹70–72 L
EASA — conversion required
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Hungary
- Duration
- Approx cost
- 15–18 months
- ₹70–72 L
EASA — conversion required
Guide to DGCA CPL conversion
View guideCommercial Pilot Licence (CPL) Training: Our Student Success
ThePilot.in students who hold a Commercial Pilot Licence and are progressing toward airline careers.
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Lydia Baretto
CPL completed
New Zealand
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Aditya Singh
CPL completed
USA
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Akshay Dave
CPL completed
New Zealand
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Mitasha Lade
CPL completed
USA
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Palak Sharma
CPL completed
New Zealand
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Preethi Reddy
CPL completed
Australia
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Viraj Shah
CPL completed
USA
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CPL completed
USA
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Sheetal C
CPL completed
New Zealand
India or abroad
Pilot Training in India vs Abroad: Two Routes to a DGCA CPL
Both pathways end in a DGCA CPL. They differ in timeline, cost and how the licence reaches your hand.
| Compare on | Option A Flight training in India DGCA licence issued directly. No conversion, slower hour building. | Option B Flight training abroad Faster hour building, then a DGCA conversion on your return. |
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| Timeline to CPL | 17–18 months | 12–18 months |
| Indicative total cost | ₹61–65 L | ₹55–90 L |
| Licence issued by | DGCA — issued directly | FAA, CASA or SACAA — foreign licence |
| Conversion process | Not required | DGCA conversion: papers, checkride and paperwork, 3–6 months |
| Flying conditions | Monsoon and traffic delays extend the calendar | More weather-clear days, faster hour accumulation |
| Best suited for | Students who want to stay close to home and avoid conversion | Students optimising for speed and continuous flying |
| Explore India training | Explore training abroad |
Which should you choose?
Train abroad for the fastest route to 200 hours. Train in India for a licence issued directly. Costs overlap once conversion is counted in.
Fees & funding
Pilot Training Fees in India: CPL Cost & Funding Options
One honest range, broken down by stage and confirmed in writing before you enrol.
Ground school to DGCA CPL
₹70–95 Lakh
All-in, including medicals, exams and documentation.
- DGCA ground classes
- ₹1.5–2.5 L
- CPL flight training (200 hours)
- ₹70–95 L
- Medical, exams & documentation
- ₹1–3 L
- Conversionif flown abroad
- ₹2–3 L
Fee breakup & loan options
PDF · EMI and education-loan options · Updated October 2026
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Why Choose ThePilot.in
Over 2,000 students have trained with us since 2019. This is what they get that a standalone flying school does not offer.
- End-to-end guidance
- From DGCA ground classes to type rating, we support every stage of your pilot training journey.
- 14+ aviation experts
- Learn from instructors with airline and flight training school backgrounds.
- Global training network
- Access vetted flight training partners across nine countries.
- 2,000+ pilots trained
- Students have trusted us to launch their aviation careers since 2019.
- Documentation support
- Help with medicals, visas, licence conversion and education loans.
- Career guidance
- One-on-one counselling to help you choose the right pathway with confidence.
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For parents & guardians
Information for Parents & Guardians
01. Pilot Training Costs
Understand the full cost before enrolling.
- Flight training fees and included hours
- Medicals, exams and accommodation
- Extra flying hours and other additional costs
02. DGCA Licence & Approvals
Know what is required to obtain an Indian CPL.
- DGCA examinations and medical requirements
- Required flight training and licence criteria
- Verify your chosen flying school's approval with its regulator
03. How ThePilot.in Helps
Get guidance through your pilot training journey.
- DGCA ground classes for theory exam preparation
- Flight training options in India and abroad
- Guidance on CPL requirements and foreign licence conversion
Cadet pilot programs
Airline Cadet Pilot Programs In India
A cadet pilot program is an airline-sponsored pathway where the airline selects you before training begins and places you in its own cockpit on completion. Selection covers aptitude, technical knowledge, psychometrics and interview.
Air India Cadet Pilot Program
We are an Air India cadet training partner, preparing aspirants for the full assessment process.
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Air India Cadet Pilot Program
We are an Air India cadet training partner, preparing aspirants for the full assessment process.
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IndiGo Cadet Pilot Program
India's largest airline and biggest A320 operator. The most competitive cadet intake in the country.
The selection process
Airline Cadet Programme Selection
STEP 01
Aptitude Test
Tests cognitive ability, numerical reasoning, spatial awareness, memory and problem-solving.
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Aptitude Test
Tests cognitive ability, numerical reasoning, spatial awareness, memory and problem-solving.
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Psychometric Assessment
Assesses behavioural traits, personality and responses to work-related situations.
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Group Discussion
Evaluates communication, teamwork, collaboration and decision-making in a group setting.
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Personal Interview
Assesses communication, motivation, aviation awareness and overall suitability for the programme.
Selection stages vary by airline and cadet programme.
Explore cadet programme preparationA320 & B737 Type Rating
A type rating qualifies a CPL holder to fly a specific airliner. With ThePilot.in an Airbus A320 or Boeing 737 rating takes 40 to 45 days and starts from USD 15,250 (about ₹13.4 lakh at ₹88 to USD 1, October 2026), with visa processing, licence endorsement support and study material included free.
AIRBUS A320 TYPE RATING
Location: Italy Australia India UAE
Airbus A320 type rating detailsThePilot.in Benefits
Total saving of ₹50,000+
- Visa processing (1–2 weeks)
- Free pre-type-rating study material
- Licence endorsement support
- ₹30,000 cashback on completion
A320 & B737 Type Rating Training in India and Abroad
A type rating qualifies a CPL holder to fly a specific airliner. With ThePilot.in an Airbus A320 or Boeing 737 rating takes 40 to 45 days and starts from USD 15,250 (about ₹13.4 lakh at ₹88 to USD 1, October 2026), with visa processing, licence endorsement support and study material included free.
Airbus A320 Type Rating
Location: Italy Australia India UAE
Boeing 737 Type Rating
Location: Italy UAE
ThePilot.in Benefits
Total saving of ₹50,000+
- Visa processing (1–2 weeks)
- Free pre-type-rating study material
- Licence endorsement support
- ₹30,000 cashback on completion
Career outlook
Pilot salary in India
What Indian carriers pay across a typical airline career, so you can weigh the training cost against what follows it.
| Role | Experience | Monthly (indicative) |
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| Trainee first officerOn joining, post type rating | On joining, post type rating | ₹1.5–2.5 L |
| First officer1–4 years | 1–4 years | ₹2.5–4.5 L |
| Senior first officer4–7 years | 4–7 years | ₹4.5–6 L |
| Captain — narrow body7–12 years | 7–12 years | ₹6–9 L |
| Captain — wide body12+ years | 12+ years | ₹9–14 L |
Indicative ranges compiled from publicly reported Indian airline pay scales as of October 2026. Actual pay depends on the airline, aircraft type, flying hours and allowances. ThePilot.in does not guarantee employment or earnings.
Flight training
The 200-hour flying breakup
A DGCA Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) needs 200 hours of logged flight time. These minimums are counted within the 200.
Total flight time
200 hrs
- PIC / Solo
- Flown as pilot-in-command, without an instructor on board
- 100 hrs
- Cross-country PIC
- Pilot-in-command flights between aerodromes
- 50 hrs
- Instrument
- Minimum 20 hours in an approved simulator
- 40 hrs
- Night flying
- Minimum 10 take-offs and landings at night
- 5 hrs
- Multi-engine
- Flown on a multi-engine aircraft
- 25 hrs
Legal basis
Aircraft Rules 1937 · Sch. II
CAR Section 7, Series G, Part 1
FCL Circular 1 of 2012
eGCA e-Logbook verified
Visit us
ThePilot.in: DGCA Ground Classes in Mumbai, Flight Training in India & Abroad
Ground school and counselling in person at our Mumbai centre, or over a video call if you are further away. Partner flying schools operate across nine countries.
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Answers
Pilot Training & DGCA CPL FAQs
The questions students and parents ask us on almost every counselling call.
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You must be at least 17 to hold a CPL, have passed Class 12 with Physics and Mathematics (a NIOS improvement is accepted), hold a DGCA Class 1 medical, and be proficient in English to ICAO Level 4. Flight training can begin at 16.
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Budget ₹70–95 lakh from ground school to a DGCA CPL. That breaks down to roughly ₹1.5–2.5 lakh for DGCA ground classes, ₹70–95 lakh for 200 hours of flight training, and ₹1–3 lakh for medicals, exams and documentation. Add ₹2–3 lakh for DGCA licence conversion if you train abroad. The flying-training range reflects where you train — South Africa and the Maldives sit at the lower end; Australia at the upper end.
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Two to three years is realistic. Ground classes run 3–9 months alongside flight training of 12–24 months, followed by a 40–45 day type rating. Training abroad compresses the flying phase; conversion on return adds 3–6 months.
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Train abroad if the shortest calendar time to 200 hours matters most and you can manage a DGCA conversion. Train in India if you want the licence issued directly, prefer to stay near family, or your funding releases in stages. The cost ranges overlap once conversion is priced in.
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Each passed DGCA paper stays valid for five years, so you can sit the six papers in any order while you build flying hours. Each paper requires a minimum of 70% to pass.
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RTR(A) is the radio telephony qualification you need to transmit as a pilot, and it now comes under the DGCA. It is examined in two parts: Part 1 is a written paper on regulations, procedures and phraseology; Part 2 is a practical viva with a live transmission exercise and an oral examination. We prepare you for both alongside the six DGCA papers.
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Yes. Collateral and non-collateral loans are available through our partner banks and NBFCs, sanctioned against the full training cost and disbursed stage by stage. We help with documentation, sanction follow-up and disbursement scheduling.
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No, and no legitimate provider can. We prepare candidates for the selection and assessment stages of airline cadet programmes. Admission and final selection are conducted by the respective airline or programme.