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How to Become a Pilot in India? Civil Aviation (Non-Military Aviation/ Commercial Pilot)
Civil Aviation/ Commercial Pilot
Entrance Examinations to Become a Commercial Pilot
The admission to a pilot training course happens through a set entrance procedure that includes a written test, medical examination, and an interview. Please note a minimum of 50% is required in class 12th to join a flying school. The minimum age to apply for Pilot License, are as follows:
Student Pilot License is 16 years.
Private Pilot License is 17 years.
Commercial Pilot License is 18 years
How Do You Become a Commercial Airline Pilot in India? Following are the steps you need to take in order to become a commercial pilot:
Step 1. Enroll in a Flying School and Pursue B.Sc. In Aviation.
This admission procedure generally consists of the following:
Written Examination-The test encompasses general English, Maths, Physics and Reasoning (10+2 standard). Pilot Aptitude Test-The test will assess your aptitude on Air Regulation, Air Navigation, Aviation Meteorology, Aircraft and Engine Knowledge.
Personal Interview andDGCA Medical examination-The candidates succeeding in written examination and aptitude test will be required to take a medical assessment conducted by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation, government. Of India. Step 2. Obtain a Student Pilot License.
To obtain a student pilot license, you would have to appear for an entrance examination. This consists of an Oral test and will be taken by the Chief Instructor at the School, or the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) representative. This license allows you to get flying training and permits you to take off flights on gliders or small planes that are generally provided by approved flying clubs of the country. By the time you complete your course, you should have completed a minimum of 250 flying hours, following which you can apply for the Commercial Pilot License (CPL). Some of the leading institutes for pursuing an Aviation course:
Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Urban Academy (IGRUA), Rae BareillyRajiv Gandhi Academy of Aviation Technology, KeralaNational Flying Training Institute, GondiaBombay Flying Club, MumbaiAhmedabad Aviation & Aeronautics Ltd. , Ahmedabad.

B.Sc. Nursing admission:
(Admissions for the session 2018-19 are completed. Next date of admissions will be intimated on http://joinindianarmy.nic.in)Educational Qualification:
Only female candidates who have passed 10+2 examination with Physics, Chemistry and Biology are eligible to apply. They should have scored an aggregate of not less than 50 % marks in the final exams and should have passed the exam in the first attempt.
Selection Procedure:
The selection will be based on the merit of the candidate at an All India level.
A written objective type of examination will be conducted in February/ March every year, at certain selected centers (Published from time to time.) Successful candidates will be called for an interview at selected centers in the month of April/May each year. Candidates must be declared medically fit. The fitness will be determined by a Medical Board of Military Medical Officers. Merit listed candidates based on the interview and medical fitness will be called for B. Sc. (Nsg) course. The students undergoing BSc nursing training will be granted permanent and Short Service Commission at a ratio of 60:40 based on their merit. The short service commission students are required to execute a bond of agreement to serve in the Military Nursing Service for a minimum period of 5yrs on successful completion of the course.
Written Examination Centres:
The written examination will be conducted in selected centres all over India.
Stipend and Uniform Allowances: A stipend of Rs.250/- per month is given during the four years of training. An initial outfit allowance of Rs 800/- is given on joining the course and a outfit renewal allowance of Rs 300 per year during the 2nd, 3rd and 4th year of the course.