Yes, commerce students can become pilots in India. Your educational background in commerce does not stop you from pursuing flight training. To apply for a Commercial Pilot License (CPL) in India the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) requires you to have completed 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics. If you did not have these subjects in your commerce stream you can still become eligible by clearing Physics and Mathematics as separate subjects from recognized open boards such as NIOS. Once you meet this requirement you can start your flight training journey confidently.
Flight training for commerce students is the same as for any other background. After clearing the medical and written requirements students begin ground classes to learn subjects like Air Navigation Air Regulation Meteorology and Technical General. The next step involves practical flight training, where you log flying hours under expert instructors to qualify for your CPL. Institutes such as Pilot CET help you through the process from DGCA exam preparation to choosing the right flying school in India or abroad.
Having a commerce background can actually benefit your aviation career. It gives you an understanding of financial management planning and decision making useful skills for managing flight expenses or even moving toward aviation management roles later. What matters most in becoming a pilot is your passion discipline and commitment to learning both theory and practical flying skills.