How can I become a pilot? Which exam should I take for the same?

In order to become a commercial pilot, you must have completed your class 12th under the 10+2 system or its equivalent with a minimum of 50% marks in mathematics and physics. Training in commercial flying can be taken with flying clubs, The Rashtriya Udan Academy and private flying academies. The training goes through 3 stages of license. The licenses have to be procured in the following order: 1. Student Pilot License. 2. Private Pilot License. 3. Commercial Pilot License. I. After completing class 11th and 12th with PCM, you can apply for the SPL. II. After completing class 12th with PCM, you can enroll for the next license. III. On getting PPL, training begins for CPL. Details of the licenses: 1. Student pilot license can be taken at flying clubs in every State. It is a theory exam. Eligibility: Age of 16 years minimum and pass in class 10th. A medical certificate of fitness, security clearance and a bank guarantee is required. Selection: Candidates taking SPL test have to appear in an oral examination on a fixed day every month. A candidate have to enroll a month before the examination. The selected candidates need to go through a medical test and the pilot aptitude test. 2. Private pilot license is a practical training. A total of 60 hours of flying is needed of which 20 hours minimum should be solo and 5 hours cross country. There is a theory examination also. 3. Commercial pilot license requires flying training for 190 hours to complete 250 hours of flying. You can refer to the below mentioned link: <a href="https://www.shiksha.com/career-in-commercial-flying-all-you-need-to-know-article-13472-1" style='word-wrap:break-word;'>https://www.shiksha.com/career-in-commercial-flying-all-you-need-to-know-article-13472-1</a>

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