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Hi Kunal,
Being a commercial pilot is one of the most promising career, as it offers good career prospects and excellent growth opportunities.
To become a commercial pilot in India, one has to first possess a Student Pilot License, register at a flying club which is recognized by DGCA, Govt. of India. Registration requires a medical certificate, security clearance and a bank guarantee. Becoming an International Pilot is simply about being selected in an international airlines, which will require at least 4 years of flying experience.
For your reference, find below the eligibility criteria to be a commercial pilot: -You must have completed your Class XII under the 10+2 system or its equivalent with a minimum of 50% marks in Mathematics and Physics.
-You must be minimum 17 years of age for a Commercial Pilot License.
-Your vision in one eye must be perfect. In general medical terminology, it is called 6/6 eyesight. In the other eye, you could have an imperfection of 6/9, which must be correctable to 6/6.

Dear Nisha,
One of the most challenging and equally rewarding careers, Civil Engineering is the most creative and demanded field among engineering aspirants. Candidates with crazy interest in designing and building things, along with excellent knowledge in Mathematics and IT, can enjoy a successful career in this branch.
Civil Engineers have equal opportunities in both private and public sector.
Civil Engineers can be appointed by Government Departments, Real Estate Societies, Power Plants, Transportation, Private and Public Sector Undertakings, Consultancy Firms, Industrial Plants & Building, Housing and Urban Development and Teaching Institutions.
Generally, civil engineer’s starting salary could be between Rs. 3.5 lacs to Rs 5 lacs per annum (if graduated from colleges other than IITs). An IIT graduate in Civil Engineering earns approximately Rs. 8, 00, 000 to 11, 00, 000 per annum.
All the best.