Hello Aryan,

Below I am mentioning the the four ways to join as Pilot in Indian Air Force.

• NDA
• AFCAT
• CDS
• NCC entry

Eligibility criteria of NDA: The students must have passed class 12th or equivalent examination with Physics and Maths, but those students who are appearing in Class 12th or equivalent examination are also eligible to apply for it. The age limit for this examination is 16.5 to 19.5 years .

For detailed information about this exam, you can go through the link below.

https://competition.careers360.com/articles/nda

To know the eligibility criteria and qualifications of the same, you can go through the link below.

https://competition.careers360.com/articles/nda-eligibility-criteria

Eligibility criteria of AFCAT: The applicant must have scored 60% each in Mathematics and Physics in 12th and must be Graduated from any recognized university with the minimum 60% marks or equivalent.

Those who have done BE/Btech from a recognized college with minimun 60% marks or equivalent grades can also appear for it.

Those who are in their final year can also apply for it provided they present the document after completion and during document verification time.

The age limit for the flying branch through this exam is 20 years - 24 years.

To know more about this examination, you can go through the link below.

https://competition.careers360.com/articles/afcat

Eligibility criteria of CDS: Same as AFCAT but there is no 60% criteria mentioned in it. With less percentage too one can apply. The age limit for Air Force Academy through this examination is 19–24 years.

To know more about this exam you can follow the links below.

https://competition.careers360.com/articles/cds-eligibility-criteria

https://competition.careers360.com/articles/cds-syllabus

NCC entry: If you hold an Air Wing Senior Division ‘C’ Certificate of the NCC, you can get admitted to flying branch of Indian Air Force.

I hope this answer helps you.

Feel free to connect me in comment section for further discussion related to it.

All the very best!

Hello,

To become a pilot you will need to do maths and physics in your 10+2 level. So now if you want to become a pilot you can complete your maths and physics through open schooling to become eligible for becoming a Pilot. You can join NIOS and complete your Maths and Physics. National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) conducts Senior Secondary examination twice a year, in March/April and in October/November.

Hi,

To be eligible for a becoming a pilot, the course demands students to have a background in mathematics but that can differ from college to college. Also the fee structure of the course can range from thousands to lakhs depending on the college where you will taking admission. Salary after becoming a pilot can be anywhere from 60000 to 200000 or even more.

I hope this helps.

All the best.

Dear aspirant,

To be eligible for pilot training candidates have to clear entrance and aptitude tests. No , a commerce student cannot join flying schools.

The admission is a bit lengthy process as there are various levels of examination to become a certified pilot. During training candidates are trained to fly aircraft and other important details related to it. The training would include flying hours and a written examination conducted by DCGA.

There are some eligibility criteria which is required-

Candidates must have passed their 10+2 examination with a minimum percentage of 50. Mathematics and physics are two mandatory subjects for a flying career.

Candidates should be physically fit and have proper vision in atleast one eye. They should have a proper AFCME medical certificate . You should also have student pilot license and according to age private and commercial license.

For more information regarding the admission you can check out the link given below-

https://www.careers360.com/courses/pilot-training-course

Dear student,

There is nothing like pilot course, degree and colleges. The institutions which train to become a pilot are known as Flying schools or aviation Academy. At the end if the training you will get the licence, in form of degree. This licence will permit you to fly.

Now, having said that, i will mention some good institutions for this career in India. Below I am enlisting them. Please have a look.

• Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Udan Academy (IGRUA)
• Chimes Aviation Academy (CAA)
• Rajiv Gandhi Aviation Academy (RGAA)
• Telengana State Aviation Academy (TSAA)
• National flight training institute (NFTI)
• Govt Aviation Training Institute (GATI)
• Ahemadabad Aviation and Aeronautics (AAA)

I hope this information helps you.

You can check more about this career option by going through the link below.

https://www.careers360.com/careers/airline-pilot

All the very best!!

HI Aspirant,

To be and practise pilot as a student one must possess the student pilot license.However for commercial pilot posts one must give the exam and certify in the exam of CPL (Commercial Pilot Licence).  . This Licence is issued after a candidate clears the training program from an Institute recognized by the Civil Aviation Authority of that particular country.In case of India it is DGCA.

Hope it helps!!

Hello aspirant, BSc. in aeronautical engineering involves more theory based study of the topic while B Tech course involves more practical knowledge that is applied science about aeronautics. B. Sc core subjects are more similar to pilot training studies but B Tech syllabus is slightly different. In terms of salary and job opportunities Bsc is considered to be slighly better. There is no entrance exam for BSc but you have to give entrance exam in B.Tech.

Both courses will help you learn about aircraft design and will directly or indirectly help you for pilot training in future. So based on above points and your interests you should choose between Btech or BSc in aeronautics engineering.

For further details visit - B.Sc. Aviation Course, Subjects, Colleges, Syllabus, Scope, Fees, Eligibility (careers360.com) B.Tech in Aeronautical Engineering 2021 Degree, Course, Admission, Eligibility, Subjects, Fees (careers360.com)

BEST OF LUCK!!

Dear aspirant,

You can join INDIAN AIR FORCE in following ways:-

The valiant boys could be part of the Indian Air Force family by applying for NDA( National Defence Academy)

Candidates, short-listed for Indian Air Force after the initial selection procedure, go through a rigorous three-year training regimen at the National Defence Academy at Khadakwasla, followed by specialised training at one of the training establishment. Thereafter, they are Commissioned as Permanent Commission Officers and posted as officers at any of the Air Force Stations.

To be in the NATIONAL DEFENCE ACADEMY

You can join NDA by taking the exam conducted by Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). This exam is conducted twice a year in all major cities throughout India.

• ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
  • Age - 16 ^1/2 to 19 ^1/2 years(at the time of commencement of course)
  • Nationality – Indian
  • Gender - Men and Women
  • Educational Qualifications - 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. Appearing final year students can also eligible to apply.
• ADVERTISEMENT SCHEDULE
  • Visit www.upsc.gov.in (http://www.upsc.gov.in/)
• Branches
• The entry through NDA is open for Flying branch, Ground duty (tech) and Ground duty(non tech). All cadets of Flying branch and Ground duty (tech) would be offered B Tech in NDA and cadets of Ground duty (Non-tech) would be offered B Sc degree.

CDSE (COMBINED DEFENCE SERVICES EXAMINATION) (FOR MEN ONLY)

1. Men can enter through this mode of entry and will get a Permanent Commission.
2. Eligibility criteria:
   • Age - 20 to 24 years (at the time of commencement of course)
   • Nationality – Indian
   • Marital Status - Single
   • Gender - Men only.
   • Educational Qualifications
     • Graduate (Three Year Course) in any discipline from a recognised University (with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level)/BE/B Tech (Four Year Course).
     • Final Year/semester students are also eligible to apply, provided they produce Degree certificate issued by the University as per the date stipulated in the advertisement.
     • No Percentage Bar for CDSE entry.
3. Advertisement Schedule: Advertisements are released by UPSC in the months of November and August.
4. For more details visit www.upsc.gov.in (http://www.upsc.gov.in/)

SSC (SHORT SERVICE COMMISSION ) ENTRY( FOR MEN AND WOMEN)

1. You can apply through AFCAT for Short Service Commission (SSC) in the Flying Branch.
2. Short Service Commission in Flying branch is for 14 years with no further extension.
3. Eligibility criteria:
   • Age - 20 to 24 years (at the time of commencement of course).Upper age limit for Candidates holding valid and current Commercial Pilot Licence issued by DGCA (India) is relaxed up to 26 years(at the time of commencement of course).
   • Nationality - Indian
   • Marital Status – Single
   • Gender - Men and Women.
   • Educational Qualifications
     • Minimum of 50% marks each in Maths & Physics at 10+2 level.
     • Graduates (Three Year Course) in any discipline from a recognised University who have attained minimum 60% marks or equivalent OR BE/B Tech (Four Year Course) from a recognised university with minimum 60% marks or equivalent.

Hope it Helps,

Thanks.