What is the Pilot CET exam for?

Pilot CET stands for Pilot Common Entrance Test. Pilot CET is an entrance exam for pursuing a Pilot Course in India or abroad. This exam provides the best pilot institutes/flying schools to the candidates in India or abroad.

What is the scope of Pilot CET?

Pilot CET is an entrance exam for pilot courses and it is conducted thrice in a year. Through this a candidate takes admission in a premium college/flying school/institute. In this entrance exam candidates choose college/flying school according to their interest on behalf of their rank.

What is a good score in Pilot CET?

The passing marks of Pilot CET is 110 out of 360 but it may vary yearly or it also depends on the difficulty level of the question paper. However, you may get in detail information of the minimum score for each and every year by connecting the helpdesk number given on the website.

How do I apply for the Pilot CET Exam?

The candidate can apply for Pilot CET in the online mode only. One has to visit the official website www.pilotcet.com there is an apply now option to fill the registration form.

Is the Pilot CET Exam tough?

Basically it is a 12th based entrance exam and if a candidate perform good in their 12th standard then it is easy for them.

How many times does the Pilot CET exam is conducted in a year?

Pilot CET is conducted 03 times in a year. The session of this year starts from October and ends in January.

Which course is offered in Pilot CET?

As the name clarifies that in Pilot CET Pilot course is offered. In the Pilot Course there are different branches like Commercial Pilot License(CPL), Private Pilot License (PPL), Private Helicopter Pilot License(PHPL) and Commercial Helicopter Pilot License (CHPL).

What is the eligibility to fill the registration form of Pilot CET?

To fill Pilot CET form, candidates must be 17+ years, 10+2 with Physics, chemistry & Maths, medically fit, and meet nationality criteria.

What is the fee for the Pilot CET registration form?

Pilot CET registration fee: â‚¹2100 for Indian candidates, $100 for foreign applicants.

Frequently Asked Questions

Usually inr 35–85 lakhs covers ground school, flying hours, exams, and type rating. Government schools are cheaper—around inr 20–30 lakhs.

It can be costly. But many students use bank loans or cadet programs to pay.

Often yes—but watch for extra costs like DGCA exams, medicals, and living expenses.

Yes, sometimes they are higher. For example, Skyborne in the UK costs around £105,500.

Yes. You gain quality training, good infrastructure, and strong job prospects.

Definitely. Many banks and NBFCs offer education loans at 7–12% interest, and some schools offer cadet financing.

Sometimes there’s a deposit or admission charge. But most schools explain it clearly and accept instalments.

Yes. Some schools and governments offer scholarships or EMI plans to reduce pilot study fees.

Yes. Longer courses cost more. Many CPL programs in India take 18–24 months.

Yes Type rating usually costs inr 15–25 lakhs extra, depending on aircraft type.

Yes. Being a pilot brings a rewarding career with strong pay and opportunities.

Yes. Training in metros like Delhi or Mumbai can cost inr 30–45 lakhs or more due to higher living costs.

Yes PPL (private license) costs less—roughly inr 8–15 lakhs. CPL is more expensive.

It’s high—but many students join financing programs or pick government schools to make it doable.

Yes. Abroad, you must pay for visas, travel, and living costs on top of training fees.

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