Yes the private pilot license course duration can stretch beyond one year in certain cases. While the standard timeline for completing ppl course duration is about 6 to 12 month many real world factors can extend this period.
Several variables can slow down your training and push your ppl duration past the usual one year mark:
Weather & flying conditions: Bad weather or long monsoon seasons often force cancellations delaying flying practice.
Aircraft / instructor availability: If planes are under maintenance or your flying school has limited instructors your lessons may be postponed frequently.
Performance and exams: Struggling with theory modules or failing DGCA exams can add extra time.
Medical / regulatory delays: Getting DGCA approvals medical clearances or document processing can introduce weeks of waiting.
Irregular scheduling / part time training If you train only on weekends or have gaps between sessions your private pilot license duration naturally expands.
If your ppl course duration crosses the 12 month threshold it s not unusual. It simply means more patience planning and consistency will be needed. The core parts theory (ground training) and flying hours remain the same. But the timeline becomes more flexible.