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It is good to start early and pursue in correct direction for your goal. Although in terms of pilot's career there is not much to do after class 10 all the work starts after class 12. You need to understand that Pilot training is governed and regulated by DGCA and it is irrespective of the flying school you choose to train with. For becoming a commercial pilot, there is a specific eligibility criteria, which you should first be aware of. This is decided on what subjects have you taken in class 12th. It requires PCM with 50% marks to be a pilot. And, even if you have not opted for the same, then you can appear separately for these subjects and become eligible. Further, you should be aware that you are medically fit to be a pilot, so I would suggest you to visithttp://www.dgca.nic.in/medical/medical-ind.htmandgototheclass2nd examiners tab to find out doctors who will examine you for initial fitness. You can visit any doctorate from the list as per your convenience. Once you are done with Class 2nd medical, find out a suitable flying club for you as per your convenience. You can fly in India or abroad. I would suggest you fly in India. Besides finding the club, be aware that you will have to appear for:
1. Air Navigation
2. Aviation Meteorology
3. Air Regulations
4. Aviation Technical
5. Aircraft Specific
6. Radio Telephony
Here, 1-5 are conducted by DGCA and 6 is conducted by WPC. Prepare for these subjects and appear, as exams are conducted every quarterly. For preparation, flying club will help you or there are private instructors available in metro cities as well. You will fly for 200Hrs + Clear DGCA and WPC exams + Clear Class 1st medical, then you shall get your CPL. The next license is ATPL, which you shall be able to apply for once. You will then have to probably fund or self-sponsor your type rating on whatever fleet you are selected in an airline. Then, you finally get a job as a pilot. I hope the process is well explained to you. CPL is an expensive affair. It might cost you around Rs.18-20 Lacs for flying + DGCA exams Rs.500/- each exam + Medicals for Rs.10, 000 + endorsements and license issue fees around Rs.25k + Type Rating around Rs.15 Lacs. So, decide wisely before you enter the field.

Medicine is one of the most competitive fields in the United Kingdom with thousands of international students applying for it various programmes in the country. UK is home to some of the best medicine institutions in world with names such as the University of Oxford, Cambridge University and Imperial College London making the biggest impact. While UK does provides a preferable structure for medical studies from abroad, the scope for international is still limited. Generally, UK allows its medical schools to enroll international student's up to 7.5 per cent of their total entry and given the competition very few international students convert their applications. Case for example is Oxford University which received 241 international applications in 2014. Out of that 32 applicants were shortlisted and only 5 received final offer from the University. Majority of the universities offer Bachelor's degree in medicine and surgery i.e MBChB or MBBS which can be completed within a duration of three years. Applications to medical colleges are generally accepted through UCAS. Aspirants are also required to appear for separate medical entrance exams- B-MAT or UKCAT. I hope this helps.