PILOT CET 2025

When you look at the overall pilot training cost as described by PilotCET you’ll see that accommodation is treated as a miscellaneous expense rather than a fixed, guaranteed part of the package.

PilotCET explicitly notes that some flying schools include hostel facilities in the pilot course cost while others charge separately. This implies that it really depends on the specific training institute or flight academy you choose: there is no universal rule.

In practice what that means is:

Always check with the academy: Before committing, ask the flight school whether their quoted fees for the pilot course include accommodation (hostel or housing) or whether that’s an extra cost that students must plan for themselves.
Budget for additional lodging costs if not included: PilotCET suggests that if accommodation is not included in the main course fee you should expect to spend around INR 1–2 lakhs per year on housing. This figure can vary depending on location (city or town where the training happens) whether the accommodation is basic hostel or private rented flat, and what living charges (food utilities commuting) look like in that area.
Factor living costs into your total pilot training budget: Since PilotCET already lists hostel/Accommodation under the miscellaneous expenses category it’s clear that lack of inclusion can significantly alter your expected total cost. If you assume that total flying training might cost INR 25-40 lakhs, and miscellaneous expenses can push that by another INR 0.5-2 lakhs (or more if accommodation isn’t included), then failing to plan for housing could leave a substantial gap in your finances.
Comparisons abroad may differ: PilotCET also suggests that training abroad is generally more expensive, and living/accommodation costs are a major contributor to that higher total. So if you’re considering overseas pilot training, it’s even more important to ask explicitly whether living costs or housing are bundled into the quoted price, or if you’ll need to arrange and finance them separately.

sometimes yes sometimes no it depends on the flight school or training academy. You should treat accommodation as a potentially separate expense unless the institute clearly states it’s included in the course fee, and budget accordingly (roughly INR 1-2 lakhs/year or possibly higher for lodging and living costs).

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